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The leading objects for which this Society is established 

 are the encouragement of scientific research, and the study of 

 new applications of natural laws. 



The means it will employ are — 



I. — Periodical meetings, at which communications may be 

 read and discussed, prior to publication, and occasional 

 meetings for field work. 



II. — The publication, with illusti^ations, when desirable, of the 

 results of original investigation in any department of 

 pure science. 



III. — The exposition by models, drawings, or descriptions, of 



adaptations of mechanical and physical principles to 

 practical purposes. 



IV. — The reception and promulgation of isolated facts previously 



unknown, and bearing upon any branch of science. 



V. — The formation of a library (to which members may have 



free access) of periodicals, manuals, and works of 

 reference generally. 



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