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 illustrations, when desirable, of the 

 results of original investigation in any department of pure 

 science. 



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



adaptations of mechanical and physical principles to prac- 

 tical 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. 



