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and it is evident that it ought to be no small Society, con- 

 sidering the interests at stake, and the important objects 

 which it seeks to accomplish. That such an Institute was 

 needed, and can do good service, has been fully proved. 



Signed on behalf of the Council, 



SHAFTESBURY, President. 



The Honorary Treasurer, W. N. West, Esq., then read the following 

 Balance-sheet : — 



