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the leaders of Christian and scientific thought if it moves in a 

 groove, or declines into a party position. To do the work that 

 is needed to-day it is necessary to he in touch with tlie thought 

 of to-day. No society attempting to meet the attacks of the 

 twentieth century with the defences of the middle of the 

 nineteenth century can command the support necessary to 

 the successful conduct of the campaign. 



The present is the moment for advance, and the Council 

 appeal with confidence for further support in carrying on the work 

 of the Victoria Institute on the broad Christian lines contem- 

 plated by the Founders, who laid it down as their first purpose, 

 " To investigate fully and impartially the most important 

 questions of Philosophy and Science, but more especially those 

 that bear upon the great truths revealed in Holy Scripture ; 

 with the view of reconciling any apparent discrepancies between 

 Christianity and Science." 



The following statement will show the number of the 

 supporters of the Institute, including lion, corresponding 

 members, at the end of May, 1909 : — 



Life Members 



34 in number 



Annual Members ... 



99 



Life Associates 



66 



Annual Associates... 



273 



Missionary Associates 



13 



Hon. Corresponding Members 



107 



Library Associates 



20 



Total 



612 



The Iklance Sheet to 31st December, 1 908, has been duly 

 audited, the Hon. Auditors being Colonel Mackinlay and Mr. 

 John Allen, to whom the Council tender their thanks. 



Special Fund. 



In addition to the subscriptions to the Financial Appeal 

 received last year, the following have since come in and are now 

 acknowledged with thanks : — 



Miss C. Tindall 110 



S. Joshua Cooper, Esq. ... ... ... 5 0 0 



