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PREFACE. 



the Fiuance Committee made full enquiry as to the possibility 

 of reducing the expenditure on printing, amounting to 

 £131 10s. ?>d. for the past year. But, on comparing the 

 estimates of Messrs. Harrison and Sons, who have for many 

 years past been the firm employed by the Institute, with those 

 of several other London firms, it was found that those of 

 Messrs. Harrison and Sons were more favourable than those 

 of their competitors, and it was resolved unanimously to retain 

 their able and efficient services. From the above statement it 

 will probably be allowed that there is no unnecessary expendi- 

 ture in carrying on the work of the Society. What is required 

 is an increase of funds, which may be obtained by an increase 

 of Membership from those who are now Associates, and additional 

 adherents from amongst those who approve of our objects, but 

 have not yet seen their way to join our ranks. 



Edward Hull, LL.D., 



Secretary and Editor. 



