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Ayi d ls^, 1862. “ On the Effect of Increased Temperature upon 
the na.ure of the Light emitted by the Vapour of certain Metals or 
Metallic Compounds,” by Professors Clifton and Roscoe. 
“ Notes on Calorific Phenomena,” by J. C. Dyer, V.P. 
April 1 5th, 1862. — “ On the Theory of the Transcendental 
Solution of Algebraic Equations,” No. 3, by the Rev. Robert 
Harley, F.R.A.S. 
“ 011 the Putrefaction of Blood, No. 2, by Dr. R. Angus Smith, 
F.R.S. 
‘‘ On the Relations between the Decrement of Temperature on 
ascending in the Atmosphere, and other Meteorological Elements,” 
by J. Baxendell, F.R.A.S. 
April 29 th, 1862. — “On Non-Modular Groups,” by the Rev. 
T. P. Kirkman, A.M., F.R.S. , &c. 
The Council have decided to print several of the above 
Papers in the next volume of the Memoirs. 
The Report of the Librarian shows that a very large 
increase has this year taken place in the stock of valuable 
scientific books of reference in the Library. The Society is 
now (through the unwearied exertions of the Librarian) in 
regular communication and exchanging publications with all 
the most important academies and learned societies throughout 
the world; and a scientific library of reference is being 
gradually collected, the importance of which, especially 
to those engaged in scientific research, cannot be over- 
estimated. In order to complete the sets of the series of 
Transactions, the current and future numbers of which are 
obtained in exchange for the Society’s Memoirs, a much 
larger sum of money is requisite than the ordinary income 
of the Society can supply. A sum of £85. 7s., being the 
balances due to the subscribers of the British Association 
local fund, has been kindly placed by them in the hands of 
the Treasurer, for the purpose of assisting our Librarian to 
carry out this important work. 
