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16. The increasing favour with which the Institute is re- 
garded is highly satisfactory, and it continues to maintain 
friendly relations with Scientific Men and the leading Scien- 
tific Societies. 
Conclusion, 
It will thus be seen that the Institute must no longer be 
considered as a London Society, supported only by persons 
resident in the Metropolis ; as recent experience amply proves 
that its organization can be made useful to Members living 
even far beyond the limits of the United Kingdom, and that 
in not a few instances such Members, by contributing to the 
Journal, and by making the Institute known, &c., greatly 
enhance the value of its proceedings. 
The Council cannot but express its thankfulness for the 
success which has hitherto attended the Society's exertions. 
Signed on behalf of the Council, 
SHAFTESBURY. 
DONATIONS IN 1878. 
LIBRARY FUND 
PEOPLE’S EDITION FUND. 
£. s. d. 
Admiral Nolloth, C.B 10 0 0 
10 0 0 
G. Harris, Esq 10 0 0 
J. E. Howard, Esq., F.R.S. 10 0 0 
Messrs. Wyman 5 0 0 
F. B. Hawkins, Esq., M.D., 
F.R.S 5 0 0 
Rev. J. Rate, M.A 2 2 0 
Rev. C. L. Engstrom, M.A. 0 5 0 
The following Balance-sheet was then read : — 
<£32 7 0 
