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the real advancement of true Science; and to examine 
and discuss all supposed scientific results with reference 
to final causes, and the more comprehensive and funda- 
mental principles of Philosophy proper, based upon faith 
in the existence of one Eternal God, who, in His wisdom, 
created all things very good. 
Fourth. To publish Papers read before the Society in further- 
ance of the above objects, along with verbatim reports of 
the discussions thereon, in the form of a Journal, or as 
the Transactions of the Institute. 
Fifth. When subjects have been fully discussed, to make the 
results known by means of Lectures of a more popular 
kind, to which ladies will be admissible ; and to publish 
such Lectures. 
Sixth. To publish English translations of important foreign 
works of real scientific and philosophical value, especially 
those bearing upon the relation between the Scriptures 
and Science ; and to co-operate with other philosophical 
societies at home and abroad, which are now or may 
hereafter be formed, in the interest of Scriptural truth 
and of real science, and generally in furtherance of the 
objects of this Society. 
Seventh. To found a Library and Heading Rooms for the use 
of the members and associates of the Institute, combining^ 
the principal advantages of a literary Club. 
§ II. Constitution. 
1. The Society shall consist of Members, and of two classes 
of Associates, who in future shall be elected as hereinafter set 
forth. 
2. The government of the Society shall be vested in a 
Council, consisting of a President, two or more (not exceeding 
seven) Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer, one or more Honorary 
Secretaries, and twelve or more (not exceeding twenty-four) 
Ordinary Members of Council, who shall be elected at the 
Annual General Meeting of the members and associates of the 
Institute. But, in the interval between two annual meetings, 
vacancies in the Council may be filled up by the Council from 
among the other members of the Society ; and the members 
chosen as Trustees of the funds of the Institute shall be 
ex officio members of Council. 
3. Persons desirous of becoming members or associates 
