intelligent working classes in manufacturing, mining, and 
other districts ; it may be mentioned that many have reported 
that they find them of much use as works of reference, 
especially in districts where lecturers or literature advocating 
philosophical or scientific theories tending to scepticism are 
common. 
17. The good understanding existing between this and 
other scientific Societies continues to increase, and with many 
of the leading Societies at home and abroad the Institute 
exchanges Transactions. 
18. Finally, it is most important that the Victoria Institute 
be maintained in a state of thorough efficiency by its present 
supporters. The President and Council have therefore thought 
it desirable to ask the co-operation of all Members and 
Associates for the important purpose of raising the numerical 
strength of the Institute by introducing new Members ; the 
extent and value of the work done will be increased thereby, 
and every addition may become a means of extending the 
Society's usefulness. 
In conclusion, the Council desires to express its thankful- 
ness for the success which continues to attend tlio Society’s 
exertions. 
Signed on behalf of the Council, 
SHAFTESBURY, President , 
DONATIONS TO THE LIBRARY FUND 
1870 . £. s. (I, 
J. W. Lea, Esq 1 0 0 
Anon, (H.P.) 1 1 O' 
£2 1 0 
DONATIONS TO THE “ PEOPLE’S EDITION” FUND 
J. S. Budgett, Esq 25 0 0 
The Lord Bishop of Durham 10 0 0 
G. Harries, Esq. (2nd Don.) 10 0 0 
F. W . P. Long, Esq 5 0 0 
A. J. Woodiiouse, Esq 5 0 0 
Dr. F. Bisset Hawkins, F.R.S 2 0 0 
Miss Beckwith i 1 0 
Rev. F. N. Oxenham 110 
N. Whitley, Esq 1 1 0 
M.A 10 0 
S. Scott, Esq 0 10 G 
<£61 13 6 
The following Balance Sheet was then read : — 
