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It is worthy of note that the careful and well-considered 
steps which have been taken of late years by the Institute, 
have in no small degree tended to overcome the prejudice in 
regard to the Society which once existed amongst many scien- 
tific men, and have largely tended to develop those friendly 
relations which are now rapidly obtaining between the 
Institute and the scientific world. 
Conclusion. 
It only remains for those who have the opportunity of 
aiding in the great cause the Society was founded to advance, 
whilst thankful for past success, to do their utmost whilst 
they are permitted the privilege of labouring, as our motto 
reminds us, ad majorem Dei gloriam. 
DONATIONS IN 1879. 
LIBRARY FUND J. W. Lea, Esq Is’ 5 0* 
L. Biden, Esq 2 2 0 
G. Maberley, Esq 1 1 0 
8 8 0 
PEOPLE’S EDITION FUND. G. Harris, Esq 10 0 0 
J. E. Howard, Esq., F.R.S. 
(special purpose) 10 0 0 
L. T. Wigram, Esq... 
10 
0 
0 
R. H. Gunning, Esq., 
M.D. 
5 
0 
0 
F. B. Hawkins, Esq., 
M.D. 
F.R.S 
••••••« 
5 
0 
0 
Admiral Nolloth, 
C.B., 
R.N 
2 
10 
0 
Mr. Serjeant Sargood 
, Q.C. 
2 
2 
0 
Rev. J. C. Hudson .. 
1 
1 
0 
A. Simcox, Esq 
0 
10 
0 
,£46 3 0 
The following Balance-Sheet was then read : — 
