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The Gunning Fellowship and Scholarships. 
18. Three years ago Dr. R. H. Gunning, a member of the In- 
stitute, assigned to the University of Edinburgh a sum of £200 
annually, for nine years at least, for the encouragement of the 
study of the Natural Sciences amongst students of Theology, so 
that they might be the better able to contend “ against false 
science in the districts in which they might hereafter labour.” As 
some have thought that the example set by Dr. Gunning might 
be followed with advantage in other localities, the whole scheme 
is given in Vol. XV., page 365, of the Journal of the Institute, 
and it seems desirable to call attention to it, as we are still — 
to use the words in the first Circular issued by the Institute* — 
“ suffering from the consequences of a culpable stagnation of 
thought, or from having failed to investigate fully and fairly, 
but rigidly, all the facts and arguments from time to time put 
forth as truths newly discovered by science and as being 
contradictory to the Scriptures.” 
Conclusion . 
In conclusion the Council desires to express its thankfulness 
for the success which continues to attend the Institute, but 
each year shows more fully that, according as the body of its 
members in England is numerous and powerful to accomplish 
the objects in view, so will its influence and strength increase 
throughout the world. This is a point meriting present 
attention, and indicates a work in which all may bear their 
part, ad major em Dei gloriam . 
Signed on behalf of the Council, 
SHAFTESBURY, 
President. 
* Copies of “ Scientia Scientiarura v containing this circular may still 
be had at the office. 
