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Isomorphism of Crystalline Bodies ” Part 8 is now in the 
nress and its issue will complete Volume II • 
P 15’ At the beginning of 1872 the Council decided that it 
would be necessary to print a much larger number of copies 
7&e Transactions than heretofore That ^ a step was 
desirable is evidenced by the continued increase in the demand 
for the publications of the Institute. The results of the sales 
have doubled in each succeeding year since 18 Ah 
Conclusion. 
In conclusion, tlie Council desires to 
16. In conclusion, the Council desires uu state that the 
Victokia Institute was originally devised upon a large sea e, 
and it is evident that it ought to be no small Society con- 
sidering the interests at stake, and the important objects 
which it seeks to accomplish. That such an institute was 
needed is becoming generally acknowledged, and that it can 
do good service has been fully proved. 
Signed on behalf of the Council, 
SHAFTESBURY, President. 
The Honorary Treasurer, W. N. West, Esq, then read the following 
Balance-Sheet 
