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MALLERY. 
As regards the scope of work, the ten published volumes 
of its Bulletin are decisive. They comprise papers on Mathe¬ 
matics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Meteorology, Ge¬ 
ology, Geography, Biology, Anthropology, Technology, and 
Philosophy in its general acceptation before defined. These 
papers were all actually read at the meetings, nearly all by 
members, when by visitors the fact being noted, and they 
were all exposed to discussion. The volumes therefore are 
not deceptive as to the amount of work done, as is the case 
with some societies that publish writings not by members, 
but by volunteers who have never been near their place of 
meeting, and whose published papers were only read by title. 
The analysis of these volumes shows no falling off in the 
number of papers presented appropriate even to some special¬ 
ties for which other societies have been founded, though, as 
before remarked, the character of such papers is broader 
than before. While connected by common membership with 
a congeries of special societies, this Society comprehends 
their specialties without technicality. In this respect it 
clearly fulfills its promises. 
From long observation I believe that higher philosophic 
discipline and more perfect philosophic expression are gained 
by regular attendance on its exercises than could be gained 
by attendance on all the specialized societies, if such con¬ 
sumption of time were possible. 
Speaking in broad and general terms, Science deals 
with facts, the thoughts being secondary; Literature with 
thoughts, the facts being secondary; but Philosophy includes 
equally the facts and the thoughts relative to them. Sci¬ 
ence supplies food, but neither savor nor digestion. Litera¬ 
ture pleases the appetite. Philosophy with appetite digests 
the food. Again, to Science the language used is subordinate, 
to Literature the language is paramount, to Philosophy the 
language is essential but not paramount. 
It remains to offer the suggestion that Philosophy should 
also be regarded from the significance of its etymology— 
