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should we be that woman—mentally and physically—shall 
be qualified for the influence she must have in the well-being 
of Society. 
Shape our course as we will, either for business or pleasure, 
we men—however little we recognise the fact—are, in all we do, 
mightily influenced by the domestic power of woman. Then 
let us have her counsel. 
As with our own, it may not always be practicable. 
It will be at least as pure, and more unselfish. More, to 
listen to her, to consult her, is to disarm her, and shield us 
from the worst fate which can befall our sex, viz., woman’s 
distrust! 
So far our Section is in the budding stage. 
I have no wish that we shall separate ourselves from the 
parent stock and set up an independent existence; but 
healthy budding involves an increasing self-dependence for 
nutrition ; this must come from extraneous sources. 
Why should we not cordially ask the co-operation of those 
willing to join us on terms not reasonably deterrent to rich or 
poor ? 
Either under the name of associates, or as full members of 
our Sociological Section, I would suggest that the general 
public be invited to join us at a nominal subscription of— 
say 2/6 per annum. 
We should derive, and I trust confer, advantage by a 
wider interchange of ideas than is possible under our 
present restricted operations. 
Such subscriptions would also probably enable us to meet 
our Sectional expenditure without taxing the funds of the 
parent Society. 
You will see from what I have already said how extensive 
—how limitless—a scope I conceive is attached to our 
title. 
The study of books is essential to the work, but chiefly to 
forge mental tools, wherewith to deal with the complex 
problems of life. 
Not to use such tools when made is a waste of time 
and material, and would render us unworthy the title of 
Sociologists. 
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A Manual of the British Discomycetes, with descriptions of all the 
species of Fungi included in the family, hitherto found in Britain 
and illustrations of the genera, by William Phillips, F.L.S., is 
announced as in preparation and shortly to be published in 1 vol., 8vo., 
cloth. The price will not exceed ten shillings, but in order to its 
publication at a lower price the names of subscribers are solicited, 
which should be sent to Mr. William Phillips, Canonbury, Shrewsbury. 
