THE LONDON INSTITUTION, JUNE, 1871. President-THOMAS BARING, ESQ., M.P., F.R.S. GEORGE HIBBERT, ESQ. JOHN PETER GASSIOT, ESQ., D.C.L., F.R.S. Managers in the Order of their Election. EDWARD GREENAWAY, ESQ. JAMES PHILLIPS, ESQ., F.G.S. CHARLES TILSTONE BEKE, ESQ., PH.D., F.S.A., F.R.G.S. J. R. BENNETT, ESQ., M.D., F.R.G.S. SIR JOHN LUBBOCK, BART., M.P., R. W. CRAWFORD, Esq., M.P. J. R. LLOYD, Esq. S. W. SILVER, ESQ., F.R.G.S. Honorary Secretary-THOMAS PIPER, ESQ. Treasurer-HENRY CHRISTOPHER ROBARTS, Esq. J. A. FRANKLIN, Esq. THOMAS ADAMS, ESQ. GERALD RALSTON, ESQ. J. H. BASS, Esq., F.G.S. STEPHEN HENRY WARD, ESQ., M.D. THOMAS MEE DALDY, ESQ., M.D. Professor of Botany-ROBERT BENTLEY, F.L.S., ETC. Professor of Chemistry-HENRY G. ARMSTRONG, PH.D., F.C.S., ETC. Professor of Music-JOHN ELLA, Director of the Musical Union. Principal Librarian-JOHN CARGILL BROUGH, F.C.S., ETC. MEMORANDA FOR JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST. June. I THURSDAY-Royal Institution at 3: Prof. Tyndall On Sound.-Linnean Society at 8.Chemical Society at 8: Dr. Debus On Ozone.-Society of Arts: Annual Conversazione. 2 FRIDAY-Archæological Institute at 4.-Geologists' Association at 8.—Philological Society at 8.15.-Royal Institution at 9. 3 SATURDAY-Institute of Actuaries at 3: Anniversary.-Royal Institution at 3: Mr. Lockyer On Astronomical Instruments. 5 MONDAY-London Institution: Committee at 2.-Entomological Society at 7.-British Architects at 8.-Victoria Institute at 8.-Anthropological Institute at 8. 6 TUESDAY-Zoological Society at 9. 7 WEDNESDAY-London Institution: Distribution of Prizes and Certificates by the President at 2.-Royal Society of Literature at 4.15.-Geological Society at 8.Obstetrical Society at 8. 8 THURSDAY-Royal Institution at 3: Prof. Tyndall On Sound.-Antiquaries at 8.30.Mathematical Society at 8. 9 FRIDAY-Astronomical Society at 8.-Quekett Microscopical Club at 8.-Royal Institution at 9. 10 SATURDAY-Royal Institution at 3: Mr. Lockyer On Astronomical Instruments.—Royal Botanic Society at 3.45. 12 MONDAY-Royal Geographical Society at 8.30. 13 TUESDAY-Medical and Chirurgical Society at 8.30.-Photographic Society at 8. 14 WEDNESDAY-London Institution: Audit Committee at 2; Board of Management at 2.30.-Royal Literary Fund at 3.-Microscopical Society at 8.-Archæological Association at 8. 15 THURSDAY-Numismatic Society at 7: Anniversary.-Linnean Society at 8.-Chemical Society at 8.-Royal Society at 8.30.-Antiquaries at 8.30. 16 FRIDAY-Philological Society at 8.15. 19 MONDAY-Asiatic Society at 3.-British Architects at 8.-Anthropological Institute at 8. 20 TUESDAY-Statistical Society at 7.45.-Zoological Society at 9. 21 WEDNESDAY-Meteorological Society at 7: Anniversary.-Geological Society at 8.-Royal Society of Literature at 8.30. 23 FRIDAY-Quekett Microscopical Club at 8. 24 SATURDAY-Royal Botanic Society at 3.45. 26 MONDAY-Royal Geographical Society at 8.30. 27 TUESDAY-London Institution: Meeting of Visitors at 1.-Medical and Chirurgical Society at 8.30. 28 WEDNESDAY-Society of Arts at 4: Anniversary. July. 3 MONDAY-London Institution: Committee at 2.-Asiatic Society at 3.-Entomological Society at 7. 5 WEDNESDAY-Obstetrical Society at 8. 7 FRIDAY-Archæological Institute at 4.-Geologists' Association at 8. 8 SATURDAY-Royal Botanic Society at 3.45. 12 WEDNESDAY-London Institution: Audit Committee at 2; Board of Management at 2.30.-Royal Literary Fund at 3. 22 SATURDAY-Royal Botanic Society at 3.45. 28 FRIDAY-Quekett Microscopical Club at 8: Anniversary. August. 2 WEDNESDAY.-British Association for the Advancement of Science: Forty-first Meeting commences at Edinburgh. 7 MONDAY-London Institution: Committees at 2. 9 WEDNESDAY-London Institution: Audit Committee at 2; Board of Management at 2.30. 10 THURSDAY-Royal Botanic Society at 1: Anniversary. Secretaries of Learned Bodies are requested to communicate the subjects of promised Papers or Lectures, with any other information that may be profitably employed in the compilation of our "Memoranda." To Correspondents.-Communications intended for publication in the Journal, Queries, Books for review, etc., should be addressed to the Principal Librarian. A Catalogue of the Books acquired for the Permanent Circulating Library, to the end of 1870, was printed in No. 1, page 8. A Supplementary List is given in the present number. UNWIN BROTHERS, MAGAZINE AND GENERAL PRINTERS, OXFORD COURT, CANNON STREET,E.C. Committees. This day, Monday, October 2, at Two o'clock. Board of Management.—Wednesday, October 11, at Half-past Two o'clock. LECTURE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE COMING THE SEASON. HE Lecture arrangements for the Season 1871-2 are so far advanced that the Managers are able to indicate the principal features of the programme. At an early date each Proprietor will receive an extended List of Lectures, together with a set of Admission Tickets, affording a separate ticket for each ordinary evening or afternoon lecture. EDUCATIONAL LECTURES. These Lectures will be delivered on Mondays at Four o'clock. Each Course will be followed by an Examination for Prizes and Certificates open to all students under eighteen years of age. First Course, commencing Monday, October 30, 1871. Eight Lectures "On Elementary Physiology," by Professor HUXLEY, LL.D., F.R.S. October 30; November 6, 13, 20, 27; December 4, 11, 18. Second Course, commencing Monday, January 15, 1872. Eight Lectures "On Elementary Chemistry," by Professor ODLING, M.B., F.R.S., January 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 4. Third Course, commencing Monday, March 11, 1872. Six Lectures "On Elementary Music," by Professor ELLA, Director of the Musical Union. March 11, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22. Fourth Course, commencing Monday, April 29, 1872. Six Lectures "On Elementary Botany; with special reference to the Classification of Plants," by Professor BENTLEY, F.L.S., Honorary Fellow of King's College, London. April 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3. A Proprietor's tickets will admit One person to each Educational Lecture. A limited number of tickets will be issued to students and teachers unconnected with the Institution at terms to be presently advertised through the public press. HOLIDAY COURSE. A Course of Four Lectures, adapted to a Juvenile Auditory, "On the Philosophy of Magic," by J. C. BROUGH, Esq., F. C.S., Principal Librarian in the London Institution, will be commenced on Thursday, December 21, 1871, at Four o'clock, and will be continued on the three successive Thursdays at the same hour. Each Proprietor will be furnished with tickets to admit Two persons to this course. EVENING LECTURES, PAPERS AND DISCUSSIONS. Most of the Thursday Evenings allotted to Lectures have been intentionally left open, in order that subjects of passing interest may be taken up as they arise; and also with a view of securing the services of men of note who are unable to make engagements for distant dates. The Journal will give due notice of every fresh engagement. In accordance with the recommendation of the Annual Meeting, the Committee of Management will offer facilities for the reading of Papers and discussing the same in the Theatre of the Institution. At present they propose to devote four Thursday evenings (December 7, 1871; February 1, March 7, April 4, 1872), to the reading and discussion of suitable papers, and it is believed that this attempt to extend the use of the Theatre will be successful. The Travers Course.-A Course of Two Lectures "On Science and Commerce: illustrated by the Raw Materials of our Manufactures," by P. L. SIMMONDS, Esq., F.R.C.I., F.S.S., will be commenced on Thursday, November 23, 1871, at Half-past Seven o'clock, and will be continued on the following Thursday at the same hour. This Course will be illustrated by a large collection of beautiful and interesting specimens of Animal and Vegetable Products. A Proprietor's tickets will admit Two persons to each ordinary Thursday Evening Lecture, to the Travers Course, and to each Discussion. MUSICAL EVENINGS. The Evenings of January 25, February 29, March 28, and May 2, 1872, are reserved for Illustrated Lectures on Music. Tickets to admit One person to each of these popular entertainments will be sent to every Proprietor. CONVERSAZIONI. The Managers have decided to hold Six Conversazioni during the season; the first on Wednesday, December 13, 1871, and the others on January 17, February 14, March 13, April 17, and May 15, 1872, respectively. No tickets will be issued for these soirées, as the system of personal introduction will be maintained. Each Proprietor can introduce One person to a Conversazione. The following Lectures will probably be delivered at the Conversazioni of the coming season : "The Teachings of the Spectroscope," by Dr. WILLIAM HUGGINS, F.R.S., F.R.A.S. "The Homing, or Carrier Pigeon: its Natural History, Training, and Exploits," by W. B. TEGETMEIER, Esq., F.Z.S. "The Sun," by J. NORMAN LOCKYER, Esq., F.R.S., F.R.A.S. "Two Years' Gleanings in Syria and Palestine," by Captain RICHARD F. BURTON, F.R.G.S. "The Haunts of Old Londoners," by THOMAS ARCHER, Esq. "On Colour," by Professor BARFF, M.A., F.C.S., Professor of Chemistry in the Royal Academy of Arts. THE LABORATORY. INSTRUCTION IN PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY. The EVENING CLASS for Elementary Chemical Analysis will commence work, under the direction of Professor H. E. ARMSTRONG, Ph. D., F.C.S., on Tuesday, November 7, and will meet every Tuesday and Friday until the end of January. The course will consist of twenty-five lessons. Hours of work: from Six to half-past Eight p.m. Those who intend to join the Class are requested to call at the Laboratory on or before Saturday, October 28. THE LIBRARY. CATALOGUE OF THE CRAWFORD COLLECTION.* AMERICA AND THE AMERICANS. ABDY (E. S.) Journal of a Residence and Tour in the United States of North 12mo. Philadelphia, 1832 ARMISTEAD (Col. GEORGE). Picture of Baltimore, containing a Description of all Objects of Interest in the City; and embellished with Views of the Principal Public Buildings. Baltimore, 1832 COLTON (C.) Tour of the American Lakes, and among the Indians of the North-west Territory in 1830: disclosing the Character and Prospects of the Indian Race. 8vo., 2 vols. Lond. 1833 CUMINGS (SAMUEL). The Western Pilot, containing Charts of the Ohio River and of the Mississippi from the Mouth of the Missouri to the Gulf of Mexico; accompanied with Directions for Navigating the same, and a Gazetteer, or Description of the Towns on their Banks, Tributary Streams, etc.; also a variety of Matter interesting to Travellers, and all concerned in the Navigation of those Rivers. 8vo. Cincinnati, 1832 GOURLAY (ROBERT). General Introduction to Statistical Account of Upper Canada, compiled with a View to a grand System of Emigration in connexion with a Reform of the Poor Laws. 8vo. Lond. 1822 HALKETT (JOHN). Historical Notes respecting the Indians of North America; with Remarks on the Attempts made to Convert and Civilize them. 8vo. Lond. 1825 HOLM (THOMAS CAMPANIUS). Description of the Province of New Sweden, now called by the English, Pennsylvania, in America. Compiled from the Relations and Writings of Persons worthy of Credit, and adorned with Maps and Plates. Translated from the Swedish for the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, with Notes, by Peter S. Du Ponceau, LL. D., etc. 8vo. Philadelphia, 1834 MEN AND MANNERS IN AMERICA. By the Author of Cyril Thornton, etc., 8vo. Philadelphia, 1833 NEW YORK ANnual Register. Containing an Almanac, Civil and Judicial List, with Political, Statistical, and other Information respecting the State of New York and the United States. By Edwin Williams. 8vo., 2 vols. New York, 1832-3 OLIVER (BENJAMIN L., Counsellor-at-Law). The Rights of an American Citizen; with a Commentary on State Rights, and on the Constitution and Policy of the United States. 8vo. Boston, 1832 * See Journal for March, 1871, page 46. Besides the Books now catalogued, the Collection comprises numerous Tracts, Blue-books, Reports, and Broadsides, which have yet to be examined and classified. |