Institutions
Philosophical Society
At a meeting of this society on the 14th of April, T. Tate, Esq., F.R.A.S., explained the principle of his newly invented aerometer for determining the specific gravity of liquids.
At the meeting on Feb. 15th, Samuel Sharpe, Esq., read a valuable paper on "Egyptian Hieroglyphics." A discussion followed.
On March 9th June 16th, a paper on the "Relationship of Languages" was read by T. H. Cole, Esq., M. A., and was highly instructive.
On March 16th Mr. Penhall read a paper "On the effects of Food and Climate on the Races of Man". Drs. Moore & Hale, and others took part in the discussion.
On May 11th, Dr. Hale read a paper on "The Structure and Habits of the Gorilla" and an interesting conversation followed.
On the 28th of September there was a pleasant gathering of the society at Pevensey, where a paper was read by T. H. Cole, Esq.
A lecture "On Sleep" was delivered before the society by Dr. Moore, at their meeting on December 14th. See also page 177 for Mr. Rock's paper on the "Climate of Fairlight"
The Literary Institution
At the meeting of this society on the 28th of January the following officers were elected:- President. F. North, Esq., M.P. Vice-presidents - W. T. Agar, Esq., G. Batley, Esq. P. F. Robertson, Esq., M.P. W. D. Lucas-Shadwell, Esq., Rev. T. Vores, W. B. Young, Esq. Treasurer, J. G. O'Neil, Esq., Secretary, Rev. J. Parkin. Resolved that the balance of £18 14s. 8d. after payment of shareholders dividends be invested in the Savings' Bank.
At the meeting on March 25th, it was resolved to accept Mr. Ross's share in the institution for £20, agreeably with Mr. Ross's offer.
The following gentlemen were elected members:-
Dr. Moore, 1 Priory Houses, Mrs. Lord, Broomgrove, T. Boger, Esq., 7 Robertson Terrace, Dr. Garrett, Wellington sq., Hon. Adolphus Graves, Cavendish ter. Rev. E. Smepp, Halton, Rev. C. Brereton, 10 the Croft, Rev. E. Pavey, 10 Spring Terrace, Edward Boys, Esq., East hill place.
At the meeting on June 7th, it was resolved that the subscription to Mundie's library be increased from ten to fifteen guineas.
The following new members were elected:-
Theophus Richards, Esq., 47 Eversfield pd. Mr. Evringon, Robertson ter. Wm Kirkpatrick Esq., 5 St. Margarets ter., Mr. W. Hutchins 114 High st. Col Wilinson, 3 Halloway place, Fred'k Webster, Esq., Ewhurst, Robert Johnson, Esq., 49 George street. Rev. J. Bryam Dewe, South Terrace, Halton.
