journal of the society of arts

NOVEMBER 24.-"The Influence of Barry upon English Art." By J. COMYNS CARR.
DECEMBER 1. -"Causes of Success and Failure in Modern Gold Mining." By A. G. Lock.
DECEMBER 8.- 66 London Fogs." By Dr. ALFRED CARPENTER.

DECEMBER 15.- -"The Use of Sound for Signals." By E. PRICE EDWARDS, Secretary to the Deputy-
Master of the Trinity-house. On this evening Dr. TYNDALL, F.R.S., will preside.

For Meetings after Christmas :—

"The Photophone." By W. H. PREECE, Pres. Soc. Tel. Engineers.

Buying and Selling; its Nature and its Tools." By Prof. BONAMY PRICE. On this evening Lord
ALFRED S. CHURCHILL will preside.

"The Participation of Labour in the Profits of Enterprise." By SEDLEY TAYLOR, M.A., late Fellow
of Trinity College, Cambridge.

"The Gold Fields of India." By HYDE CLARKE.

"Flashing Signals for Lighthouses."

By Sir WILLIAM THOMSON, F.R.S.

"The Present Condition of the Art of Wood-carving in England." By J. HUNGERFORD POLLEN.
"Five Years' Experience of the Working of the Trade Marks' Registration Acts.”

"Trade Prospects." By STEPHEN BOURNE.

"The Manufacture of Aerated Waters." By T. P. BRUCE WARREN.
"The Compound Air Engine." By Col. F. BEAUMONT, R.E.

By EDMUND JOHNSON.

"Improvements in the Treatment of Esparto for the Manufacture of Paper." By WILLIAM ARNOT, F.C.S.

"Deep Sea Investigation, and the Apparatus used in it." By J. G. BUCHANAN, F.R.S.E., F.C.S.

"The Discrimination and Artistic Use of Precious Stones." By Prof. A. H. CHURCH, F.C.S.
"The Forests of India." By Sir RICHARD TEMPLE, Bart., K.C.S.I.

"The Tenure and Cultivation of Land in India." By Sir GEORGE CAMPBELL, K.C.S.I., M.P.
"Indian Agriculture." By W. R. ROBERTSON.

"Trade Relations between Great Britain and her Dependencies." By WM. WESTGARTH.

Foreign and Colonial Section.

The meetings of this Section will take place on the following Tuesday Evenings, at Eight o'clock :February 1, 22; March 15; April, 5; May 10, 31.

Applied Chemistry and Physics Section.

The meetings of this Section will take place on the following Thursday Evenings, at Eight o'clock :January 27; February 24; March 24; April 7, 28; May 26.

Indian Section.

The meetings of this Section will take place on the following Friday Evenings, at Eight o'clock:January 21; February 11; March 4, 25; April 29; May 13.

Cantor Lectures.

The First Course will be on "Some Points of Contact between the Scientific and Artistic Aspects of Pottery and Porcelain," by Prof. A. H. CHURCH, F.C.S. Five Lectures.

'Watchmaking," by EDWARD RIGG, M.A. Three Lectures. "The Scientific Principles involved in Electric Lighting," by Prof. W. G.

The Second Course will be on 66
The Third Course will be on
ADAMS, F.R.S. Four Lectures.
The Fourth Course will be on

The Fifth Course will be on
R. BRUDENELL CARTER, F.R.C.S.

"The Art of Lace-making," by ALAN S. COLE. Four Lectures.
"Colour Blindness and its Influence upon Various Industries," by
Three Lectures.

SYLLABUS OF THE FIRST COURSE.

LECTURE I.-NOVEMBER 22.

Bricks, tiles, terra-cotta, basaltes, and unglazed earthenware in general.

LECTURE II.-NOVEMBER 29.

Vitreous, plumbiferous, boracic, and felspathic glazes and enamels. Iridescent and metallic lustres, and colouring substances.

LECTURE III.-DECEMBER 6.

Stoneware and other wares glazed with salt.

LECTURE IV.-DECEMBER 13.

Soft paste porcelains, European and Oriental.

LECTURE V.-DECEMBER 20.

Hard paste porcelains, Chinese, Japanese, and European.

Juvenile Lectures.

The usual short Course of Lectures adapted for a Juvenile audience will be given by G. J. ROMANES, F.R.S., on "Animal Intelligence." The dates for the lectures will be 29th December and 5th January. The lectures will commence at 7 o'clock. Special tickets will be issued for these lectures.

Proceedings of the Society.

CHARTER.—THE SOCIETY OF ARTS was founded in 1754, and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1847, for "The Encouragement of the Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce of the Country, by bestowing rewards for such productions, inventions, or improvements as tend to the employment of the poor, to the increase of trade, and to the riches and honour of the kingdom; and for meritorious works in the various departments of the Fine Arts; for Discoveries, Inventions, and Improvements in Agriculture, Chemistry, Mechanics, Manufactures, and other useful Arts; for the application of such natural and artificial products, whether of Home, Colonial, or Foreign growth and manufacture, as may appear likely to afford fresh objects of industry, and to increase the trade of the realm by extending the sphere of British commerce; and generally to assist in the advancement, development, and practical application of every department of science in connection with the Arts Manufactures and Commerce of this country."

THE SESSION.-The Session commences in November and ends in June. The number of Meetings beld during the Session amounts to between 70 and 80.

ORDINARY MEETINGS.-At the Wednesday Evening Meetings during the Session, papers on subjects relating to inventions, improvements, discoveries, and other matters connected with the Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce of the country are read and discussed.

INDIAN SECTION.—This Section was established in 1869, for the discussion of subjects connected with our Indian Empire. Six or more Meetings are held during the Session.

FOREIGN AND COLONIAL SECTION.-This Section was formed in 1874, under the title of the African Section, for the discussion of subjects connected with the Continent of Africa. It was enlarged, in 1879, so as to include the consideration of subjects connected with our Foreign and Colonial Possessions generally. Six or more Meetings are held during the Session.

APPLIED CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS SECTION.-This Section was formed in 1874, for the discussion of subjects connected with Practical Chemistry and its application to the Arts and Manufactures. It was enlarged in 1879 so as to include the consideration of subjects connected also with the Applications of Physical Science to the Arts. Six or more Meetings are held during the Session.

CANTOR LECTURES.-These Lectures originated in 1863, with a bequest by the late Dr. Cantor. There are Three or more Courses every Session, and each course consists generally of from Three to Six Lectures.

ADDITIONAL LECTURES.-Special courses of Lectures are occasionally given.

JUVENILE LECTURES.--A short Course of Lectures, suited for a Juvenile audience, is delivered to the Children of Members during the Christmas Holidays.

ADMISSION TO MEETINGS.-Members have the right of attending the above meetings and Lectures. They require no tickets, but are admitted on signing their names. Every Member can admit two friends to the Ordinary and Sectional Meetings, and one friend to the Cantor and other Lectures. Books of tickets for the purpose are supplied to the Members, but admission can be obtained on the personal introduction of a Member. For the Juvenile Lectures special tickets are issued.

JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF ARTS.-The Journal, which is sent free to Members, is published weekly, and contains full Reports of all the Society's Proceedings, as well as a variety of information connected with Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce.

Economy.

EXAMINATIONS.-The Society's Examinations now comprise the following divisions:-1. Political 2. Domestic Economy-(a) Cooking; (3) Clothing; (c) Health; (d) Housekeeping and Thrift. 3. Music-(a) Theory; (b) Practice. 4. Elementary. The Programme for 1881 can be had on application to the Secretary.

LIBRARY AND READING-ROOM.-The Library and Reading-room are open to Members, who are also entitled to borrow books.

CONVERSAZIONI are held, to which the Members are invited, each Member receiving a card for himself and a Lady.

Membership.

The Society numbers at present between three and four thousand Members. The Annual Subscription is Two Guineas, or a Life Subscription of Twenty Guineas may be paid.

Every Member whose subscription is not in arrear is entitled :

To be present at the Evening Meetings of the Society, and to introduce two visitors at such meetings, subject to such special arrangements as the Council may deem necessary to be made from time to time.

To be present and vote at all General Meetings of the Society.

To be present at the Cantor and other Lectures, and to introduce one visitor.

To have personal free admissions to all exhibitions held by the Society at its house in the Adelphi.
To be present at all the Society's Conversazioni.

To receive a copy of the Weekly Journal published by the Society.

To the use of the Library and Reading-room.

Candidates for Membership are proposed by three Members, one of whom, at least, must sign on personal knowledge; or are nominated by the Council. The Annual Subscription is Two Guineas, payable in advance, and dates from the quarter-day immediately preceding election; or a sum of Twenty Guineas in lieu of all further contributions, may be paid.

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