THE ROYAL COLONIAL INSTITUTE, NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, LONDON, W.C. FOUNDED 1868. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1882. MOTTO-"UNITED EMPIRE.” Objects. "To provide a place of meeting for all gentlemen connected with the Colonies and British India, and others taking an interest in Colonial and Indian affairs; to establish a Reading Room and Library, in which recent and authentic intelligence upon Colonial and Indian subjects may be constantly available, and a Museum for the collection and exhibition of Colonial and Indian productions; to facilitate interchange of experiences amongst persons representing all the Dependencies of Great Britain; to afford opportunities for the reading of Papers, and for holding Discussions upon Colonial and Indian subjects generally; and to undertake scientific, literary, and statistical investigations in connection with the British Empire. But no Paper shall be read, or any Discussion be permitted to take place, tending to give to the Institute a party character."-(Rule I.) Membership. There are two classes of Fellows (who must be British Subjects), Resident and Non-Resident, both elected by the Council on the nomination of Two Fellows, one of whom at least must sign on personal knowledge. The former pay an entrance fee of £3, and an annual subscription of £2; the latter an entrance fee of £1. 1s., and an annual subscription of £1. 1s. (which is increased to £2 when in the United Kingdom for three months). Resident Fellows can compound for the annual subscription by the payment of £20, or after five years' annual subscriptions of two pounds on payment of £15; and Non-Resident Fellows can compound for the NonResident annual subscription on payment of £10. Pribileges of Fellows whose Subscriptions are not in Arrear. The privileges of Fellows, whose subscriptions are not in arrear, include the use of the Institute building, which comprises Reading, Writing, and Smoking Rooms, Library, Newspaper Room, &c. All Fellows, whether residing in England or the Colonies, have the Journal and the Annual Volume of Proceedings forwarded to them. To be present at the Evening Meetings, and to introduce one visitor. To be present at the Annual Conversazione, and to introduce a lady. The support of all British Subjects, whether residing in the United Kingdom or the Colonies-for the Institute is intended for both is earnestly desired in promoting the great objects of extending knowledge respecting the various portions of the Empire, and in promoting the cause of its permanent unity. Contributions to the Library will be thankfully received. J. S. O'HALLORAN, Secretary. FORM OF CANDIDATE'S CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATE OF CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION. Name Title Residence a British subject, being desirous of admission into the ROYAL COLONIAL INSTITUTE, we, the undersigned, recommend him as FORM OF BEQUEST. to the ROYAL COLONIAL E bequeath the sum of £ INSTITUTE, Incorporated by Royal Charter 1882, and I declare that the receipt of the Treasurer for the time being of the said Corporation shall be an effectual discharge for the said Bequest, which I direct to be paid within calendar months after my decease, without any reduction whatsoever, whether on account of Legacy Duty thereon or otherwise, out of such part of my estate as may be lawfully applied for that purpose. Those persons who feel disposed to benefit the Royal Colonial Institute by Legacies are recommended to adopt the above Form of Bequest. The Present Condition and Prospects of Western Australia. Sir Malcolm Notes on British Guiana. Everard F. im Thurn, M.A., C.M.G. 3 Additions to the Library during 1892 Banquet to celebrate the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Foundation of Mineral Wealth of British Columbia. Dr. G. M. Dawson, C.M.G., F.R.S. 238 Special General Meeting: Relations with the Imperial Institute British New Guinea. T. H. Hatton Richards ... |