And we, the Auditors, further report, that the Arrears of

Subscriptions for former ^-ears have been much reduced, and that the order regarding the issue of the Journal works well in causing the Subscriptions of the Members to be paid up with greater regularity ; and that a large addition of new Members, among whom are men of eminence, have joined the Institute during the past year. Audited and approved, the Sth day of May, 1S51. (Signed) EDWARD HAILSTONE, ^ ( AudUort. C. DESBOROUGH BEDFORD. (