Transactions and Journal of Proceedings (Volume 3-5) (Paperback)

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1884. Excerpt: ... r APPENDIX B. LIST OF SPECIMEKS, 4c, DEPOSITED IN THE OBSERVATORY MUSEUM SINCE OUR LAST PUBLICATION. There are still in the hands of the Secretary a large Collection of Mounted Mosses and Lichens, presented by Mr M'Andrew; and in the hands of the President a Collection of Geological specimens, for which there is no room in the Museum at present. Nearly all the Books, which have been presented to the Society during the last two years, are in the hands of the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, and other Members. PRINTED AT THE COURIER AND HERALD OFFICES, DUMFRIES. No. 4. THE TRANSACTIONS AND JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS OP THE DUMFRIESSHIRE AND GALLOWAY SESSIONS 1883-84, 1884-85, 1885-86. PRINTED AT THE COURIER AND HERALD OFFICES, DUMFRIES. 1 8 87. 'The winds And Tolling waves, the sun's unwearied course, The elements and seasons: all declare For what th' eternal Maker has ordain'd The pow'rs of man: we feel within ourselves His energy divine: He tells the heart He meant, He made us to behold and love What He beholds and loves, the general orb Of life and being; to be great like Him, Beneficent and active. Thus the men Whom nature's works can charm with God himself Hold converse; grow familiar, day by day, With His conceptions; act upon His plan; And form to His the relish of their souls."--Akenside. "If any man maintaineth that learning takes up too much time that might otherwise be better employed, I answer that no man can be so straitened and oppressed with business and an active course of life but may have many vacant turns of leisure. . . . Wherefore, let no man fear lest learning should expulse business; nay, rather it will keep and defend the mind against idleness and pleasure, which otherwise, at unawares, may enter, to the prejudice both of business and learning."--Bacon. MUS. COMP. ...