tions on Public and Private Lunatic Asylums, pointing out the Errors in the present System. By J. G. MILLINGEN, M.D. 18mo. 4s. 6d.

On the Use of Mercury. By G. G. SIGMOND, M.D. 4s.

Dictionaries.

Greek and English Lexicon to the New Testament. By the Rev. S. T. BLOOMFIELD, D.D. F.S.A. 1 vol. fcp. 8vo. 9s.

A Dictionary, Geographical, Statistical, and Historical, of the various Countries, Places, and Principal natural Objects in the World. By J. R. M'CULLOCH, esq. Part I. 8vo. (to be continued Monthly). 58.

ABBOTSFORD CLUB.

Feb. 3. The annual general meeting of the Abbotsford Club was held within the Hall of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, David Irving, esq. LL.D. in the chair. The works issued since last annual meeting were laid on the table, viz. :

I." Inventaire Chronologique des Documens relatifs à l'Histoire d'Ecosse conservés aux Archives du Royaume à Paris." 1{vol. Printed by the Club. September Magazine, p. 287.)

(See our

II. "Davidis Humii de Familia Humia Wedderburnensi Liber." 1 vol. Presented by John Miller, esq. M.D.

III." Selections from the Registers of the Presbytery of Lanark, 1623-1709." 1 vol. Presented by John Robertson, esq.

The sheets of the Anglo-Norman Romance of "6 Fregus," and of the "Tullibardine Papers," about to be issued by the Club, were exhibited by the secretary. Contributions were announced as in preparation by John Payne Collier, esq. and the Rev. James Morton, B.D.; and several manuscripts of interest and importance were remitted for consideration to the council.

THE SPALDING CLUB.

At a meeting held in the Royal Hotel at Aberdeen, on the 23rd of December, the Hon. the Lord Provost in the chair, it was resolved to form a society, to be called the SPALDING CLUB for Printing the Historical, Ecclesiastical, Topographical, Genealogical, and Literary remains of the NorthEastern Counties of Scotland. The Earl of Aberdeen was elected President, Viscount Arbuthnott, Vice-President; and a Council of thirty-one nominated; of whom John Stuart, esq. Advocate, was elected Secretary, and John Blaikie, esq. Advocate, Treasurer. The objects of the Club are defined to be the printing of inedited manuscripts, and the reprinting of works of sufficient rarity and importance to make

such reprints desirable. The annual subscription is fixed at one guinea. We are informed that the number of 300 members, to which it was originally proposed to limit the society, is now filled up; but that it is expected that the number will be increased to 500.

INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS.

The Report of the Council of this Institution, issued at the close of its twentyfirst year, announces their distribution of the Premiums placed at their disposal by the munificence of the late President. To Mr. Jones a Telford Medal in Silver and Twenty Guineas for a description of the Westminster Sewerage. This laborious communication forms a record which is nearly unparalleled, and which must be of great value as a source of information in all future works of this nature, when other, and particularly foreign, cities carry into effect a system of drainage, in which they are at present so deficient. The same premium has been awarded to Mr. Wood for a paper on Warming and Ventilating. This communication contains a detailed account of the principles on which the salubrity of the atmosphere in crowded rooms depends, and the various methods which have been adopted for warming and ventilation. This subject is of the highest importance to the manufacturing poor, who are compelled to work in crowded rooms at high temperatures.

The Council have also awarded a Telford Medal in Silver to Charles Wye Williams, for his communication on the Properties, Uses, and Manufacture of Turf Coke and Peat Resin Fuel; and to Mr. E. Woods, for his communication on Locomotive Engines;-a Telford Medal in Bronze, and Books to the value of three guineas, to Mr. R. W. Mylne, for his communication on the Well sunk at the reservoir of the New River Company at the Hampstead Road; to Lieut. Pollock, for his drawings and description of the Coffre Dam at Westminster Bridge; and to Mr. Redman, for his drawings and account of Bow Bridge.

ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH

ARCHITECTS.

Jan. 6. Mr. Chawner in the chair. Mr. James Pennethorne was elected Fellow, and Mr. James Bell an Associate of the Institute. A paper was read by Mr. Edward I'Anson on the Temple of Victory Apteros at Athens; and various drawings were exhibited illustrative of its state of restoration in the spring of 1836. The foundations of this temple were first cleared in 1835; since when all the fragments have been carefully collected and

put together. It was built 472 years before Christ, and was destroyed by the Turks in 1684 or 1685, in order that they might construct batteries on its site.

Mr. Donaldson read a memoir of Ammanatti the architect of the bridge della Santa Trinita at Florence. Relative to

the form of the arches of this bridge there has been much dispute; Mr. Donaldson was of opinion, from two admeasurements made by him, that they were pointed now, whatever might have been their form before the settlement of the structure.

Mention was made of two important buildings in Denmark ascribed to Inigo Jones.

Jan. 20. Mr. G. Basevi in the chair. A letter was read from M. Bianci, corresponding member, touching his researches at Postum. Mr. C. J. Richardson presented some drawings of a staircase in Maiden Lane designed by Inigo Jones. Mr. George Godwin, jun. read a communication accompanying a copy of Chevreul's work" De la loi du Contraste simultané des Couleurs," directing the attention of the Institute to the subject. Mr. John Crake was elected Fellow, and Mr. A. F. Ashton, Associate.

An essay on the history of Greco-Russian Ecclesiastical architecture, illustrated by examples and an original design, by Herr Hallmann, architect, from Hanover, was then read. Tracing the progress of architecture in Russia from the end of the tenth century (at which time Vladimir the Great was Emperor,) the paper concluded with an interesting comparison of the churches of the East, those of Russia, and of the West.

Feb. 3. Mr. Hamilton in the chair. Amongst other donations Mr. C. H. Smith presented a valuable series of specimens of building stones, mostly collected during the late journey of inquiry concerning stone for the new houses of parliament.

A paper was read on Arabesque decora tions, with especial reference to those of the Vatican, by Mr. Ambrose Poynter. The writer, remarked the artist, should endeavour, not merely to copy the ancients, but to think like them: in order to do which it was necessary to investigate the principles which had actuated them; and having determined these, to take them for guides. In pursuing this investigation we should find that nature was the great source of their inspiration. In their ornaments both the animal and vegetable kingdom were largely drawn upon, and in the first instance the objects represented were accurately drawn; they afterwards degenerated, odd combinations arose, and a certain number of conventional forms grew out of them, all of which however may be

traced to their origin in nature. Pope had rightly said, "True art is nature to advantage dressed." How far good taste had been impeded by the introduction of the Arabesque decorations was uncertainthe writer himself thought, not at all; although both Vitruvius and Pliny amongst the ancients had protested against their use. The decorations in the Vatican were designed by Raffaelle, and executed under his direction by his disciple Giulio Romano and others. The one directing mind was clearly visible, but the details had been evidently filled up by the several artists employed. Quatremère de Quincy was of opinion that the sculptures of the Parthenon were executed in a similar manner, Phidias himself being the chief director.

OXFORD ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

Feb. 12. A very interesting communication was read from the Rev. Mr. Tucker, formerly of Corpus Christi College, now a Missionary at Madras, requesting the Society, in the name of the Church in India, to furnish designs for several parish churches, and drawings of details, with a view to the introduction of Gothic Architecture into India, and stating that no less than eight parish churches are in immediate contemplation in the diocese of Madras alone. A letter was also read from Mr. Hussey of Birmingham, a Member of the Society whose advice had been requested by the Committee, containing some useful suggestions for carrying this plan into effect; recommending that the drawings should be lithographed, and that the Society should request the aid of the friends of the Church in India not only in Oxford, but in Cambridge and other places, towards the accomplishment of so important an object.

tions on Public and Private Lunatic Asylums, pointing out the Errors in the present System. By J. G. MILLINGEN, M.D. 18mo. 4s. 6d.

On the Use of Mercury. By G. G. SIGMOND, M.D. 48.

Dictionaries.

Greek and English Lexicon to the New Testament. By the Rev. S. T. BLOOMFIELD, D.D. F.S.A. 1 vol. fcp. 8vo. 98.

A Dictionary, Geographical, Statistical, and Historical, of the various Countries, Places, and Principal natural Objects in the World. By J. R. M'CULLOCH, esq. Part I. 8vo. (to be continued Monthly).

58.

ABBOTSFORD CLUB.

Feb. 3. The annual general meeting of the Abbotsford Club was held within the Hall of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, David Irving, esq. LL.D. in the chair. The works issued since last annual meeting were laid on the table, viz. :

I." Inventaire Chronologique des Documens relatifs à l'Histoire d'Ecosse conservés aux Archives du Royaume à Paris." 1(vol. Printed by the Club. September Magazine, p. 287.)

(See our

II." Davidis Humii de Familia Humia Wedderburnensi Liber." 1 vol. Presented by John Miller, esq. M.D.

III." Selections from the Registers of the Presbytery of Lanark, 1623-1709." 1 vol. Presented by John Robertson, esq.

The sheets of the Anglo-Norman Romance of "Fregus," and of the "Tullibardine Papers," about to be issued by the Club, were exhibited by the secretary. Contributions were announced as in preparation by John Payne Collier, esq. and the Rev. James Morton, B.D.; and several manuscripts of interest and importance were remitted for consideration to the council.

THE SPALDING CLUB.

At a meeting held in the Royal Hotel at Aberdeen, on the 23rd of December, the Hon. the Lord Provost in the chair, it was resolved to form a society, to be called the SPALDING CLUB for Printing the Historical, Ecclesiastical, Topographical, Genea logical, and Literary remains of the NorthEastern Counties of Scotland. The Earl of Aberdeen was elected President, Viscount Arbuthnott, Vice-President; and a Council of thirty-one nominated; of whom John Stuart, esq. Advocate, was elected Secretary, and John Blaikie, esq. Advocate, Treasurer. The objects of the Club are defined to be the printing of inedited manuscripts, and the reprinting of works of sufficient rarity and importance to make

such reprints desirable. The annual subscription is fixed at one guinea. We are informed that the number of 300 members, to which it was originally proposed to limit the society, is now filled up; but that it is expected that the number will be increased to 500.

INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS.

The Report of the Council of this Institution, issued at the close of its twentyfirst year, announces their distribution of the Premiums placed at their disposal by the munificence of the late President. To Mr. Jones a Telford Medal in Silver and Twenty Guineas for a description of the Westminster Sewerage. This laborious communication forms a record which is nearly unparalleled, and which must be of great value as a source of information in all future works of this nature, when other, and particularly foreign, cities carry into effect a system of drainage, in which they are at present so deficient. The same premium has been awarded to Mr. Wood for a paper on Warming and Ventilating. This communication contains a detailed account of the principles on which the salubrity of the atmosphere in crowded rooms depends, and the various methods which have been adopted for warming and ventilation. This subject is of the highest importance to the manufacturing poor, who are compelled to work in crowded rooms at high temperatures.

The Council have also awarded a Telford Medal in Silver to Charles Wye Williams, for his communication on the Properties, Uses, and Manufacture of Turf Coke and Peat Resin Fuel; and to Mr. E. Woods, for his communication on Locomotive Engines ;-a Telford Medal in Bronze, and Books to the value of three guineas, to Mr. R. W. Mylne, for his communication on the Well sunk at the reservoir of the New River Company at the Hampstead Road; to Lieut. Pollock, for his drawings and description of the Coffre Dam at Westminster Bridge; and to Mr. Redman, for his drawings and account of Bow Bridge.

ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH
ARCHITECTS.

Jan. 6. Mr. Chawner in the chair. Mr. James Pennethorne was elected Fellow, and Mr. James Bell an Associate of the Institute. A paper was read by Mr. Edward I'Anson on the Temple of Victory Apteros at Athens; and various drawings were exhibited illustrative of its state of restoration in the spring of 1836. The foundations of this temple were first cleared in 1835 since when all the fragments have been carefully collected and

put together. It was built 472 years before Christ, and was destroyed by the Turks in 1684 or 1685, in order that they might construct batteries on its site.

Mr. Donaldson read a memoir of Ammanatti the architect of the bridge della Santa Trinita at Florence. Relative to the form of the arches of this bridge there has been much dispute; Mr. Donaldson was of opinion, from two admeasurements made by him, that they were pointed now, whatever might have been their form before the settlement of the structure.

Mention was made of two important buildings in Denmark ascribed to Inigo Jones.

Jan. 20. Mr. G. Basevi in the chair. A letter was read from M. Bianci, corresponding member, touching his researches at Postum. Mr. C. J. Richardson presented some drawings of a staircase in Maiden Lane designed by Inigo Jones. Mr. George Godwin, jun. read a communication accompanying a copy of Chevreul's work" De la loi du Contraste simultané des Couleurs," directing the attention of the Institute to the subject. Mr. John Crake was elected Fellow, and Mr. A. F. Ashton, Associate.

An essay on the history of Greco-Russian Ecclesiastical architecture, illustrated by examples and an original design, by Herr Hallmann, architect, from Hanover, was then read. Tracing the progress of architecture in Russia from the end of the tenth century (at which time Vladimir the Great was Emperor,) the paper concluded with an interesting comparison of the churches of the East, those of Russia, and of the West.

Feb. 3. Mr. Hamilton in the chair. Amongst other donations Mr. C. H. Smith presented a valuable series of specimens of building stones, mostly collected during the late journey of inquiry concerning stone for the new houses of parliament.

A paper was read on Arabesque decorations, with especial reference to those of the Vatican, by Mr. Ambrose Poynter. The writer, remarked the artist, should endeavour, not merely to copy the ancients, but to think like them: in order to do which it was necessary to investigate the principles which had actuated them; and having determined these, to take them for guides. In pursuing this investigation we should find that nature was the great source of their inspiration. In their ornaments both the animal and vegetable kingdom were largely drawn upon, and in the first instance the objects represented were accurately drawn; they afterwards degenerated, odd combinations arose, and a certain number of conventional forms grew out of them, all of which however may be

Pope

traced to their origin in nature. had rightly said, "True art is nature to advantage dressed." How far good taste had been impeded by the introduction of the Arabesque decorations was uncertain— the writer himself thought, not at all; although both Vitruvius and Pliny amongst the ancients had protested against their use. The decorations in the Vatican were designed by Raffaelle, and executed under his direction by his disciple Giulio Romano and others. The one directing mind was clearly visible, but the details had been evidently filled up by the several artists employed. Quatremère de Quincy was of opinion that the sculptures of the Parthenon were executed in a similar manner, Phidias himself being the chief director.

While on this subject we would make one remark with regard to the present state of decorative art in England. The true artist is now seldom employed. Upholsterers and paper-hangers, possessing capital and the confidence of the rich, have succeeded in obtaining almost exclusive influence over internal decorations: the architect is no longer consulted, and the result is, as might be expected, most disastrous to art.

The Royal Botanic Society of London have offered a premium of 50 guineas for the best design for laying out the grounds of the society in the inner circle of the Regent's Park.

The Committee of the British and Foreign School Society have also offered a premium of 50l. and a second of 251. for designs for a New Normal School Establishment.

OXFORD ARCHITECTURAL SOCIETY.

Feb. 12. A very interesting communication was read from the Rev. Mr. Tucker, formerly of Corpus Christi College, now a Missionary at Madras, requesting the Society, in the name of the Church in India, to furnish designs for several parish churches, and drawings of details, with a view to the introduction of Gothic Architecture into India, and stating that no less than eight parish churches are in immediate contemplation in the diocese of Madras alone. A letter was also read from Mr. Hussey of Birmingham, a Member of the Society whose advice had been requested by the Committee, containing some useful suggestions for carrying this plan into effect; recommending that the drawings should be lithographed, and that the Society should request the aid of the friends of the Church in India not only in Oxford, but in Cambridge and other places, towards the accomplishment of so important an object.