Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Proceedings of the Royal Colonial Institute, 1880-81, Vol. 12
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.)
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