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DIRECTORY
GLASGOW
LANARKSHIRE
SOCIETIES VARIOUS— continue/*.
NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY OP GLASGOW.
Instituted 1831.
For the pnrposo of encouraging the pursuit of Natural History in
all its branches, and fostering a love of the- sciences, by meetings for
the exhibition of specimens, both native and foreign, tho readiug
of communications, and excursions for mutual improvement. Can-
didates for membership are recommended by three members of tho
Society. The society meets on tho last Tuesday of every month,
in their rooms, 207 Hath st
Secretaries— J).* A, Boyd, 7 Dowanhill st. P, and W. Goodwin 146
Buchanan st
Librarian— J. J. King, 207 Sauchiehall st
GLASGOW NORTH BRITON'S FRIENDLY SOCIETY.
Instituted 1S23.
This society has for its object the relief of its members, who may
be incapable of attending to business through sickness, &c. and
for securing at death a payment for Funeral Expenses. The society
has a large capital, securely invested. The meetings of tho society
are held in tho Religious Institution Rooms.
President— William Stephen, 114 John st
Treasurer— Angus Smith, 81 Edmund st
Secretary— William Cochran, writer, 53 West Regent st
Actuary— Archibald Hewitt, f.f.a.112 St. Vincent Bt
Surgeon— Hugh F. Miller, m.d. 29S Balh ores
PERTHSHIRE CHARITABLE SOCIETY.
Instituted, 22 December, 1835.
The principal object of this society, the qualification for member-
ship of which consists of a small sum of entry money, is to afford
relief to persons in indigent circumstances, natives' or widows of
natives, of Perthshire, and their children, resident in Glasgow and
the neighbourhood ; or to natives of the county passing through the
city unexpectedly falling into distress.
President — Hugh Kennedy
Secretary <s Treasurer— G. Gray, writer, 72 Hutche^on st
MISSION COAST HOME,
Saltcoats.
Superintendent — William Bryden
The object of the institution is to receive parties from all parts of
the country who are suitable cases and needing help. The treat-
ment is chiefly hydropathic, and free to all, the House beim T sup-
ported wholly by unsolicited contributions.
GLASGOW WORKING MEN'S & WEST OF SCOTLAND
SABBATH PROTECTION ASSOCIATION.
Offices of the Association, Religious Institution Rooms,
172 Buchanan Street.
Executive Committee: —
Chairman — William Kidston
Deputy -Chairman— R. H. Macdonald
General Secretary— Robert Mackintosh, 94 Hill st. Gaarnethill
Local Secretary— George M'Leod
Hem. Treasurer — John M. Cunningham
Treaswcr — D, Clow
THE MASTER BAKERS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY.
Instituted 1795.
Secretary— John Robertson, 104 West Regent st
Its object being to provide a fund for allowing ailment to member
in sickness, and a sum to defray the funeral expenses of members.
GLASGOW BRANCH OF THE BOATMEN'S MISSION IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SEAMEN AND BOATMEN'S
FRIEND SOCIETY.
Established 1846.
To promote the social, moral, and religious welfare of seamen and
canal boatmen. Tho means employed are — preaching the gospel in
their Bethels and in tho open air ; "the promotion of day, evening,
and sabbath schools ; the establishment of mothers' meetings,
penny banks, and temperance societies; the circulation of bo.iks,
tracts, copies of scriptures, and general visitation. This society
employs thirteen missionaries, three day school teachers, and oc
cupies eight stations, and in connection therewith Sabbath schools.
Places of worship— Seaman's Hall, Port Dundas. Captain Thomas
Cowan, harbour-master and Mr. Thomas C. Wat6on, manager of
Carron Co. referees,- John King, secretary and treasurer; W.
A. Logan, 215 Saracen st. and William H. Gilbert, 239 Saracen st.
Pus^ilpark, mission agents.
GLASGOW ABSTAINERS' UNION.
Schemes of Operation. — Sabbath Evening Sermons, Lectures
on Temperance aud Social Progress ; City Hall Saturday Evening
Concerts; Morning Coffee Stands on the streets; Public Houses
without the Drink; Band of Hope; Penny Savings Banks; Tem-
perance Library ; Tract Distribution ; Female Missionaries on tho
" Missing Link" system ; Sea Side Convalescent Home for the Poor ;
Recreation for the People, &c, &c. James Airlie, secretary, 53 Bath
street.
PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY OF GLASGOW,
207 Buth Street.
Instituted 9th November, 1802.
Treasurer — John Mann, C.A.
Librarian — John Robertson
Secretary — Professor John Gray M'Kendrick, m.d., f.r.s.e., f.e.cp.e.
PRESIDENTS OF SECTIONS.
Architectural Section — James Sellars, jim. i.A.
Biological Section— James Thomson
Cliemical Section — J. J. Colman, f.c.s.
Sanitary and Social Economy Section — James Christio, M.A., m.d,
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ROYAL BOTANIC INSTITUTION,
Great Western Road. *
Offico, 140 Hapo Street.
Hon. President— Tho Lord Provost
President — Wil iam Conual
DIRECTORS AITOINTED BY FKOPRIETOItS.
Dr. Fergus, Robert Miller, Alfred Brown, J. M. Forrester, D. E.
Outram and William Clark
DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY THE UNIVERSITY.
Professor J. Cleland, ar.D. Dr. Lee and tho Professor of Botany
Secretary — Alexander Sloan, C.A.
Cwator— Robert Bullen
The Gardens, Great Western road, are open to the public from
9a.m._till dusk throughout tho year. During summer and autumn,
afternoon and evening promenade concerts are given. Annual sub-
scription— Family tickets, 31s. 6d., non-subscribers, Is. each.
GLASGOW ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
Instituted 1856.
President— Professor Veitch, ll.d.
Council— Professor Roberton, ll.d,, St. J. V. Day, f.r.s.e., J. W,
Guild, J. B, Murduch, D. Sandemau, J. Eirsop, f.s.a. Scot., A.
Macgeorge, A.B. M'Grigor, ll.d., CD. Donald, jun. f.s.a. Scot., C.
Douglas, D. Mackinlay, R. \V. Cochran-Patrick, ll.d., m.i\ and J.
D. Mitchell
Hon. Secretaries— J. D. Duncan, f.b.a. Scut., 211 Hope st ; and
William G. Black. 8S West Regent st
Hon. Treasurer— Vf. Church, jun. C.A. 45 West Nile st
The object of this Society is the encouragement of the study oE
Archaeology, particularly in Glasgow, and the West of Scotland.
Meetings are held in tho Society's rooms, 207 Bath street, on tho
third Thursday of November, December, January, February, March,
and April. The annual excursion takes place in July or August.
THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF GLASGOW FOR THE
ADVANCEMENT OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCE.
President— Sir W. Thomson, ll.d., f.r.s. &c. Professor of Natural
Philosophy, Glasgow University ,
Treasurer — John Wright, 150 Hops st
Librarian — James White, 5!i Rose st
Secretary and Editor of Transactions — J. B. Murdoch, Hamilton pi.
Langside
Rooms— 207 Bath street
Meetings monthly during winter session. Excursions in spring.
Transactions published yearly. Library and Museum for members.
Number of members, 2G0. Subscriptions, 10s. annually.
BUCHANAN SOCIETY.
Preses— Professor George Buchanan, m.d. Glasgow
DIRECTORS.
Captain J. R. Gray, Buchanan, of Scotston
Andrew Buchanan, m.d. 186 Bath st
Captain Richard D. Buchanan, Auehintorlie, Bowling
John Young Buchanan, 10 Murray place, Edinburgh
J. B. Hamilton, of Leuy
Joshua Buchanan, 71 Candleriggs
Treasurer — G. S. Buchanan, 95 Candleriggs
Secretary— G. Y. Strang- Watkins, writer, ~18G West George st
This society was instituted in tho year 1725, for tho relief of aged
and indigent persons, and for the education of destitute children of
the name of Buchauau, or of any of the reputed septs of tho clan.
The directors further make considerable educational grants to young
talented persons of the clan who are desirous of following academical
pursuits.
GLASGOW CELTIC SOCIETY.
Instituted 1857-
Hon. Treasurer — J. Elder, 151 Hope st
Hon. Secretary— Charles M. Williamson, 194 WestGeorge st
The objects of this society are (1) the preservation of the language,
literature, music, poetry, dress, antiquities, and athletic games of
the High'aidirs of Scotlaud ; (2) to found bursariesjor make annual
or other grants of money, in aid of diligent or distinguished stu-
dents, natives or sous of natives of the Highlands of Scotland ; and
(3) the affording temporary aid to deserving and destitute persons
from the Highlands in Glasgow. Tho society has upwards of 1,100
enrolled members.
CLYDESDALE UPPER WARD SOCIETY.
Secretary— C. B. Aikman, writer, 208 West George st
Officer— John Muir, 51 West Regent st
This society was instituteJ in 1785, aud now possesses a capital
of £1,684 odds. Its members, who must be those connected bv
birth, parentage, or marriage with one of tho Upper Ward o"f
Lanarkshire parishes, or havo resided therein for ten years are
entitled to 8s. per week when confined to bed; 5s. per week when
unable to attend their employment; andSs. per week when super-
annuated. After being on the roll of members for seven years these
amount? are increased to 10s. (id., 7s. Gd., and 3f. 6d. weekly respec-
tively; and ihe money so bestowed Jast year amounted to £180
10s. 7d. Tho entry money is 10s. 6d. aud the quarterly payments
range from 2s. Id. at 15, to 3s. 2d. at 45 years of age.
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND.
'Board Office— 217 West George Street.
Treasurer — Robert Gourlay
Sec. (£• Dep. Treasurer— John C. Reid, C.A., 217 West George st
A ciuary— Thomas Marr, a.la. 3d St. Vincent place
Surgeon — Professor William Leisbmau, m.d. 11 Woodside crescent
Surgeon for Edinburgh di its Vicinity — Professor Douglas Maclagan,
m.d. 28 Heriot row
Law Agents— WGvegor, Donald & Co.
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