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 1895, June 18th (Earl of Rosebery). .

"In consideration of his services in the promotion of mental Bain, and moral science. 100l."

Born 1818 at Aberdeen; filled Chair of Logic there 1860 to 1881 ('Chambers's Biographical Dictionary').

1895, August 9th (Marquis of Salisbury). .

"In consideration of the eminent services of her late husband, the Right Hon. Thomas Henry Huxley, to science, literature, and education. 2001"

Thomas Henry Huxley; born May 4th, 1825; died June 29th, 1895 (Athenæum, July 6th, 1895).

1896, February 6th (Marquis of Salisbury).

In recognition of his merits as a mathematician. 120l."

1896, March 5th (Marquis of Salisbury).

"In consideration of his work in connexion with the theory of electricity. 120l.."

1896, June 9th (Marquis of Salisbury).

"In consideration of the services of the late Dr. John Russell Hind, F.R.S., Superintendent of the Nautical Almanac Office, to the science of astronomy. 70l."

John Russell Hind; born May 12th, 1823; studied astronomy from the age of six; President of Royal Society, 1880 ('Men of the Time')

1896, June 2nd (Marquis of Salisbury). , and

"In recognition of the important services rendered by their brother, the late Surgeon-Major George Edward Dobson, M.A., F.R.S., to zoological science. 75l."

George Edward Dobson; born September 4th, 1844 ('Men of the Time ').