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446 The Astronomical Society, founded 1803, has 500 members. Its dues for Frenchmen are 9 francs, for foreigners 12 francs.

The Anthropological Society: founded 1859; 500 members; dues 30 francs.

The National Society of French Antiquarians: founded 1805. Till 1813 The Celtic Academy.

The Asiatic Society: founded 1822; 250 members; dues 50 francs.

The Biological Society: formed 1848; 40 members, 22 associate and 15 corresponding members; dues for active members 20 francs, for associate 15 francs.

The Botanical Society of France: formed 1854; 360 members; dues 30 francs.

The Society of the National School of Maps: formed 1839; 346 members; dues 10 francs.

The Chemical Society: formed 1857; 1,500 members; dues for Frenchmen 36 francs; foreigners 25 francs.

The National Society of Surgery: formed 1843; 35 members; dues 60 francs. This society is formed of the most eminent surgeons, and is therefore limited in its membership.

The International Society of Electricians: formed 1883; 1,270 members; dues 20 francs.

The Entomological Society of France: formed 1832; 490 members; dues 25 francs.

The Geographical Society: formed 1821; 2,078 members; dues 36 francs.

The Geological Society of France: formed 1830; 30 members.

The Association for the Encouragement of Grecian Studies in France: formed 1867.

The Society of French History: formed 1833; 600 members; dues 30 francs.

The Society of Diplomatic History: formed 1886; 600 members; dues 20 francs.

The Paris Society of Linguistics: formed 1864; 228 members; dues 20 francs.

The Mathematical Society of France: formed 1872: 280 members; dues 20 francs.

The Paris Society of Medicine: formed 1796; 70 regular members; 15 honorary; associates unlimited; dues for regular members 30 francs.

The Meteorological Society of France: formed 1852; 145 members; dues 10 francs.

The French Society of Mineralogy: formed 1878: 200 members; dues 20 francs.

The French Society for Numismatics: formed 1865; 200 member?; dues 30 francs; receives associate members whose dues are only 20 francs.