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 Notes, 99 NOTES. THE INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISTS (INCORPORATED). (Chap. vi. p. 33.) The text of the Royal Charter is printed in extenso in the " Grey Book " of the Institute, but the annexed brief summary — which has met with official approval — ^will furnish an idea of the functions of the Institute : The Charter gives power to test, by examination, the qualifica- tions of candidates. The Institute is empowered to ascertain the law and practice relating to the profession, and to exercise super- vision over members. The Institute may publish information of service or interest to the profession, and it has power to watch any legislation affecting the discharge, by journalists, of their profes- sional duties, as well as to endeavor to effect amendments in the law. It may form a library, establish or give encouragement to a professional journal, and promote or assist any scheme for provid- ing against the exigencies of age, sickness, death, or misfortune. The Institute may acquire a hall or other permanent place of meet- ing, and grant degrees enumerated F.J. I., M.J.I. It is com- missioned to secure the advancement of journalism, to obtain for journalists formal and definite professional standing, and to pro- mote by all reasonable means the interests of the profession. Members are, however, restricted from carrying on any trade. The Charter creates the Institute "for ever hereafter, one body politic and corporate," with a perpetual succession and a common seal, and power to hold real property. In the final clause occur these memorable words: — "And We do hereby for Us, Our Heirs and their Successors, grant and declare that these Our Letters Patent shall be in all things good, firm, valid, and effectual in the law, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, and shall be taken, construed, and adjudged in all our Courts or elsewhere, in the most favorable and beneficial sense, and for the best advantage of the said Institute of Journalists." f>60B3 A ^