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255 INDEX TO NOTES AND RECORDS, V olume 26, 1971 Airy, G. B. In Victorian physicists and speed regulation: an encounter between science and technology (O. Mayr), 206 Allibone, T. E.

1 255 INDEX TO NOTES AND RECORDS, V olume 26, 1971 Airy, G. B. In Victorian physicists and speed regulation: an encounter between science and technology (O. Mayr), 206 Allibone, T. E. The Thursday s Club called die Club o f die Royal Philosophers, and its relation to the Royal Society Club, 73 Anniversary Dinner, 1970, 5 Babbage, C. In Three drawings of Fellows by William, F.R.S. (Lise Wilkinson), 183 Banks, Sir Joseph, F.R.S. and the naming of the Kangaroo (Sir Raphael Cilento), 157 Bibliography of recent books and articles dealing with the history of the Royal Society, 119, 249 Brockedon, William, F.R.S. ( ) (Lise Wilkinson), 65 Brockedon, William, F.R.S. Three drawings of Fellows by, [Babbage, Dalton & Faraday] (Lise Wilkinson), 183 Charlton, T. M. Maxwell, Jenkin and Cotterill and the theory of staticallyindeterminate structures, 233 Cilento, Sir Raphael. Sir Joseph Banks, F.R.S. and the naming of the Kangaroo, 157 Club of the Royal Philosophers, The Thursday s Club called... and its relation to the Royal Society Club (T. E. Allibone), 73 Conversaziones, 1971, 125 Cotterill, Maxwell and Jenkin and the theory of statically-indeterminate structures (T. M. Charlton), 233 Dalton, J. In Three drawings of Fellows by William, F.R.S. (Lise Wilkinson), 184 De Luc, Jean Andre, F.R.S. ( ) (P. A. Tunbridge), 15 Design of the triboelectric generators of Martinus van Marum, F.R.S. A case history of the interaction between England and Holland in the field of instrument design in the eighteenth century (W. D. Hackman), 163 Editorial policy, 3 Editorship of NotesandRecords. Sir Harold Hartley, F.R.S. An appreciation on his retirement from, 1 Faraday, M. In Three drawings of Fellows by William Brockedon, F.R.S. (Lise Wilkinson), 185 Fellows, Three drawings of, by William Brockedon, F.R.S. [Babbage, Dalton & Faraday] (Lise Wilkinson), 183

2 256 Foucault, L. In Victorian physicists and speed regulation: an encounter between science and technology (O. Mayr), 213 Gibbs, J. W. In Victorian physicists and speed regulation: an encounter between science and technology (O. Mayr), 219 Glaciers, The theory of, (J. S. Rowlinson), 189 Grey, Viscount, of Fallodon, K.G., F.R.S. (Sir Harold Hartley, F.R.S.), 107 Hackman, W. D. The design of the triboelectric generators of Martinus van Marum, F.R.S. A case history of the interaction between England and Holland in the field of instrument design in the eighteenth century, 163 Hartley, Sir Harold. Viscount Grey of Fallodon, K.G., F.R.S., 107 Hartley, Sir Harold, F.R.S. An appreciation on his retirement from the editorship of Notes and Records, 1 Instrument design in the eighteenth century, A case history of the interaction between England and Holland in the field of. The design of the triboelectric generators of Martinus van Marum, F.R.S. (W. D. Hackman), 163 Japan. Visit of a scientific delegation from, 111 Jean Andre De Luc, F.R.S. ( ) (P. A. Tunbridge), 15 Jenkin, Maxwell and Cotterill and the theory of statically-indeterminate structures (T. M. Charlton), 233 Kangaroo. Sir Joseph Banks, F.R.S. and the naming of the, (Sir Raphael Cilento), 157 Kelvin, Lord, see Thomson, William Letter by William Thomson, F.R.S. on the Thomson Effect (P. A. Tunbridge), 229 Luc, Jean Andre De, F.R.S. ( ) (P. A. Tunbridge), 15 MacLeod, R. M. O f medals and men: a reward system in Victorian science, , 81 Marum, Martinus Van, F.R.S., Design of the triboelectric generators of. A case history of the interaction between England and Holland in the field of instrument design in the eighteenth century (W. D. Hackman), 163 Maxwell, J. C. In Victorian physicists and speed regulation: an encounter between science and technology (O. Mayr), 217 Maxwell, Jenkin and Cotterill and the theory of statically-indeterminate structures (T. M. Charlton), 233 Mayr, O. Victorian physicists and speed regulation: an encounter between science and technology, 205 Medals. O f medals and men: a reward system in Victorian science, (R. M. MacLeod), 81

3 257 Morrell, J. B. Professors Robison and Playfair, and die Theophobia ; Natural philosophy, religion and politics in Edinburgh, , 43 Natural philosophy, religion and politics in Edinburgh, Professors Robison and Playfair, and the Theophobia Gallica; (J. B. Morrell), 43 Notes, The Society s, 113, 247 Notes and Records. Sir Harold Hartley, F.R.S. An appreciation on his retirement from the editorship of, 1 O f medals and men: a reward system in Victorian science, (R. M. MacLeod), 81 Playfair and Robison, Professors, and the Theophobia Gallica; Natural philosophy, religion and politics in Edinburgh, (J. B. Morrell), 43 Professors Robison and Playfair, and the Theophobia Gallica; Natural philosophy, religion and politics in Edinburgh, (J. B. Morrell), 43 Publication of Smeaton s reports (A. W. Skempton), 135 Robison and Playfair, Professors, and the Theophobia Gallica; Natural philosophy, religion and politics in Edinburgh, (J. B. Morrell), 43 Rowlinson, J. S. The theory of glaciers, 189 Royal Society Club. The Thursday s Club called the Club of the Royal Philosophers, and its relation to the, (T. E. Allibone), 73 Scientific delegation from Japan, Visit of, 111 Siemens, C. W. In Victorian physicists and speed regulation: an encounter between science and technology (O. Mayr), 206 Skempton, A. W. The publication of Smeaton s reports, 135 Smeaton, W. A. Some comments on James W att s published account of his work on steam and steam engines, 35 Smeaton s reports, The publication of (A. W. Skempton), 135 Some comments on James W att s published account of his work on steam and steam engines (W. A. Smeaton), 35 Speed regulation, Victorian physicists and: an encounter between science and technology (O. Mayr), 205 Statically-indeterminate structures, Maxwell, Jenkin and Cotterill and the theory of, (T. M. Charlton), 233 Steam and steam engines, Some comments on James W att s published account of his work on (W. A. Smeaton), 35 Theory of glaciers, The(J. S. Rowlinson), 189 Theory of statically-indeterminate structures, Maxwell, Jenkin and Cotterill and the, (T. M. Charlton), 233 Thomson Effect. A letter by William Thomson, F.R.S. on the, (P. A. Tunbridge), 229

2 5 8 Thomson, Sir William. In Victorian physicists and speed regulation: an encounter between science and technology (O. Mayr), 215 Three drawings of Fellows, by William Brockedon, F.R.S. [Babbage, Dalton & Faraday] (Lise Wilkinson), 183 Thursday s Club called the Club of the Royal Philosophers, and its relation to the Royal Society Club (T.

4 2 5 8 Thomson, Sir William. In Victorian physicists and speed regulation: an encounter between science and technology (O. Mayr), 215 Three drawings of Fellows, by William Brockedon, F.R.S. [Babbage, Dalton & Faraday] (Lise Wilkinson), 183 Thursday s Club called the Club of the Royal Philosophers, and its relation to the Royal Society Club (T. E. Allibone), 73 Triboelectric generators, The design of, of Martinus van Marum, F.R.S. A case history of the interaction between England and Holland in the field of instrument design in the eighteenth century (W. D. Hackman), 163 Tunbridge, P. A. A letter by William Thomson, F.R.S. on the Thomson effect, 229 Tunbridge, P. A. Jean Andre De Luc, F.R.S. ( ), 15 Van Marum, Martinus F.R.S., Design of the triboelectric generators of. A case history of the interaction between England and Holland in the field of instrument design in the eighteenth century (W. D. Hackman), 163 Victorian physicists and speed regulation: an encounter between science and technology (O. Mayr), 205 Viscount Grey of Fallodon, K.G., F.R.S. (Sir Harold Hartley), 107 Visit of a scientific delegation from Japan, 111 Watt, James. Some comments on James W att s published account of his work on steam and steam engines (W. A. Smeaton), 35 Wilkinson, Lise. Three drawings of Fellows by William Brockedon, F.R.S. [Babbage, Dalton & Faraday], 183 Wilkinson, Lise. William Brockedon, F.R.S. ( ), 65 William Brockedon, F.R.S. ( ) (Lise Wilkinson), 65

Notes and Records OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON Volume 2 1971 Edited by PROFESSOR

5 Notes and Records OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON Volume Edited by PROFESSOR R. V. JONES, F.R.S. and PROFESSOR W.D.M. PATON, F.R.S. LONDON THE ROYAL SOCIETY 1971

6 Published by The Royal Society, 6 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW iy 5AG Issued December 1971 Printed by Staples Printers Limited, at their Rochester, Kent, establishment

CONTENTS V olume 26 No. i,june Sir Harold Hartley, F.R.S. An appreciation on his retirem ent from the editorship o f Notes and Records ( Plate 1)........ 1 PAGE Editorial policy.

7 CONTENTS V olume 26 No. i,june Sir Harold Hartley, F.R.S. An appreciation on his retirem ent from the editorship o f Notes and Records ( Plate 1) PAGE Editorial policy Anniversary Dinner Jean Andre De Luc, F.R.S. ( ) ( Plate..... By Paul A. T unbridge Some comments on James W att s published account o f his w ork on steam and steam engines By W. A. Smeaton Professors Robison and Playfair, and the Theophobia ; N atural philosophy, religion and politics in Edinburgh, B yj. B. M orrell W illiam Brockedon, F.R.S. ( ) (Plates 3-4) By Lise W ilkinson The Thursday s Club called the Club o f the Royal Philosophers, and its relation to the Royal Society Club By T. E. A llibone, f.r.s. O f Medals and men: a reward system in Victorian science, ( 5-6). 81 By Roy M. M acleod Viscount Grey o f Fallodon, K.G., F.R.S. (Plate 7) By Sir Harold H artley, f.r.s. Visit o f a scientific delegation from Japan ( Plate..... The Society s Notes (Plates 9-10) Bibliography o f recent books and articles dealing w ith the history o f the Royal Society

CONTENTS Volume 26 No. 2, December PAGE Conversaziones, 1971... I25 The publication of Smeaton s reports ( Plates 11 and 12)... By A. W. Skempton, F.R.S. Sir Joseph Banks, F.R.S. and the naming of the K angaroo.

8 CONTENTS Volume 26 No. 2, December PAGE Conversaziones, I25 The publication of Smeaton s reports ( Plates 11 and 12)... By A. W. Skempton, F.R.S. Sir Joseph Banks, F.R.S. and the naming of the K angaroo By Sir Raphael Cilento The design of the triboelectric generators of Martinus van Marum, F.R.S. A case history of the interaction between England and Holland in the eighteenth century (Plates 13-16) By W. D. Hackman Three drawings of Fellows by William Brockedon, F.R.S. ( ) By Lise W ilkinson The theory of glaciers ByJ. S. Rowlinson, F.R.S. Victorian physicists and speed regulation: an encounter between science and technology ( Plates20-22) By Otto Mayr A letter by William Thomson, F.R.S. on the Thomson Effect By Paul A. T unbridge Maxwell, Jenkin and Cotterill and the theory of statically-indeterminate structures. 232 By T. M. Charlton The Society s Notes Bibliography of recent books and articles dealing with the history of the Royal Society Index

LIST OF PLATES PLATE 11. John Smeaton, F.R.S. (1724-1742). An engraving by W. Bromley from a painting by M. Brown 12. Smeaton s drawings for Perth Bridge by W ilson Lowry 13.

9 LIST OF PLATES PLATE 11. John Smeaton, F.R.S. ( ). An engraving by W. Bromley from a painting by M. Brown 12. Smeaton s drawings for Perth Bridge by W ilson Lowry 13. Van Marum s first electrical machine using mercury as the rubbing agent Teyler s large electrical machine after the improvement o f Cavallo s electrical machine o f 1777, Nairne s medical electrical machine o f 1782, Van Marum s 31-in. plate machine and Beccaria s cylinder machine 16. Van Marum s 31-in plate machine with horizontal cushions Charles Babbage, F.R.S. ( ). 18. John Dalton, F.R.S. ( ) 19. Michael Faraday, F.R.S. ( ). 20. Governor model o f Leon Foucault, dating from M axwell s pendulum governor, probably inspired by a similar device invented by W illiam Thomson. 22. Model o f J. W. Gibb s steam engine governor Facing page »» >» 164»>»» ^ J

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IN D EX T O NOTES AND RECORDS, Volume 30,

267 IN D EX T O NOTES AND RECORDS, Volume 30, 1975-6 Address at the Memorial Service o f Sir Robert Robinson, O.M., F.R.S. at W estminster Abbey on 29 April 1975 (Lord Todd), 1 Address at W estminster