To say of these discussions, that they are very entertaining, is the least part of the praise which is due to them.

They are generally very instructive, and sometimes bring together isolated facts in the science which, though insignificant when separate, mutually illustrate each other, and ultimately lead to important conclusions.

The continuance of these discussions evidently depends on the taste, the temper, and the good sense of the speakers.

The things to be avoided are chiefly verbal criticisms--praise of each other beyond its reasonable limits, and contest for victory.

This latter is, perhaps, the most important of the three, both for the interests of the Society and of truth.