Patron—His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales

Presidents.

• His Grace the Duke of Argyll, K.T.
• The most Noble the Marquess of Bute.
• Sir Arch Orr Ewing, Bart., of Ballikinrain, M.P.
• Sir Peter Coats, of Auchcndranc.
• D. C. R. C. Buchanan, Esq., of Drumpellier.
• John Graham, Esq., Skclmorlic Castle.
• Jas. Alex. Campbell, Esq., of Stracathro, LL.D., M.P.
• James Campbell, Esq., of Tullichcwan.
• Louis Leisler, Esq.
• Sir Charles Tennant, Bart., of The Glen, M.P.

Committee of Management.

• The Hon. William M'onie, Lord Provost of Glasgow, Chairman.
• David S. Cargill, Esq., Vice-Chairman.
• Sir James Watson.
• James Salmon, Esq., F.R I.B.A., I.A.
• James C. Bunten, Esq.
• Alex. Moore, Esq., C.A.
• James Reid, Esq.
• Robert Miller, Esq.
• David Ritchie, Esq.
• James Sellars, Jun., Esq., I.A.
• G. W. Clark. Esq.
• D. E. Outram, Esq.
• A. G. Macdonald, Esq.
• Richard G. Ross, Esq.
• Maclean Brodie, Acting Secretary.

The object of the Art-Union of Glasgow is to aid in exteding a knowledge of the Fine Arts, by distributing among its Members Meritorious Works of Art.

A Subscription of One Guinea constitutes Membership for One Year. The whole Subscription, after deducting the necessary working expenses, are devoted to the purchase of Paintings, Drawings, Suculptures, Engravings, and other works of Art; each Member being entitled to the presentation work for the year of Subscription, and a share in the Annual Ballot of Prizes.

Any Member having paid his ordinary Subscription for the current year, and wishing additional shares in the Ballot for Prizes—but without another Copy of the Presentation Work—may have one additional share for every Half-Guinea subscribed, for which a separate printed Receipt will be given.

The Presentation Work for this year consists of a very charming Etching, by Leopold Lowenstam, of London, after the Painting representing

"The Marriage of the Duke of Albany,"

by Sir James D, Linton, P.R.I. Size of etched surface, 21 by 14 inches,

The Prizes Will Consist of—

• First.—Sums set apart for the purchase of Paintings or Sculpture, each Prize holder having the right to select the Work of Art to form his Prize from any Public Exhibition; and
• Second.—Paintings, Engravings, and other Works of Art, as Minor Prizes, selected by the Committee.

The Distribution of Prizes will take place in January, 1887.

A Subscriber for more than One Share has the Following Privileges:—

• For Two Guineas—Two shares in the Ballot for Prizes; and, in his option, Two Copies of the Etching, or copies of the Etching, or one proof impression on India paper.
• For Three Guineas.—Three Shares in the Ballot for Prizes; and, in his option, five copies of the Etching, or One Proof Impression before letters on India Paper.
• For Five Guineas.—Five Shares in the Ballot for Prizes; and, in his option, Five Copies of the Etching, or a signed Artist's Proof Impression on Japanese Vellum.
• For Seven Guineas.—Seven shares in the for Prizes; and, in his option, seven Copies of the Etching, or, a singed "Remarque" Artist's Proof Impression on Japanese Vellum.

Subscriptions will be received at the office of the Society, 22 Renfield Street, Glasgow; and by

John Hercus,

Hon. Secy., Estate Agent, Exchange Court, Dunedin, N.Z. page break

Mr. John Hercus,

Hon. Secy., Art-Union of Glasgow, Estate Agent, Exchange Court, Dunedin, N.Z.