Obituary notice of the late Most Rev. Richard Whately, D.D. Lord Archbishop of Dublin, President of the Society

Abstract

Since we last assembled together for the annual election of officers, a vacancy has occurred by the death of Archbishop Whately, who for sixteen years presided over this Society. I have been, requested by the Council to bring to your recollection such portions of his life as indicate the extent of his services to the advancement of Social Science, and as show the lively interest he so long took in the advancement and prosperity of this Society.