Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to J Barnett, 50 Talbot Road, Westbourne Park 'Dear Sir, Our Soirée on May 8th is for gentlemen only; the ladies conversazione will take place at a later date. Your note shall be laid before the President at the next opportunity. I am, yours faithfully, Herbert Rix Asst. Sec. RS [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 26 April 1889