The object of The Dublin Chemical Society, as stated in the reports, "is to place within the reach of the many parties desirous of acquiring a thorough and practical knowledge of Chemistry, an effectual means of obtaining it, both as regards the amount of expenditure and the hours of attendance."

It delineates the progress of the society from its creation, talking about the struggles it had getting started with minimal funds. Because of the gifts of a few devoted, it managed to overcome the hurdles of its youth.