Ixxviii PROCEEDINGS OF THE CENTENARY MEETING. 



Geographical Society of Philadelphia. 



400 Witherspoon Bldg., Philadelphia, March 1, 1912. 

 Samuel G. Dixon, M.D., LL.D., President, The Academy of Natural Sciences 

 of Philadelphia, Pa. 



Sir: 



On behalf of the Council of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia, I 

 beg to present respectful greetings and congratulations on the occasion of the 

 Centenary Celebration of The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. 



Recalling the fact that our own society was organized twenty-two years ago 

 under the name of the Geographical Club by officers and members of the Acad- 

 emy, and had its home for years within the walls of your institution we have 

 viewed with filial pride the continued distinction, usefulness, and prosperity of 

 the Academy. 



In the hope that the Academy will continue to represent the best traditions 

 of scientific scholarship and achievement in Philadelphia and may extend its 

 field of usefulness in this community, I beg to remain, Sir, 



Very sincerely yours, 



Emory R. Johnson, 

 President, Geographical Society of Philadelphia. 



