lxxxvi PROCEEDINGS OF THE CENTENARY MEETING. 



Kansas Academy of Science. 



Topeka, Kansas. 

 Corresponding Secretary of The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. 

 My dear Sir: 



Through the Kansas Academy of Science I have the honor of receiving an 

 official appointment as delegate to the One-Hundredth Anniversary of The 

 Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. 



As an old Philadelphian, nothing would give me greater pleasure than to be 

 present at this gathering and to participate in the most worthy celebration. 

 But recent accumulation of work connected with the University has compelled 

 me, very reluctantly, to abandon the idea of personally attending and to forego 

 the pleasure of listening to the various addresses that will be delivered as part 

 of the proposed celebration. 



The Kansas Academy of Science extends to the Academy its hearty con- 

 gratulations. I have the honor to express the wishes of our members that this 

 important occasion will be a delightful and happy one. We trust that the 

 Academy will receive an assurance of even greater support for its future, as its 

 existence has been an inspiration for numerous subordinate organizations in 

 this country. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia is looked up to 

 as the Mother-organization. 



Sincerely j'ours 



L. E. Sayre, 

 Dean, School of Pharmacy, University of Kansas, 

 Representing the Kansas Academy of Science. 



