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honored in America in the manner that is now proposed, and that the beauti- 

 ful bridge connecting the Botanical Gardens and the Zoological Park in 

 New York should by its name perpetually remind the passer-by of the great- 

 ness that may be achieved by intellectual and scientific attainments. In 

 an age that may be considered sordid in many of its occupations and aspira- 

 tions, such a reminder is of great value, and may lead many to think of the 

 man, and endeavor, in however humble a manner, to tread in his footsteps. 

 All honor to the name of Carl von Linne! May the torch which he 

 kindled with the flame of natural science, which has illuminated the path 

 of numberless followers during two hundred years, never be extinguished! 

 May we all strive by our diligent work, by our enthusiasm, by our lofty 

 aims and high hopes, to keep it alive and pass it on, ever growing more and 

 more brilliant, to those who shall come after us! 



Wm. Saunders, President. 



The Entomological Society of Ontario. 



The President and Officers of the Entomological Society of Ontario are 

 pleased to have an opportunity of adding a few words, to the many which 

 will be read at the commemorative exercises which are to be held on the 23d 

 instant, in appreciation of the magnificent work which was done for the 

 whole world of science by Carl von Linne, the founder of systematic natural 

 history. It is, however, with deep regret that we find it impossible to send 

 a delegate to take part personally in this celebration. 



By entomologists and botanists especially, the name of Linne must 

 always be held in reverence and respect, for to him is in large measure due 

 the placing of these branches of natural history on a stable and permanent 

 foundation. He was indeed the father of systematic biology; and the mem- 

 bers of our Society feel that too much honor can never be bestowed upon the 

 memory of so great a man. It is therefore a cause of much gratification 

 that a lasting monument in the shape of a beautiful bridge crossing the Bronx 

 River has been erected, which will be a constant reminder to all visiting 

 the Botanical Garden and Zoological Park of the work which was done by 

 this master mind. 



James Fletcher, President. 

 Charles J. S. Bethune, Secretary. 



