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that consequently a large proportion of the funds so liberally 

 provided by the State for the education of the people, is actually 

 wasted upon fatiguing labours which are, and will remain, absolutely 

 fruitless. 



Smooth the road as we may, the ascent of the hill is steep and 



arduous. But the beauties of the scenery quicken the wearied 



interest, and encourage the climber to ever renewed exertion, if only 



the track is in tolerable order. Where enormous patience and 



labour are required for the smallest step in advance, it is idle to 



suppose that average people will mount any higher than they 



are forced. 



Floreat Societas Linneana. 



On the motion of the Hon. J. Norton, M.L.C, a vote of thanks 

 was accorded to the President for his Address. 



The Hon. J. Norton, M.L.C, Hon. Treasurer, reported on the 

 financial condition of the Society, showing a credit balance of 

 £40 6s. 9d 



The following gentlemen were elected 



OFFICE-BEARERS AND COUNCIL FOR 1887. 



President : 

 Professor W. J. Stephens, M.A., F.G S. 



Vice-Presidents : 



Rev. J. E. Tenison-Woods, F.L.S., F.G.S. 



Dr. James C. Cox, F.L.S., &c. 



C. S. Wilkinson, F.L.S., F.G.S. 



