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In like manner we may readily explain other activities of the 

 lower animals, such as migration of birds, ascent of rivers by fish 

 to deposit their spawn, and all other provisions for food getting and 

 care of young by both vertebrates and invertebrates. 



The origin of instincts from subconscious activities, and these 

 from habits and conscious activities, is a generalization in harmony 

 not only with the doctrine of evolution, but also with the latest 

 teachings of biologic psychology, and it denies in a very pro- 

 nounced way the prevalent discordant and inharmonious theories 

 of the materialistic biologists and psychologists. 



There has been considered here the pleasure attending the work 

 of the naturalist and scientist; that his pleasure is of the earth, 

 earthy, compared with that which comes to the scientist-philoso- 

 pher when he makes broad surveys of the fields of truth to the 

 farther limits of God's universe. 



The pleasures of the naturalist arise from the possession of 

 things that are wonderful or rare. It has its mainsprings in an 

 inherited, subconscious self, and is therefore deeply egoistic. 

 The scientist may take great delight in building his classifications 

 and in being regarded as an authority in his special department of 

 science work ; but the naturalist and scientist like best to be alone 

 in their labors, for they demand personal credit for their collec- 

 tions and generalizations. On the other hand, the richer enjoy- 

 ments of the philosopher arise from companionship in the search 

 for truth, and from the contemplation of that which will bless all 

 mankind in its fruitage. 



In conclusion, it is desired to emphasize one or two things said 

 in this address. As an Academy of Science for the state of Kan- 

 sas, it is believed that it is a duty which this organization owes to 

 the state to assist through its members more young people to be- 

 come students of science, and to make our observations and experi- 

 ments as naturalists, our conclusions and classifications as scientists 

 and our broad generalizations as philosophers contribute more 

 largely in the future than in the past to the industrial, social, intel- 

 lectual and spiritual happiness of tlie people of our commonwealth. 

 To this end it is hoped that the means suggested for the more 

 ready study of the minerals, plants and animals of our state will 

 soon be provided by the members of this Academy, either as such 

 or as members of the faculties of our higher institutions of learning. 



