84 SPOLIA ZEYLANICA. 



Researches in Ceylon," dealing with this animal and with the 

 biology of various marine organisms. 



Amongst those who have left Ceylon more recently must be 

 mentioned John F. Jowitt, an enthusiastic botanist and specialist on 

 grasses ; Col. N. Manders, R.A.M.C, whose studies on the butterflies 

 of Ceylon have been of the greatest assistance to other workers on 

 the subject ; and Major A. J. Macdougall, of the same service, 

 whose labours were more particularly devoted to the life history of 

 mosquitoes. 



Though I have purposely avoided reference to the useful work of 

 the many students of Natural History who are still with us, I cannot 

 refrain from mentioning the name of one who, by reason of his long 

 residence in this Island, can justly claim to rank as a pioneer. I 

 believe that our Vice-Chairman, Mr. F. M. Mackwood (he is not 

 with us to-night, so I can speak freely), is one of the oldest residents 

 of Ceylon. He is certainly the doyen of our present-day collectors, 

 and I can personally testify to his unremitting readiness to assist 

 and encourage his fellow-workers in every way. 



It is this spirit — of mutual help and encouragement — that we 

 hope to see adopted by every member of our new Society. Let us 

 try to remember that there is no room for petty jealousies in our 

 work ; that discoveries made by one should be at the service of all 

 and welcomed by all ; and that we should work, not for personal 

 aggrandizement, but for the advancement of knowledge. 



