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History, or had not directed their minds to any special subject, he would 
suggest that they should record facts about anything which interested 
them, or, better still, take up some particular branch and work at 
it, for by so doing they might help forward the good work, while 
_ improving themselves and finding an occupation for times of re- 
laxation. 
i Possibly some might say, “ What shall we work at?” or “there is 
nothing new to be learnt.” He answered the second objection by 
q reminding them that Messrs. Davies and Mitten had addcd consider- 
ably to the Moss and Lichen Flora of the County, and that similar 
results might accrue from further observation of other branches. 
Next as to the enquiry what to work at. First, there was the sea and 
its products. With such a coast as Sussex had, much had to be done 
and many a plant and many an animal, if not new to science, at least 
new to the known species of the County, would be the reward of the 
diligent worker. Among Microscopic Algze much had been done by 
such indefatigable workers as Ralfs, Smith, and Jenner, and what they 
did in parts of the County should stimulate others to carry on their 
work more completely. 
Both Cryptogamic and Phzenogamic Botany opened a field for re- 
search ; one branch had hardly been worked at all, and that was the 
“ Fungi,” an almost new field to any workers who might be tempted to 
turn their attention to them as objects of study. In Zoology there was 
_ plenty of scope for workers. The Land and Fresh-water Mollusks 
required looking up. As regarded Ornithology and Entomology no 
County presented such opportunities for work. Captain Knox and 
4 others had proved how rich Sussex was in birds, and now that the 
_ “Wild Birds’ Act ” was in force, not a diminution but an increase in 
_ the number of known species might be reasonably expected. 
7 _ Several branches of Entomology required working, notably the 
q Beetles, the Diptera, and Spiders. The Hymenoptera had some very 
_ diligent workers ; among these their much-lamented friend, Dr. Orme- 
_ rod, and Mr. Unwin. Though the Lepidoptera, from their attractive- 
_ ness, had commanded more attention than any other branch of the in- 
sect world, yet the Tinez were still open to study, and careful attention 
_ would, he felt sure, increase not only the number of known species 
among the moths and butterflies, but certainly add to the localities. 
_ As an illustration, he could scarcely believe 7. Emfyra@a was confined 
_ to two localities, and 4. Azstra/is to one locality, in the county of Sussex, 
_ as stated in the manuals, He had, then, he thought, indicated many 
