In order to carry out such a scheme, it would be ad- 

 visable to form a sub-committee of gontlcmen in the So- 

 ciety noted for their scientific pursuits ; to arrange and 

 adopt shortly a plan to carry such object out. 



Before leaving this subject allow me to add that we need 

 not be alarmed at the work before us, and may take 

 courage from wliat has been accomplished by others. In 

 geology we have the observations of Philips, Prcst«ich, 

 Morris, Fitton, Trimmer, and a host of minor observations 

 by other geologists ; and lastly, the valuable aid of the 

 Geological Survey, under Mr. 'Whitaker. Nor must I 

 omit the chart published by Christopher Packe, a native of 

 Canterbury. On botany we have the observations of 

 Eay, Boys, Bateman, Jacob, Smith, Turner, Hunter, Curtis 

 Dillwyu, and lastly Cowcll, in his Favcrsham and East 

 Kent floral guide. 



On zoology we have the observations of Ellis, and the 

 contributors to the Dover and other musuems, Dr. Plomley's 

 birds, &c. 



I would not wish this Society to forego its pleasant in- 

 structive excursions and popular exhibitions, and am per- 

 fectly aware that such a Society must be supported by 

 members who have not the time or inclination to enter into 

 scientific pursuits ; at the same time I think the Society 

 would still add to its usefulness, and not diminish its 

 income, by adopting a more business way of proceeding 

 than has yet characterised its transactions. 



By setting to work studiously to increase its practical 

 scientific tisefttlness, we shall I have no doubt, revive the 

 energy, and receive again in our ranks those real workers 

 in Natural History who have not had the inclination to 

 continue in a Society whose pleasant excursions they can- 

 not find time to attend, and whose meetings generally lack 

 that scientific interest which would attract them ; and by 

 finding local work for them, may keep up a greater bond of 

 fellowship among distant ceuntij inembcn. 



