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estimation of the British public ; and I see with pleasure Societies 

 forming in the country, particularly at the English Universities, having 

 Entomology as their object. The Entomological Society of Loudon 

 must have at heart the well-being and progress of such kindred 

 Societies, and I am desirous that it should enter into communication 

 with them, and show its willingness to aid and assist them as far as 

 practicable. 



Entomology is yet a vast nearly unworked field of research. The 

 natural history of any insect has not yet been fully written. The 

 labourers are very few. Let us, therefore, encourage new hands 

 taking to the work, and new Societies formed for the advance of En- 

 tomology, and hold out the right hand of good fellowship to all who 

 have Entomology at heart. They will doubtless do good service to 

 the cause ; Science will benefit by their exertions, and we shall 

 arrive at knowledge by their labours. 



In relinquishing the Chair of the Entomological Society, for the 

 second time, I cannot refrain from again tendering to the OflBcers and 

 Members of the Society generally my best thanks for the kindness 

 and attention I have received at their hands during the last two years. 

 You have made the task of presiding over you an easy one, nay one 

 of pleasure, and you have kindly overlooked my shortcomings, giving 

 me, I believe, credit for the intention of upholding the high character 

 of the Society, and the desire of promoting the best interests of our 

 Science. Gentlemen, I wish you heartily farewell. 



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