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marked, and probably more deep-seated, and seem to imply 

 either a greater extension or the existence of intermediate lands 

 at some former period, but not an actual continuity with one 

 another. 



The subject of Geographical Distribution is one of such great 

 interest to myself, that I have perhaps been led into more detail 

 and argument than are usual or proper in a Presidential Address. 

 I believe, however, that the curious and suggestive facts which I 

 have disinterred from that bulky and little-read volume, the 

 " Insecta Maderensia," ma}'' be of some use, and I beg you to 

 accept them as my small contribution to your volume of Trans- 

 actions and Proceedings for the year 1870. 



I have now. Gentlemen, only to thank you for the attention 

 with which you have listened to me to-night, and for the 

 unvarying kindness with which you have overlooked my very 

 imperfect performance of the duties attached to the honourable 

 position in which you have placed me. 



Mr. M'Lachlan proposed, and Mr. Stainton seconded, a vote of thanks to 

 Mr. Wallace for his Address and for his services during the year as 

 President. This was carried unanimously, and Mr. Wallace returned 

 thanks. 



Mr. Pascoe proposed, and Major Parry seconded, a vote of thanks to the 

 other ofl&cers for 1870, coupled with the name of the retiring Secretary. 

 This also was carried with unanimity, and Mr. Dunning returned thanks. 



