Ixxxviii. PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS. , 



and may be looked upon as a battle between revenue and 

 trade. 



The birth rate in this country has been declining for some 

 years, and is now 29*2 per 1,000 for 75 large towns. 



In my address this year I have confined myself to general 

 subjects, and have not attempted anything special. 



I regret that in most cases I have been able to give but a 

 cursory glance, but science is like a tree, the buds of which each 

 year expand into shoots with fresh buds on them, so that one 

 can but allude to a few of the most prominent expansions. I 

 conclude by hoping that some of the discoveries in the next 

 year may arise from the Dorset Field Club. 





