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when he wishes to obtain the maximum degree of detail and 

 contrast, to print his results on a smooth or glossy-surfaced 

 paper, such being also more desirable from the process- 

 worker's point of view should they be required for purposes 

 of book illustration. As a final exhortation I would strongly 

 urge the beginner to perfect himself in the use of any good 

 and well-known brand of materials and stick to them, and to 

 the formulae recommended by the makers. Were this course 

 more generally followed there would be fewer cases of failure 

 on the part of those taking up this interesting work. 



Gentlemen, in conclusion I have to thank you all for the 

 honour you conferred on me when you elected me as Presi- 

 dent of this Society. At that time, whilst appreciating the 

 compliment, I was deeply sensible not only of the honour 

 but of the difficulty of following the many eminent entomolo- 

 gists who had lent the lustre of their names to the office. I 

 tender to my colleagues on the Council my very hearty 

 thanks for their kindly advice and co-operation, and to you, 

 gentlemen, for your forbearance with my many shortcomings. 



The Society is to be congratulated upon the fact that the 

 Secretaries, Treasurer, Librarian, and Curator have again 

 accepted office. 



And now I have but one duty remaining, that is to intro- 

 duce my successor. Mr. Step is a gentleman who is already 

 well known to you as a naturalist of many parts, and as an 

 author of much ability. He is one of our oldest members, 

 and has always taken the greatest interest in the Society's 

 welfare. In his hands the continued success of the Society 

 is assured. 



FREDERICK NOAD CLARK. 



