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Science knows neither frontier nor nationality; and 

 therefore it is fitting that the memory of one of the 

 greatest of men of science should be celebrated at an 

 international gathering. 



Every nation is, however, proud of its achievements 

 in letters and science; and so we cannot forbear from 

 claiming our share in the fame of Franklin: for we 

 recall that he was of English parentage, and did not 

 cease to be a citizen of our Empire until he had at- 

 tained the age of seventy years. 



Our Societies possess a common bond in that we are 

 both banded together for the promotion of Natural 

 knowledge; and we thank you for giving us the oppor- 

 tunity of taking part in your festival. 



May your Society long continue to be in the future, as 

 it has been in the past, worthy of its illustrious founder. 



Signed, on behalf of the Council, 



G. H. Darwin, 

 President of the British Association. 



