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The President said : — I have to read a letter conveying the 

 congratulations of the Cardiff Naturalists' Society, received by the 

 Honorary Secretaries : — 



" The Cardiff Naturalists' Society hereby convey their 

 hearty congratulations to their sister society at Belfast on 

 attaining its jubilee, and on the valuable and extensive 

 work it has accomplished. 



The Cardiff Society wish their colleagues at Belfast 

 great success in their jubilee celebrations, and long and 

 increased prosperity in the future. 



(Signed) E. P. PERMAN, President." 



Many similar letters have been received from kindred 

 societies unable to send delegates. 



I have to thank all the speakers for their valuable suggestions 

 as to the future working of our Club. 



My next duty is a pleasant one — namely, to make a small 

 presentation to one of our original members, Mr. W. H. Phillips, 

 who has occupied the position of Hon. Treasurer for twenty-eight 

 of the fifty years since the commencement of our Club. 



This presentation took the form of an address, tastefully 

 illuminated by Mr. John Vinycomb, M.R.I. A., and signed by 

 each member of the Committee. 



Mr. Phillips, in reply, said : — When I came to this room 

 to-day, I had no idea of this presentation. It has taken me by 

 surprise. I thank you for it. It has been my chance to be useful 

 to this Society and I have made use of it. I think we are all tired 

 now and I won't say any more. 



The President, in closing the proceedings, said : — Before we 

 break up, I should like to propose that the thanks of all the 

 members of the Belfast Naturalists' Eield Club be conveyed to the 

 Delegates who have come to honour us by their presence, by their 



