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suggest that with the conclusion of the present year a break 

 should be made in these "Transactions" and an index volume 

 added. A new series might then be commenced. 



Conclusion. 



I am afraid I may have wearied you with a somewhat lengthy 

 address. It therefore now behoves me to bring it to a close. 

 I cannot however do this without first thanking you for the 

 support you have given me and the kindly consideration and 

 indulgence you have shown me during a pleasant year in office. 

 My thanks are specially due to your honorary secretaries, upon 

 whom the principal part of the work of your Club falls, to Mr. 

 Potts, of Sunderland, to Professor Meek, to Mr. Gill, the 

 Curator of the Museum, and to Mr. Joseph Wright, the 

 respected custodian of that institution. The objects and 

 pursuits of the Field Club will always be a subject of the 

 greatest interest to me, and anything in the future which will 

 advance the study of natural history will have my warm 

 support. 



