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the Natural History and Philosophical Society. He read his 

 first paper before the members in 1853 and he had contributed 

 several other papers since that time. Sir Charles Brett had stated 

 that he was an old member of the Society, but his (the speaker's) 

 father had an even longer record. They had had a succession of 

 brilliant men as their Presidents since he (the speaker) took ofifice 

 in 1885, but none of them had done more to strengthen the 

 prestige and the position of the Society than Sir John Pyers. 

 They had also been fortunate in their treasurers, and he wanted 

 to take that opportunity of acknowledging their indebtedness to 

 Mr. John Horner, who at present occupied the position. Had it 

 not been for his efforts the Society would not have been in such a 

 satisfactory financial position as it now was. Mr. Horner had 

 done so' well that in future they would be able to carry on their 

 operations in a manner that had not been possible in the past. 

 Concluding, Mr. Young said he was greatly obliged to all the 

 subscribers to the presentation fund, and he wished to thank them 

 most sincerely for the compliment they had paid him. 



The Right Hon. Robert Young, who was cordially received, 

 also expressed his thanks, and said the sittings he had given to 

 Mrs. Norrnand had been very interesting, He was glad to learn 

 that the prospects of the Natural History and Philosophical 

 Society were so bright. It seemed to be well organized, and with 

 a man like his friend Mr. Horner managing their finances he had 

 not the slightest doubt but that it would have a brilliant future. 



The formal proceedings then terminated. 



Subsequently the members and visitors were entertained at 

 afternoon tea by Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Young, the catering being 

 carried out to the satisfaction of all present by Messrs. Thompson 

 (Belfast), Ltd., under the personal supervision of Mr. Donnelly, 

 manager of the firm. 



