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been."* There is no doubt a great deal of truth in these 

 statements. It is to be hoped, however, that while plant- 

 biology and microscopic structure are assiduously studied, 

 there will still be many among us, who will combine that 

 department of Botany with a thorough knowledge of the 

 plants of Britain. 



What I have already said in regard to the pleasures of the 

 practical systematic and itinerant Botanist, may also be 

 applied to the Zoologist, the Geologist, and the Antiquarian, 

 all of whom are combined in our Club. The association of 

 Naturalists at our social meetings of the Club and the inter- 

 change of ideas tend to promote union among the members, 

 and show the bearing of different departments of science on 

 each other. Our scientific views are thus enlarged, and the 

 one-ness of science is thus practically shown. Petty 

 jealousies are done away, and kindly co-operation is secured. 

 Each tries to help his neighbour in his researches, and thus 

 to build up Natural Science on a good foundation. 



Amidst all our researches in Science let us never forget 

 the Great Creator and Preserver of all, and while we are 

 zealous and active in our earthly calling, let us ever be " fer- 

 vent in spirit, serving the Lord." 



My absence from the meetings has prevented me from 

 aiding your active and able Secretary, Mr Hardy, in his 

 work. He has put into my hands his Reports of the Excur- 

 sions, which will now be laid before you. I must ask him 

 to take my place on the present occasion. 



Before concluding, I have great pleasure in proposing my 

 friend Dr John Paxton of Norham, as President of the Club 

 for next year. 



* Journal of Botany, Oct. 1878, p. 307. 



