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BULLETIN OF THE NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. 
are our homes and in which our days are passing; and in the 
performance of that duty may be pleasures which we cannot 
realize until we diligently strive for them. 
Taking our days as they come and go, there are no greater 
enjoyments than those which are derived from association with 
nature in her varied forms and many moods. 
To the progress generally of our Society the reports sub- 
mitted to-day bear ample testimony. 
We are comfortably housed, our museums and collections are 
well cared for; we have a large number of members, many of 
whom are animated with the true scientific spirit, and are keen 
observers and persistent explorers. And good feeling abounds. 
There is much educational work being done among the young, 
and the youthful thirst for knowledge is so stimulated that we 
may fairly hope for gratifying results in the future. 
