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attention, not solely to the destruetion of animal life, but also to 
the accurate observation of facts relating to the creatures’ natural 
habits and instincts—I may say social economy. This gentleman 
has kindly used his influence in obtaining the support of many 
noblemen and gentlemen, who have means and space for the work 
of acclimatisation, and 1 am now able to present a long list of noble 
patrons, which, indeed, gives iis great hope of ultimate success. 
Added to this, Mr. Crockford most liberally gave ns all the 
assistance he could aiforil by means of the press ; and as for myself 
I have used, and hope always shall use my best energies, not only 
in starting, but in keeping going the first public attempts at 
Acclimatisation in England. 
It was therefore determined to start at once a Society for the 
Acclimatisation of Animals, and wo held the first meeting on June 
10th, 18G0. We have on our Council men who ai'c willing to devote 
their energies to the object. \Vc have for Vice-President the Hon. 
Grantley Berkeley, and as Secretary your most obedient servant. Our 
plans are based upon those of the Soci6ti6 d’Acclimatation, and I have 
ventured to put forth the following programme, to show what arc our 
plans of operation :— 
The purposes of the society are— 
1. The introdxiction, acclimatisation, and domestication of all 
innoxious animals, birds, fishes, insects and vegetables, whether useful 
or ornaincntaL 
2. The perfection, propagation, and hybridisation of races newly 
introduced or already domesticated. 
3. The spread of indigenous animals, &c., from parts of the 
United Kuigdom where they arc already known, to other localities 
where they are not known. 
4. The procuration, whether by purchase, gift, or exchange of 
animals, &c., from British and foreign countries. 
5. The transmission of animals, &c., from England to her 
Colonies and foreign parts, in exchange for others sent thence to 
the society. 
6. The bolding of periodical meetings, and the publication of re¬ 
ports and transactions lor the purpose of spreading knowledge of 
acclimatisation, and inquiry into the causes of success or failure. 
Tlie society will begin with small and carefully conducted 
experiments, 
It is proposed that those members who happen to have facilities 
on their estates for experiments, and who are willing to aid the 
objects of the society, should undertake the charge of such subjects 
for experiments as may be ofiered to them by the society, perio¬ 
dically reporting progress to the council. 
