An address on the second anniversary of the Entomological Society ... 1836 / by the Rev. F.W. Hope, President.

  • Hope, F. W. (Frederick William), 1797-1862
Date:
1836]
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Credit: An address on the second anniversary of the Entomological Society ... 1836 / by the Rev. F.W. Hope, President. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    AN ADDRESS ON THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY, Monday, January 25th, 1836, By the Rev. F. W. HOPE, President. Gentlemen, It is with no common feelings of satisfaction, that I com¬ mence my Report by congratulating the Members on the flourishing state of the Entomological Society. We are ad¬ vancing to maturity with every mark of a robust and healthy constitution: and when I reflect on the kind patronage of Royalty,—on the state of our Finances,—on the increase of our Members,—on the additions to our Library and Museum, ■—on the valuable acquisition of Mr. Kirby's Collection,—on the publication of our Transactions,—and on the subjects of practical utility which have fallen under discussion,—I will not hesitate to avow that our progressive increase in every way has far exceeded my expectations; indeed the courtesies I experienced in my late sojourn on the Continent from the Entomologists of France, Switzerland, Germany, and Hol¬ land, convinces me that our early labours have already been appreciated, and that expectations are raised which the future I trust will not disappoint,—expectations, however, which require increased exertion on our parts to realize. Having