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and are preserved, I hope, from rough usage, why should
we not make an attempt to restore some of the beautiful
insects that formerly inhabited our Forest, but which have
been collected off the face of the district? Why should
not our glades be once more enlivened by the graceful
flight of Limenitis Sybilla? Why should we not see Argyn-
nis Paphia a common frequenter of our bramble-blossoms?
Such species abound in New Forest, Hampshire, and the
conditions of our own Forest seem favourable for them;
they formerly inhabited this district, and there is no reason,
as far as we can see, why they should not do so again.
Some of our members will, perhaps, bear this suggestion
in mind during the approaching summer, and, instead of
filling rows in their cabinet drawers, will forward living
specimens to enable us to attempt this restoration.
The brief resume of our work which I have now laid
before you cannot but impress those who are interested in
our progress with the idea that we have entered upon our
career with an activity that promises well for our future
prosperity. The objects of the Club, as laid down in our
Rules, have thus far been carried out with success, and
our position as a scientific body is now well established.
We are about to enter upon another year of our labours : it
is for you to carry on the good work.