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human life, strive with all the Teachings of vivacious mind 

 to extend the dominion of their bounty beyond the bounds 

 of nature, and to perpetuate themselves for generations of 

 generations the guardians, the protectors, the nourishers of 

 mankind. 



But, as you all know, Shaw was not of the class who give 

 mere endowments. His gift was not merely of what he 

 had — but the best of it lay in what he was. This is the 

 brightness of his glory. Therefore, 



The idea of his life doth sweetly creep 



Into your study of imagination ; 



And every lovely organ of his life 



Doth come apparelled in more precious habit, 



More moving, delicate, and full of life, 



Into the eye and prospect of your souls 



Than when he lived indeed. 



On the conclusion of Dr. Butler's address, Rev. Dr. H. A. 

 Stimson, Dr. G. Hart Merriam and Rev. John Snyder were 

 called upon by the Chairman, and made short speeches, 

 after which the guests of the evening were dismissed in 

 appropriate remarks by the Chairman. 



