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the Club, which had been an unparalleled success, and had astonished its most 

 sanguine promoters. When he first undertook the office of Secretary he told 

 those who worked with him that he could lay no claim to scientific knowledge, 

 but would give the work he had to do such attention as was compatible with 

 business. He regarded the past four years with considerable pleasure, for 

 amongst the many new associations into which he had been brought true friend- 

 ships had been formed among those with whom he had worked, and which he 

 believed would be as lasting, now that his position was altered. He should 

 ever regard with pride the splendid testimonial with which he had been pre- 

 sented, and for which he again thanked them heartily. 

 The proceedings then terminated with a conversazione. 



In reference to the testimonial presented to Mr. By water we are requested to 

 add that the list of subscribers comprehended about 150 names, and that the 

 arrangements were carried out by a committee composed of the following 

 gentlemen, viz. : — Messrs. Arnold, M. C. Cooke, Curties, A. E. Durham, Gay, 

 Dr. Gray, Hislop, Ketteringham, Kent, Leighton, Mclntyre, W. W. Reeves, 

 Reynolds, and Watson. 



