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are published in the large volume I hold in my hand. 

 This work would not have been possible but for the 

 untiring industry and keen insight into Nature pos- 

 sessed by the distinguished guests who have hon- 

 ored us with their presence this evening. \Ap- 

 plause.] The Academy has voted specially bound 

 and signed copies of this publication, with a hand- 

 some gold medal to those before us who have thus 

 advanced the cause of Science. [Loud applause.] 

 I might also add that a new animal and a new tree 

 have been named for the gentlemen of the party, a 

 beautiful and fragrant new flower for the lady, a 

 rapidly climbing plant for the monkey, and a new 

 cactus for Snowball." [Loud and prolonged ap- 

 plause^ in which the monkey joined with enthusiasm 

 and vigor!] 



