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l)6r3 of the local Societj, remarked that they were 

 speciallj indebted to them, and thouf^bt they 

 bad been singularly fortunate in coming to 

 ■Canterbury. 



The resolution was seconded by Miss Sargent, 

 and passed unanimously. 



Dr. Abbott asked if he might be allowed to 

 extend his personal thanks to Mr. Lander, Mr. 

 Mann and Mr. Harvey, who had carried through 

 many necessary details leading to a successful 

 Congress. Everything had been done without a 

 liitch (hear, hear). 



On the motion of Mr. Stallwortby, seconded by 

 the Rev. E. N. Bloomfield, a unanimous vote of 

 thanks was accorded Dean Farrar and Mrs. Farrar 

 for their hospitality, the Sub-Sacrist (Mr. J. 

 McClemens), and the host and hostesses who had 

 entertained the delegates. In moving the vote, 

 Mr. Stallworthy observed that the name of Dean 

 Farrar had become a household word, on account 

 of the many interesting articles he had written. 

 As far as the host and hostesses were concerned, 

 they would carry away from Canterbury many 

 happy recollections, and he (the speaker) hoped 

 the time was not far distant when the Congress 

 would be held in the Cathedral City again. 



Mr. Sidney Harvey (president of the local 

 Society), replying, said the visit of the United 

 Societies had been welcomed by all. They had 

 had a very pleasant time ; but he felt bound to 

 refer to the loss which they had sustained in the 

 death of 5fr. Stephen Horsley, a gentleman who, 

 before his lamentable death, had looked forward 

 to the visit with great pride and interest. He 

 could also say that the citizens of Canterbury 

 would always cherish these visits of the Societies, 

 because it was the means of forming a lasting 

 friendship. 



Mr. Lander (local secretary) returned his thanks, 

 and expressed a hope that all had had a pleasant 

 time. 



The meeting then terminated. 



A VISIT TO WTK AGRICULTUKAL COLLEGE. 



In the afternoon some sixty delegates journeyed 

 to Wye, and paid a visit to the South-Eastern Agri- 

 cultural College.by thekind invitation of the Princi- 

 pal (Professor A. D. Hall, M.A.). The weather was 

 not all that could be desired, but, on the whole, a 

 most enjoyable time was spent. On reaching the 

 College the viaitora were met by Professor Hall, 

 who extended a hearty welcome and led them into 

 the Library, where he explained that a part of the 

 College was built in 1-^70, and was Jacobean in 

 date. There was much to interest the party, 

 some of whom were very much struck with the fine 

 oak panelling on the walls. At the suggestion 

 of Professor Hall, the party divided into 



three sections, and were then shown over the 

 premises by the masters. The greatest attractions 

 were the laboratories(lately built)and tbeMuseum, 

 in which some of the delegates had the pleasure 

 of viewing their own gifts. By the time every 

 room had been inspected, the rain had abated, 

 and a number walked U* the homestead and 

 experimental plots. They brought a good deal of 

 mud back with them, but were delighted with 

 the look-round. At four o'clock tea was laid in 

 the Refectory, a spacious hall, and the party were 

 waited upon by students at the College. 



Before a move was once more made for home. 

 Professor Boulger said he should like, in the 

 absence of their president, and on behalf of the 

 United Societies, to say how much all appreciated 

 Professor Hall's kindness that day (hear, hear). 

 To hiin, personally, it had been a special treat, 

 because it so happened that it was twenty-six 

 years ago since he occupied a position in College. 

 "What they had seen would no doubt be an object 

 lesson in educational methods to them all. He 

 thought they could congratulate the Authorities 

 of the College in having a charming situation, 

 surrounded by lovely scenery, and he asked all to 

 join with him in thanking Professor Hall for the 

 kind way in which he had received them that day 

 (applause). 



Professor Hall, replying,thanked them on behalf 

 of the governors and his colleagues, for the kind 

 words which had been spoken. He apologised to 

 them for the weather — (laughter)— but in Eng- 

 land one could do very little else than offer apolo- 

 gies. Regarding the experimental plots, it was 

 not the best time to see them, but he hoped the 

 visit had been one of interest to them. 



Soon after tea a start was made for home, and 

 during the journey the visit was freely discussed. 

 One of the party (a lady by the way) had rather 

 an amusing time. It appears that on the way to 

 the homestead the good lady noticed a house 

 practically in ruins, and seeing a little girl, asked 

 if anyone was in occupation. "No, mum," was the 

 reply. " Has anyone ever lived there ? " " Yes," 

 responded the sharp girl, " my mother used to live 

 in the house." *' And how long ago was that," 

 inquired the lady, " Oh ! we shifted out last week." 

 Not being satisfied the lady then asked why they 

 did so, to which the little mite answered '* Because 

 there was no copper." 



The recitation of this tale caused much amuse- 

 ment. Canterbury was reached about six o'clock, 

 and before separating " one and all " bore testimony 

 to the very enjoyable trip which they had had, 

 some remarking that it made a very pleasant 

 *' wind up " to the Congress. 



