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tenure of office which I feel confident both his long connection with the Club and 

 his love for, and acquaintance with, science, will combine to render distinguished 

 for its usefulness. And I can but repeat for myself the assurance which I have 

 previously given to you, that, as long as I may be permitted to reside among you, 

 and so far as my services in any way, or for any branch of the Club's work, are 

 thought worth your having, so long and so far I shall not only count it a duty but 

 esteem it a privilege to put those services at your disposal. 



