PROCEEDINGS OF THE COTTESWOLD CLUB I9 



But, however good the executive may be, it is to the 

 Members themselves that a President of a Club like 

 ours must mainly rely for support — a support you have 

 always so fully, and so kindly, given me. 



Since the Club was established in 1846, I have only 

 had two predecessors — both men of distinguished ability. 



My great wish has been to maintain the reputation of 

 the Club, and should it have suffered during my Presidency 

 I can only plead that I have done my best : and in bidding 

 you farewell as President I assure you that I am deeply 

 thankful for the kindness you have ever shewn me, and 

 which I shall never forget. 



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