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unable to attend the anniversary dinner of the Lin- 
nan Society onthe 24th. A similar reason pre- 
vented Sir James himself from being present. After 
repeated attempts to reach the metropolis, increas- 
ing infirmity put a stop to an annual visit, which 
for many returning seasons had been the period of 
much enjoyment, connected with the celebration of 
the birth of Linnzus. 
