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tian gentlemen, easily accessible, and ready to serve 

 all to the extent of his ability. His life and character 

 recall to me the beautiful lines of Sir Henry Wotton, 

 when he describes the good and truly happy man : — 



" Who God doth late and early pray 

 More of his grace than gifts to lend ; 

 And entertains the harmless day 

 With a religious book or friend." 



Long, long may the life of our venerable friend be 

 spared to us ! for in him the community has a most 

 worthy citizen, the associations with which he is con- 

 nected a wise counsellor and safe guide, and all of us 

 a true friend. 



