﻿FORRESTERS EVENINGS AT HOME. 



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Forrester's Evenings at Home. 



WATER. 



M. F. Well, this is a storm. When I gave out the subject, 

 water, at our last meeting, I did not anticipate the pleasure ofcomino- 

 to see you with a wet jacket. But I see you have a good warm fire, 

 so I shall soon be comfortable. I am glad to see so many new faces 

 here to-night. Be assured, none of you will regret your time spent 

 in search alter knowledge. 



Henry I hope you will tell us about the clouds and rain to- 

 night. It is a subject closely connected with water. 



M. F. We shall not reach that at present. The formation of 

 cloud-o, and the causes of rain and snow, are not easily understood. 

 Yet, by and by, I hope to be able to discuss the subject so as to give 



