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open new and exhaustless sources of instruction and 

 wealth. 



With the increased means with which the liberahty of 

 the pubHc have in part endowed us, — the resources from 

 the investment now believed to be so judiciously made, — 

 and the greater facilities afforded by this edifice, we shall 

 be called upon for fresh exertion, greater activity, and the 

 same persistent zeal which have thus far given us a name 

 and reputation at home and abroad. 



We feel the responsibility of the task, but an appreciat- 

 ing and enlightened public will cheer us on; and as those 

 who have been so prominent in our councils are soon to 

 pass away, and the " places which know them shall know 

 them no more," may our successors, animated with their 

 zeal, stimulated by their example, roused by their energy, 

 and enlightened by their knowledge, not only preserve the 

 Society in its present flourishing state, but extend its use- 

 fulness, increase its popularity, and give it an imperishable 

 renown. 



At the close of the Address, the Corner-Stone was laid by 

 the President, who was presented with an elegantly burnished 

 steel trowel for the occasion. 



An appropriate prayer was then offered by the Rev. Dr. 

 LoTHROP, Chaplain. 



The whole audience then joined in singing Old Hundred, 

 after which, the ceremonies were concluded with a Benediction. 



