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It is seldom wise to assume the role of a seer, but so certain 

 am I of the wisdom of the course upon which the Trustees are 

 embarking that I foretell a brilliant future for this Institute. The 

 problems solved in it will lead to results of the greatest value to this 

 city, to the Dominion, and to the human race. Workers who have 

 carried out these researches are destined to become scientific leaders 

 with a world-wide reputation, and the Institute itself to be a centre 

 of light, learning, and culture, honoured throughout the civilised 

 world, and a lasting tribute to the memory of Thomas Cawthron. 



R. W. Stiles & Co., Printers, Waimea Street, Nelson. 23562 



