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scheme that shall bring out the best that we have, and 

 encourage us to do better still, devolves upon you, Mr. 

 President, and the other officers of this Society. I have no 

 doubt that the wisdom which has enabled you so to conduct 

 the affairs of this society, as to make it the most flourishing 

 in the state, and its meetings the most enjoyable I ever 

 attend, is adequate to meet the demands of the future. 



