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the Purpose of showing tlie Methods by which the Ma- 

 terial Welfare of Mankind has been and may still be 

 promoted," which was listened to with the closest atten- 

 tion. 



The Scripture reading and prayer by the Rev. Mr. Wol- 

 cott, pastor of the church, were very appropriate for the oc- 

 casion, as was also the excellent singing by the quartette. 



After the conclusion of the services at the church, the 

 annual dinner was served in Pilgrim Hall, after which 

 President Appleton called the assemblage to order and 

 made introductor}' remarks, after which he introduced 

 Mayor Doe of Lawrence who made some very pleas- 

 ant remarks regarding the Society and the work it is en- 

 gaged in, followed by Hon. Moses T. Stevens, Henry Cabot 

 Lodge, Hon. W. H. Knox and others, all of whom con- 

 tributed a good deal of spice and mirth for the occasion. 



The entries in the several departments of the Fair for 

 1892 and 1891 are tabulated for comparison as follows : 



