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the creation of a form from which, as a generic type, species may have been 
produced by modification ; but, after all, it is but a guess, and there can be 
no doubt that there are forcible arguments, especially those derived from the 
coal formation, against any theory of descent. The evolutionists know very 
well that this is about the strongest point against their doctrine that can be ~ 
adduced, and it does not require much ability to put it clearly. (Applause.) 
The meeting was then adjourned. 
