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with our definition of a miracle. When we say it is a result 

 brought about by something contrary to the laws of nature, we 

 give the infidel his argument. (Hear, hear.) For me to say a 

 miracle is something contrary to the laws of nature implies that I 

 know what the laws of nature are. Now I do not think I can say 

 so. God may use and does use His laws as He wills, and in doing 

 so He niay for anything I know be acting according to the laws 

 of nature. When we speak of a miracle as something "so far 

 removed from common experience as to show the hand of God 

 especially at work among His own forces," we are on safer ground. 



Mr. Alexander McArthur, M.P. — I have to move a resolution 

 which I am sure will meet with hearty approval. It is that the 

 thanks of the meeting be presented to the President. Considering 

 the great and important duties he has to perform, our indebtedness 

 to him for his constant care of our interests calls for very special 

 acknowledgment. (Cheers.) 



Sir Theodore Ford. — I have great pleasure in seconding the 

 resolution which has just been proposed. 1 entirely concur in 

 what the last speaker has said, but at this late hour, T am desirous 

 of saying as little as possible, and I can only trust that the 

 shortness of the language I use will not convey the idea that the 

 thanks of this meeting should be less hearty than they ought to 

 be. (Cheers.) 



The resolution having been passed, 



The President. — I rise to return my sincere thanks for the 

 honour you have done me in passing this resolution. I confess 

 I have not been as active a President as I could have wished, 

 because, as mentioned, my time is so very much occupied by many 

 duties both in London and at Cambridge, but I need not say that 

 among the duties which afford me great pleasure are those in 

 connection with the Victoria Institute. 



[The Members, Associates, and their guests then adjourned to 

 the Museum, where refreshments were served.] 



