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element, instead of being trod beneath the feet of coming 

 generations. Often and often have we seen in ancient 

 deserted cities skulls kicked about like balls (by un- 

 thinking fools, to whom nothing is sacred), and the 

 sight has aroused a thousand thoughts. Unless the 

 ocean waves engulf me, I trust that some friend will 

 kindly see my remains confided to the fiery furnace." 



Owing to the lack of a quorum the annual election of 

 officers had to be postponed. 



APRIL 14, 1896— SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING. 



Chairman Ward presiding. Members Arnold, Van 

 Gieson, Heermance, Burgess, Poucher, Burns, Robin- 

 son and Barber were present. The report of the Libra- 

 rian and Curator was presented. 



The following officers were elected for the ensuing 

 year : Chairman, Edward Burgess ; Secretary, Edmund 

 Piatt ; Curator, Chas. N. Arnold ; Librarian, Chas. N. 

 Arnold. 



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