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tion—a process of cumulative effort in scientific advance, and 
I may be permitted to repeat that it should be the distinct 
function of this Congress to disseminate at a nominal price the 
useful and valuable informative papers which are read and 
discussed by the members relating to scientific research and 
discoveries, and I am confident that if this Congress takes such 
a step, funds will be forthcoming both from Imperial and Pro- 
vincial Governments and from commercial concerns as well. 
The metallurgical industries, the making ot machinery of 
: , the engineering, the electrical and the chemical 
industries, the making of high class textiles, glass, porcelain, 
ptical and surgical instruments and scientific agriculture are 
activities which cannot be carried on without the highest scien- 
tific and technical skill, and the members of this Congress are 
deserving of the gratitude of the commercial community for 
their work. Nor is the health of the workers the least impor- 
ment you aid me as an industrialist in inviting me to 
preside over this session of the Congress; but I see in your 
action much re mere compliment to industry. I 
regard it as a recognition on the part of men of science of the 
indissoluble bond which must exist between industry and 
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progress, but improves the mental outlook of every person who 
is affected bv such a movement. Letus look forward, therefore, 
ninistrator with a just appreciation, each of his own respons!- 
bilities and of the great possibilities which lie in the work of 
the other, will move towards a common goal, the utmost pos- 
sible command of mankind over the forces of nature, to be 
used for the general betterment and greater happiness of 
mankind. 
Gentlemen, I will not take up more of your time. But 
allow me to thank you once more for electing me your Presi- 
dent and for your indulgent and patient hearing of my ad- 
dress, 
