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generations that succeed us. Each of our number, by the 

 quality of the papers which he sends in, has it in his power to 

 raise or to lower the Society's prestige. It behoves us, there- 

 fore, each to do his utmost to make his contributions, alike in 

 matter and in style, worthy of inclusion in the long series of 

 publications wherein are enshrined so many of the masterpieces 

 of our founders and predecessors. 



With these parting counsels, which I offer with all deference, 

 but with a sincere conviction that they are not unnecessary, I 

 have now to resign the Chair in which your kind suffrages placed me 

 two years ago. These years form an eventful period in the history 

 of the Society, closing as they do the first century of its existence, 

 and opening the commencement of the second. Most fervently do 

 I hope that the new era on which we have entered will be at least 

 as prosperous, useful, and distinguished as that of which we have 

 celebrated the conclusion. We cannot look far into the future, 

 but I am sure you will agree with me in believing that we 

 could not start on our fresh career under better auspices than 

 under the guidance of the distinguished successor of Buckland, of 

 Phillips, of Prestwich, and of Green in the University of Oxford. 

 Prof. SoUas brings to the discharge of the duties of President a 

 scientific reputation which is world-wide, and an experience of the 

 conduct of the Society's affairs which can only be gained by service 

 on the Council. His range of acquirement, which we have all 

 watched with wonder and admiration, will enable him to discuss 

 with knowledge and insight every conceivable subject which may be 

 brought before the Society. In his capable hands, therefore, the 

 interests of the Society are well secured. In vacating my office in 

 his favour let me thank you all once more for the distinguished and 

 rare honour of a second election to this Presidency, an honour 

 which I have most deeply appreciated, and likewise for the patience, 

 courtesy, and consideration which, in the discharge of my duties, I 

 have uniformly received from the Officers, the Council, and the 

 general body of the Fellows. 



