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" To temper tof^etlier these opposite elements in one consistent work recj^uires mncli 

 tlioncflit, deep reflection, r sagacious, powerful and combining mind." — Bitkke. 



THE montli of Jnnnnry, 1858, died 

 His Grace the Duke of Devonshire, 

 long the kind and considerate land- 

 lord, as well as the noble President, of 

 the Society. 



On the 2nd of March, in the same year, His 

 Royal Highness the Prince Consort, having most 

 graciously consented to accept the office, was 

 rmanimously elected President. 



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