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I have said nothing of the advantages derivable from 
science after this has taken place, and the successful indi- 
vidual has retired from the turmoil and cares of business. 
Under such circumstances as these it becomes to him a 
source of unspeakable solace and satisfaction ; and this too 
long before £( the silver cord is loosed, or the pitcher broken 
at the fountain;” while yet his bow abides in strength, and 
the mind retains its capabilities . — A green old age ! How 
gratifying then to be able to look within, and to draw from 
the stores of experience useful information for the benefit of 
others; and especially to instruct and profit theyounginquirer. 
Or, to be instrumental in assisting in carrying out some of 
the various schemes devised at the present day for ame- 
liorating the condition of our fellow creatures, and adding to 
their comforts. I allude to the many proposed sanitary 
measures, all of which are, or should be, based on science. 
Surely this will gild the declining years of life, and add to 
their happiness, by giving more than a recompense in an 
approving conscience, arising from a conviction of having at 
least endeavoured to do some good. And is not this worth 
laboring for in early life ? But this I must leave, having much 
exceeded the allotted time, for which I feel convinced yon 
w ill pardon me. 
I therefore conclude with the exhortation : — Be an excel- 
sior spirit yours, and “ Onwards and Upwards,” your motto. 
Heed not the imaginary lions in the pathway to knowledge, 
nor become captives to Giant Despair ; remembering that 
although “ the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to 
the strong, yet you will not have laboured in vain, for a re- 
ward will be yours if you faint not.” 
“ In the world’s broad field of battle, 
In the bivouac of life. 
Be not dumb, like driven cattle ! 
Be a hero in the strife ! 
Trust no Future, however pleasant ! 
Let the dead Past, bury its dead ! 
Act — act in the living Present ! 
Heart within, and God o’erhead !” 
