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The Chairman. — It is not, unless it is the introduction of something 
abnormal. Now an earthquake is quite normal. 
Mr. Reddie. — In the paper before us it is not merely said that there is 
imperfection, but that “ nothing is perfect.” 
Mr. Henslow. — A discussion on this subject would carry us on till 
to-morrow morning. I have to thank Mr. Titcomb for his remarks on the 
second part of my paper. I do not think that the real object of my paper, 
as embodied in that second part, has been really controverted, even if my 
remarks on evolution are not satisfactory. Even assuming that Mr. Darwin’s 
theory of evolution is true, I think that the views of those modern philoso- 
phers and materialists, who deny the efficacy of prayer, have no good grounds 
to stand on. To make out that has been the sole object of my paper, and 
every gentleman who has spoken has concurred with me upon that point. 
The meeting was then adjourned. 
