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ordinary business, but he had one pleasing duty to perform ; it seemed to him 
but a short time since he had been entrusted with a similar one at their 
meeting at Dundee. The hospitality of their Norwich friends had been of the 
most generous description, and everywhere they had received the greatest kind¬ 
ness, the recollection of which would always remain in their memory. As the 
first President of the Conference no one rejoiced more than he did at witnessing 
the yearly increasing vigour which it displayed, and the complete success of its 
annual meetings, lie moved the following resolution, viz. :— 
“ That the most cordial thanks of this meeting be hereby offered to the Norwich 
members of the Conference generally, and especially to the Local Secretary, Mr. Sutton, 
for their great and successful efforts to promote the objects of the Conference and the 
convenience and pleasure of their visitors.” 
Mr. W. R. King (Bath) seconded the resolution by some remarks highly 
eulogistic of the hospitality shown by the Norwich members to the stran¬ 
gers. 
The President added his testimony to the peculiarly generous reception 
which they had received from their Norwich brethren, and put the resolu¬ 
tion, which was carried with great enthusiasm. 
Mr. Caley, in the absence of Mr. Sutton, feelingly acknowledged the 
motion on behalf of the Norwich members, who, he said, were all delighted 
at finding that their efforts were regarded as being satisfactory. 
Mr. J. D. Smith (Norwich) had great pleasure in asking the meeting to 
express its recognition of the obligations to their excellent President. Had 
it only been for his unrivalled opening address they would have owed Mr. 
Hanbury much gratitude ; but he had presided over their meetings with the 
greatest ability, discrimination, and patience, and to this much of the success 
of the meeting was due. He moved,— 
“ That the hearty thanks of the Conference be offered to the President, Mr. Daniel 
Hanbury, F.R.S., for the ability with which he has fulfilled the obligations of his 
office. 
Mr. Thompson (Norwich) seconded the motion. He was old enough to 
remember a visit paid to their city by the late Mr. Jacob Bell, who was 
desirous to promote the union of all members of the drug trade, which now 
seemed to be an accomplished fact. He w T as much gratified that their 
brethren from a distance were likely to take back pleasant reminiscences of 
the eastern counties. 
Mr. Deane put the motion to the meeting, which received it with great 
applause. 
The President acknowledged the vote, and said that the harmony that 
had prevailed throughout their meetings had made his duties light. It 
seemed to him plainer than ever that their meetings were productive of much 
good, both to those who left their homes to attend them, and to those whose 
towns were visited by fellow-chemists from all parts of the kingdom. This 
intercourse was good for them all, for it was still true that, “ as iron shar- 
peneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” 
(End of the Third Day's Sitting.) 
Fourth Sitting. 
The concluding meeting was held on Tuesday, August 25, at 10 a.m. ; R. 
Fitch, Esq., Vice-President, F.S.A., F.G.S., Sheriff of Norwich, in the chair. 
