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The work of the past year has been very gratifying to all of our members, and many have shown a marked improvement in their work. Eighteen new mem- bers have been added to our roll, and many of them have developed into good workers and ready speakers. 'vVe have enjoyed many lively debates and argu- ments on parliamentary law, we have listened gladly to the more precise oration, and we have not forgotten to lay aside our solemni.ty at times, and to indulge in the funny vein. Whatever the conditions we labor under, whether in defeat or in victory, we will remain true to our Society, which in truth, will always be Irving Society to an Irving, with all that that means to a loyal member. HISTORIAN. 109