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120 assisted in and out of the car, was mentally as bright and companionable as ever, and responded quickly to any humorous remark. He especially enjoyed meeting some old friends in the country whom he had not seen for forty or fifty years.

In the next two or three weeks several other trips of inspection were made by members of the Board, notwithstanding their many pressing business cares; for they were resolved to make no mistakes.

On the 25th of February, 1889, Williamson made another trip with the Trustees—this time to Delaware County, to inspect the Armstrong Farm. But it was not until Friday, March 1, only six days before his death, that an inspection was made of the properties near Media, which several of the Trustees had seen before, and which were subsequently chosen. On that trip all the Trustees were present except Mr. Baird and Mr. Wanamaker. Mr. Williamson had provided for a special train and accompanied the party, who drove over farms in carriages. It was evident that the site pleased the founder; but about all