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 and sympathy, and thus maintain in these respects what Harvey desired should ever exist here. The concord we enjoy truly preserves our dignity, for it adds weight to our deliberations and our efforts. It is a good deal the fashion in these days to deride dignity and its symbols, but wise men, in all times, have realised the risk which the loss of them entails, and have had cause to learn that when the symbol is dropped, the reality also is only too apt to disappear.

But our life work as the Physicians of England is not done here. Our duties take us to serious and responsible ministrations to all classes of our country-men. Our various positions demand that, with perfect freedom and independence, we bring our best knowledge and influence to bear on all human interests.

May we indeed be careful to carry with us in all the relations of life, professional and otherwise, the tone and bearing which are demanded of all who belong to this College!

May we strive to be like-minded with those whose memory we have just praised, and, not least, with the simple, unselfish. Christian gentleman before whose life work and beautiful character we have once more bent today in solemn admiration!