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 dignity of the College is fully maintained, and an increasing and much-needed influence for good is being exerted upon the medical profession generally, as well as in various other directions. With regard to the future position and reputation of this College in relation to scientific research and the progress of Medicine, there can be no doubt or misgiving, when we see amongst our younger Fellows and Members so many who are endowed with great abilities, who are full of energy, intellectual vigour, and enthusiasm in their work, and whose achievements have already brought them into conspicuous prominence—in not a few cases, indeed, into the foremost ranks of our profession. May we not confidently hope that they will also ever keep in mind Harvey's last exhortation, each individual doing his utmost to encourage and promote mutual goodwill and affection, while at the same time unflinchingly striving to maintain the high standard of character and conduct which he has set before them. But should they at any time feel the need of an example, a stimulus, or an inspiration, let them steadily fix their attention and thoughts upon the personality, the life, and the work of our "immortal and beloved Harvey," whom it is our privilege and pride and happiness to commemorate on this anniversary.