Valedictory Address

my name to the list of your Presidents will endure as long as this Society itself. Again would I express my heartfelt thanks, all the more because exceptional circumstances are connected therewith. In your choice of President you went far afield. For better or for worse, after my transference from Edinburgh to Aberdeen thirty-four years ago, my connection with the Society dwindled into that of " Corresponding Fellow," whatever that term may imply?certainly, in my case, the function was fulfilled by not once contributing to the Transactions. However, I have now developed into a so-called " Ordinary Fellow," and I fondly hope I may not again relapse into my former state. Let the interest I have felt in the work of the Society during these two sessions atone for my previous remissness. The pleasure I have enjoyed, and the kindness and hospitality I have received, have well repaid the journeys up to town. These have afforded regular periods of rest and refreshment to mind and body. No small part of the pleasure has been the renewal of friendships formed in early days. Many members have passed away, but I rejoice to see some of " the old familiar faces " still around