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[[preprinted]] 66 [[/preprinted]] She is really a charmingly
pretty creature and an excellent wife, devoted and intelligent.
Went to dinner of the Society in Hotel. Hilarious success!
good jolly spirit. Penneman of Baltimore toastmaster [[?]] of big [[underlined]] sand glass [[/underlined]] (with by - pass!) for speakers so as to remind them of the time. There was a stage at end of room. Whitney our new President. Walker of Boston Tech. and others improvised glee club which was a greater success than
the formal [[strikethrough]] band whi [[/strikethrough]] orchestra which had been annoying us with noise & phonographic singing (?)
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In a burst of enthusiasm Dr. Remsen, president of John Hopkins was hoisted over footlights, then ponderous Wiley and others.
a very pleasant informal success. Neighbors on left little Mrs. Chambers. very much like a lively little doll, on the right Miss
Dr. Benson, daughter of Judge Benson of Toronto [[strikethrough]] and Professor [[/strikethrough]] who is professor of physiology in Toronto. a rather unpretentious, very gentle young lady of about 30. begins to show signs of grayish hairs, makes very good impressions. In front Mrs. Bogert, Mr. Herty
[[margin]]  I charge D & F. Co {overdue from last bill July 1, 740.00
Levies from July 1 to dec. 31 = [[strikethrough]] [[?]] [[/strikethrough]] 
21 1/2 days - as 30.00 - - - 645.00
Disbursements - - - - - 71.00} total 1456. [[/margin]]
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