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benefit of mankind, or it may be rashly discarded.

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"During the Convention, I have, at eyery

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session, worn a Crab Tie Clasp, and I have explained to

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all concerned that the Crab was not at all indicative

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of the Town in which I lived and the people with whom I

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associated. No d<Jubt there may be those who will contend

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that they should have been wearing the Crab while being

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forced to associate with me, but I must recognize and

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appreciate differing views and possibly they could be

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right, although I still have my doubts.

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"Now, as we approach the end of the task assigned,

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I sincerely hope that this little Crab may serve in years

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to come to afford you many fond recollections of the

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months spent in my little Town and also assure you that

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the real pleasure of having you here and associating with

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each and everyone, is and will remain mine.

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"With best wishes the coming year and the future,

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I am.

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"Sincerely yours,

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"C. Maurice Weidemeyer"

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THE PRESIDENT: Thank you.