r knowledge of the
universe around us is increased. Responding to the law of action and
reaction, the more we reflect, the greater becomes our desire to know
more of ourselves. Always more! Ever more! Never quite satisfied!
Fortunately, the immortality of the wisdom loving human soul embraces
all time, and all eternity! Therefore, through the law of eternal
progression, we may naturally and rightfully aspire to the acquirement
of all possible knowledge. In cultivating these aspirations, we may rest
assured that we shall constantly gain new conceptions and new meanings
for the word 'Heaven.'

"In conclusion, my friends and co-workers, my brothers and sisters, let
us congratulate ourselves as the fortunate recipients of this priceless
gift: let us endeavor to show our appreciation by a speedy mastery of
the contents of these valuable books. Let us approach the work, full of
joyful anticipation and enthusiasm, with the proud consciousness that we
are invited guests to a great feast of learning. Let us strive in every
way to make study thoroughly enjoyable. Let us make it one long holiday
in honor of the Goddess of Wisdom! One grand harvest-home of our
gathering of the golden fruit from the tree of knowledge. Let us be as
earnest as we are enthusiastic--let us be thorough, and withal
methodical and systematic.

"The ten sets of text-books, suggest the formation of the membership of
the company into that number of scientific clubs; which I recommend.
This division would give fifty adults as the average membership of each
club. We have at least ten available rooms large enough to accommodate
clubs of that size. Each club should begin with the primary text-book,
which should be read, discussed, analyzed and re-read until clearly
understood by the entire class. The club to proceed in the same order
with the next of the series, until all are thoroughly mastered. I will
volunteer to join the club to which is assigned that scientific study
which may prove the most difficult, least inviting and most unpopular.
By the force of a united purpose, working co-operatively together, we
shall soon develop a capacity for severe mental labor, which will make
the mastery of the remainder of the course a constant source of
pleasure. What we need in the way of equipment, chemicals, instruments,
etc., can be easily and quickly secured.

"George and Gertrude Gerrish will have an advisory superintendence over
the work of all the clubs. Years of