I regret exceedingly that I will not be able to attend the annual
meeting and dinner on January 24th. My cold does not improve, and
unless there is a change very soon, I will have to start for a milder
climate.
It is a great disappointment to me not to be with you on that day and
I beg you will express to all the members of the Society my regret at
my enforced absence and the hope that next year I may be more
fortunate.
My attack of “grippe,” which started the middle of last month, has
left me with a most provoking cough, and I do not get my strength
back. With kind regards, believe me,
Sincerely yours,
JOHN MCGOWAN.
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Music was furnished during the banquet by a fine orchestra. Following
was the dinner: