INTRODUCTION

THE proceedings recorded in this volume resulted from the following votes passed at a meeting of

THE SOCIAL CIRCLE IN CONCORD

on December 23, 1902:

VOTED: That the Social Circle in Concord arrange a celebration of the Centenary of Ralph Waldo Emerson, May 25, 1903, their best beloved and respected member for many years.

VOTED: That the members of the Circle be a committee to make arrangements for the same.

CONTENTS

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THE MORNING

MORNING INTRODUCTION

ADDRESS OF WILLIAM LORENZO EATON

ADDRESS OF LEBARON RUSSELL BRIGGS

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THE MORNING