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The second Half-yearly Session for the year 1847 was brought to a close on Tuesday, the 21st December, by the meeting of the Committee at the Institution, and the distribution of the prizes. The chair was occupied by Thomas Piper, Esq., the Treasurer, who was supported by the Se

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