manufactures; in building, rigging, and arming our glorious navy, then in its infancy-Old Ironsides being especially their work; and in the strong advocacy of the constitution, they did much to promote the glory, and advance the prosperity of their beloved country: and it is but justice to add, that in an eminent degree, their country cherished and honored them. May all who love their memories, imitate their virtues and labors, and like them, be entitled to be held in reverence and regard by all succeeding posterity.

There are now living only seven of the original members of the association, viz.: Benjamin Russell, Henry Purkitt, Daniel Messinger, James Phillips, Samuel Perkins, Peter Mackintosh, and Oliver Johonnot. These venerable members were invited as guests, and all of them were present at the festival, except Messrs. Purkitt and Johonnot, whose infirmities prevented their attendance. Mr. Mackintosh, who was present, and gave an appropriate sentiment, entered on that day upon the eighty-sixth year of his age.

OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION..... 1842.

JOSEPH LEWIS, President.

CHARLES A. WELLS, Vice President.

OSMYN BREWSTER, Treasurer.

HENRY W. DUTTON, Secretary.

TRUSTEES.

JOHN GORHAM ROGERS,

ENOCH H. SNELLING,

THOMAS HAVILAND,

JOHN G. ROBERTS,

HENRY N. HOOPER,

KIMBALL GIBSON,

HENRY K. HANCOCK,

ROLAND CUSHING,

RUEL BAKER.

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ADDRESS

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Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association,

ON ITS

FIRST SEMI-CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY

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THIRTEENTH TRIENNIAL FESTIVAL,

October 2nd, 1845,

BY FREDERIC W. LINCOLN, JR.

PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE ASSOCIATION.

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