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[The first Soirée, commemorative of the opening of the Glasgow Atheneum took place on the above evening in the City Hall. Mr. Charles Dickens presided, and made the following speech: ]
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-Let me begin by endeavouring to convey to you the assurance that not even the warmth of your reception can possibly exceed, in simple earnestness, the cordiality of the feeling with which I come amongst you.