It was far, far less of dishonour to wear the garb of the convict than to wear that of the hypocrite.

The society we represent, like his society in America, pleads for free thought, speaks for free speech, claims for every one, however antagonistic, the right to speak the thought he feels.

It is better that this should be, even though the thought be wrong, for thus the sooner will its error be discovered--better if the thought be right, for then the sooner does the gladness of a new truth find place in the heart of man.

As the mouthpiece, Sir, of our National Secular Society, and of its thousands of members, I speak to you now:-- "'ADDRESS.
"'_We seek for Truth_.' "'To D.M.

Bennett.
"'In asking you to accept at the hands of the National Secular Society of England this symbol of cordial sympathy and brotherly welcome, we are but putting into act the motto of our Society.