CHAPTER XII.
Religious matters--President Taylor's remarks--Sermons--George MacDonald--Rev.Dr.Peabody--Dr.Lyman Abbott--Professor Henry--Meeting of the American Scientific Association at Saratoga--Professor Peirce-- Concord School of Philosophy--Emerson--Miss Peabody--Dr.Harris--Easter flowers--Whittier--Rich days--Cooking schools--Anecdotes.