Word: mercurian
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Dates: during 1887-1887
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...thirty years after its foundation, it was called the Speaking Club of 1770. Unlike most societies which are established for this purpose, its existence was not imperilled by the large number of its rivals, but on the contrary it "swallowed up" numerous societies of smaller growth. In 1773, the Mercurian Club of 1771 was merged into the Speaking Club. At this time the proceedings of the club were strictly secret...