Sentence:  The welcome extended by our brother society to those of our Society who were present exceeded in cordiality and completeness the expectations of those who knew that there would be a warm and <WSD>full-handed</WSD> reception, and nothing was lacking in the perfection of arrangements for the meetings and for the comfort and pleasure of our members and their ladies. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  Enthusiastic and generous.