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as a result, and at an early age, many succumb to sickness and 

 disease. The physical forces have not been capable of sustaining 

 the strain of prolonged mental efforts and so a bright useful 

 light goes out. It is thus seen that abnormal conditions of body 

 produce abnormal conditions of mind. This is a law of nature. 

 The physical, mental, and moral of man degenerate with one 

 accord. Let us strive for the normal condition, remembering 

 that God created us whole, and by thus striving create harmony 

 of life's forces — Health and Happiness. 



Secretary Brown. Mr. Chairman, before we close, I want 

 to say just a word. This subject of the pure food law is one 

 of vital importance, and it may be said that the laws of this 

 State have wrought something of a revolution in the modes of 

 adulteration, which is no longer of a dangerous character, espe- 

 cially when compared with that which was carried on here a 

 few years ago. Formerly, foods were adulterated here with- 

 out regard to their effect upon the human system, but at pres- 

 ent, according to a paper which was read by Dr. Jenkins in 

 New Haven last week, the methods of adulteration have been 

 changed so that poisonous materials are no longer used, but 

 the percentage of adulterations is no less than formerly. 



Mr. President, as you know, we have now been for three 

 days practically the guests of the Town of Windham, and of 

 the City of Willimantic, and it is with great pleasure that I de- 

 sire to offer a resolution, extending to the Town of Windham, 

 and to the City of Willimantic, and to all who have aided in 

 making our convention here a notable success, the sincere 

 thanks of this Board of Agriculture. 



The President. You hear this resolution as presented by 

 the Secretary. It is duly seconded. All those in favor of 

 passing this resolution of thanks will signify by saying " Aye." 

 It is unnecessary to call for contrary minds. It is unanimously 

 passed. 



I think there is no further business, and this convention will 

 now stand adjourned. 



