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2. Local societies can very properly for their own localities accomplish ^vhat 

 is necessary for the fruit-growers of their vicinities. 



3. Xortli of Muskegon fruit-growers are not far enough along to dictate 

 terms to the transportation companies, for they have not bulk enough to ship 

 to warrant them in so doing. 



4. South of Muskegon local societies have already done what work is neces- 

 sary to accomplish satisfactory results this season, having a fruit train running 

 regularly every day to Chicago. 



Eeport accepted and adopted. 



The Committee on Exhibit, through Professor Tracy, made an excellent 

 report upon the elegant stage display made by Mr. Hudson and his lady 

 associates. 



;Mr. Smith, of Benton Harbor, chairman of the proper committee, reported 

 a series of appropriate resolutions "which wore adopted by a rising vote. 



Several gentlemen remarked upon the generous hospitality of the citizens of 

 Pentwater in furnishing the delightful excursions and in caring so sumptu- 

 ously for the guests from abroad. 



The Secretary reported the action of the Executive Board by which the 

 annual meeting was placed at Flint, Genesee county, early in December. 



Adjourned. 



