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premiums. And in view of the fact that the delay was probably 

 no fault of the exhibitor, would recommend the award of first 

 premium on article 66, class 3, Smith's Cider, on which, there 

 was no competition, and a special premium of $3 on the exhibit. 

 We also find samples of Leeper's Beauty, sent by Y. Byrd Leep- 

 •er, of Paducah, Ky., which are fine looking, showey specimens 

 and remarkably smooth, but we would judge lacking in quality; 

 and in absence of further knowledge, make no recommenda- 

 tion. 



Respectfully submitted 



L. R. Bryant, Committee. 



Mr. Bryant — I have an important matter to bring to your con- 

 sideration, but it is in the shape of a resolution : 



Resolved, That the thanks of the members of this Society be 

 and hereby are tendered to our retiring President for the able 

 and courteous manner in which he has performed his duties. 



Mr. Dennis puts the question : Carried. 



President Dunlap — I thank you for this mark of your esteem. 

 I am sure I have never presided over a meeting where I did it 

 with more pleasure than I have in this. It has been no effort on 

 the part of the Chair to conduct these meetings. It reflects 

 great credit on everyone here for the manner in which you have 

 aided me in the performance of these duties. 



Moved that all unread papers be referred to the Secretary with 

 power to dispose of them as he sees fit. Carried. 



Adjourned. 



