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partment, at the head of the list, and to extend the time for the 

 final arrangement of cut flowers till Wednesday morning, 9 A. M. 



It was also decided to give the superintendent instructions to 

 secure full control of the hall and its entrances for the horticultu- 

 ral department at the fair, to be used so as best to promote the 

 purposes of the exhibition. 



Constitution and By-Laws Amended. — The committee to 

 whom was referred the amendment of the constitution and by-laws 

 of the society reported, recommending the adoption of the fol- 

 lowing: 



constitution. 



Art. I. This society shall be known as the Wisconsin State 

 Horticultural Society. 



Art. II. Its object shall be the advancement of the science of 

 horticulture. 



Art. III. Its members shall consist of annual members, paying 

 an annual fee of one dollar; of life members, paying a fee of ten 

 dollars at one time; of honorary life members, who shall be dis- 

 tinguished for merit in horticultural or kindred sciences, or who 

 shall confer any particular benefit upon this society; and honorary 

 annual members, who may, by vote, be invited to participate in the 

 proceedings of the society. 



Art. IV. Its officers shall consist of a President, Vice-Pres- 

 ident, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, 

 Superintendent, and an Executive Board, consisting of the fore- 

 going officers and additional members, one from each congres- 

 sional district of the state, five of whom shall constitute a quo- 

 rum at anv of its meetings. In addition to the foresroins: offi- 

 cers, the presidents of all local horticultural societies reporting 

 to this society, shall be deemed honorary members and ex-offixio 

 vice presidents of this society. All officers shall be elected by 

 ballot and shall hold their office for one year thereafter, and until 

 their successors are elected; provided, the additional executive 

 members may be elected by the county or local horticultural soci- 

 eties of their respective districts. 



Art. V. The society shall hold annual meetings, commencing 

 on the Monday next preceding the first Tuesday in February, for 

 the election of officers, for discussions and for the exhibition of 



