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health. At the close of the meeting he went to visit one of his sons 

 at Westport, Mass., where he was taken sick and died as above 

 stated. 



jNIr. Taylor was early interested in fniit-culture, and during the 

 last twenty j'ears of his life was so extensively and suceessfull}' 

 engaged in it, as to justly place him in the front rank among the 

 best orchardlsts of the State. The numerous exhibits which he 

 made at the State and county exhibitions and the uniform excellence 

 of the specimens which he exhibited, as well as his extensive sales 

 and the high reputation of his products in the markets, aie the best 

 evidence of his success in his favorite avocation. He became a 

 member of this Society' at its organization, and was punctual in his 

 attendance at its meetings and exhibitions. As senior Vice Presi- 

 dent, he was frequently called upon to preside at the meetings, 

 which he did with ease and dignity. In the discussion of pomologi- 

 cal questions and in his written articles for the Society's reports and 

 the agricultural papers, he expressed his ideas clearl\- and forcibly, 

 but always courteously. 



It was in the social and private relations of life that the true char- 

 acter of Mr. Taylor shone most conspicuousl}-. The words of cheer 

 which he ever had for ever}' one struggling under adverse circum- 

 stances, and the smiling countenance with which he always met his 

 friends will be long remembered. In his famil}- relations he was 

 remarkably happy, living to see his five sons and two daughters 

 gi'ow to manhood and womanhood, and all respected in their several 

 positions in life. Universal sorrow filled the hearts of his neighbors 

 when the news of his death spread throughout his native town, and 

 every one united in saying that a truly good man had been taken 

 away. 



The following resolutions were adopted : 



Whereas, Joseph Taylor of Belgrade, a life member and first Vice President of 

 this Society, has since the last Winter Meeting, been removed from among us by 

 . death, and 



Whereas, His constant attendance and participation at our meetings, his deep 

 interest in the Society, his marked success as an orchardist, and his upright and 

 amiable character and disposition have endeared him to us as his associates, therefore 



Kesolvkd, That it is with the deepest sorrow that we record our loss, and that we 

 will ever cherish the memory of his virtues and of bis labors among us. 



Resolved, That as a token of our regard for his memory, these resolutions be 

 entered at length upon the records of the Society, and published with the proceed- 

 ings; and that a copy of the same be transmitted to his family. 



Adjourned. 



