8 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. [Jan., 



The Secretary reported his action in inviting Hon. George 

 B. Loring, Commissioner of Agriculture, to address the Board 

 in the Hall of the House of Representatives February 8th, 

 and on motion of Mr. Webb, the President, Gov. Bigelow, was 

 requested to communicate the invitation of the Board to the 

 Commissioner. 



On motion of Mr. Webb, 



Resolved, That a committee be appointed on time, place, and 

 subject for next winter's meeting. 



Committee, Messrs. Gold, Hubbard, and Day. 

 On motion of Mr. Day, 



Resolved, That the Vice-President and Secretary be authorized 

 to assign delegates to Fairs. 



.On motion of Mr. Webb, 



Resolved, That the Cattle Commission be authorized to employ 

 such veterinary assistance as they may think necessary. 



The report of the Treasurer was read, and referred to the 

 Auditors. 



Board adjourned to 2.30 p. m. 



Board met according to adjournment at 2.30 P. M., Hon. E. 

 H. Hyde in the chair. 



E. H. Hyde was appointed as Trustee of the Storrs Agri- 

 cultural School. 



On motion of Mr. Webb, 



Resolved, That a committee be appointed to meet any committee 

 of the Legislature on the subject of disposing of the horses of 

 H. S. Merwin, and to secure some amendment of the law on 

 glanders. 



Committee, Messrs. Webb, Barstow, and Warner. 

 On motion of Mr. Webb, 



Resolved, That the usual sum of $100 be paid to Mr. P. M. 

 Augur, the Pomologist, for his services. 



