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The report of the committee on canned fruits was submitted by Chairman 

 <x. W. Dickinson, of Griind Rapids. 



This WHS followed by an address by President Phillips of the South Haven 

 Society, on the co-operation of kindred societies. 



During the evening session E. Bradfiold submitted the report of the com- 

 mittee on grapes. In the course of which they remark that the exhibition of 

 Delawares is remarkable, and indicates the high rank which this deli- 

 cious grape is already taking in Michigan, and especially on this lake shore. 



A somewhat lengthy address was made by R. F. Johnstone, of the Michi- 

 gan Farmer, on the general subject of Horticulture. The address received 

 a vote of thanks. 



Professor A. J. Cook occupied a short time in speaking of his discoveries 

 in the line of insects, during his tour with the orchard committee. 



J. Williams, of South Haven, was asked to explain his process of drying 

 fruits ; and he was followed by Secretary Dietrich with an explanation of the 

 Alden process. 



The citizens and fruit growers of South Haven and vicinity had by special 

 effort built a large and commodious hall, which had been completed in time 

 for this meeting. With probable reference to this circumstance, at the close 

 of the final session Professor Cook submitted the following, which was unani- 

 mously adopted : 



, Resolved, That the unparalleled energy and enterprise of the people of 

 South Haven, as evinced in this beautiful hall, their most cordial welcome, 

 and perfect hospitality, have won our thorough regard ; and that for their 

 warm greeting and receiving us so heartily, not only to their town but to 

 their homes, we tender them our most earnest thanks. 



The Society then adjourned. 



The Society held its third annual fair at Grand Rapids, in connection with 

 that of the Northern Michigan Agricultural and Mechanical Society, on Sep- 

 tember 16th to 21st, 1872. 



A new system of premiums had been provided for as indicated by the fol- 

 lowing resolution adopted by the Society at the meeting held last February: 



Resolved, That the premiums offered at the next annual fair shall consist 

 of silverware, books, magazines, and newspapers on agriculture, horticulture 

 and pomology, chromos and such other articles as the committee may deem 

 advisable. 



This exhibition conflicted with that of the State Agricultural Society, 

 which had fixed the State fair at the neighboring city of Kalamazoo upon 

 the same days previously appropriated by the Northern Michigan Society. 



The awards of orchard committees will be noticed in connection with the 

 history of the counties within which they were awarded. 



The fair was very successful and creditable ; possibly more so on account of 

 the rivalry with the State Agricultural Society's coincident exhibition. 



The C)ctober meeting of the Pomological Society was at Grand Rapids. 



I. E. Ilgenfritz, of Monroe, who had been awarded $51 in premiums at the 

 recent fair, donated the sum to the society. 



A letter was read from W. K. Kedzie, respecting the making and publish- 

 ing of meteorological obseivations for the use of horticulturists. Mr. S. L. 

 Fuller regarded this as a matter of great importance. On motion of Mr. 

 Fuller, Mr. Kedzie was chosen meteorologist for the society. 



Various matters were discussed and considerable routine business trans- 

 acted, when the meeting adjourned. 



