IN MEMORY OF JOHN SUTTLE OF GRAND 



RAPIDS. 



A special committee reported the following statement and resolutions which 

 were adopted by the Executive Committee of the Michigan State Pomological 

 Society : 



The death of Mr. Jolm Suttle, one of our oldest and most esteemed members, 

 which occurred September 13th, 1877, comes to us with a sad import, for he 

 has from the organization of the Society taken a deep interest in our work and 

 influence, and has in many ways given material aid toward the promotion of 

 the best interests of the society. 



He was a florist of ingenuity and ability, and aside from building up a 

 business which in itself tended to educate and correct the good taste of the 

 community in which ho lived, he was ever ready to impart his knowledge to 

 those who Avere younger and of less experience. He was one of the few wlio 

 took hold of the Pomological Society for the good it would do, and appeared at 

 the exhibitions with his beautiful plants and flowers to promote a deeper 

 interest in horticulture, rather than for any profit that might accrue to himself. 

 For his generous attitude we shall ever be indebted to his family. In the 

 midst of his zealous work and generous usefulness he has been suddenly taken 

 away, leaving a great many friends to mourn his loss, and remember his 

 kindness. As representatives of the Michigan Pomological Society we desire 

 to express our feelings regarding Mr. Suttle to the family he has left. Tliere- 

 fore, be it 



Resolved, That as a Society wo deeply lament tlie death of our friend and 

 co-worker Mr. John Suttle, and tender our heartfelt sympathy to the family 

 who mourn his loss. 



Resolved, As a mark of our respect for our deceased friend, that this action 

 be published in our annual report for 1877, and that copies be furnished the 

 Michigan Farmer and Grand Eapids papers for publication. 



Resolved, That the Secretary of our Society be and is hereby instructed to 

 present a copy of these resolutions to the bereaved family. 



