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ron us in nature, the harmonious operations of those forces 

 and agencies, acting upon and within us, which make the 

 mystery of life possible, and which, if not understood and 

 controlled, bring suffering, disease, and death, we are en- 

 gaged in a work that has taxed the energies and brains of 

 many of the wisest and best men that have ever lived on 

 the earth. Although much is known, yet that silent, unseen 

 force, that evolves the phenomena of life, eludes the search 

 of the wisest philosopher. The secret of life has never been 

 discovered or revealed. 



The microscope shows its wonderful work in cell and pro- 

 toplasm, and human power can go no farther. 



If the statements and suggestions of this essay have the 

 approval of your intelligent judgment, stimulating your 

 thought, and prompting you to protect your homes more 

 carefully from morbific influences, and secure for yourselves, 

 your families, and domestic animals, the pure air, pure water, 

 and cleanliness that God has blessed, for the preservation of 

 health and life, then this passing hour will be remembered 

 with pleasure, in which we considered some of the sanitary 

 essentials of the home and farm. 



At the close of the reading, Mr. Wilder led in an interest- 

 ing discussion of the subject presented. The thanks of the 

 Board were unanimously voted to Dr. Lynde. 



On the motion of Mr. Wilder, the Board discussed the 

 recommendation of the Governor in regard to the establish- 

 ment of scholarships at the Agricultural College by tlie 

 county societies : the matter was laid on the table. 



Professor Goessmann presented his Ninth Annual Report 

 on Commercial Fertilizers. 



