KniTOH'S TAULE. 



ivsolutions of censure, moved that die 8aid Special Committee bo discharged from the further 

 corisiderntion of tho siilject. Adopted. 



On motion of Mr. Raiul, it was resolved that a committee of tlirec be appointed \>y the Cliair, 

 to inquire if any further action in the premises is necessary. Tlie Ciiair appointed Messrs. Rand, 

 J. S. bh'eper and Josiali Stickney to constitute tlie committee. 



Mr. Kand read the draft of a by-hnv, which he iiad drawn up to prevent the recurrence of a 

 similar cause of com|)h\int, to the effect that no member of a committee should bo present with 

 the Committee, or take juut in their deliberations or discussions, when any article presented by 

 him for premium or gratuity was under consideration. 



Mr. B. V. Frcndi reminded the mover that the Society had already appointed a committee (of 

 which Mr. French is chairman) to report alterations in the by-laws to meet the case. Mr. Rand's 

 amendment was, at his own suggestion, referred to this committee. 



On motion of Sanmcl Walker, the President (J. S. Cabot) and R S. Rand were added to the 

 Special committee on alteration of bj"-laws. 



Mr. Joseph Breck, who had been re-elected chairman of the Flower committee, declined to 

 serve another year. On motion of Mr. Walker, (who testified to Mr. Breek's long and accepta- 

 ble service on the committee) Mr. Breck was excused from serving, and Mr. F. Burr was elected 

 by acclamation, chairman of Flower committee. Mr. J. F. C. llyde was added to the same com- 

 mittee. 



William Todd of Roxbury was elected a member of the Society. Adjourned to Oct. 21. 



Tompkins Colwiy Horticultural Society. — The following is the list of officers for the ensuing 

 year : 



President — IIEEMON CAMP. Vice Presidents — Benjamin G. Ferris, Elbert Curtis, Thomas Kobektson, 

 TIexry Brewer, James Puff. Executive Committee — George P. Frost, Frank Atwater, Anson Braman, 

 IIervey Platts, Henry F. Hibbard. Treasurer — Anson Braman. Correspondiitff Secretary — Harvey A. 

 DowE. liecording Secretary — Alfred "Wells. 



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