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Eev. Seeeno D. Gammell, of Boxford, in this con- 

 nection, called attention to the consideration that pines 

 when arrived at matnrity ought to be cut. There are citi- 

 zens here in Boxford who have tilled land where there 

 are trees now growing. There are more trees in Boxford 

 than there were some years ago ; and with us the evil of 

 cutthig dow^n trees carries its own remedy. There are 

 not so many acres of large timber, but more of wood 

 growth. 



After some additional remarks, Mr. N. A. Horton, of 

 Salem, spoke of the spirit of hospitality which character- 

 ized the Boxford people, and ofiered a resolve "that the 

 cordial thanks of the Essex Institute be tendered to Rev. 

 Mr. S. D. Gammell and wife, to Rev. William S. Coggin, 

 to Miss Coggin and to other citizens of the town of Box- 

 ford, for many kind attentions received this day ; and 

 also to the proprietors of the congregational church, for 

 the use of the church and chapel." 



This resolution was unanimously adopted and the meet- 

 ing adjourned. 



Regular Meeting, Monday, July 2, 1877. 

 Meeting this evening. The President in the chair. 

 Mr. John Robinson was elected Secretary j9ro tern. Rec- 

 ords read. 



Isaac J. Osbun, of Salem, was elected a resident mem- 

 ber. 



