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This work of the Auxiliary was by far the largest factor in 
securing the net increase of 97 in the Garden membership, re- 
corded elsewhere in this report. In addition, several contributions 
of funds were secured. 
The director wishes to record his great appreciation of this 
enthusiastic and successful service, which has not only added to 
the number of members, but also to the number of friends intel- 
ligently interested in the Garden; it has made the work of the 
Garden better known and appreciated throughout the local area. 
The results are most highly gratifying in view of the prevailing 
economic situation, and are evidence of the enthusiasm and loyalty 
of the Auxiliary members as well as of the ability with which the 
work was planned and carried out. But for this work, the Garden 
would have joined the ranks of the great majority of similar or- 
ganizations and institutions and closed the year with a net loss of 
membership. 
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Resignation of Mrs. Butler —At a meeting of the Auxiliary held 
at the Garden on November 19 the resignation of Mrs. Glentworth 
R. Butler as chairman was presented. At the same meeting Mrs. 
Butler was elected Honorary Chairman of the Auxiliary. In 
accepting the resignation the Auxiliary expressed its regret and 
its deep appreciation of all that Mrs. Butler has done for the 
Auxiliary and for the Garden during her seven years as chairman 
(1926-1932). Asa result of her personal efforts public interest 
in and support of the Garden have increased, and contributions of 
funds amounting to several thousand dollars have been secured. 
At a meeting of the Governing Committee on November 22 the 
director was requested to prepare and send to Mrs. Butler a letter 
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expressing the Committee’s deep appreciation of her services to 
the Botanic Garden. The director would like to record here on 
behalf of himself and the staff, grateful recognition of Mrs. But- 
ler’s substantial and loyal services. 
Mrs. Charles E. Perkins was elected chairman to succeed Mrs. 
Butler. 
CHANGES IN PERSONNEL 
On September 28 we were notified by the office of Mr. Alfred 
W. Jenkins, that Mr. Jenkins had died on the same day at Vichy, 
France. He had been a member of the Botanic Garden Govern- 
