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tions. If Mr. Harris is ready to report we will hear-from him 
first. 
Mr. Harris, in behalf of the committee on obituaries, then 
presented the following report: (See index). 
Mr. Wedge, as chairman of the committee on final resolutions, 
submitted the following report : 
FINAL RESOLUTIONS. 
WHEREAS, We, the rank and file of the State Horticultural Society, 
have greatly enjoyedand profited by the past meeting and realizing 
that many circumstances have contributed to the end, we desire to 
express our appreciation and thanks by the following resolutions: 
Resolved, That we are under obligations to the offlcers of Hen- 
nepin county for the use of rooms most admirably adapted to our 
purposes, situated in a building of such beauty and magnificence 
as to be a continual source of wonder and delight. 
Resolved, Thanks are due to the citizens of Minneapolis for their 
interest in our welfare, shown by their attendance upon our meet- 
ings and many expressions of hospitality. 
Resolved, That the session spent with the students of the school 
of agriculture, was one of the most delightful within our experience, 
and we earnestly hope that a similar evening program may be one 
of the features of every annual meeting. 
Resolved, That notice is due of the unusually comfortable and 
convenient quarters provided for many of us at the Hotel Vendome. 
Resolved, That we regard the program for this year’s meeting as 
being very full and satisfactory, and we extend our thanks to the 
officers who have guided the proceedings in so fair and satisfactory 
a manner. 
Resolred, That thanks are due Howard, Farwell & Co., for the use 
of their piano, and to the singers who have entertained us and 
added variety to our sessions. 
Respectfully submitted, 
CLARENCE WEDGE, 
THos. L. SMITH, 
J. W. MURRAY. 
On motion of Mr. Harris the report of the committee was 
adopted. . 
The President: Now before we adjourn we would like to 
hear a few words from those who may feel like saying anything 
in the way of encouragement or advice. Perhaps Mr. Wedge 
would like to make a speech. 
Mr. Harris: I have always been in the habit of making a little 
speech at the close of the session, realizing that it might be the last 
time I could ever speak to you. I amin no mood for a speech this 
afternoon; the way I was treated yesterday took all the speech- 
making out of me, but the “old man” feels good, it makes him feel 
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