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136 ANNUAL REPORT. : 
Mr. Smith offered a resolution thanking Prof. Phelps for sug- 
gesting the change of halls for holding the meetings of the Society. 
The resolution was carried by a rising vote, and Prof. Rbelpe 
acknowledged it in a few appropriate remarks. 
The Secretary then moved that the Society express its cae 
satisfaction with the exercises of the Normal School so far as we 
have witnessed them. ; 
Mr. Jewell was glad this resolution had ‘been offered, and made 
some very appropriate remarks in approval of the school. 
‘The resolution was passed unanimously. 
Bill of Secretary. 
The bill of the Secretary to cover expenses, as detailed in his 
report, was allowed. 
Mr. Harris then made a few very impressive remarks, stating that 
this had been one of the most pleasant, harmonious, interesting 
and valuable meetings the Society had ever held. He compared 
its present condition and reputation with its condition and reputa- 
tion when the Society was first organized as the Minnesota State 
Fruit Growers’ Association, when it had but twelve members, and 
when these were considered insane. He concluded by encouraging 
the members to continue the good work, and asking God to stand 
by and bless them in their labors. 
The Society then adjourned. 
ARTICLES ON EXHIBITION. 
The following is a list of the articles on exhibition with names of 
exhibitors. 
Pp. A. JEWELL. ® 
Crabs. 
Orange. Aikens Striped Winter. 
Maiden’s Blush. Quaker Beauty. 
Beecher’s Sweet. Minnesota. 
Hutchinson’s Sweet. Unnamed variety. 
Apples. 
Unnamed variety. 
