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MINNESOTA STATE ‘HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, Ph a 
upon the graves of their departed ones; and thus we could rejoice with 
them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 
And now brothers and sisters let us go on to fulfill our mission, learning, 
ever learning to cultivate the fraternal spirit of love and forbearance toward 
each, with charity to all. .And when the work of the day is all done, and 
we have laid aside our implements for the night, may we enter that rest 
prepared for the faithful ones, in the paradise above, where flowers ever 
bloom, and trees and fruits immortal grow, and where we shall be made 
, weleome,—welcome in the enjoyment and presence of Him, who is the 
“center of attraction, and sige of the Celestial City. 
/ DISCUSSION. 
State Fair. 
Mr. Harris introduced the following : 
Resolved, That the State Horticultural Society will put forth its jogs 
efforts to assist in making the next -State Fair a success. 
Mr. Hoag spoke in favor of the resolution, enumerating the 
advantages enjoyed by the Horticultural Society, and alluding to 
the efforts of the Agricultural Society to place. itself on a good 
basis. The Secretary made some remarks on the same subject, as 
- did also Prof. Morey. 
The resolution was passed without dissent. 
Centennial Exhibition. 
The Secretary called up the matter of exhibiting fruits at the 
Centennial Exhibition, and Mr. Harris spoke upon the same sub- 
ject. Saying that sending even one delegate would, be a good 
thing for the State, and that a delegate could be sent at little ex- 
pense to the Society. 
Mr. Smith moved that credentials be issued to Mr. Grimes and 
such others as will attend the Exhibition free of expense to the 
Society. The motion was carried. 
The Secretary offered the following : 
Resolved, That this Society will exhibit with the Pennsylvania Horticul- 
tural Society, and that the committee appointed last winter for the collection 
of fruits be requested to perform the same services for this purpose. 
The resolution was carried. 
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