‘Minnesota State HorrTicuLTurAL SOcrery. 91 
‘The action of the society at the last meeting, giving to those who should become 
members copies of the Transactions from the beginning of their publication, was 
not thought prudent at the time, but it has been found to work well, and the 
continuance of the rule is recommended. 
The membership of the society was about the same for 1876 as for 1875, and 
larger than at any time previous to the latter year. 
Considerable difficulty was experienced in preparing a programme for the 
present meeting. Many members of this society are much like farmers in general 
in their reluctance to write a letter, even in reply to letters of business demanding 
immediate attention. They are also very modest about accepting the honor of 
preparing papers and opening discussions. 
The treasurer's report shows the finances of the society to be in a flourishing 
condition. The expenses of the secretary’s office for the past year, have been as 
follows: 
Retest ANG POStAl CATGS. 2... 00.62 cies cera cesccnccnpeaeesces $ 3 94 
Pree eAMAACHIONS TOY PTINteLr..... 10s Gi ciewevceccecencccvcuces 4 70 
ENNIS oo alate ned vociw c tofels aaah ais e'Wid Melos <Mae nt dice eee eae 42 
NISACTIOTIS | «(ass =o wia'eic 50's siddidielele nieces tiec'e ao snciainede ss 5 67 
MMM, A092" AS aa g Sorel cg 'y vice Woe apalelhalgigesticlcltte siamew ee pte 47 
Express on RY gia kei oct ata Sth mus ohn euphanoe, ghak ahabtior alaraacl aca mee at 1 55 
NS Notn) BT oda 05 Visis'alg’ ae WWM bia pn ie oo pis wicin's gm eala pe glaw’msiaiaie 1 50 
MS ae axa? (oicia occ) ae n'p'a/ecce a'n thn sunin ea gs dawad@en a Seam Coe 2 00 
EME a gs Sao 2's fies ste oh ide cet cw ce cee aetna neuacateates 1 50 
Premtine railroad passes........... .6.ecessececens SALE Rare at (TR, eae 1 50 
MRE fo. 554.5 1 5G xis) e ein « Sia 'e 556 laser tinlgied Reale Mids wa EES 2 00 
ENDS 5.4 Gia c alo's, in xid.2 6 m's'p, inva wom Gaim eicip worelak am aistaneraaadele 2 00 
PPI TROT DETHNIT) TICKECLS... «52-05. cas cee bee gece neces veeegensses 1 50 
NE EEIESEACET ITS (Fo) 016 0. 0-u w 000,00 vais ep o's e.aie s os oo ae winle;aid-s\als a/ase 2 50 
cic «sire siaas s ciated sce cass dueipieueud tease 1 50 
EE ih Sacer Glen's sivisas aptaccicaiils cule dadw a vulealee serbian $32 75 
Adding to this amount express and postage on Centennial Diploma and 
MIRREN sate! ai2i a. 50d: wicc sid alsie'e ¢ aces'eiae's adele oe teedameredes 2 65 
Gives the total expenses of the society for the past year................ $35 40 
It was moved and seconded that at the close of the meeting 
orders be drawn on the Treasurer to meet all expenses of the society 
to date. 
ELECTION OF OFFICERS. 
The Society then proceeded to the election of officers, with the 
following result: 
President—Truman M. Smith, of St. Paul. 
First Vice President—J. S. Harris, of La Crescent. 
Second Vice President—Ditus Day, of Farmington. 
Third Vice President—U. 8. Hollister, of St. Paul. 
Secretary—Charles Y. Lacy, of Minneapolis. 
Treasurer—A. W. Sias, of Rochester. 
