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as he feared a press of other duties would preveut his giving 

 such attention to the work as was properly demanded by the 

 Society. He hoped, however, any seeming lack in this regard 

 would be viewed with charity, as it would be his endeavor and 

 earnest desire to serve the Society as their secretary faithfully. 



On motion of Mr. Brand, a vote of thanks was given Mrs. E. 

 J. Stager, of Sauk Eapids, for her constant attendance and the 

 interest manifested by her in the meetings of the Society. 



The fruit list was then taken up for revision and adopted in 

 the form already given on a preceding page. 



On motion, the meeting adjourned sine die. 



