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say that I have with pleasure instructed our ageut at Minneapolis de- 

 pot to return delegates from the Horticultural Society meeting Jan. 

 ITth and 21st at one-fifth fare, under the certificate system as des- 

 cribed in our circular 95, copy of which will be found herewith. 



When writing you previously I supposed the reason you had not 

 made application to us for these reduced rates was that you presumed 

 the arrangement was provided for by your agreement with the St. 

 Paul Association. I regret that such was the case, and think that 

 probably this supposition accounts for the fact that no mention is 

 made in your circular of the St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Rail- 

 way as being one of those lines which offer reduced rates for the oc- 

 casion in question. 



I now desire to state that we are always glad to offer the benefit of 

 reduced rates to such societies as yours, and I would be glad if these 

 sentiments could be made known to the members of your association 



Yours truly, 



C. H. Warren, 

 General Passenger Agent, 



On motion of Mr. Harris a vote of thanks was tendered the agent 

 of the railway company for the courtesy shown the Society in offering 

 reduced rates of fare. • 



On motion the meeting adjourned till 7 o'clock p. m. 



EVENING SESSION. 



Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1888. 



The meeting was called to order by President Elliot. 

 The following telegram from Gov. McGill was read: 



St. Paul, Jan. 18, 1888. 

 Wyman Elliot, State Horticultural Society : 



Owing to public business which has come up to-day, it is doubtfuj 

 about my being able to go to Minneapolis this evening; will try and 

 be with you before your session ends. 



A. R. McGiLL. 



Later the following letter was read, explaining further as to his 

 absence : 



