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Mr. Pearce. The tree was brought here probably about 14 
years ago. By mistake it came in a batch of trees received by 
, and it has always done well. 
Mr, Dart. Unless we can have the testimony from new 
witnesses it is right where it was before. We should let it stand 
longer until we have new witnesses. Am in favor of leaving it 
where it is. 
The Secretary. How long have they been bearing in this. 
State ? 
Mr. Pearce. Know it to have been bearing for eight years. 
Mr. Sias. Have had it bearing for ten years, and it has never 
failed. 
Mr. Cook. Have been acquainted with it on Mr. Sias’s orchard. 
It is hardy and a very prolific bearer. Should much prefer it to 
the Transcendent. Think it is very good. Have a few hundred 
in my nursery, but don’t care about selling any. 
Mr, Sias. That’s the best argument in its favor I have heard. 
The motion was lost by five against and three for. 
A motion to adjourn till 7:30 Pp. mM. was then seconded and 
carried. 
THURSDAY EVENING. 
REPORT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE. 
The meeting was called to order by President Grimes at 7:30: 
o'clock. 
Mr. Harris read the report of the Auditing Committee. 
It was moved and seconded that the report be accepted and 
placed on file for publication, which motion was carried. 
The report was as follows: 
The Auditing Committee having examined the accounts of the disburse- 
ments made by the Secretary during the last fiscal year, and the vouchers 
accompanying the same, and find the total expenditures to be $36.21, all of 
which is properly accounted for, and recommend that an order be drawn 
on the Treasurer to cover the amount. 
The committee have also carefuly examined the books and report of the 
Treasurer and find them correct—balance in favor of the Society of $60.17 in 
the treasury. 
J. S. HARRIS, 
A. MORSE. 
