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McKeen had a diploma and medal from the same source sub- 

 ject to our order. 



Voted, To have the diplomas framed and exhibited at the 

 fairs. 



The secretary also reported the receipt of an invitation from 

 the managers of the Hamburg Horticultural Exhibition to take 

 part in the same. 



August 2y, 1896. Met in Bangor, voted that premiums, 

 same as at Lewiston, be allowed on articles not listed in pre- 

 mium list of Bangor Exhibition. 



September 4, 1896. Met in Maine Farmer building on the 

 Fair Grounds," Lewiston. 



Voted, To hold a meeting of the executive committee at Elm 

 House, Auburn, September 22, 1896. 



September 22, 1896. Met at the Elm House, Auburn. 



The schedules of premiums awarded at Bangor and Lewiston 

 Exhibitions were presented, 'and orders in favor of the treasurer 

 were drawn for $381.50 for Bangor, and $912.25 for Lewiston. 



Voted, That the Society pay express on fruit sent for exhibi- 

 tion at winter meeting. 



Voted, To send the diploma bearing the name of the State to 

 Secretary McKeen, and our secretary to retain the custody of 

 the other. 



December 21, 1896. Met at Elm House, Auburn. 



The secretary presented invitations for the winter meeting 

 from Winthrop Grange, Rumford Falls, Freeport, Skowhegan 

 and Augusta. 



Voted, That the location for holding the winter meeting be 

 referred to the secretary and president. 



Voted, That if found expedient the meeting be held the week 

 beginning February 14, 1897. 



After conference with parties and further consideration the 

 president and secretary accepted the invitation from Winthrop 

 Grange, 



