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Resolved, That we extend thanks to Mr. Smiley and his asso- 

 ciate musicians, for the excellent music furnished during the 

 sessions. 



Resolved, That we express our appreciation to the Somerset 

 Reporter, and other papers, for their able and comprehensive 

 reports of the meetings. 



Resolved, That we express our appreciation to the genial pro- 

 prietor of Hotel Heselton for his efforts to make our stay pleas- 

 ant and comfortable. 



MRS. V. P. DeCOSTER, 



E. L. LINCOLN, 

 L. H. BLOSSOM. 



The committee to whom was referred the President's address 

 and other matters, reported. Prof. Munson presenting the same, 

 as follows : 



Recommended : That a committee be appointed to look into 

 the matter of co-operative storage and marketing, suggest plans, 

 make specifications for storage houses, learn what is actually 

 being done in other states and report at the next annual meeting 

 of the society. Recommended further, that one session of the 

 next annual meeting be devoted solely to the consideration and 

 discussion of this very important subject. 



Voted, To refer this recommendation to the Executive Com- 

 mittee. 



Recommended : That in the judgment of this society the fac- 

 tor of quality in fruit should be given more prominence. That 

 in the exhibitions held by this society, the intrinsic merit of the 

 varieties shown shall be given weight rather than mere number 

 of sorts in the exhibit or the display of color only. Recom- 

 mended further, that the influence of the members of this society 

 be used in the same direction, in the various fairs and fruit 

 exhibits held in the State. 



Voted, To refer this recommendation to the Executive Com- 

 mittee. 



Recommended : That a standing committee on new fruits be 

 established, and that it shall be the duty of this committee to 

 examine into the merits of new varieties of fruit offered for sale 

 in the State, or which seem likelv to be of value to Maine 



