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qualifications that shall enable them to go out and choose a 

 broad line of work, such as is represented in agriculture and 

 horticulture. 



I did not expect to make a speech here this morning, but it 

 certainly has given me great pleasure to be present at a time 

 when the public schools of Auburn have been dismissed for one 

 session to have their pupils come here and attend this session 

 of the Maine Pomological Society. I trust as the result of this 

 action there will be a new interest in the work of this society 

 which is doing so much for the State of Maine. I trust it will 

 result in both teachers and pupils getting some new thought 

 that will help them in their study. And certainly I am very 

 glad to meet you here this morning and to have the honor of 

 speaking- to you upon an important subject like this. 



