ANNUAL MEETING. 319 



The Board was called to order at 2.15 p. m., Mr. Grin- 

 NELL in the chair. 



Mr. Grinnell, from the committee, then submitted resolu- 

 tions of respect to the memory of James R. Nichols : — 



Resolved^ That by the death of Dr. James R. Nichols of 

 Haverhill, long a member of this Board of Agriculture, those 

 of us who enjoyed the pleasure of his personal acquaintance have 

 lost a friend endeared to us by the loveliest traits of humanity ; 

 this Board one who up to the limit of his health and strength 

 was an earnest, devoted co-laborer ; and the people of this State 

 one foremost in the development of scientific agriculture, who 

 united the theories of science with the practical operations on the 

 farm in a manner, and in language, clear, forcible, attractive and 

 intelligible to all. 



Resolved, That this action of the Board be sent to the family 

 of Dr. Nichols, and printed in the papers of the day. 



Dr. Lynde moved 'the adoption of the resolutions, and 

 made a feeling and eloquent address upon the life and 

 accomplishments of Dr. Nichols. 



Mr. Ware seconded the motion of Dr. Lynde, and ad- 

 dressed the Board in eulogy of his deceased friend. 



Mr. Hersey advocated the resolutions in well-chosen 

 words, expressing his affection and respect for Dr. Nichols ; 

 also alluding to the long and faithful services of Captain 

 Moore. 



Mr. Grinnell also paid an eloquent tribute to the memory 

 of his friend and lon2:-timc associate on the Board. 



The resolves were unanimously adopted. 



Mr. Stockwell moved that a committee of three be ap- 

 pointed to consider the subject of Tuberculosis among Cattle, 

 and report to the Board at some future time. Laid on the 

 table. 



Mr. Stockwell read an essay on "Our Homes, their 

 Power and Influence," which was accepted, adopted and 

 placed on file for printing. 



