272 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. [Jan. 



fairs, was appointed : Messrs. Rowley, Sheldon and Pratt. 



A committee of three, on essays, was appointed : Messrs. 

 Hersey, Goodell and Holbrook. 



A committee of three, to nominate members of the exec- 

 utive committee, was appointed ; Messrs. Taft, Hickox and 

 Clemence. 



A committee of three, to nominate members of examining 

 committee of the Agricultural College, was appointed : 

 Messrs. Rawson, Gardner and Bowker. 



Voted, That the time for the election of Secretary be fixed 

 at 2.30 o'clock p.m. 



Mr. Hersey, for the committee to prepare resolutions on 

 the death of Avery P. Slade, presented the following resolu- 

 tions : — 



Whereas, The death of Avery P. Slade has removed from this 

 Board one who for many years Las been an able and faithful work- 

 ing member, — 



Resolved, That in his death we lose a kind and genial associate, 

 a wise counsellor, and a member who was always found working 

 for the best interest of the Board. 



Resolved, That his thorough knowledge of the best methods of 

 increasing the products and profits of the farm and garden, and 

 his willingness to impart it to the public, make his death a great 

 loss to the farmers in all parts of the State. 



Resolved, That we extend to his bereaved family our most heart- 

 felt sympathies. 



Resolved, That these resolutions be spread on our records, and 

 a copy be sent to the family of the deceased. 



After appropriate remarks by Messrs. Hersey, Cushman 

 and Pratt, the resolutions were unanimously adopted, by a 

 rising vote. 



J. H. Goddard read an essay on " Choosing an Occupa- 

 tion," which was accepted, and will be found printed in this 

 volume. 



Voted, On motion of Mr. Ware, that all societies receiv- 

 ing the bounty of the State be required, immediately after 

 the awards of the several committees are made, to cause to 



