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The report of the committee was accepted and adopted. 



The secretary reported the delinquencies of certain socie- 

 ties in making required returns. 



Voted, That the matter of delinquencies be referred to the 

 executive committee, with power to excuse the societies if 

 they present reasonable excuses. 



Mr. Geo. P. Smith presented and read an essay on 

 " Evolution of farm machinery," which was accepted, and 

 will be found printed in this volume. 



Voted, That the matter of asking the Legislature for an 

 appropriation to continue abandoned farm work be recom- 

 mended by the Board, and referred to the committee on 

 institutes, rules and legislation. 



Voted, That all unfinished business or new business aris- 

 ing before the next regular meeting of the Board be left 

 with the executive committee, with power to act. 



The records of the second day's meeting were read and 

 approved. 



Adjourned. 



JAMES W. STOCKWELL, 



Secreiari/. 



