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On motion of Secretary Stockwell, it was 



Voted, That the executive committee consider the recom- 

 mendation of Mr. Jewett's essay, that the societies offer 

 premiums for roadside improvement. 



On motion of Mr. Lyman, it was 



Voted, Tliat the executive committee consider the matter 

 of recommending to the several agricultural societies to offer 

 premiums for soil tests, in line with the work of and under 

 the direction of the agricultural department of the Hatch 

 Experiment Station. 



Voted, That the secretary be authorized and directed to 

 petition the Legislature to increase the a})propriation for the 

 dissemination of useful information in agriculture |500. 



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. 



At 1.30 o'clock P.M. the meeting was dissolved. 



JAMES W. STOCKWELL, 



Secretary. 



