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distinctively from the whole genus, most completely, as yet, fill 

 the demand for a grape that shall at one and the same time, 

 crown the dessert and appease the appetite. What is perhaps 

 unusual, — to Mr. Lovell there was ever a fresh charm in novelty. 

 He differed from Solomon and never doubted that some new 

 fruit could be found under the sun. He was one of the earliest 

 to introduce the Ansauli ; and to his efforts may we attribute 

 our recent acquaintance with that decided acquisition — Petite 

 Margimrite. Shall we, his survivors, rest supine in torpid con- 

 tentment with what we now possess ? Or rather shall we imitate 

 him, — maintaining a constant outlook to gain and test whatso- 

 ever is of good report ! 



As a member of our Board of Trustees Mr. Lovell approved 

 himself conservative and sound. He recognized in the vicissi- 

 tudes of business the need of careful regard for our probable 

 resources ; perceiving as all should, that Real Estate, with all its 

 solidity and permanence as an investment must ever be subject 

 to depreciation. He believed that our Debt should be discharged 

 as soon as possible. His presence is lost to us. We are deprived 

 of his sagacious counsel. But we can cherish his memory by 

 pursuing the policy that he steadily approved, and by following 

 the example he illustrated, so consistently, throughout his useful 

 and honored life. 



Joseph C. Lovell died at his home in West Boylston, Septem- 

 ber 19th, A. D. 1887. 



All which is respectfully submitted, 



by 



EDWARD WINSLOW LINCOLN, 



Secretary. 

 Horticultural Hall, 



Worcester y Massachusetts, 

 November 2, A. D. 1887. 



