1912-13] president's report 5 



During the past year we have lost a member who for many 

 years held various offices in this society. In his interest he 

 followed in the footsteps of his father who was our second presi- 

 dent — I refer to the late Hon. Edward L. Davis, a gentleman 

 held in high esteem, who had occupied positions of honor in 

 church and city, a trustee at the t^me of his death. It is a 

 matter of regret that this family name which has always been 

 associated with the society should be no longer on the roll. 



Mr. George Cruikshanks, for many years an officer and ex- 

 hibitor, a man who devoted his life work to horticulture, is 

 also among the list of those who have passed on. 



It is again my pleasnt duty to thank you all for the part 

 you have taken in the work of the past year, for the kindness 

 you have shown me and for the success which I believe has 

 been achieved. 



EDWARD W. BREED. 



