8 • WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY [1914-15 



'^Mr. Mc William was an original worker as an horti- 

 culturalist and developed old and originated new forms of 

 fruits and flowers, and received many medals and other 

 honors for his work. He not only contributed to various 

 publications the results of his experiments but was always 

 ready to give time and advice to the novice and other 

 workers less imformed or skillful than himself. Genial, 

 honest and sympathetic as a friend and leader, generously 

 devoted to the best interests of the societ}^ he will be 

 greatly missed and sincerely mourned b}^ all who knew 

 him. 



For the society, 



JOSEPH H. GEEENE, 

 EDWARD W. BREED, 

 LUCY M. COULSON, 

 Committee." 



February 12, 1914 



A Trustees' meeting was held, with President Breed in 

 the chair. There were fourteen members present. A mo- 

 tion was made by J. Lewis Ellsworth that the society ex- 

 tend an invitation to the State Board of xVgriculture to hold 

 their meeting next December in our hall. This motion was 

 so voted. The president appointed the following committee 

 to wait upon same: H. W. Carter, Millbur}^; Charles Green- 

 wood and Leonard C. Midgley. Mr. Greenwood thought 

 the society should have an exhibit at this time. 



A letter was read from Ralph Davis to hold our March 

 show in Mechanics Hall with others, this was voted laid 

 on the table. 



The last winter meeting was held February 26th, the 

 attendance being still another gain over previous years. 



The banquet, held March 12th, was well attended, 275 

 being present. President Breed presided and introduced 

 the speakers. Among the invited guests were Honorable 



