34 WORCESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. [1892. 



ADDEESS BY 0. B. HADWEN. 



Members and Friends of the Horticultural Society ; Ladies 

 and Gentlemen: — 



In behalf of our committee it becomes my pleasant duty, 

 as their chairman, to call this assembly to order, the object 

 of which is to fittingly commemorate the semi-centennial 

 anniversary of the incorporation of the Worcester County 

 Horticultural Society, and 1 cordially welcome you to take part 

 and enjoy the proceedings, assembled as we are in this, our 

 Horticultural Hall, which for nearly fifty years has been the head- 

 quarters in this city of some of the interests we have especially 

 in keeping. From here have emanated the early progress and 

 improvements in horticulture, also the popularity, wealth, influ- 

 ence and renown of the Society. 



A half-century has elapsed since Dr. John Green, a man of 

 noble deed, became the first president. Other presidents have 

 followed him. They have spoken eloquent words of wisdom 

 and encouragement, and have devoted a portion of their lives in 

 advancing the progress and prosperity of this Society. They 

 and other benefactors who laid the foundation of the Society 

 now silently speak from the canvas adorning these walls. To- 

 day the President of the Society will deliver the historical 

 address. 



I have the pleasure of introducing the Hon. Henry L. Parker 

 of this city. 



