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3d. Generous and systematic additions to tlie Library, especially 

 of the standard works of reference in all the branches which it should 

 propL'rl}' include. 



4th and finally. AdiMpiate compensation to ihose ujjon wlidui the 

 drudgery falls, especially to the Secretary and Librarian. Tlie present 

 salary is none too liberal a return for the man}- demands upon the time 

 of that officer, and in the future the labors are likely to be largely 

 increased. 



I feel no hesitation in urging this point, since other duties forbid 

 my longer occu})3'ing this position ; in retiring let me ask that you 

 will continue to the next Secretary the unfailing kindness and 

 courtesy which I have received at your hands, and for which I am 

 profoundly grateful. 



Respectfully submitted, 



GEORGE E. FRANCIS, 



Secretary and Librarian. 

 Horticultural Hall, 

 Worcester, Mass., Ko/. tst, 1871. 



