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Mr. Dodge then read the following resolutions and moved 

 their acceptance and adoption. This motion being seconded, 

 with remarks, by Paul D. Patch of Haverhill, formerly of Ham- 

 ilton, was unanimously passed. 



Resolved. That the members of this Society have learned, 

 with deep regret of the recent and sudden death of their dis- 

 tinguished associate Francis Dane, and would hereby record the 

 expression of their profound sorrow at the great loss which they 

 in common with the community at large, have sustained. 



Resolved. That we shall ever retain a lively recollection of 

 his many admirable traits of character, his genial manner, his 

 public spirit and his active interest in every thing pertaining to 

 farmers and the farm, and especially of his inspiring presence at 

 our annual gatherings and his numerous and notable contribu- 

 tions to our public exhibitions. 



Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions be communicated 

 to the family of our deceased associate. 



