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Resolved, That we shall long miss the kindly words and cheerful 

 presence of one who, by his genial nature endeared himself to all 

 with whom he was associated, no less than he commanded respect 

 by his stern integrity and noble traits of character, of which his 

 portrait now adorning our Hall will ever keep us in remembrance. 



Resolved, That the secretary be instructed to send a copy of 

 these resolutions to the family of the deceased. 



Further Resolved, 



That we have heard with deep regret of the decease of Francis 

 Dana, for many years an esteemed member of this society, whose 

 labors in the production of seedling fruits, especially the Pear 

 which bears his name, will long cause him to be remembered among 

 horticulturists, no less than the memory of his quiet, modest, un- 

 assuming manner and upright character will ever remain with 

 those whose privilege it was to associate with him. 



Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the famil}^ 

 of the deceased. 



Remarks were made by Mr. Wilder, Aaron D. Weld, Robert 

 Manning, and Edward C. R. Walker. 



This being the Annual Meeting for the choice of officers, E. W. 

 Buswell, J. E. M. Gilley, and Robert Manning, were appointed a 

 committee to receive, sort, and count votes. 



John Falconer, of Rochester, 

 H. H. Hall, of Lawrence, 

 Charles P. Grammer, of Boston, 



were elected to membership. 



A communication from F. L. Capen, upon weather predictions, 

 was read by the secretary. On motion it was laid upon the table. 



The committee reported the whole number of votes to be 145, 

 and the election of the ticket as reported by the committee on 

 nominations. 



Adjourned to Saturday, October 17. 



