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which it was established, would in a great measure depend upon 

 the scientific and administrative abilit}' of the Secretary. Through 

 urgent solicitation by Ex-Governor Everett, Hon. Marshall P. 

 Wilder, and others, Mr. Flint was induced to relinquish his law 

 connection in New York, and accept the Secretaryship of the 

 Massachusetts Board of Agriculture at its organization, and for 

 twenty-seven years he discharged the duties of the office — how 

 well, all know who have read the annual reports for that period, 

 and have taken interest in the advancement of the industry upon 

 which all other material interests depend. 



Mr. Flint, b}- his integrity, industry, superior education, and 

 good judgment, was successful in everything in which he engaged. 

 He acquired an ample competenc}', and was ready at all times to 

 contribute freely wherever he thought the object was deserving, 

 and especially to promote the interests of Agriculture, Horticul- 

 ture, and Pomology. 



The Committee therefore recommend the passage of the follow- 

 ing resolutions. 



Resolved, That the members of the Massachusetts Horticul- 

 tural Society greatly deplore the loss of their associate, who by his 

 eminent services has done so much to advance and extend a taste 

 for the kindred arts of Agriculture and Horticulture. 



Resolved, That in the death of the late Charles Louis Flint, 

 Agricultural and Pomological science have sustained a great loss, — 

 distinguished alike for his private worth and public usefulness, his 

 memory will be cherished and his decease sincerely lamented. 



Resolved, That while we deplore the loss of Mr. Flint we 

 rejoice that his example will still live ; that his printed works will 

 still speak to us, and that his influence in promoting rural art and 

 rural taste will continue to bless those who survive him. 



Resolved, That we sincerely condole with his bereaved family 

 upon this afflictive dispensation of an inscrutable Providence, and 

 that as a manifestation of our respect and sympathy the Secretary 

 be directed to transmit to them a copy of the foregoing resolutions. 



Benjamin Gr. Smith, ^ 



O. B. Hadwen, > Committee. 



Robert Manning, j 

 Boston, March 30, 1889. 



