210 MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Resolved^ That by the death of Mr. Hovey, after a long and 

 painful iUness, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society has sus- 

 tained a great loss, he having, for many years, been earnest in 

 promoting its welfare, and always taking an active interest 

 in everything pertaining to its prosperity. 



Mr. Hovey was elected a member of the Society November 3, 

 1860, having been proposed by George W. Pratt. He became a 

 member of the Committee on Flowers in 1863, and was its Chair- 

 man from 1867 to 1871, inclusive; and was agaiii a member from 

 1872 to 1877. He was Vice President of the Society in 1878 and 

 1879. He was a member of the Executive Committee from 1880 

 to 1885, and from 1890 to 1892. He was a member of the 

 Committee on Vegetables from 1888 to 1894. 



Two years ago we did what we could to testif3' our regard for 

 the memory of the last of the founders of the Society, John B. 

 Russell, and now we have to mourn the loss of one of a family, 

 which, for two generations, has taken an active interest in the 

 work of the Society. Mr. Hovey's death is the first in the second 

 generation of such workers. The example of his faithful perform- 

 ance of his duties for so many years is worthy of imitation by the 

 members of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. 



Resolved^ That the members of the Society express their heart- 

 felt sympathy with the mother, sisters, and other relatives of Mr. 

 Hovey in the great loss they have sustained. 



Resolved^ That these resolutions be inscribed in the records of 

 the Society, and that a copy be sent to the family of the deceased. 

 Charles H. B. Breck, ^ 

 John G. Barker, y (Jommittee. 



Charles N. Brackett, I 



The report was accepted, and the memorial was unanimously 

 adopted. 



The following named persons, having been recommended b}' the 

 Executive Committee, as members, were, on ballot, unanimously 

 elected. 



Jason S. Bailey, of West Roxbury. 

 Professor W. M. Munson, of Orono, Me. 



Adjourned to Saturday, August 4. 



