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was the architect of his owu fortune ; self-reliant he depended 

 upon his owu judgment in making his investments. With all his 

 activity he found time to cultivate his intellectual endowments, 

 with which he was unusually gifted. 



His view of life and duty was broad ; his tastes and conversa- 

 tion refined. His was a well-balanced and symmetrical nature. 

 His conversational powers were of the highest order. It was a 

 pleasure to listen to him, and those who had the pleasure of his 

 acquaintance and friendship can never forget him. 



Resolved, That in the death of Mr. Cheney not only this 

 Society but the whole community suffer a severe and irreparable 

 loss. 



Resolved, That these sentiments of respect and affection, with 

 the earnest expression of sincere condolence be communicated to 

 the bereaved family of the deceased. 



Benjamin G. Smith, ^ 

 Benjamin C. Clark, J- Committee. 

 AYalter Hunnewell, ) 



The memorial was unanimously adopted. 



The President, as Chairman of the Executive Committee, 

 reported a recommendation that the Society make an additional 

 appropriation of $200 for the Flower Committee the present 

 year. The report was accepted and the appropriation was 

 voted. 



The following named persons, having been recommended by the 

 Executive Committee as members of the Society, were upon 

 ballot duly elected : 



William S. Kemp, of Brookline, 

 John Crowley, of Dedham, 

 Ajiory a. Lawrence, of Boston, 

 Amos A. Lawrence, of Boston, 

 Orlendo W. Dimick, of Watertown, 

 Mrs. I. TisDALE Tali'.ot, of Boston. 



Charles Baltet, President de la Soci^te Horticole, 

 Vigneronue, et Forestii'sre de I'Aube, Troyes, France, was upon 

 recommendation of the P^xecutive Committee elected a Correspond- 

 ing Member of this Society. 



