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Mr. Hyde. Yes, sir. It won't do to let them eat your apple 

 trees up. 



Mr. John Johnson, of Framinghara. The committee to pre- 

 pare suitable resolutions in regard to the death of James Thomp- 

 son, the member of the Board from Nantucket, report the 

 following : — 



Resolved^ Tliat the State Board of Agriculture learn with 

 deep regret of the death of our esteemed associate, James 

 Thompson, of Nantucket, and pay the tribute of deserved re- 

 spect to the memory of one whose enthusiasm, enterprise and 

 personal worth had endeared him to our hearts. 



Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathies to his 

 bereaved family, and that the Secretary be instructed to transmit 

 to them a copy of these resolutions. 



Mr. L. H. Bradfokd, of Fitchburg. I would like to say one 

 word. I knew Mr. Thompson, and was pained to learn of his 

 death, as I did for the first time last evening. We could better 

 have spared another man. "What shadows we are, and what 

 shadows we pursue. Here to-day and gone to-morrow. Fare- 

 well, dear friend, farewell ! 



The question was then put on the resolutions, and they were 

 carried. 



On motion of Mr. Slade the Board adjourned to seven 

 o'clock. 



Evening Session. 



The Board again met at seven o'clock, Hon. Chas. G. Davis, 

 of Plymouth, in the chair. 



Mr. Goodman, of Lenox. Mr. President, and Citizens of 

 Framing-ham, — I am requested in behalf of the Board of Agri- 

 culture, to tender our thanks for the hospitality we have received 

 during our stay here. At the opening of the meetings Mr. 

 Brown in behalf of the Agricultural Society, Mr. Esty, in 

 behalf of the private citizens of Framingham, and Mr. Johnson, 

 in behalf of himself and others interested in agriculture, said 

 that they should tender us all the hospitality in their power, and 

 strive to make our stay pleasant among you. They have amply 

 redeemed their promise. We have greatly enjoyed ourselves 



