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Voted, That the laws relating to the agricultural societies 

 be printed in connection with the Secretary's Report. 



The legislative Committee on Agriculture were invited to 

 appear in conference with the Board. The chairman of that 

 committee, Hon. James J. H. Gregory, stated the several 

 points on which the committee would like the opinion of the 

 State Board of Agriculture. The various subjects presented 

 were fully discussed and acted upon by the Board, when the 

 committee withdrew. 



Voted, That the Board approve of the application of the 

 ustee 

 lature. 



Trustees of the Agricultural College for aid from the Legis 



Voted, That the Committee on Printing of last year be 

 continued. 



Voted, That any delegate who may be unable to attend the 

 exhibition to which he is assigned, be requested to notify the 

 Secretary in season to arrange for a substitute. 



Mr. Hadwen, chairman of the Committee of Arrange- 

 ments, presented the following report : — 



THE EXHIBITION AT WORCESTER. 



The invitation of the Board of Agriculture having been 

 extended to all, to exhibit at the country meeting of the Board 

 the products of the farm, garden and orchard, brought out a 

 large and select contribution of fruits, vegetables, flowers, 

 and trees and plants for ornamental use. 



This being the first exhibition held under the auspices of 

 the Board, and contributed by gentlemen who are practically 

 interested in agriculture and horticulture, their generous 

 efforts and intelligent skill and cultivation brought together, 

 from all parts of the Stat*, a display of rare excellence. 



No premiums or gratuities were offered or expected. The 

 exhibition was purely a work of love and enthusiasm, to 

 bring together, for comparison and other tests, the best 

 products of the farm and garden. 



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