1885.] TRANSACTIONS. 33 



facts, of the first conception and youthful life of a Society that 

 now yields precedence to none in wholesome vigor and general 

 usefulness. 



All which is respectfully submitted, 



by 

 EDWARD WmSLOW LINCOLN, 



Secretary. 



Horticultural Hall, • 



Worcester, Massachusetts, 

 November 4, A. D., 1885. 



