REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 



A comprehensive view of the general work of the society for 

 the past year may be gained by the reading of the reports of the 

 officers and the numerous i^apers and discussions offered at the 

 meetings held by the society. 



Two meetings of the executive have been held during the year, 

 the necessary business outside of these meetings being transacted 

 when the officers were attending the general meetings of the 

 society. 



The results show that it has been a prosperous year for the 

 society, though it is the regret of all that fruit growers in the 

 State, while looking to the society for the promotion of the fruit 

 industry in the State, are indifferent to our appeals to unite with 

 and join hands in the work. This year we have received seven 

 life members and thirty-nine annual members, and the larger 

 part of these have been made members by way of premiums. 

 There never was so much work for the society as at the present 

 time, and never so much expected from it. 



As to the finances of the society we are glad to report them in 

 good condition. During the year we have purchased two $500 

 first mortgage bonds of the Stockton Springs Water Company, 

 bearing 4i%, at a cost of $970. 



We have examined the treasurer's accounts and find them 

 vouched for and well kept. The summary following will show 

 the purposes for which the money of the society has been 

 expended and the present condition of its financial affairs. 



