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B. S. llotcbkiss, of U'alcrbiiry. who died suddenly last 

 summer, was an old and \alued nieml)er of the Society. Few- 

 took a greater interest in the work or was more regular in at- 

 tending the meetings. Interested in fruit growing all his life 

 he was ever ready to do his share in furtliering the work of the 

 organization. His i)leasant smile and ready wit will l)e greatly 

 missed at our gatherings. 



^^'illiam H. i\Ians(ield. of U'csf Hartford, passed away after 

 a brief illness in January. 1^X)7. He had been a meml)er of 

 the Society almost since its organization and was always un- 

 tiring in his efforts in its behalf. It was indeed a privilege to 

 have known and worked with a man like Mr. Manslield. A 

 true gentleman in every .sense of the word, he was respected 

 and beloved by every one with whom he came in contact. 

 With his brother, who survives him, he conducted a large farm 

 in West Hartford with great success, making a specialty of 

 fruits. His contributions to our exhibitions were evidences 

 of his skill in producing fine fruit and a visit to his farm, on 

 the occasion of one of our field meetings a few years since, 

 furnished a rare object lesson of a splendidly conducted farm 

 w'ith everything in perfect order and each department- managed 

 for the best results. 



Mr. Mansfield was a county Vice-President of the Society 

 for many years and his place in the organization and in Con- 

 necticut Horticulture will not .soon be filled. 



