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In the later years of his life he entered the lists at the exhibi- 

 tions in this Hall with specimens of fruits, flowers, and vegetables 

 which fairly earned an unusual number of our highest prizes. 



Beyond these successes, however, were those personal qualities 

 which will attach to his memory the lasting sentiments of gratitude 

 and respect of so many persons. 



An appropriate permanent memorial of him exists in the sevent}^ 

 acres of charming natural scenery in the town of Falmouth, 

 given by him to the people as a continued place of recreation, and 

 happily named by him '• Goodwill Park." 



The multitudes that he made partners with liim in all the attrac- 

 tions of his beautiful garden at Wood's Holl will long remember 

 the kindly presence of one who found the keenest enjoyments of 

 his life in sharing his own possessions with his less fortunate 

 neighbors. 



Henry P. Walcott, ] ^ 

 Walter Hunnewell, 3 



The decease of vSarauel R. Payson, an Honorary Member of the 

 Society, and that of Edwin W. Buswell, for many years Treas- 

 ui'er of the Society, was announced, and it was voted that the 

 President appoint Committees to prepare memorials of these 

 two members. 



Adjourned. 



BUSINESS MEETING. 



Saturday, October 2, 1897. 

 A Stated Meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 

 being the Annual Meeting for the choice of Officers and Standing 

 Committees, was holden today at eleven o'clock, the President, 

 Francis H. Appleton, in the chair. 



The Secretary stated that the meeting had been duly called 

 agreeably to the Constitution and By-Laws. 



Agreeably to the Constitution and B3'-Laws, the President 

 appointed Hon. Aaron Low, James Comley, and J. W. Manning a 

 Committee to I'eceive, assort, and count the votes given, and report 

 the number. The polls were opened at five minutes past eleven 

 o'clock. 



