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These many years of faithful services to the Society, with 

 his genial and generous nature, so endeared him to the mem- 

 bers of the Society that it was with the utmost regret they con- 

 sented to release him from further service as their presiding 

 officer. He promised to continue to meet with them and work 

 with them, which he did, as long as his health would permit. 

 Gen'l Sutton loved the farm and all of its belongings. He was 

 probably the largest land holder in the County, owning more 

 than 1200 acres in fine farms, the management of which he 

 personally directed ; this he considered a source of recreation 

 rather than a business. For forty years he was President of 

 the First National Bank of Salem, to which he gave daily at- 

 tention. He was largely interested in manufacturing. Early 

 in life he was actively interested in the Militia of the State. 

 He has served several times in each branch of the Legislature 

 and such was his popularity among the people, that he was 

 often selected on a doubtful issue as a candidate sure to suc- 

 ceed. He served many years as Chief of the Fire Department 

 of Salem, and many will remember that at a time of general 

 alarm on account of numerous incendiary fires, Gen'l Sutton's 

 constant vigilance did much to restore the confidence of the 

 people. He was elected by this Society for several terms, a 

 member of the State Board of Agriculture. He was a popular 

 member of tlie fraternity of Masons in the higher degrees. His 

 name is borne by various organizations in the County and State. 

 He was blessed with wealth and was generous and free in its 

 use. Indeed his has been an eventful, busy life, beloved by all 

 who knew him. Such is the man whose loss we mourn. 



Dr. E. G. Kelly of Newburyport was deeply interested in 

 Forestry and Pear Culture ; he served many years as Trustee 

 of this Society, and on one occasion delivered the annual ad- 

 dress, replete with witticisms, and valuable suggestions. His 

 presence at our annual gatherings and trustee meetings, will 

 long be remembered by his associates as adding zest and life 

 to the occasions, and his absence will l)e long felt. 



Horace Ware of Salem was one of the pioneers of the Socie- 



