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this Society. He was a man of wealth and chiefly benefited 

 the farmers of his section of Essex County by introducing 

 choice cattle, allowing the citizens of his town the use of 

 his best bulls at a low price, and in many cases free of 

 charge, where men would agree to raise the calves. In 

 consequence of his kindness in this respect, the quality of 

 the stock in that neighborhood is much improved. About 

 a year ago he had at one time no less than five good bulls, 

 of as many different breeds, for service at his farm. Any 

 one could select, after examination, the animal best adapted 

 to his wants. 



It will be seen by the above list, that most of the large 

 harvest from our members gathered for the better land, bj 

 the ever busy reaper, Death, during the past year, has been 

 well ripened and with good, well filled heads, far more than 

 the average. Each, and perhaps others not reported, have 

 in their own way contributed to the success of our Society 

 to a greater or less extent, for which we sincerely regret 

 their loss and send out to the families of the deceased our 

 deepest sympathy in their affliction. 



David W. Low, for the Committee. 



