I20 



I acre of peas and oats (used as fodder). 

 35 bbl. apples. 



The stock consists of 11 cows, 11 liogs, 5 horses. 

 65 cords stable manure, and 131.25 of commercial fertil- 

 izer^were used. 



Yours respectfully, 



John M. Bradstreet." 

 ToPSFiELD, Mass., Dec. 23. 



Respectfully submitted, 



Benjamin P. Ware, 



For the Committee. 



IN MEMORIAM. 



During the past year several of our oldest and most re- 

 spected members have passed away. Among the number 

 we notice the names of 



^ Joseph How, of Methuen. Mr. How was one of the 

 oldest members, and for many years was very active in all 

 societ}' work. He was a farmer of the old school, indus- 

 trious and successful, being wise in council, honest as the 

 broad acres he tilled, and of a kindly disposition toward all 

 his brethren. He was called to fill nearly all the offices in 

 the gift of the society, — for manj- years a trustee, vice 

 president, and president, and an honorary member at the 

 time of his death. During his later years he was greatly 

 interested in the improvement and protection of the apple. 

 He died surrounded bj- his family, amidst the scenes he 

 loved so well, leaving a character for integrity and kind- 

 ness, worthy of all imitation. 



