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which is the surest way of continuing its flow. Such 

 springs, the sources of our purest water, are too fast dis- 

 appearing with the increase of our population. The laying 

 out of roads and digging for water, gas and sewer pipes, 

 generally taps their underground currents and destroys 

 them. 



Mr. Emerson's grass land and crops were looking well, 

 and he was justly proud of a tine half-acre of asparagus. 



A most delightful drive was enjoyed, at Mr. Emerson's 

 invitation, to the town of Atkinson in New Hampshire, 

 with beautiful and extensive scenery on either side. On 

 the return, a brief stop was made at the farm of E. A. 

 Emerson, the son of our host, and the committee inspected 

 his "Bucanan" wind-mill, which had just been completed 

 to supply his barn and house with water. 



Your committee would acknowledge the kind attentions 

 that were shown them by Mr. Emerson and his family, 

 which were fully appreciated. 



On Wednesday, August 18th, the committee met at 

 Marblehead to examine the entry made by Mr. Ware. 

 Some of the members having arrived before the stated 

 time, enjoyed a pleasant half-hour along the bluft", over- 

 looking the beach, where a magnificent view of the ocean 

 was had. We also examined "Gun-rock," with its sounds 

 resembling the muffled explosions of cannon, as the seas 

 in turn advanced and broke their force in an under-cavern 

 of the huge rocks. A singular geological formation was 

 interestingly explained by Mr. Ware, with the theory of 

 its origin. 



The committee, being soon together, commenced an ex- 

 amination of the trees upon the place. Several hundred 

 had been planted on the farm, along both public and 

 private roadsides, and also in groups and plantations. 

 These consisted of a variety of deciduous and evergreen 

 trees. 



