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ture, serving the Cape Ann Horticultural Society as pres- 

 ident several years. He became a member of this society 

 in 1869, and served as one of its Trustees in 1870. 



Isaac Patch, of Gloucester, died July 4, 1886, aged 85 

 years. He was a very successful farmer, and at his death 

 owned a large farm in Hamilton, and one in Gloucester. 

 He joined this Society in 1855, and served as one of its 

 Trustees from 18G4to 1870. 



Daniel T. Babson, of Gloucester, died Oct. 4, 1886, 

 aged 72 years. He was a man always interested in milch 

 cows and the cultivation of small fruits, as a relaxation 

 from his business as painter. He visited our Fairs yearly, 

 and attended the last one at Newburyport this year. He 

 became a member in 1871. 



Aaron W. Bray, of Gloucester, died June 21, 1886, 

 aged 55 years. He was the manager of the New England 

 Halibut Company at the time of his death. He joined 

 this Society in 1872. 



George James, of Gloucester, died Feb. 14, 1886, 

 aged 68 years. He was greatly interested in horses, and 

 kept a livery stable. He became a member of this Soci- 

 ety in 1870, has served on its committees, and has taken 

 premiums for horses and colts at various times. 



Robert Fears, of Gloucester, died Aug. 27, 1886, 

 aged 79 years. He was a sail-maker by occupation and 

 business until he retired. He was a Director of the First 

 National Bank, and always an active and successful busi- 

 ness man. His interest in agriculture was mostly confined 

 to his garden. He became a member of our Society in 

 1872. 



Charles W. Dennison, of Gloucester, died Sept. 23, 

 1886, aged 80 years. He was a retired sea captain, and 

 devoted his time, aside from looking after what business 

 interests he had, in doing good to others in a quiet way. 

 He became a member in 1872. 



