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On Sept. 25th, the Annual Address was delivered by Mr. 

 Charles J. Peabody, of Topsfield, before a large gathering of 

 members and others, in the First Baptist Church, and was very 

 interesting and instructive. The scripture reading and prayer 

 by the Pastor, Rev. R. D. Grant, was peculiarly appropriate for 

 the occasion, as was also the siuging by the choir. After the 

 conclusion of the services in the Church, Dinner was served in 

 the vestry in a very satisfactor} 7 mauner, after which the Presi- 

 dent made a short speech, and introduced Mr. D. M. Howe, of 

 Charlton, Delegate from the State Board of Agriculture, fol- 

 lowed by Hon. Warren Brown, of Hampton Falls, N. H., Presi- 

 dent of the New Hampshire Agricultural Society, Mr. B. M. 

 Bean, of Grassrange, Montana, Rev. R. D. Grant, of Beverly, 

 Dr. Goodale, President of the Houghton Horticultural Society 

 of Lynn, Hon. John I. Baker, of Beverly, Rev. O. S. Butler, of 

 Georgetown, Mr. C. J. Peabody, of Topsfield, all of whom con- 

 tributed with praise, advice, criticism, instruction or wit, to a 

 greater or less extent, in to the entertainment. 



Letters of regret were announced from invited guests unable 

 to be present. After the speeehes, the remaining business of 

 the Society was transacted, among which a resolution of thanks 

 was passed. 



To the Town Officers and Board of Trade, of Beverby, the 

 Chief Marshal and Aids, and all others who had aided to make 

 the gathering of the Society in Beverly a success. 



To the Officers of the First Baptist Church, for the use of 

 their Church and Vestry so generously tendered. 



To Mr. Charles J. Peabody, of Topsfield, for his able address, 

 requesting a copy for publication. 



To. Mr. Peabody, of Salem, for his generous offer to the 

 Society for holding the Fair upon his grounds in Beverly. 



To Mr. John H. Lovett, of Gloucester, for the use of his land 

 in Beverly for ploughing, which he so freeh* tendered. 



To the Boston & Maine Railroad, for its free transportation 

 of the Society's effects from Peabody and other facilities for 

 freight and passage to and from the Fair. 



