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closed with a happy allusion to the beautiful scenery with 



which Amherst is surrounded. 



The President then read the following, which he said had 



been handed in by a lady : 



Rev. Dr. Hitchcock — The companion of Nature, the favorite of Science, the 

 friend of the Soil and the Husbandman — though he has resigned the Presi- 

 dency he still keeps his seat in the cabinet, where may he long remain. 



Mr. Boyden stated that Dr. Hitchcock was necessarily ab- 

 sent from town. 



The President then introduced Rev. Dr. Stearns, Presi- 

 dent of Amherst College, who spoke of the ennobling calling 

 of the farmer, and closed with the following sentiment : 



The noblest work of God, and the noblest to improve — men — may the time 

 come when they will all show the features of their paternity, and all ac- 

 knowledge each other as brethren. 



The President then read the following : 



Professor Clark — He gives us a substitute for the philosopher's stone, for 

 the soil prepared by his hands yields us golden harvests. 



Prof. Clark briefly responded, and urged the farmers to 

 avail themselves of instruction in matters pertaining to their 

 calling — agricultural chemistry, geology, &c. 



The President then read : 



The Orator of the Day — Like a good Flint he never refuses fire. 



Mr. Flint humorously responded, and gave the following 



sentiment : 



The Hampshire Agricultural Society — May it always have the smiles and 

 encouragement of the ladies. 



Hon. Amasa Walker, of North Brookfield, was next intro- 

 duced, and urged the importance of farmer's clubs. 

 The President then gave 

 The State of Alabama. 

 Mr. George Montague responded, and proposed 



The Homes of New England — The abodes of industry, virtue, intelligence 

 and happiness — their light shines in every land — their voice is heard through- 

 out the world. 



