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of Magnolia was given to this genus of beautiful plants, 

 rendered the herborization of Montpellier celebrated. 

 Many botanists flocked thither desirous to enjoy the society 

 and the benefit of his guidance and instruction. 



The forenoon was spent in visiting the interesting lo- 

 calities and in the afternoon the meeting was held in a 

 rustic pavilion, tendered to the Institute by the kindness of 

 Mr. Barnard Stanwood. 



The President called the meeting to order, and alluded 

 in a few brief remarks to the meeting held in this place 

 some twenty-one years since and noted the great change 

 that has taken place since that time. Vice President 

 F. W. Putnam, being called upon, gave an interesting ac- 

 count of his recent explorations in Tennessee and Ohio. 

 He urged upon his hearers the importance of collecting 

 Indian relics which are very valuable in any museum, for 

 examination and reference. Mr. John H. Sears of Salem, 

 Dr. Morse of Gloucester, President of the Cape Ann 

 Literary and Scientific Association and Prof. William 

 North Rice of Wesleyan University made pertinent re- 

 marks. The latter gentleman alluded to the great differ- 

 ence geologically between this rock-bound coast and the 

 valley of the Connecticut, which was his place of residence 

 and the field of his explorations. A vote of thanks was 

 gratefully tendered to Mrs. Maria H. Bray and Mr. 

 Stanwood for courtesies extended during this pleasant 

 visit to Magnolia. 



Fourth meeting, Wednesday, August 30, 1882. Meet- 

 ing at Topsfield. The party from Salem went in barges, 

 those from other towns found their way thither by the 

 cars or private carriages. The usual routine was observed 

 relative to the rambles in the forenoon and the visiting: of 



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places of interest; the most notable, perhaps, is the old 

 Capen House, now owned by Charles H. Holmes. It is 



