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ing of their principles of cultivation, and contributed directly to the 

 growing of more No. 1 apples b}- quy orchardists. To this end he 

 was a public benefactor. He was held in high esteem b}- all his 

 associates of this Society, and by liis fellow townsmen and the 

 citizens of his native county. He was an honest man. An obit- 

 uary notice published in the Zion's Advocate., shortly after his death, 

 concluded as follows : 



*' Of a sensative nature, with a delicate constitution, the constant 

 strain that he put on his mind was too much for his nervous system, 

 and in consequence, in his later years, his mind was less spiritual and 

 clear, though he never faltered in his belief and trust in the Saviour." 



The writer of the article previously alluded to, published in the 

 Lewiston Journal, says : 



" He was a close observer, a deep thinker, a patient investigator. 

 He was both practical and scientific. Nothing in his favorite pur- 

 suit escaped his vigilance or analysis. He had a remarkable knowl- 

 edge of the botany and chemistry of fi'uit growing, and in these 

 branches he availed himself of the best helps and made the best use 

 of them. It was a treat to go with him through his extensive 

 grounds and see how admirably he had succeeded, and hear him 

 talk on his chosen themes. In a just sense he was a philosopher. 

 He gave a reason for all he did and believed. He received nothing 

 as a fact until he was convinced by facts of its truth. He was a 

 self-made man, an original investigator, a lover of truth, and a can- 

 did listener." 



Mr. Smith died at his home, in Monmouth, February 19, 1885, 

 aged 77 years, 7 mouths. 



SAMUEL L. BOAKDMAN. 



