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BULLETIN 5 



and spoke at some length of the "Patron Saint" of the 

 Society, John Josselyn, of Black Point (Scarboro), who in 

 1672 published his "New England's Rarities". This 

 included a description of the plants that he had observed at 

 Black Point, and probably elsewhere in New England. Mr. 

 Ware, by request, responded to the address of welcome. 



The records of the preceding meeting were read and 

 approved. 



On the afternoon of the 24th, the members of the Society 

 and a number of guests took great pleasure in examining the 

 Furbish paintings of Maine plants in the college library. 



At an adjourned meeting, on the evening of the 24tn, 

 the Treasurer's report, showing a balance in the treasury of 

 $39.73, was read and accepted. 



Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows : 



President — Miss Kate Furbish, Brunswick. 



Vice-Presidents — Prof. Manton Copeland, Brunswick ; 

 Miss Louise H. Coburn, Skowhegan. 



Secretary— Dr. Dana W. Fellows, Portland. 



Treasurer — Mr. Clarence H. Knowlton, Hingham, Mass. 



Committee of Arra?igements — Miss Kate Furbish, ex-offi- 

 cio, Prof. M. L,. Fernald, Dr. D. W. Fellows. 



The standing committees were continued, viz.: 



Plant Distribution — Prof. M. L. Fernald, Mr. E. B. 

 Chamberlain, Dr. O. W. Knight, Mr. C. H. Knowlton, Mr. 

 A. H. Norton. 



Plant Lore — Mrs. M. P. Salsman, Mr. H. K. Morrell, 

 Mrs. H. K. Morrell. 



Bryopkyles— Prof. J. F. Collins, Mr. E. B. Chamberlain. 



Alga— Mr. F. S. Collins. 



Fungi — Mr. P. L. Ricker. 



To Restore Lost Records — Mr. E. B. Chamberlain, Dr. 

 D. W. Fellows, Mr. C. H. Knowlton. 



It was voted that the thanks of the Society be extended 

 to Professors Chapman and Davis, and through them to the 

 college, for the consideration and hospitality received from 

 them. 



Adjourned. 



Robert A. Ware, 



Secretary pro tern. 



