Conesus, Mr. Hitchcock: Miss Matilda W. Clark who succeeded me one year ago to the office of town representative in this organization but who is prevented from being here, by advancing years, has prepared a short sketch as follows, which she requested me to read:

"The people of Conesus are so largely interested in agricultural pursuits, the weather conditions of 1912 have been subject to much criticism. The frost of June; only a few days of real summer weather in July; in August only four days when the sun shone all day; then came the extensive rain in September. So we heard of meadows injured by frost; wheat hurt by insects; potatoes rotted; the cabbage was excellent in quality-but over-production injured its market value. One good effect from the rain was the great growth of grass in autumn, of great benefit to the increasing dairy interest, both of the successful operation of the Rock View Creamery and of home enterprises, for no herds were limited in their rations, or made vain efforts to quench their thirst. Everywhere, in pastures, meadows, roadsides and lawns, nature responded to the oft repeated showers.

"Work on the improved or state road commenced in August to be finished in a year. A good deal of work was done but no section finished when winter set in and work ceased. We wonder if the new administration at Albany will change any plans, only hoping any new specifications may be of lasting benefit obviating the necessity for extensive repairs in the near future.

"Previous to the settlement of this part of the country a large tract of land had been obtained by Phelps and Gorham. Later part of their purchase was transferred to Pulteney and Henry Bowers. When Henry Bowers died his land was divided among his five children and Rebecca, who had married George Scott, received in her inheritance 2,200 acres in this town. She and her family came here from New Jersey to reside, and in time she disposed of her real estate. There is a map of Conesus extant, executed by one of Mrs. Scott's sons where the lots are numbered and marked P. or B. as they were of Phelps or Bowers' property. The town was named Bowersville in honor of the Bowers family, but the name was not acceptable to many of the inhabitants and in a short time in 1825 was called Conesus after the lake. Mr. Scott died in 1821 aged 42. Three of the children had married and lived in town and in time the widow lived with them. When her son Jones moved to the town of Mount Morris she went with the family and died in that town in 1862, at the age of 85. With

the return of that son to Conesus Center for many many years there have been representatives of the Bowers family in this town, till last December Miss Emma Scott, the grand-daughter of Rebecca Bowers Scott died at the age of 73. She leaves one sister living at Batavia but her death removes the last of the family and closes the chapter of Bowers' descendants in Conesus."

Geneseo, By Mr. Brodie: Mr. Adams was appointed in the place of Mr. Horton whose name appears in the printed proceedHe expected to be with us yesterday, but to-day said he had another appointment he could not break.

Groveland, Mr. Wilson: Last year was the first meeting I had attended, and I did not come here prepared this morning. Mr. Morris and Mr. Ewart were here to represent us last year, and did so better than I presume that I can.

Our state ditch is hope to make imalso hope for ten or

Our town is progressing in a fair way. done through our town a good way, and we provements on the flats around the station, twelve miles of state road which will add to our little station in a business way. We have improved along other lines, as well, especially in church imprvovement, to the extent, in fact, of some $5,000, which personally I think is not to be over looked in town matters and I hope we may progress in the future as in the past.

The relics I have brought here, I have obtained in settling up a little estate of a man I do not remember myself, a Rev. Mr. Aiken, a priest at the Sparta Church, right over our line. Thus I came into possession of a kit of tools, I think possibly 125 different tools, all as old as those on the table. I have sorted those out from the lot. I have thought seriously of taking a chest and and taking them to the Log Cabin. I have not fully decided what to do, but I think they ought to be taken care of. I prize them particularly as coming from Mr. Aiken who preached in that church 50 years. Although these tools belonged to Rev. Dr. Aiken, they belong to me now. I might say Mr. Mansman of Mt. Morris married a niece of Mr. Aiken's and through Mr. Mansman I settled up the estate and came into possession of this kit of tools.

Leicester: Mr. White makes this report for Leicester which should have been given at Livonia: "Much credit is due to the Village of Moscow for the great improvement made during the years of 1911 and 1912. The village green which so nicely improved and the Soldiers' monument placed upon a raised mound

in the midst of the sand gives the stranger the impression of thrift and enterprise. No less than 15 or 20 new homes have been built during the two years. Thrift and enterprise in Cuylerville is also noticeable. A new Catholic Church for the Italians has just been completed near the Salt Shaft."

Lima, Mr. Moses: I saw Mr. Atwell, our town committeman last Saturday, and he said it would be impossible for him to be here, and he wished me to be his substitute. I supposed when

we increased our membership almost four times, in Lima, there were members who would fill the position and Moses would not be called on again. In the first place, the pioneer history of the town of Lima has been thoroughly worked up and embodied in our report, so there remains but little, only history that comes in from year to year and which every town ought to see is recorded. The general prosperity has been good, but farmers have been complaining that with fair crops the prices are still very low. They have license to wonder when they are drawing their cabbage at four dollars, fruit at sixty cents per hundred, and we wonder where this mighty increase goes between the producer and consumer. We have those in Lima who are making a little specialty of fruit. We have one here to-day who makes apple culture a specialty, Mr. Miner. It is an honor to our county to know that at the meeting of the Fruit Growers in Rochester, one held only last week and at the Horticutural Meeting only a short time before, he took many prizes. Mr. Pomeroy on the Walnut farm at Lockport offered three prizes, of $15, $10 and $5 for the wife or daughter of any of the members of the State Fruit Growers' Association who would make the best pound of fruit candy. The first prize was won by a young lady from Lima, Miss Mabel Miner, which, I think, is an honor to our town.

When

The highway through our town is nearly completed. completed it will connect Albany with Buffalo and we will certainly receive our share of the automobile travel. There is another system which is also being connected up with Rochester and which will be successful no doubt.

Our village is in a prosperous condition, both as to churches and school. The old one on the hill which many of you know and which is under the control of Dr. Congdon, which has been going on for more than three quarters of a century, is in a flourishing condition. The village is lit by natural gas, also by the Niagara power. Manufactories are not extensive in Lima, but the Insulator Works have been built up and are increased by two large kilns which will burn at least 5,000 insulators. We are in

the process of having a new industry in our town, the Papec business, which has been sold to a company which will manufacture rubber tires, printers rollers, etc.

Financially, Mr. Chairman and Ladies and Gentlemen, although we would wish for a more prosperous year than we have received, the citizens are looking on the bright side. We are looking forward to a year of prosperity and believe that we will have a man at the head of our government who will not formulate or introduce laws which will be detrimental to the agricultural interests of our county.

Livonia, Lewis E. Coe: Mr. Chairman and members of the Society: I want to offer a little apology. It is the first meeting I have ever attended held by the Livingston County Historical Society, so I am a little out of place, but I have written up a few notes that I will read. Although the year of 1912 was not so prosperous generally as 1911, business was fairly active and merchants report a good holiday trade. Livonia has six good shipping points, and the not inconsiderable.competition makes the prices low for the producer. We also have six rural delivery routes. Our village of Hemlock has been experiencing a building boom, several new residences having been built last year, as well as a fine new school which is completed. Hemlock also has a canning factory. Lakeville's milk condensory handles the milk of several hundred cows daily and ships a carload of product each day. There are also two large icehouses near the foot of Conesus Lake. South Lima grows celery, onions and lettuce in immense quantities; great amounts of these products are shipped annually. The village of Livonia has three licensed veterinarians and three lawyers; Charles Ward, one of the latter ran for Congress at the recent election, and Fitch M. Davis ran for the Assemby. As to Elton R. Bolles who can sell anything one may offer, we would be lonesome without him. The first parcels post package here was sent by Augustus Graff, who sent a package of sausage to Florida which package arrived in good condition. The Livonia Grange is an active organization in excellent shape with membership of one hundred and fifty.

Livonia residents who died during the past year were: Sheldon C. Coe; Norton Chamberlain; George Dwyer; William F. Lewis; Buell D. Woodruff; Mr. and Mrs. J. Piatt and Miss Mary Prettijohn.

We are pleased to note that we have residing in town two who are past the nonagenarian period. Mr. Bishop, who is noted

for his early garden products, has been a familiar figure on the streets here for no less than forty years.

Mt. Morris, Mr. Mills: Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen: We are pleased to report Mt. Morris as prosperous. Quite a number of new dwelling houses have come into existence during this year, with a demand for more by people who wish to come and take up residence in one of the most attractive and delightful villages of Western New York. The new building on Main Street now in course of construction known as the "Masonic Temple" will be not only a piece of Architectural beauty and solidarity but also a monument to that fraternal association which stands for all that's good, for helping men to be good and honest and live according to the golden rule. No doubt many here present were at the dedicatory services. Our public library is proving to be more of an influence each year for the education and uplift of the people. Extensive improvements have been made to our high school building and grounds. The grounds have been enlarged, as well, by the purchase of adjoining property and decorated with flower beds which have a refining influence on the child's life. Our Italian citizens have broken ground and have the foundation well started for a new church.

We expect to see the improved road completed to Letchworth Park this year. Substantial culverts are already in place and the contractors assure us that the work will be pushed to a finish this coming season. This will be an attraction which will draw many from distant parts of the county and state.

In closing I must speak of an event in the life of one of our members, an event that can come to us but once in a lifetime, and that is the celebrating of their golden wedding last Christmas Day by Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeCamp.

Nunda, Mr. Sanders: I might report for Nunda the establishing of the Bell Memorial Library, the gift of Mrs. Katharine Bell Lewis. We think we have one of the finest buildings in the county or state, for which she expended some twenty thousand dollars. It has been incorporated and accepted by the State Library Association. We have about 4,000 volumes, to which they are constantly adding. Our manufactory enterprises are progressing. Nearly all of them are increasing their product and generally doing well.

Ossian, Mr. McCurdy: I have not been exactly a resident of Ossian for most a year, but will report what I know:

Ossian is progressing along well for the surrounding country.