16 TRANSACTIONS OF THE 



distant, no portion of our people neglected or forgotten. In honor- 

 ing the President of this Nation, we do homage to the dignity and 

 majesty of the people. On behalf of the State Board of Agriculture 

 and the members of the State Agricultural Society, I extend a sincere 

 welcome to the President of the United States to this annual exhi- 

 bition. 



And finally, let us remember the labors of the past year only 

 in the light of the blessings honest toil ever confers. We sowed the 

 seed in hope and trust ; we have garnered a bountiful harvest with 

 earnest gratitude. From the path of every industry we have come, 

 bringing the fruits of our toil, the skill of our hands, the inventions 

 of our genius, the inspiration of our minds. All are trophies of that 

 peace and prosperity which rests like a benediction upon our loved 

 California and our honored Nation ; and not unmindful of that 

 devout gratitude due to the bountiful Giver of all good, I now declare 

 the twenty-seventh exhibition of the State Agricultural Society of 

 the State of California duly open. 



