BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS. 



MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 



Auburn, Jan. i7, 1908. 

 Meeting called to close up the business for 1907 and to make 

 plans for 1908. Dr. G. M. Twitchell appeared before the com- 

 mittee and gave information on the position that other New 

 England states were taking in regard to a standard box and 

 barrel, also in regard to laws relative to the grading and pack- 

 ing of apples. 



Voted, That Dr. Twitchell recommend from this society the 

 Canadian standards of box and barrel in the conference with 

 the other New England states. 



The schedule of premiums was gone over and revised as 

 seemed best to the committee. 



Voted, That entries for premiums be made with the secre- 

 tary at least three days previous to the opening of the meeting. 



Secretary read invitation of Edward P. Mayo to hold the 

 1908 annual meeting in Waterville, also, an invitation from 

 Twilight grange to hold the same meeting in Corinna. Secre- 

 tary was instructed to look into the accommodations for holding 

 the meeting in Waterville, also as to any inducements offered. 



Voted, To hold two summer meetings, one with President 

 William Craig at "Sunny Beach Farm'' in June, and one to be 

 decided on later. 



"Sunny Beach Farm/'' Auburn, July i, 1908. 

 Secretary reported favorably on his visit to Waterville and it 

 was voted to hold the next annual meeting in that city. The 

 matter of program was left with the president and secretary. 



