l6 STATE POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 



Dr. Twitchell, to whom was referred at the last annual meet- 

 ing the matter of a standard size for barrel and box, made his 

 report thereon, and it was voted that it be adopted. 



On motion of Mr. DeCoster, duly seconded, it was voted that 

 this matter be added to the other matter, to which Dr. Twitchell 

 is to attend at the coming session of the Legislature. 



On motion of Dr. Twitchell, duly seconded, it was voted that 

 the Executive Committee be instructed to arrange with Prof. 

 Gardiner, and then in addition to arrange with our subordinate 

 granges and provide for practical demonstrations in packing 

 apples in boxes wherever possible during the coming winter. 



November 12 — Afterxoox Session. 



On motion of Prof. Morse, duly seconded, it was voted that 

 the matter of national legislation on insecticides and fungicides 

 be referred to the committee on legislation, — Dr. Twitchell to 

 take the matter up with our Congressmen and push it in every 

 possible way. 



November 12 — Evening Session. 



The chairman of the committee on resolutions presented the 

 report of that committee, and it was voted to accept the report 

 and adopt the resolutions. 



A vote of thanks was extended to the orchestra. 



resolutions. 

 Resolved, That the ]\Iaine State Pomological Society wish to 

 extend their thanks to the citizens of Waterville for their kind 

 reception and the use of their two commodious halls that were 

 so well fitted for our meetings and exhibitions. And the Society 

 desire to express their appreciation of the faithful and efficient 

 services of Daniel S. Berry and J. H. Fuller at the exhibition 

 hall and the proprietor of the Elmwood Hotel for his efforts to 

 make our stay in this city a very pleasant occasion and one long 

 to be remembered. Also to IMitchell & Co. for the very enjoy- 

 able car ride to his extensive greenhouses and the attention we 

 received on our arrival. 



Respectfully submitted, 



J. W. TRUE, 

 E. L. WHITE, 



Committee on Resolutions. 



