2g0 AGRICULTURE OF MAINE. 



Resolved, That especial commendatory mention be made by this asso- 

 ciation of the splendid exhibition of dairy machinery and supplies shown 

 in connection with ithis meeting. The value of such a showing of the 

 most up-to-date appliances for carrying on the business of dairying can 

 hardly be over-es(tiniated. We appreciate the efforts of the dealers in 

 agricultural machinery and suipplies to make this exhibit of real value, 

 and express the hope that it may be profitable to them as well as to us. 



We desire also to commend especially the splendid exhibit of dairy 

 products, — milk, cream, butter and cheese, and the exhibit of seeds, in 

 which many of our leading farmers have co-operated. We believe that 

 these exhibits constitute one of the most important features of the meet- 

 ing and that every effort should be made to extend this feature at future 

 meetings. 



'Resolved, That as an association we appreciate the splendid hospitality 

 of the city of Lewiston and the 'Lewiston Chamber of Commerce in the 

 manner in which they have entertained this convention, and that we 

 desire to expresis our thanks by these few words, assuring the people of 

 Lewiston that we shall continue to express our appreciation of their 

 hospitality after we have left the city. We look uipon Lewiston as our 

 city none the less because the majority of us live in other parts of the 

 state. We appreciate the courtesies extended by the press, and the rail- 

 roads and the individttal courtesies of the people of the city. 



ALBERT E. HODGES, 

 L. C. HOLSTON, 

 RAYMOND PEARL, 



Committee. 



On motion of Dr. L. S. Meri'ill, voted that the report be ac- 

 cepted and the recommendations adopted. 



A presentation was made by Hon. John M. Deering of a 

 g-old headed cane to Benjamin Tucker, one of the veteran dairy- 

 men in the state who has been long connected wath the Asso- 

 ciation. The remarks of Mr. Deering were very appropriate. 



On behalf of the ladies ^Irs. W. G. Hunton presented to 

 Mrs. Tucker a beautiful cream ladle. 



Voted to adjourn. 



