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organization and his interest was evident, by his loyalty in 

 attendance at every meeting and the keen interest he always 

 displayed in all dairy interests. He was our honored president 

 for four years and through personal effort brought our asso- 

 ciation into prominence and gave it an impetus that has brought 

 Maine dairy products to a high standard of perfection through 

 different channels of endeavor. At the time of his death he 

 held the office of treasurer, which position he had held for 

 twelve years. He also was our representative on the Experi- 

 ment Station Council. 



Mr. Alden was a citizen of sterling qualities, serving his 

 community and state as few men have. His service to us and 

 to organized agriculture is not measured by the number of 

 offices which he has held, but his enthusiasm, his upright char- 

 acter, and his faith in agricultural work, have stimulated all 

 with whom he came in contact to better ideals in agricultural 

 service. 



We desire our secretary to express to the family of Mr. 

 Alden sincere and heart-felt regret at the loss of our dear friend 

 and fellow worker. 



Resolved^ That we owe obligation and thanks to those con- 

 nected with organized agriculture in the state, to the University 

 of Maine and to the Department of Agriculture. 



Res>olved, That especial commendatory, mention be made by 

 this association of the splendid exhibition of dairy machinery 

 and supplies shown in connection with this meeting. The 

 value of such a showing of the most up-to-date appliances for 

 carrying on the business of dairying can hardly be overesti- 

 mated. We appreciate the efforts of the dealers in agricul- 

 tural machinery and supplies 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 exhibits 

 of dairy products, — milk, cream and butter, and the exhibit of 

 seeds, in which many of our leading farmers have cooperated. 

 We believe that these exhibits constitute one of the most im- 

 portant features at our meetings and that every effort should 

 be made to extend these features at future meetings. 



Resolved, That as an association we appreciate the splendid 

 hospitality of the City of Bangor and the Bangor Chamber of 



