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who has kindly consented to come and welcome us also. It gives me 

 distinct pleasure to call upon the president of our Chamber of Com- 

 merce, Mr, James W. Gleason. 



Mr. Gleason : Mr. President and ladies and gentlemen : On be- 

 half of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce, I certainly want you 

 to know that we appreciate the honor and privilege of having this 

 convention held in Rochester. I don't know of a convention that has 

 come to Rochester that should be more welcome on account of the 

 scientific nature of your work and the magnificent aims and pur- 

 poses of your organization in extending the planting of trees and the 

 culture of your product. I know the Mayor has extended to you 

 a welcome for the city but we have one citizen here in Rochester, Mr. 

 George Eastman, of whom we are very proud because of the unself- 

 ish work that he has done, and in the work that you are doing you 

 can appreciate what he is doing in a larger way than is given to most 

 of us to be able to do. This week saw the opening of the famous 

 new five million dollar Eastman Theater, dedicated to the public, and 

 I believe the motto over the door is " For the enlargement of com- 

 munity life ". Now, Mr. Eastman wants the people to consider this 

 theater as their own, and that means you, that means all of us here. 

 He would like to have the people from Rochester and the people 

 from out of town take advantage of this magnificent structure, the 

 wonderful orchestra, probably the finest thing of its kind in the 

 world. 



I won't make an extended address but I can promise that if you 

 can come to the Chamber of Commerce we will make you all wel- 

 come. Thank you. (Applause.) 



The President : Mr. Weber of Cincinnati has kindly consented 

 to make a reply to your address. 



Mr. Weber : Mr. President and Mr. Gleason : We really know 

 each other as old friends, for some years ago we had our convention 

 here and we are very glad to have it in your city again. Such bodies 

 as yours, the Chamber of Commerce, can further the activities of the 

 Northern Nut Growers' Association and what it stands for in the 

 North ; which is demonstrated by the exhibits shown on the table. I 

 see at both ends of the table exhibits that show what can be done in 

 this community in particular in the way of nut growing. Right out 

 behind us there is one of the largest English walnut groves in this 

 part of the country. I think it has 228 trees. The mistake the gen- 

 tleman made who planted them was that he didn't plant grafted 

 trees. Had he planted grafted trees he would have had a gold mine 

 right there on his farm. Mr. Vollertsen, one of your citizens, has 

 begun an industry which in time may become another one for your 

 Chamber of Commerce to look after. We appreciate your very fine 

 exhibits, we are glad to be here with you and thank you for your 

 address of welcome. (Applause.) 



The President : According to the program the next feature is 

 your president's address. I feel that it is unnecessary for me to even 



