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for all the officers to hold their positions for the two terms. The 

 present incumbent of the office of President has filled most ably this 

 position, I therefore take pleasure in putting in nomination for re- 

 election the Hon. J. C. Whitten. 



The nomination was seconded by W. P. Stark and C. W. Steiman, 

 also by Louis Erb for Tennessee and by Capt. Lincoln for Arkansas. 



N. F. Murray. — I move that the rules be suspended and the 

 Secretary cast the unanimous vote of the Society for Dr. Whitten 

 for President. Motion was seconded by a number of members. 



Applause followed and Mr. Murray put the question which was 

 unanimously carried and the Secretary cast the vote and declared Dr. 

 Whitten elected. Calls were heard over the house for a speech. 



Pres. Whitten. — I had thought that at the close of my present 

 term the position should go to some one who is practically interested 

 in fruit growing. Last year I accepted the position as a special 

 courtesy and appreciated it more than I can tell. I am busy in my 

 professional work with other things, but I assure you that the extra 

 amount of work and energy required for the duties of this office have 

 for the last year been a great pleasure to me, because I get in profes- 

 sional touch and close acquaintance with the other officers and mem- 

 bers of the Society. I have felt that at the end of this year all courtesy 

 had been fulfilled, but in accepting your graciousness I aim even more 

 grateful and want to express my heartfelt appreciation. I mean to 

 serve and work with you and do as you wish. The position is that of 

 servant to the Society and I solicit your co-operation. The service 

 of the Society is a great pleasure and privilege to me and I thank you 

 for it. 



The next office is that of first vice-president, and nominations 

 are now in order. 



Louis Erb. — I nominate Mr. Dutcher. 



The nomination was seconded by Mr. Murray and Mr. Burkam 

 and by Capt. Lincoln on behalf of Arkansas. 



G. A. Atwood. — I move that we suspend the rules and the Secre- 

 tary cast the unanimous vote of the Society for Mr. Dutcher for first 

 vice-president. 



C. W. Steiman seconded the motion which was carried and the 

 Secretary cast the ballot. 



Pres. Whitten. — You have elected Mr. Dutcher as first Vice-presi- 

 dent, and nominations are now in order for second Vice-president. 



Mr. Murray. — I put Mr. W. G. Gano in nomination, and as I hear 

 no other name I move that we suspend the rules and the Secretary 

 cast the unanimous ballot for Mr. Gano as second Vice-president. 



