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made. I trust and believe that you will be able to further develop these 

 great resources which are ours. I was much impressed when I visited the 

 agricultural and horticultural exhibits at the World's Fair last year by 

 our splendid exhibits and the position held by Missouri in those ex- 

 hibits. The exhibits of this State along these lines was second to none, 

 whether of other states or of foreign countries. I believe that much of 

 the success in the development of our horticultural resources and the 

 success of the State at the World's Fair is due to the work of this or- 

 ganization. The exhibit at the World's Fair was one of the best ad- 

 vertisements the State has ever had. I feel then to congratulate you 

 on the work that you have done and are doing. 



Mtfch good has been done to the communities in which you have 

 held your meetings in the interchange of ideas and in the greater en- 

 thusiasm for the work by means of the inspiration gained from your 

 meetings. 



In the name of the citizens of Versailles and 'Morgan county, I bid 

 you welcome — ^thrice welcome — to our homes, to our midst and to our 

 hospitality. And in the years to come I trust that you will have noth- 

 ing but the most pleasant memories of the time that >ou spent in our 

 midst. I thank you. 



WELCOME ON BEHALF OF THE LOCAL SOCIETY. 



(.1. C. Briggs, Versailles, Mo., President Morgan County Society.) 

 Most hearty words of welcome were spoken by Mr. Briggs, appreci- 

 ative of the work done through many years by the State Society, of the 

 efficiency of the officers and of the successful meetings held during a 

 series of years in all parts of the State. This patriotic and missionary 

 spirit being productive of great good to the points visited, stirring the 

 enthusiasm of fruit growers to larger and to better work. 



Mr. Briggs expressed the satisfaction of the local society and fruit 

 men in liaving the State meeting held among them, making the papers 

 and advice of professional and practical horticulturists available to men 

 of that district. 



He welcomed the Society because of the educational advantages to 

 be gained by the people of Morgan county and also because of the 

 chance to show visitors the great resources and possibilities in fruit 

 growing that are found in Morgan county. 



