The Rise And Decline Of The Olympia Oyster 



BANG WENT THE GAVEL! 



It was really a wonderful meeting, attended by thirty 

 growers. It was preceeded by a social meeting in the ho- 

 tel lobby. An orchestra played as we marched into the 

 dining room. An oyster banquet was beautifully served; 

 Olympia Oysters from soup to nuts, and all the trim- 

 mings. 



President Dr. Ingham called the meeting to order 

 and presented one of our hosts, Joe Deer, to give the 

 address of welcome. The minutes recite, and I personally 

 remember, that he welcomed us in his jovial manner. Joe 

 Deer left us many years ago, and one can only say that 

 he was indeed a good man, well beloved by his fellow 

 men. 



President Ingham responded to the welcoming ad- 

 dress and he was at his best. I can see and hear him yet, 

 as he pleaded for united rather than divided effort, for 

 co-operative effort through the Association; for faith in 

 the future and in the Olympia Oyster, the most wonder- 

 ful food created by the Almighty and cultured by man. 

 All that was needed was that the public be told of its vir- 

 tues, and demand would increase beyond our ability to 

 supply. 



His address was an inspiration to us all. 



George Draham followed with a strong presentation, 

 following the subject as it had been presented by Dr. 

 Ingham, and strongly recommending a proposed adver- 

 tising campaign. The Secretary, E. N. Steele, who was 

 Chairman of the Advertising Committee, was called upon. 

 I can remember that I stressed the importance of united 



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