28 MINNESOTA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



ANNUAL MEETING, 1905, MINNESOTA BEE-KEEPERS' 



ASSOCIATION. 



CHAS. D, BLAKER, STA. F, MINNEAPOLIS, SEC'y. 



The Minnesota Bee-Keepers' Association held its seventeenth 

 annual meeting in Minneapolis, December 6th and 7th. It had been 

 decided by the executive committee not to hold a meeting this year, 

 as the date conflicted with that of the national association. When it 

 was learned that the date of the national had been changed a pro- 

 gram was hurriedly arranged. It was impossible for some who had 

 been assigned papers to make preparation on so short notice, never- 

 theless the meeting proved to be an interesting and helpful one. It 

 was called to order by the president. Dr. E. K. Jacques. Invocation 

 by Chas. D. Blaker. The minutes were read by the secretary, Mrs. 

 W. S. Wingate. 



The financial report of the executive committee was read by H. 

 G. Acklin, chairman. Dr. Leonard made a report for the com- 

 mittee concerning the efforts made to secure better facilities at the 

 state fair grounds. Wm. Russell made a report as to what the com- 

 mittee had done to secure the passage of a foul brood bill. It was 

 moved that a vote of thanks be sent to R. P. Brown, W. P. Roberts, 

 M. J. O'Laughlin and S. A. Stockwell for their efforts to secure the 

 passage of a foul brood bill. It was voted that the executive com- 

 mittee continue to take such steps as it may think best toward secur- 

 ing a foul brood law. 



The treasurer's report showed a balance on hand of $74.83. 



Mr. Russell read the report of the committee on adulteration. 

 The Minnesota Dairy and Food Commission has analyzed since 

 January ist, 1905, sixty-four samples of honey, and but three 

 samples were found illegal. It was voted that the association ex- 

 tend its hearty thanks to the members of the Dairy and Food Com- 

 mission for the service they have rendered to the bee-keepers of 

 Minnesota and to the people in general. 



The afternoon session was opened by singing "America," with 

 Mr. Levi Longfellow at the instrument. 



Dr. Jacques, in giving the president's annual address, made a 

 very full account of the work which had been accomplished during 

 the year. 



Scott La ]\Iont read an article from the la.>t "Gleanings," 

 written by E. W. Alexander, entitled, "Amount of Honey per 

 Colony." This led to a discussion which proved quite helpful. 



Mr. Levi Longfellow, of ^vlinneapolis), gave a very helpful ad- 

 dress on "Marketing Honev." 



