ANNUAL MEETING, 1899. 495 
“Report of Committee on Final Resolutions.” C. E. Older, 
Chairman, Luverne, 
Final Resolutions——Whereas, we, the rank and file of the Minnesota 
State Horticultural Society, have greatly enjoyed and profited by the past 
meeting, and realizing that many circumstances have contributed to this 
end, we desire to express our appreciation and thanks by the following 
resolutions: 
Resolved, That we are under obligations to the officers of Hennepin 
county for the use of rooms most admirably adapted to our purposes, situated 
in a building of such beauty and magnificence. 
Resolved, That thanks are due to the citizens of Minneapolisand vicinity 
for their interest in our meeting, as shown by the attendance and assistance, 
and to the press for their full and accurate reports. 
Resolved, That we highly appreciate the entertainment provided for 
the society at the State Farm School and thank the officers and students 
connected therewith. 
Resolved, That we thank Prof. N. E. Hansen for the very interesting 
stereopticon lecture in connection with the above entertainment. 
Resolved, That thanks are due to our visiting brethren from Wisconsin, 
Iowa and the two Dakotas for their attendance and assistance. 
Resolved, That we regard this meeting as being one of the best of our 
society, and our especial thanks are due to its officers, who have contributed 
so much time and labor to make it a success. 
Resolved, That we return thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who have 
so kindly entertained us with music and singing at our sessions and to the 
Metropolitan Music Company for the use of their fine piano. 
Resolved, That we heartily thank the superintendent and his assistant 
at the court-house for their kindly efforts in our behalf. 
Resolved, That we recognize in the officers and professors of the School 
of Agriculture special and rare abilities for the work they are engaged in, 
and’ hope the young people of our state will take advantage of this oppor- 
tunity for their advancement. ; 
Respectfully submitted, 
GSE-OLDER; 
Ss RICHARDSON; 
RAYS WRIGHT: 
On motion of Mr. Wedge, the report was accepted. 
The Chairman: The last item on our program now is two 
minute speeches by the members. This is to give you an opportu- 
nity to put in two minutes apiece, and I hope you will all jump to 
your feet at once; let us see who will be the first to be recognized. 
Mr. Secor (Iowa): Mr. Chairman, I should feel guilty if I re- 
turned home without expressing to you the pleasure I have re- 
ceived in attending your meetings this week. This is the first op- 
portunity I have had of meeting with your state society. You have . 
here such enthusiasm in all your proceedings that I do not believe 
it will be the last time I shall be here. We feel that your work is 
