110 a - ANNUAL REPORT: © . “ 
In judging strawberries we shall compare the size and form, color, flavor, 
firmness-and condition. 5 points. They should be shown with stem and calyx. 
Raspberries may be shown with or without the calyx. In this fruit we shall — , 
have to judge of the size, color, flavor and condition. 4 points. 
Blackcaps must have size, color, flavor and condition. 4 points. 
Blackberries must be tested according as they present ‘size, color and ene 
flavor and texture, and condition. 4 points. 
In all cases it is well to have a convenient scale of comparison, for which the 
number ten is found to be easily managed. The highest figure denotes perfec- 
tion for the variety, and five is mediocre, below that is condemnatory. The 
total of the marks should exceed fifty per cent. of the possible number, or the 
entry must be passed as unworthy of award. 
TREASURER’S REPORT. 
The report of the treasurer was then called for. The secretary 
reported the absence of the treasurer, and made a statement of the 
condition of the treasury. The following motion was then made 
and carried. 
Resolved, That since the treasurer has received no money since his last report, 
the report of that officer be now dispensed with. 
ELECTION OF OFFICERS. 
President. 
It was moved, and the motion carried, to proceed to the election of 
officers by ballot, without nomination, and that baliots for president 
be taken. 
On the first ballot Wyman Elliot received a majority of all the 
votes cast, and was declared elected, but positively declined to serve; 
whereupon a second ballot was taken, in which J. T. Grimes 
received a majority of all the votes, and was declared elected. 
Mr. Harris moved to declare the election unanimous; which 
motion was carried. 
Vice Presidents. 
For vice president for the first district Mr. Fuller moved that the 
secretary be directed to cast the ballot of the society for E. Be & 
Dart. The motion was carried and Mr. Dart declared elected. 
In the same manner Ditus Day and U. S. Hollister were elected 
vice presidents for the second‘and third districts, respectively. 
