STATE POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. I9 



The secretary submitted circular letters from the Ohio Horti- 

 cultural Society, calling a convention of representatives of the 

 State Horticultural Societies in Washington, to agree upon 

 some uniform legislation, State and National, bearing upon the 

 control and extermination of fungous and insect fruit pests. 

 Tabled. 



The Secretary submitted papers and correspondence of the 

 officers of the Hamburg Horticultural Exposition, inviting our 

 society to send exhibits, etc. Tabled. 



Voted, That the premiums awarded at this exhibition be paid 

 by the treasurer Friday afternoon. 



The president was instructed to appoint committees. 



February 19 — Mr. D. J. Briggs in behalf of the committee on 

 resolutions presented the following: 



Resolved, That we appreciate the cordial welcome extended 

 by the citizens of Winthrop. 



Resolved, That the thanks of the society are due to the hotels 

 of the village, and to the railroads for reduced rates; also, to the 

 grange for their kindly assistance. 



Resolved, That the thanks of the society are extended those 

 who furnished us such beautiful music. 



Mr. Gilbert — I have enjoyed this meeting very much and 

 I think the resolutions should receive our heartiest support, and 

 for three very good reasons: One is that we have learned 

 again that when the citizens of Winthrop take hold of a good 

 cause it is sure to be a success; second, that fruit growing is on 

 the increase among our people, an evidence that culture and 

 refinement are gaining ground, and third, that the Maine State 

 Pomological Society can run a successful meeting when they 

 fall into as good hands as they have in the town of Winthrop. 

 We appreciate the assistance of those who are related to or in 

 any way connected with that which we represent here. So we 

 have had a successful meeting, we have enjoyed your hospi- 

 tality, we appreciate the efforts of your committee, your citizens, 

 and we heartily thank you for it. 



The resolutions were then given a passage by a rising vote. 

 Premiums were paid the last afternoon of the exhibition by the 

 treasurer. 



