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Resolved, That, in view of the great destruction of agricultural and horticul- 

 tnral products in our State by injurious insects, and recognizing the importance of 

 a knowledge of their origin, habits, and the best means of eradicating them, the 

 State ought to have a State Entomologist ; therefore, we ask that the Legislature 

 provide by law for the appointment of such an officer, and that adequate means 

 be placed at the disposal of the proper authorities for the purpose of defraying 

 the necessary expenses of such an officer. 



Adopted. 



F. G. Wiselogel read paper on "Fertilizers and their relation 

 to the growing plant," for which a vote of thanks was tender- 

 ed by the convention. This paper will be found elsewhere in 

 this report. 



Mr. Cumback moved that each Agricultural and Industrial 

 Society represented by any one connected therewith in this 

 convention, be entitled to one vote in the election now to take 

 place for members of the State Board proper, which was agreed 

 to, and the names of such representatives were ordered placed 

 upon the roll. 



The hour having arrived for the election of eight members to 

 fill the places of those whose terms of office expires with this 

 meeting of the Board — the convention proceeded to elect, and 

 the following named gentlemen were chosen to serve for the 

 term of two years next ensuing: • 



From the 5th District — W. A. Greer, of Dearborn Co. 

 From the (ith District — Dick. Jones, of Bartholomew Co. 

 From the 7th District— E. H. Peed, of Henry Co. 

 From the 9th District — H. LaTourette, of Fountain Co. 

 From the 10th District — Jasper N. Davidson, of Montgom- 

 ery Co. 



From the 11th District — Jno. M. Graham, of Delaware Co. 

 From the 12th District — J. M. Boggs, of Tippecanoe Co. 

 From the 13th District— John Ratlifi:; of Grant Co. 



On motion of Mr. Dungau, the convention adjourned until 

 8.30 o'clock to-morrow morning. 



