198 THE BEE-KEEPERS* REVIEW 



Moved by Dr. H. A. Surface, delegate of Pennsylvania Branch, 

 that the report be adopted. Seconded. This called forth a lively 

 discussion, and the question came up at this time as to whether the 

 delegates had authority to change this proposed amendment Avithout 

 the members being previously notified according to Article IX, of 

 the Constitution. The Chair called upon the delegates for a ruling 

 as to w^hether a change could be made at this time, and the vote 

 showed 7 for and 6 against. The vote being so close, a roll-call vote 

 was called for, which stood as follows: Yes — Idaho, 2; Wisconsin, 

 2 ; Illinois, 5 ; Minnesota. 1 ; Iowa, 1 ; Chicago-Northwestern, 1 ; 

 Hampshire-Hampden-Franklin, 1 ; Pennsylvania, 5 ; \\'orcester 

 County, 1 ; total votes for, 18. Xo — Ohio, 2 ; Adirondack, 1 ; Ten- 

 nessee, 3; Michigan, 2; Indiana. 2; Washington, 1; Colorado 2; Ver- 

 mont, 1. Total against, 14. The vote upheld the ruling that the 

 amendment could be made at this time. 



After a discussion as to the advisability^ of making this change 

 in fees at this time, the matter was again referred to the committee 

 for their attention. 



While the committee was in session, the Secretary being absent 

 with the committee as he was asked to meet with them at this time, 

 Delegate C. P. Dadant acted as Secretary pro tern. 



The Committee on Grading Rules Avas called for, but they were 

 not yet ready to make the report at this time. 



The committee on incorporation was called for at this time, 

 and made the following report : We recommend that the Secre- 

 tary be instructed to inquire whether the Association's incorpora-" 

 tion made some 20 years ago in Illinois is yet valid. In case 

 there is any doubt about it, we recommend that the Secretary take 

 steps to incorporate, providing the expense does not exceed $50.00. 



Moved by J. J. Anderson, delegate of Idaho Ploney Producers' 

 Association, that the report be adopted. Seconded and carried. 



The question of life membership came up at this time, and rec- 

 ommendation was made that the Directors prepare for life member- 

 ship in the X^ational Bee-Keepers' Association. 



Report of the Auditing Committee was called for and made as 

 follows: First, the books so far as we can discover are correct; 

 second, the Treasurer has not presented vouchers as his authority 

 for disbursements made, and third, no report has been made of 

 accounts due for advertising, etc. 



Moved by J. J. Anderson, delegate of Idaho Honey Producers' 

 Association, that the report be adopted. Seconded and carried. 



Motion made by P. C. Crane, delegate of Vermont Branch, that 

 the Secretary be instructed to have the books audited by a public 

 accountant and report published in the Review each year previous 

 to the couA'ention. Seconded and carried. 



