50 The Connecticut Pomological Society 



No man who has a grievance, real and true, 



In this the age electric, suffers long. 

 If he but seek the press, 'twill justice do; 



'Twill state his case. The public rights the wrong. 



''The man with goods to sell who sits and mopes. 



In some back office, hung with cobwebs gray. 

 And feeds his soul on last year's blasted hopes. 



And wonders why no business comes his way. 

 One day, wakes up; spends ten to make a five. 



And finds next day, that five will make a ten. 

 His lesson learned, henceforth he keeps alive 



And keeps his name before his fellowmen. 



"I did not come to canvas for an ad.. 



Nor make you think of these things, 'gainst your will; 

 I simply point a way, more bright more glad. 



More easily the pocketbook to fill. 

 Tar Soap and Beeman's Gum, Sapolio, 



And Ivory Soap and Pillsbury's Best Flour 

 Now bank their millions. Some one chanced to know 



That ink and paper wield a wondrous power. 



"But not alone the posters red and blue. 



Nor yet the broad display of black and white, 

 The squibs, three lines in length, perhaps but two. 



We read, remember and repeat at night, 

 These plant the seeds that grow within our minds, 



And bring conviction home to us at length. 

 The spoken word but brief existence finds, 



But, printed, it acquires a tenfold strength. 



"These white-winged messengers of news and chat. 



Of song and story, prose and mellow rhyme, 

 Are angels, sent to teach us 'where we 're at,' 



And keep us posted, saving half our time. 

 Nor would I hint that editors have wings, — 



I sometimes question if they ever will; 

 We have our heaven on earth, when some one brings 



Full payment on a long neglected bill." 



Mr. Harvey's very interesting and unique address was 

 much enjoyed by all present. At its conclusion the president 

 introduced Dr. Leroy A. Smith, of Higganum, who presented 

 the following valuable paper on "The Food Value of Fruits": 



