74 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. [Pub. Doc. 



In the evening a reception was tendered to the State Board 

 of Agriculture and others attending the meeting by the North- 

 ampton Board of Trade, at The Draper. There was informal 

 speaking by members of the Northampton Board of Trade, 

 the State Board of Agriculture and others, singing by the 

 quartette of the ]\[assachusetts Agricultural Glee Club, and 

 ]\Ir. W. A. Ilai'low rendered an interesting selection in praise 

 of the JMorgan horse. The occasion was thoroughly enjoyed 

 by all participating. 



Third Day. 



Secretary Eli.swortii. It is my pleasure to introduce to 

 you Mr. W. A. Harlow of the Hillside Agricultural Society, 

 who will preside this morning. 



Mr. Haelow. While the audience is materially reduced 

 this morning, the attendances which we have had have been a 

 source of great pleasure to the Board, and have spoken much 

 for the loyalty of the ]ieople of this vicinity to the Board and 

 to Secretary Ellsworth, as well as for the work of Mr. ISTew- 

 kirk in preparation for the meetings. The subject this morn- 

 ing does not interest many of us who come from other sections 

 of the State, but T can w(^ll understand that it is vital to most 

 of those who are here, e\'en more so than the subject of cows is 

 to the dairyman. I take pleasure in introducing Dr. W. W. 

 Garner, physiologist in charge of tobacco investigations, Bu- 

 reau of Plant Industry, United States Department of Agricul- 

 ture, Washington, I). C. 



