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copy of committee reports). 



In regard to the importation of denatured sugar free of duty 

 for bee feeding, Prof. Jager explained the Austrian method. He 

 further emphasized the need for action to secure the same in this 

 country. Discussion followed. 



Moved by Dr. Phillips and carried to strike out the denatured 

 sugar clause and refer the matter to the Executive Committee. 



Moved and carried that the report of the Resolution Committee 

 be adopted with the above exception. 



Moved and carried that the Executive Committee ascertain 

 the deaths of prominent bee-men and add proper resolutions to 

 the body of the resolutions already adopted. 



Dr. Phillips opened the discussion of the importation of honey. 

 Mr. Root and Mr. Rauchfuss spoke on the large importations of 

 dark grade honey into the United States. 



Mr. Williams read the following resolution, endorsed by fifteen 

 beekeepers owning 6,000 colonies of bees : 



Whereas, The honey market is in an unsatisfactory condition, 

 and it is desirable that every effort should be employed to encour- 

 age the further use of honey in every legitimate way, 



Therefore, Be It Resolved, That the Directors be instructed to 

 take such measures to encourage the publicity of honey and use of 

 the same as they find proper within the financial limits of the 

 Association, 



Moved by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mr. Phillips, and carried 

 that the above resolution be adopted. 



Moved by Dr. Phillips and carried that the former President's 

 report be referred to the publishers of "The Review" for publica- 

 tion. 



Moved by Mr. Williams and carried that the Secretary secure 

 the records and papers of former years. 



Effort was made by the Chair to offer opportunity to clear 

 up any obstructions, or call forth suggestions for the future. 



Moved by Dr. Phillips and carried that all and any criticism 

 of any action of the old oflicers be stricken from the records and 

 that acknowledgement of error be made in the meeting, and all 

 charges against any oflicer or delegate be withdrawn. 



Moved and carried that the papers on "The Marketing of 

 Honey" read at the National Beekeepers' Association Convention 

 be published in a special issue of "The Beekeepers' Review." 



Discussion of exhibits at the fairs. 



(CONTINUED IN JUNE REVIEW) 



