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In responding, Mr. Harris said he regretted the duty had not 
fallen into better hands. The speech from beginning to finish 
was practical, and in his usual happy and humorous style, and the 
applause was great throughout. 
The next toast proposed by the Chairman was the Dunolly, 
Borough Council, coupled with the name of Mr. Desmond, the 
mayor. The Chairman remarked that most townships had some 
object of interest to take visitors to. He was glad Dunolly was 
proud of its Scent Farm, so ably managed by Mr. Mellon. 
The mayor, in responding, apologized for the absence of the 
member for the district, Mr. Tatchell, and delivered a very able 
speech, bearing mostly on local matters. 
Mr. Ritchie next proposed success to the Scent Farm, coupled 
with the name of Mr. Mellon. It had been a very up-hill under- 
taking to face, but, under Mr. Mellon’s able management, had 
been a great success. 
In responding, Mr. Mellon was received with great applause, 
and gave a very interesting account of the Scent Farm from its 
commencement, and the future prospects of the industry, which 
he painted in glowing colours. If we could produce the essential 
oils in sufficient quantities a European market is waiting at 
remunerative prices. 
Dr. Cookson proposed the Horticultural Board, coupled with 
the name of Mr. Draper. 
Mr. Draper thanked the guests for the way they had drunk 
the toast. The members were proud to visit the Scent Farm. He 
always thought highly of the district, and was, like Mr. Harris, 
anxious to know the financial results of the Scent Farm. 
Mr. Lang proposed the Press. He indorsed the remarks of 
Mr. Harris and Mr. Draper, and hoped the industry would prove 
a financial success, which would add greatly to the prosperity of 
the colony. 
Mr. Williamson (of the Express), Mr. Carruthers (of the Glad- 
stone Gazette), and Mr. McFarlane (Leader) briefly responded. 
One of the senior students had the honour of proposing the 
health of their instructor, Professor McAlpine, which was done 
in a few. appropriate remarks. The toast was enthusiastically 
drunk, with musical honours. 
Mr. McAlpine, in responding, said he was taken quite aback 
for once in his life. He highly appreciated the kindly feeling 
shown by one of the students in proposing his health in such a 
spontaneous manner. He had great pleasure in proposing the 
health of their worthy Chairman, Mr. Martin, who had always 
taken a great interest in the Dunolly Scent Farm. 
The mayor spoke in the highest terms of the valuable services 
rendered by Mr. Martin to make the Dunolly Scent Farm a 
success. 
