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I desire, on behalf of the citizens of Sacramento and the Chamber of 

 Commerce, to return to you our sincere thanks for the honor which you 

 have conferred on our city and county by your presence here. I will 

 say that I am not prepared for this occasion, because I did not expect 

 to have the honor of occupying the chair, as I had many business mat- 

 ters of importance to attend to. For the Vice-President, Colonel Wein- 

 stock, I wish to say, by way of apology, that he neglected his business 

 for three or four days in order to be here, but as his partner is away 

 his presence at his place of business was actually necessary in order to 

 attend to the affairs of the firm. He regrets very much that he could 

 not be here. 



Again, in conclusion, we will say that we thank you sincerely. If 

 you have any intention of coming again to Sacramento we will be ready 

 to receive you, and hope to be able to do so in a more hospitable way 

 than we have on this occasion. 



We are very anxious that you should go, each and every one of you, 

 to Folsom to-morrow. Please bear in mind to be at the depot to- 

 morrow morning at nine o'clock sharp, and we will see that all arrange- 

 ments are made to make it a pleasant trip. 



THANKS TO MR. STEPHENS. 



A vote of thanks was unanimously voted to Mr. Stephens for the able 

 and courteous manner in which he presided over the convention. 



Mr. Righter: I move that the convention do now adjourn. 



Mr. Stephens : I wish to return my sincere thanks for the compliment 

 paid me. The convention stands adjourned sine die. 



Saturday, November 9, 1895. 



Quite a large number of the delegates to the convention, with their 

 ladies, assembled at the Sacramento depot Saturday morning, in accept- 

 ance of the invitation of Governor Budd and the Chamber of Commerce 

 of Sacramento, to pay a visit to Folsom and the surrounding sights. 

 The party was welcomed at the depot by Governor Budd, who was 

 accompanied by several State officials. 



The train left the city promptly at 9 o'clock and returned at 2:30 

 p. m., in time for those who desired to take the afternoon trains for San 

 Francisco and other points. The excursionists were afforded an excel- 

 lent opportunity to view the orchards, hop fields, and vineyards along 

 the American River. The cars were run up to the large dam near the 

 prison, and some time was spent in viewing the extensive water power, 

 after which the prison was visited. Warden Aull had spread a bountiful 

 collation, to which he invited all. Every one relished the Warden's 

 thoughtful hospitality. Before leaving, the visitors were given a salute 

 from the Gatling guns, and three cheers were given to Governor Budd 

 and Warden Aull. Returning to Folsom, a stop was made and the visitors 

 made an inspection of the power-house of the Sacramento Electric Light 

 and Power Company. The immense dynamos and generators attracted 

 much attention. The excursion was in every way enjoyed by the par- 

 ticipants. 



B. M. LELONG, 

 9 — fg Secretary.^ 



