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were one and undivided — Californians first, last, and all the time. It 

 was a day that will linger long in the memories of those who were 

 fortunate enough to participate. 



One of the most attractive features of the late Midwinter Fair was the 

 display made by the State Board of Horticulture. Here were gathered 

 together in one space all the varieties of fruits, nuts, and fruit products 

 of the State, together with the finest entomological display, scientifically 

 arranged, ever exhibited in the State. The exhibit was visited and 

 admired by nearly every one in our own State, besides thousands from 

 the East and foreign countries, and was universally commended for its 

 thoroughness and arrangement. It was so arranged that after the fair 

 it could* be used as a permanent exhibit, and it is now at the rooms of 

 the Board, 220 Sutter Street, San Francisco, for public inspection. 



In glancing over our programme for the present convention, I am im- 

 pressed with the fact that we are keeping pace with the times. Former 

 conventions have devoted much time to the propagation and cultivation 

 of fruit. These were then the important questions. We have learned 

 how to grow fruit, and now have it in abundance. The great questions 

 for consideration at present are how best to dispose of it, and our pres- 

 ent convention will devote much of its time, not neglecting other mat- 

 ters, to this branch. 



Very much of our prosperity and the rapid growth of this great indus- 

 try, which has added millions to the wealth of our State, is due to the 

 fostering care of past Legislatures, which have recognized the necessity 

 for its protection, and have put the means in our hands for its advance- 

 ment. 



APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. 



President Buck announced the appointment of the following stand- 

 ing committees: 



H. Weinstock, of Sacramento. 

 H. P. Stabler, of Yuba City. 

 F. H. Buck, of Yacaville. 

 Geo. D. Kellogg, of Newcastle. 



F. A. 



On Transportation. 



J. Z. Anderson, of San Jose\ 

 N. W. Motheral, of Hanford. 

 D. T. Fowler, of Fresno. 

 Gen. 1ST. P. Chipman, of Red Bluff. 

 Kimball, of National City. 



On Legislation. 



B. F. Walton, of Yuba City. 

 David Reese, of Florin. 



Wm, B. Gester, of Newcastle. 



A. T. Hatcb, of Suisun. 

 Alfred Holman, of San Francisco. 



On Resolutions. 



R. C. Kells, of Yuba City. R. D. Stephens, of Sacramento. 



H. P. Muscott, of San Bernardino. D. T. Fowler, of Fresno. 



P. E. Piatt, of Sacramento. 



RECESS. 



The Chair declared a recess till 1:30 o'clock, to enable the members 

 of the convention to give personal greeting to the Governor. 



