Annual Report of the Secretary of the Connecticut State Board of Agriculture (Volume 34)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901. Excerpt: ... EVENING SESSION. December 12, I900. Convention called to order at 7.55, Vice-President Seeley in the chair. The President. The first thing upon our program will be music by the Young Men'? Christian Association orchestra. Music by the Orchestra. Mr. J. H. Hale. Mr. Chairman: After listening to this excellent musical program I want to make a suggestion. As our friends, the musicians, are packing up to go it seems to me very often we let our friends pass by without the little pat on the back or kindly words of appreciation that if spoken in time would have left good feeling. I know it is the custom of this Board of Agriculture at its closing session to pass a resolution to all of our friends who have contributed to the success of our meetings in various ways, but our good brothers will not be here then, so I move a special vote of thanks for the gentlemen who have so pleasantly entertained us for the past half hour. Mr. Hinman. I want to second that motion, and I trust that it will be passed by a unanimous vote. I think these gentlemen are entitled to something more than a vote of thanks, however. I move to amend. I move that Secretary Gold be instructed to select a barrel of the nicest red apples he has on Cream Hill and send it down to the Y. M. C. A. rooms. Mr. Hale. I will accept that amendment gladly. Motion passed. Leader of the Orchestra. In behalf of the members of the Y. M. C. A. orchestra I beg to thank you for the cordial way in which you have received us. I was asked to come here and give the services of the orchestra by Mrs. Pickett, and was glad to do so. I am sure the little effort we have put forth has been amply repaid by the kindly way in which we have been received this evening, and as representing the orchestra I beg to thank you, Mr. Ch...