he policy of this society to recognize the services of its
officers and so we, I think, are justified in recognizing the
distinguished and efficient services of our present presiding officer. I
take great pleasure in placing in nomination for president of this
society the Honorable Thomas E. Cashman. (Applause.)

Nomination is duly seconded and there are no other nominations.

Mr. Crosby: I move that the secretary be instructed to cast the
unanimous ballot of this society for Thomas E. Cashman as president of
this society.

Motion is seconded and carried.

Mr. Cashman: Friends, I deeply appreciate this honor that you have
conferred upon me. I am always ready to contribute my mite towards the
service of the people, but I am never happy unless I am convinced that I
am able to give all that the position demands. Your selection of me as
your presiding officer for the sixth time convinces me that you are at
least satisfied with what I have been able to do for you and this, I
assure you, makes me extremely happy.

I will endeavor to show my appreciation by doing all that is within my
power to further the interests of this society made up of men and women
that cannot be excelled for intelligence, cleanliness of habits and
honorable and right living. I know a great many horticulturists, not
only of this state but of other states, and they, I assure you--and you
know it yourselves--are far above the average. I therefore deem it a
great honor to be known as the president of one of the best
organizations, I do not care whether it is horticultural or otherwise,
in this country today. I thank you. (Applause.)

The President: I find there are two members of the executive board to be
elected at this time, one to succeed Professor LeRoy Cady and another
Mr. R. A. Wright, whose terms of office expire at this time.

Mr. Cady and Mr. Wright are nominated to succeed themselves, nominations
are seconded and upon motion the secretary cast the unanimous ballot of
the society for Mr. Cady and Mr. Wright as members of the executive
board for the coming three years.

The President: The next will be the selection of a treasurer.

Mr. George Strand is renominated, nomination is seconded and on motion
the secretary cast the ballot of the society for Mr. George W. Strand
for treasurer.

The President: The secretary places in nomination the following men, as
vice presidents of this organization. I will ask him to name the list.
Vice-Presi