The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-02-12

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has raised some doubts in my mind. look at
You, hearty, well-fed and prosperous, and then
l think or the thin, eager and nervous men Of
business Look at the gentleman who vel
coined you 70 this city, Hon. p. W. Meldrim
Look upon his pale face and his attenuated
form. He is lawyer; and then look
a. nay friend here on my left,
in bshalf OF the farms. with his ruddy com
plexion and huge bulk, and contrast the two.
He IS a representative farmer. Time has dealt
SO ge1tly with him that in spite of his years he
IS still boy in feeling. Tell me which you
would prefer.
Col. Warren made some remarks upon
the relations Of the men OF other profess
sions and the farmers. He said:
We are all. brethren, members Of one great
family | compare the state OF Georgia 70 one
great body. Touch one nerve and you affect
the whole Let US remember that as Georgians
while we magnify our own offices to love our
Old state aud to subordinate all sellshness, all
strife, all ambitions to her welfare. Your peo-
pie are my people, your God my God; where
you live. there viii l live. and where you are
buried there viii / be buried. Let us Danish
dlstrust and stand shoulder TO shoulder an
army Of soldiers.
The agricultural society has done much 20
educate the people Of Georgia. The average
farmer knows more to-day than the average
chemist knew forty years ago The society
has graduated legislators for the state and egis-
lators for the nation,
Col. Warren closed with an appeal for
unity aud harmony. He urged upon the
members OF the society TO visit the wharves
and storehouses and buildings generally of
the business portion Of the city. and
familiarize themselves with the plans and
methods of business men whose interests
are so nearly allied to theirs. The speech
was well received, and was frequently
greeted with laughter and applause.
THE soCIETY's RESPONSE.
President Northen announced, with re-
greet, the absence Of ex-Gov. Gordon who
was expected to deliver the response to the
addresses of welcome on the part Of the
convention, and introduced Hon. T, ]. Lyon
of Gainesville. Col. Lyon said:
Mr.. PRESIDENT AND GENTIEMEN-I least ex-
pected to have anything to say in this connec-
ton, much less to fill the place of the distln-
guished gentleman, Gen. Gordon, who was
selected for this duty. / was only notified last
evening, and think our honored president had
some de sign in Withholding notification until
that hour. He was afraid would make a bet
ter speech than he would. respond most cor
daily and heartily to the utterances
Of welcome by the distinguished gentle
men who have preceded me. Nothing but
the very best and most cordial feelings to other
interests exist in the breasts of the members of
this society. We shall prove it by our manner
OF accepting your Inequalities.
We are something like the Virginiau who
started so nth once with a fine horse and q
dandy racing cart. He struck bad roads in
North Carolina bad roads in South Carolina,
bad roads in Tennessee and worse roads in the
mountains of Georgia. When he got out into
the hills he was surprised one day to find a
stretch of good road about three miles long.
He got a long hickory stick, andlaying il onto
his horse he started down the hill if the devil
was after him, When he got to the end of the
road he turned around and came back at the
sans rate. Then he wheeled around and
started down again. A farmer met him and
exclaimed: Look here, my friend, are you
crazy or are you trying to kill your horsei"
"Oh, no, the Virginian replied, but have
been travelling in this country long time. and
this is the first good piece of road have struck
yet and am bound to take advantage of it
while it lasts"
You needn't fear, gentlemen, but we will
take advantage of your hospitalities.
The roll of the executive committee was
called and the list of delegates to the con-
ties. The roll of life members was also
called and about dozen responded.
THE INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.
The installation of the oficers-elect
Of the society and the members
Of the incoming executive committee
followed. President Northern, in introduc-
ing President-elect j. o. W addell and Vice
President S. D. Bradwell, referred to the
fact that their election at the last meeting
OF the society, at LAGRANGE. had been
wholly unanimous. He charged the in
their duties
After the installation, and before giving
up the chair, Gov. Northen spoke few
words in the most feeling manner, which
were listened to with great interest by the
members.
snow. gentlemen ;" said he, ''comes the
last hour of my official connection with
this organization. 1t was proud moment
of my life when you placed me here.
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ever utter word, ever do a deed that
should make you regret it."
Gov. Northen promised the society his
constant assistance in every manner posi-
bic.
President Waddell was welcomed by the
convention with cheers. After briefly re-
spending to President Northen's illusions to
the duties of his Office, and having paid a
high tribute to the retiring president. his
fidelity to the interests Of the farmers of
Georgia and the ability with which he had
discharged the responsibilities devolving
upon him, he delivered his semi-annual al
dress
PRESIDENTS wADDELLs ADDRESS.
GENTLEMEN OF THE AGRICULTURAL CoNvEN-
TIoN-Profoundly grateful for the honor con
ferred on me by the convention of LaGrange
last August, | enter upon the duties which the
Office implies with an appreciative sense of its
labors and its responsibilities.
My distinguished predecessors, with their CO.
workers, have bullded for the State Agricult-
ural Society, a name of which we are Justly
proud 1t should be, and believe it will be, your
aim and desire to lose none of the prestige
already obtained; but, by renewed and per-
sistent effort, strive to occupy still higher
ground of usefulness. An intimate acquaintance
with most of you, extending back through
many years, gives the confident assurance that
the same generous support you have given
other administrations in the past in the up
building OF the society, will be as cheerfully
accorded the new administration in its efforts
to maintain its vantage ground
These conventions have been rightly esteemed
as being composed of conservative men, seek
ing the common good, and to advance the ma
terial interests of the state. AS such, / con-
graduate you on this suspicious meeting; that
so many of you are permitted to be here.
congratulate you that the outlook is so encour-
aging and hopeful for the farmers of our state;
for inquiry, suggested by great solicitude for
your welfare reveals the gratifying fact that
our farmers are gradually lessening the burden
Of debt, and that the number of those who will
be able this year to live without seeking ware
house accommodations has been largely in
creased.
THE PRESIDENTS CONGRATULATIONS.
congratulate you on this healthful, hopeful
state of affairs, whether due to closer economy
"a greater diversity of crops-whatever may
be the cause; from Whatever source it has been
evolved / sincerely rejoice with you / con-
graduate you on the general makeup of this
convention, composed, as it is, of men earnestly
interested in the promotion of such enterprises
as tend to build up state in its agricultural,
mechanical and industrial pursuits and inter
estS. / congratulate you that you have been