The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1897-06-25

of the ~executice committee. as il con-
tanned some recommendation that
might be acted upon. Captain Oldham
said he was opposed 10 the publication
of all the report Of the executive COM
mfstee as it had TWO many thanks in
1t for the railroads and did not give
the proper credit TO those who deserved
the praise, especially the shipping mas
ter who had one sc much.
Mr.. Brown, Of the executive commit
tee. explained hat the executive ON
mittee's report had no such reference
in it, but that Mr.. Bauman's report
contained his own expression of appre-
citation of the railroad authorities
which it was his right TO do.
After discussion by Messrs- Hill.
Smith and others. who said if the rail
roads deserved thanks they should
have it, Captain Oldham learned that it
was not the report of the executive
committee that referred to the rail-
roads and he said he had no objection
to the thanks to the railroads, but the
point he wanted 70 make was that the
proper one was not thanked.
Mr.. c. NJ. S~teinmetz. of Rose Hill,
moved that a vote Of thanks be ex-
tended to Mr.. Bauman for his efficient
work in the interest OF the association,
and that the sincere thanks of the as
Sotldtloli Dc cAlcHdCN ~ lht AUS
for the excellent manner in which they
handled the berry crop Of 1897. Carried.
After considerable discussion of the
recommendations Of the executive COM
mittee as to the 1 cent tax on rates of
berries, a motion made by MI A. h.
Paddison, of Burgaw, that the matter
be referred to the executive committee.
vas adopted.
The following board of directors was
then elected to serve for the ensuing
year: T. B. Parker, of Goldsboro; j.
S. Westbrook, OF Faison; j. A. West
brook, of Mt. Olive; j. H. Westbrook,
of Wallace; J. c. Mcmillan, ofTeachey:
D. T. Mcmillan, of Magnolia: c. NJ.
Steimetz, of Rose Hill; L. A. Bethune,
of Clinton; O.. P. Middleton. of War
saw; T. j. Armstrong, of Rocky Point:
G.. ". Westbrook, of New Hanover;
j. H. Moore, of Burgaw, and j. A.
Brown, of Chadbourn.
ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD.
The board Of directors met at once
and organized by electing Mr.. O.. P.
Middleton, Of Warsaw. temporary
chairman and Mr.. c. NJ. Steinmetz, of
Rose Hill, secretary. Subsequently
Mr.. j. S. WestbrOok, of FaisOn, was
elected permanent chairman, and Mr..
G. NJ. Steinmetz permanent secretary.
MI. folcliLIHctZ IeSlSHcu III ldNol u j..
H. Moore, of Burgaw, and he was duly
elected secretary.
The board of directors then elected
the following executive committee: J.
A. Brown, of ChadbOurn: j. A. West
brook, of Mt. Olive; J. S. WestOrook, of
Faison; G. w. Westbrook, of Wrights-
vile; J.. H. Moore, of Burgaw; 0. P.
Middleton, of Warsaw; G. NJ. Stein
metz, of Rose Hill. Mr.. j. A. Brown
rr-a o1o.{nI &c 49,
committee and Mr.. G. NJ. Steinmetz
secretary.
The committee came in and reported
it's action and it was approved.
1t was announced hat the election
of officers of the association was in or
der.
Mr.. j.. A. Brown said he desired to
renominate the present incumbent for
president, Mr.. w. L. Hill, who had
served the association so faithfully.
The motion was seconded, and Mr..
Brown put the vote and declared Mr..
Hill unanimously reelected president.
President Hill briefly banked the
and pledged his earnest eff
forts in behalf of the association. Jap
plause.l
Mr.. A. H.. Paddison nominated the
present incumbent, Mr.. J. S. West
brook, for vice president, and he was
unanimously elCCttu Wy dCCIdlIldlfOIl.
[ApplaUse.]
On motion of Mr.. J. H. Moore, Of
Mr.. D. H. Harnly, of Chad
bourn, the present secretary and treas
urer, was unanimously Reelected. TAP
~plause.l
The association at 1 p. m. took a re-
cess till ? p. m. and proceeded to The
Orion where they enjoyed one of Man
ager r. w. Wallace's fine dinners.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The association reconvened at 2:45
M, with President Hill in the chair.
announced that the business be
fore the meeting was as to transporta-
ton.
Mr.. T. B. Parker, of Goldsboro, laid
a complaint before the association as
and other truck. The matter was gen.
orally discussed.
On motion Of Mr.. H. J. Faison, of
FaisOn, it was ordered hat all COM
as to transportation originating
n the local associations, he referred by
them to the executive committee for
investigation and adjustment.
Mr.. II. j. FaisOn moved that the ex-
committee be instructed to in
vestigate and report at the next gen.
eral meeting the lowest rats obtainable
on berries and vegetables.
After discussion the following reso-
luton, offered by Mr.. A. H. Paddison,
"a adopted:
Resolved, That the proper steps be
taken by the association to
for the purshase of fertilizers for the
members of this association, 50 a to
the same OF the most favorable
terms and ait the lowest rates.
Mr.. I. j. FaisOn, of Faison, advocated
tn e adoption of a standard size for
crates. After discussion, it
was moved the size of No. 2 crate, man.
by Mr.. T. B. Pierce, Of War
De adopted as the most suitable
and satisfactory for berries. Adopted.
On motion of Mr.. T. B.. Parker, the
thanks of the association were extend
ed to the New Hanover association
and its reception committee for their
n to the railroads and
Captain j. w. Harper, of the steamer
Wilmington, for reduced rates. The
motion was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. ]. c. Mcmillan. of Teachey. call
ed attention to the fact that SINNERS