The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-18


moved that the board of auditors be
j. Lewis Ellsworth Charles e. Parker
and John B. Bowker. They We're
unanimously elected.
At this point President Stockwell in
PRODUCED the subject Of holding fair
next fail and invited discussion.
r. w. Potter at first thought he had
rothing to say, but finally suggested
that it would be good thing to get
the grounds in condition so that fair
could be held.
A. D. Perry thought it would be of
no advantage to fit up the grounds
except for some definite end in view.
Hon Stephen Salisbury made
non-committal speech, which appeared
to be in favor Of Mr.. Potter's sug-
gestion. He said he was glad to see
spirit Of reformation in the society,
and thought that if the grounds were
in proper condition it would be easieC
to let them for various purposes.
Mr. Potter said the grounds need
grading, and trees ought to be set out.
He thought some competent engineer
ought to be secured to grade the
grounds He made a motion that the
trustees be requested to proceed to the
laying out and grading of the grounds
and that they be empowered to expend
for these purposes sum not exceed
r.
Mr. Potter excited the humor of the
meeting and raised a laugh.
Hon Ledyard Bill thought Mr.. Pot
ter's suggestion wise, but would amend
the motion to fix the limit of expendi-
ture at $4,000. He thought that the
meeting was not prepared to settle the
question of a fair,
c. It. Parker said he didn't believe
it was time to start in grading the
grounds.
]. w. Knibbs asked if the $4,000
mentioned had any reference to cattle
sheds, etc. He thought the society
might just as we'll double the sum and
get things fixed up.
At this interesting juncture the com
mittee on nomination of trustees re-
turned from it's deliberations and re-
ported through its chairman Capt.
Charles r. Pratt. Capt. Pratt read the
list as prepared announcing the
changes over last years list. Joseph
P Eaton was added from Auburn,
w. Il. Goodell of Clinton replaces C. T.
Stevens deceased. G. l. Stowe of Mill
bury replaces c. H. Stockwell, Thomas
and Harry Harlow having transferred
their residence from West Boylston to
Shrewsbury were nominated as trus
tees from the latter place, j. z. Clifford
replaces Stephen f. Marsh; no one was
nominated from Webster in place of
Solomon SUBWAY deceased; j. A.
Fayerweather was dropped from West
boro. and Arthur Scarlet was added
TO the West Boylston list.
On the Worcester delegation two
names were dropped, Capt. Pratt and
]. Lewis Ellsworth. Capt. Pratt eX-
planned this by saying that he and
Ellsworth could not agree so they both
agreed to get out. This, however left
90 names from Worcester or more than
one-fifth of the entire list. As the by
laws say that no city or town shall
have more than one-f1fth the trustees,
nominations were in order to NIL up the
list from the country towns.
G. F.. Parker from motives unknown
nominated W. j. Wheeler, who declined
with thanks. c. D. Richardson of
West Brookfeld was nominated. Ell
lott Moore nominated Senator G. X.
Tufts of New Braintree but it was as
certained that he was not a member.
Mr. Bill proposed the name of George
A. Van Wyck of Paxton, whom he said,
was the leading farmer in Worcester
County. He moved that Mr.. Van
Wyck be made an honorary member.
Some question being raised as to the
legality of the motion, Mr.. Bill said. rs
this meeting legal? The bylaws say
when the annual meeting shall be held
and here we are long past the time.
We have had no proof that this meet
ing is legal l will pay Mr.. Van Wyck S
fees myself. It's too bad to let in a lot
of lawyers, while farmers can't get in
This sentiment was received with ap-
plause Some one suggested that Mr..
Bill proceed to pay Mr.. Van Wyck' S
entrance fee of five dollars. According
Iy Mr.. Bill walked up to the presidents
desk and laid down 500 gold certi1-
cate. Secretary Hastings confessed
!, .r1f finfa ant ~ n
tity of small change with him to break
the bill and 1t Looked as though Mr.
Bill would get his bill back again until
]. W. Knibbs solved the difficulty.
Mr. Van Wyck was then elected a
member and nominated trustee.
E. NJ. Chamberlain and Frank c. Par
ker of Holden were nominated as trus-
tees and the list as thus completed was
elected. The list will be found below.
Attention was then given to the
previous motion of B. w. Potter and
the amendment of Hon. Mr. Bill. Mr..
Potter changed the limit of expendi-
ture to $500 and the motion in this form
was carried.
DR.. George F. Balcom asked for a
speech from ]. Lewis Ellsworth, which
Mr.. Ellsworth gave briefly, though as
he said handicapped by lack of sub
ject.
The meeting adjourned soon after
noon.
The trustees elected are as follows:
Auburn-G. M. Allen, S. A. Newton,
NJ. L. Hervey. John C. Machines, E. P.
Knowles, Joseph P. Eaton.
Barrel. P. Root. P. NJ. HARDWOOD,
Justice johnson.
Berlin-G. H. Barnes.
Boylston-I. L. Barnes.
Clinton-H. N. Bigelow, W. e. Good
ell.
Charlton-James w. Davis. E. R.
CARPENTER.
Douglas-Elijah Bigelow.
Dudley-Oscar F Chase.
Fitchburg-Walter P. Hall.
Grafton-David L. Fiske. Silas Z.
Stowe, George B. Inches. John E. Nc
Clellan.
HoIden--Charles E. Parker. George
S. Graham, A. A. Metcalf, Berthier
Warren, w. H. Walker B. NJ. Cham
berlain, Frank c. Parker.
West Boylston-Andrew Scarlet, J.
f. Pierce. E A. Cowee, Arthur Scar
Worcester. H Walker, C. L.
Hartshorn, Stephen Salisbury. James
Draper, o. B. Hadwen, Leander F.
Herrick. B. F. Harrington Winslow S.
Lincoln, II. s. Pratt, George Calvin
Rice, L. J. Kendall, B. W. Potter, Will
liam H. Coughlin, E. z. Frost. ]. B,
WdGSOu'F- a. I1dt ilAlB ION, TIL. f1edleys
c. H Ellsworth, J. H. Washburn,
Charles z. Bond, P. W. Moen, W. C.
Jewett William ]. Hogg.
Lancaster-John Z. Thayer
Leicester-John f. Russell, Nathan
Lamb A. E. Smith, H. 3. Watts. s. E.
Winslow.
MEMBERSHIPS Dudley.
Milbury-J. R. Lincoln, William H
Stockwell, J. W. Pierce, H. w. Carter,
C. r. Bracket, Charles A. Whitney,
w. I. Stowe.
New Braintree-LutheE Crawford, ].