Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1913-11-07

The Fourth Annual Apple Show
and Carnival came to a fitting close
last night with banquet at the Y.
NJ. c. A. gymnasium. rendered by the
Ladies' Auxiliary of that institution
That it was a success goes without
saying. II was more; 1t was a feast
such as only Martinsburg ladies' can
prepare. 1t is rare that there is not
something on the menu that is not
up to the highest test. but last night
was the exception-every dish was
perfection.
Promptly at p M. the guests were
ushered into the banquet hall and
soon they were ready for DR.. f. M.
Woods, pastor of the Presbyterian
church to invoke the Divine blessing.
Then came the feast. That being dis
posed of, cigars were passed by the
ladies-yes, by the ladies, much to
the surprise of non-smokers-but as
it was part of the program. they did
not finch. much as they abhor the
smoking habit,
Hon. Clarence E. Martin called for
order and in a pleasing manner told
of the origin of the apple show and
how it was the custom to end as the
Fourth Annual was ending He
dwelt at length on the. advantages of
such meetings. how all whether par
Elephants or. not We're benefited. He
then introduced Congressman M M.
Nicely. of the First District, who was
received with hearty applause. and
was frequently interrupted in the
same manner during his address.
The World regrets that il is not
customary to report such addresses
in full Suffice it to say that he was
in good form and made. many hits.
He told, Of having spent many happy
hours in the State University with
several of the live wires of this city,
CONFUSING his audience with laugh
ter by his happy hits. 1t was rather
singular that many of the men who
were most active in making a sue
cess of the apple show were with
him in the University.
He paid a glowing tribute to the
late DIR. Andrews. Of this city, trf-
butte which was heartily appreciated
lie spoke of Berkeley county, its
many advantages and excellence and
said If he should ever by any trick Of
fate abandon Marion county, he
would certainly find a home here.
Judge Charles Thatcher was the
next speaker. His talk was too
short, which is the only criticism
Charley should not be so modest, as
it is well known he is possessed OF
store of information that would in
terest the people If he would only
disclose it.
Hon. Alex Clohan, the horticulture
al war horse, was next. He was in
a happy frame of mind and left an
impress as usual. He said he is an
apple crank and does not care who
knows it. Then he referred to the
non-action of the committee that had
been appointed to secure speakers and
insisted if they failed to bring Others
here, which they had, with the excep
4,ou 80 ro,rrneer,oo Naalv ihay
should have been present and made
speeches themselves, as they are
abundantly able to do. He praised
the ladies for their sumptuous repast
and Offered to return the admittance
to anyone who was not pleased. He
said that at the first show every q
plates of apples would have shown
% different diseases; but now moi
one could be detected in 100 plates
That is what the Horticultural So
ciety has been doing and what il
will continue to do. We now SHY
apples all over the world, to South
America, to Africa. to Europe-ev
erywhere, and the demand is growing
year by year. If we are to supply
that demand, we must work, must
maintain our high standard and must
see to 1t that better rates are granted
by railroads. He referred to the case
now pending before the Interstate
Commerce Commission and urged sup
port to the society in its efforts to
accomplish its task.
In order that there may be no mis-
understanding as TO what Will be
done next year. Mr.. Clohan suggested
that vote be taken whether an
other show should be held next year