ington expressing to them our strong convictions respecting this meas ure. On motion, duly seconded, the resolutions were adopted as read. The Chairman: Next is report of the election of officers, the election having been conducted by the Australian ballot system, and votes counted by tellers appointed for that purpose. The following officers were reported elected to serve for the ensuing year: President-T. F. Marston, Bay City. Vice-President-F. H. Vanderboom, Marquette. DIRECTORS. Wm. Bechtel, Caro, Chairman. R. A. Frary, Lapeer. C. R. Webb, Chesaning. Claude Grove, Fremont. Henry Rozema, Fremont. Mr. Claude Grove told briefly of the benefits of the scoring contest. As there were two parties participating in the score tied for first place, the Association was asked to take some action as to how the cups would be given. The matter was discussed pro and con and finally it was decided to make the distribution by ballot, Governor Warner and Mr. L. A. Freeman being called on to represent the contestants. Those who tied for highest score were Floyd Hendershott and Chas. Bosch, and the cup was awarded Mr. Hendershott, as first prize, Mr. Bosch receiving second. John Batten and C. M. Portch tied for third, Mr. Batten winning and was awarded the third silver cup. Mr. Grove: The cheesemakers have taken no interest in the cups and while three entered the contest only one of them lived up to the rules so two were disappointed, so I am not in favor of awarding the cup as it is not a competitive contest. Mr. C. R. Webb: Since this man has complied with the rules and the others had the same opportunity to do so, I believe the cup should be awarded to the one contestant. A vote being taken on this, it was decided the cup should be awarded to the winner in the cheese scoring contest, Mr. The scores were then read as follows: |