ments of the resolutions, and believe with you all that the Board has lost two valuable members.

THURSDAY EVENING, June 9, 1887. Board called to order by N. F. Underwood, in the court house at Bellefonte, at 8.00 P. M., June 9, 1887.

Prof. I. Thornton Osmond, Meteorologist of the Board, then delivered an illustrated lecture on the " Physics of the Atmosphere."

On behalf of a previously appointed committee, Dr. W. S. Roland of York, offered the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:

WHEREAS, The spring meeting of the Pennsylvania State Board of Agriculture being now about to close, it is proper that we should put on record a formal expression of our satisfaction at our reception in Centre county; therefore,

Resolved, That the thanks of this Board are hereby tendered to the citizens of Centre county, and particularly to the Hon. A. O. Furst, Hon. A. G. Curtin and Dr. E. W. Hale (resident member of the Board) for the cordial reception and interest which has been shown in our meeting, and for the assistance which has been rendered by contributions of papers by the residents of the county; and

Resolved, That we are indebted to the trustees and faculty of the Pennsylvania State College for a day's pleasure and instruction gained in visiting their institution, and that we are highly pleased at the active and effective work in instruction in both the science and mechanic arts which is being carried on at the College; and

Rsolved, That we tender our thanks to the management of the Bellefonte and Buffalo Run Railroad Company for the courtesy of transportation to and from the College.

[Signed]

WM. S. ROLAND,
HENRY LEFFMANN,
R. S. SEARLE.

On motion adjourned to meet at Beaver at the call of the Advisory

Committee.

MINUTES OF THE AUTUMN MEETING.

Held at Montrose, Pa., commencing October 12, 1887.

WEDNESDAY, October 12, 1887.

Board called to order at 10 A. M., by Dr. John P. Edge, Vice President, in the chair.

Present Dr. J. P. Edge and Messrs. Garretson of Adams, Zerr of Berks, Scott of Bradford, Herr of Clinton, Eves of Columbia, Hiester of Dauphin, Colvin of Lackawanna. Barnes of Lehigh, Clapp of Montour, Smith of Luzerne, Kratz of Montgomery, Shimer of Northampton. Hoffa of Northumberland, Speaker of Sullivan, Searle of Susquehanna, Gundy of Union, Miller of Warren, Reeder of Bucks, Powell of Crawford, Underwood of Wayne, Roland of York, Oliver of Crawford, Dr. H. Leffmann and Secretary.

Obituary notice of Hon. C. C. Musselman was read, and on motion of Mr. GARRETSON, the chair named a committee consisting of Messrs. Garretson of Adams, Hiester of Dauphin and Leffmann of Philadelphia, to draft resolutions expressive of the feelings of the Board and to present them at the opening of the evening session.

The Chair named Messrs. Barnes of Lehigh, Roland of York and Eves of Columbia, a committee to receive and report upon the credentials of member: elect and delegates.

Minutes of spring meeting read by Mr. Hiester, and after correction, approved.

The Committee on Credentials reported that Peter Reeder, Esq., presented certificate of election as the member of the Board from Lycoming county, and that he was entitled to a seat as such; on motion, the report of the committee was accepted and Mr. Reeder admitted to a membership in the Board in the place of Hon. D. H. Foresman, deceased. The committee also reported that R. J. Page, S. E. Morse and F. L. Williams, were present as delegates representing Grange No. 42, of Patrons of Husbandry, and were entitled to seats as delegates; report accepted.

List of standing committee called, and on behalf of the Committee on Silk and Silk Culture, Dr. BARNES, chairman, presented a full repert, which the Secretary was directed to publish in the annual report of the Board. The subject matter of the report was fully discussed by Messrs. Roland, Edge, Hiester, Barnes, Zerr and Searle.

At the suggestion of the Secretary, the question of the time and place of the next meeting was taken up, when, on motion of Mr. GUNDY of Union, it was resolved to hold it at Lewisburg, December 7 and 8, 1887.

On motion of Dr. LEFFMANN, for the purpose of shortening the programme for the afternoon session, Dr. W. S. ROLAND of York, read an essay upon "Home Life on the Farm," which was fully discussed by Messrs. Garretson, Gundy, Herr, Zerr, Leffman, Speaker, Powell and Barnes.

On motion, adjourned to meet at 2 P. M.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, October 12, 1887. Board called to order at 2 P. M., by Capt. M. W. Oliver, Vice President, in the chair.

On motion, Mr. HIESTER, chairman, of the Committee on Fruit and Fruit Culture, read the report of that committee, which elicited discussion from Messrs. Searle, Hiester, Powell, Zerr, Warren, A. O., Scott, Camp, Oliver, Miller, Tilden and Secretary.

Mr. HERR read an essay entitled "The Pro and Con of Fruit Growing," which called out discussion from Messrs. Searle, Hiester, Powell, Zerr, Herr, Roland, Oliver, Miller, Tilden, Davis, Speaker, Reeder Gundy, Dr. Edge, Colvin, Leffmann and Secretary.

Owing to the absence of local essayists it was decided, upon motion of Mr. BARNES of Lehigh, to take up the regular programme of the afternoon, when Mr. REEDER of Bucks, chairman, read the report of the committee on Dairy and Dairy Products.

On motion, Mr. OLIVER of Crawford, read an essay on "A Higher Standard in Dairying."

EDWARD BRINTON of West Chester, Pennsylvania, then read an essay on "Practical Dairying," when, on motion of Mr. BARNES, the subject of the report of the committee, the essays and the whole subject of dairying was declared open for general discussion, which was participated in by Messrs. Reeder, Eves. Hiester, Wells, Carter, Searle, Speaker, Barnes, Colvin, Dr. Edge, Gundy, Leffmann and Hoffa. On motion, adjourned until 7.30 P. M.

WEDNESDAY EVENING, October 12, 1887. Board called to order at 7.30 P. м, by Hon. N. F. Underwood, Vice President, in the chair.

On behalf of the Committee on Resolutions, referring to the death of Hon. C. C. Musselman, Dr. Leffman reported as follows:

"WHEREAS, This Board has received with much sorrow and regret, the intelligence of the death of Hon. C. C. Musselman of Somerset county, who has for so many years been a member of this Board;

"Resolved. That in his death this Board has lost one of its most active and industrious members; one who during the entire time of the Board has been ever ready to contribute to the interest and value of its meetings:

"Resolved, That by his faithful performance of duty, courteous. manners and genial disposition, he had won the respect of every member of the Board, and that by his death Somerset county has lost a worthy representative;

"Resolved, That we tender our sympathy to the members of the family of the deceased in their bereavment, and that a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to them, and spread on the minutes of the Board."

Signed, I. Garretson, H. Leffmann and G. Hiester, committee.

The Chair having declared the resolutions before the Board for general discussion, and having asked for an expression of the feeling of the Board, members responded as follows:

JOHN P. EDGE of Chester. It is proper that something be said in memory of Hon. C. C. Musselman, and I therefore move the adoption of the resolutions, and in so doing I wish to express my sorrow, in common with others, at the loss we have met with.

Those who were present at our June meeting at Bellefonte, will re

member his expression of feeling at the death of our late members J. S. Keller and D. H. Foresman, and we little thought that we so soon should be called upon to perform a like service for his memory. They will also remember that the last one to pay his tribute to the deceased members was Judge Musselman of Somerset. I can say of him that he was a toiler in our Board; a man of many social impulses, and thoroughly honest in all of his impulses; a warm friend and perhaps as warm in his antagonism when thoroughly aroused; faithful to his duties and always earnest in fulfilling them.

The records of the Board are a proof, in very many instances, of his intelligent performance of duty and of his painstaking in the preparation of essays, papers and reports; such were always prepared with much care and exhibited careful thought and a purpose to do the work as near right as was possible. When we take these things into account we cannot, perhaps, be too strong in our expression of regret at his loss. I certainly feel that we have lost a very warm and kind friend. W. S. ROLAND of York. I did not intend to make any remarks this evening, but my acquaintance with and knowledge of Judge Musselman was of such a character that I can but rise and express them. As has been remarked by Dr. Edge, it was but a few months ago that I met Mr. Musselman at the Bellefonte meeting in the fullness of health and as happy as any one could be; now he has been called hence. It is only an assurance to us that are left of the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death. Judge Musselman was a man who was bold in his thoughts as he was fearless in their expression, but he was honest and he was intelligent. His social qualities were of such a class as to endear him to all with whom he had any social relation. He was a gentleman who was beloved, and my acquaintance with him has extended nearly the whole time of the existence of our Board; he was a practical man and an honest one

J. A. HERR of Clinton. IfI did not add a regret to those already expressed at the loss of our friend and fellow member, Judge Musselman, I would do violence to my feelings as a man. I have always regarded him as one of the strongest and most zealous, as well as one of the most able and active members of our Board. A man whose private character was above reproach, an example to us all and a model in all respects. As a man of morality, of christian virtue, he was exemplary; as an earnest, practical worker he never shirked duty as the minutes and proceedings of the Board will show. having taken part in our discussions as often as any other member. He was prompt, always on hand and ever r ady for duty, and our Board had no more able defender than Judge Musselman. May we all be able to make as good a record.

J.-P. BARNES of Lehigh. Mr. President and fellow members of the Board, I will add but a few words to what has already been offered in relation to our former member. I knew him since his connection with the Board in 1878. My acquaintance with him was such as was agreeable and pleasant, and I always looked forward to our meetings as an opportunity of associating with him.

been said, he was a member who was fearless and conscientious. in his actions and always ready to do his duty as he understood it. He was one who took great interest in the work of the Board and seldom failed in his attendance at its meetings, and his character was above reproach.

His intentions were christian like in purpose and always received

the respect of those who associated with him. During the nine years that we have been connected with the Board the number of essays which he has written attest the interest which he took in our work, and his participation in our debates also attest this interest. The expression of his essays called forth the good will and good feeling of all who were associated with him. He is the sixth member of our Board who has departed since our organization, and as we grow older we must expect these inroads upon our numbers; we must examine ourselves and for ourselves answer the important question, "Are ye also ready?" We cannot say who the next one may be, but some one must surely follow and be removed from connection with us. All that has been said in praise of Judge Musselman I can heartily indorse, and we all regret his loss.

N. F. UNDERWOOD of Wayne. We are again reminded of a loss in the membership of our Board, and looking back over the past I can well remember my first meeting with this Board in January, 1879, and my recollection of the members who then composed it are very distinct; it has seemed to me that it has never been my fortune to meet with any body of men who displayed such marked individuality as did the then members of our Board. Those of you who were present at that time will agree with me that in respect to those who have gone, Mr. Beebe, Mr. Keller and now Judge Musselman, were all marked with strong individuality. One thing which is true of Judge Musselman, and which has not yet been alluded to, is that he was always ready upon all proper occasions to uphold the dignity of labor and he never would allow, without protest, any reflections upon those who labored with their hands, and he used often to state that he was not only a farmer in theory, but also in practice, and that he was not ashamed of it.

Mr. Musselman's conscientiousness has been alluded to, and I can bear willing testimony to it; it never seemed to occur to him whether his opinions were those of the majority or not; he formed his own opinions of the fitness of things even though he should stand alone in advocating them. While it has been my fortune at times to disagree with him, I can say that he never suffered that disagreement to interfere with friendship or cause resentment.

I. GARRESTON of Adams. The death of C. C. Musselman was a severe shock to me, and I received my first intimation of it from a copy of the printed program of this meeting. He was a man who was true to his own judgment, slow to form an opinion, but having formed it, ever ready to defend it against all attacks or doubts.

He was practical in the full meaning of the term, and was always upon the side of labor in all discussions before our Board; he was one of our most regular attenders, and when in health never missed one of our meetings; he was always ready to comply with any duty assigned him, and was at all times willing to participate in our discussions, and a glance at our reports will convince any one that he was one of the most efficient and valuable members. His work is done and he has gone to his reward, having always advocated what he believed to be right and just, without fear or favor to any.

On motion, the resolutions were unanimously adopted and the Secretary directed to furnish the family of the deceased with a copy, and to incorporate them in the minutes of this meeting.

Dr. HENRY LEFFMAN, Microscopist of the Board, then delivered an interesting lecture upon the "Spectroscope and its use in Detecting