TUESDAY EVENING BANQUET SESSION
PRESIDENT BEST: We will now hear from the Resolutions Committee, Mr.
Davidson.
MR. DAVIDSON: Before reading any resolutions, I have been asked to read a letter that came to Mr. Chase dated August 16th of this year, from Dr. W. C. Deming:
"Mr. Spencer B. Chase, Secretary, NNGA.
"My Dear Child and Grandchildren:" What a beautiful greeting, that.
"This is to let you know that your father and grandfather still holds a house at this hospital and rejoices in your vitality and in your coming convention but especially in the energy and ability of your secretary who gets out those wonderful Nutshell letters which are so stimulating to all nut growers.
"More than 20 years ago I planted an Italian chestnut tree on the grounds of this hospital. The main trunk was killed by blight, but many shoots have come and now it appears to be flourishing because there are no other chestnut trees near. About that time I grafted nut trees commercially in Westchester County, New York at the Westchester Country Club, asking and getting $50 a day for my services and material and never a kick. But I have forgotten the results and the name of the beneficiaries. From my home in Litchfield, Connecticut, my sister, aged 85, saved for me—that is, saved from the squirrels—a double handful of nice chestnuts—no other chestnut tree nearby—and three green walnuts, Carpathians. Both were from my grafts.
"I shall never forget the NNGA and your splendid services. Ever faithfully devoted, Dr. W. C. Deming."
A beautiful letter.
Now, then, the Resolutions Committee recommends that we send this letter;