Mr. Riehl, of Alton, said that bees could not injure sound grapes or fruit, except over-ripe raspberries.
Mr. Vandenburg said that bees cannot puncture grapes—he was sure of that.
A committee on resolutions was appointed, composed of Messrs. Black, Smith and Stone.
A committee was also appointed composed of Messrs. Hambaugh, Poindexter and Draper, to formulate plans by which a member’s honey can be put before the public as pure.
A motion prevailed, that a committee on census be appointed, to decide the best plan of finding out the monthly condition of the bees of the members of the association. Messrs. Becker, Smith and Dadant were made such committee.
A committee on Congressional Legislation was appointed, composed of Messrs. Dadant, Draper and Poindexter.
The convention then adjourned until 8:00 a.m. the next day, and that the members attend the meeting of the Horticultural Society in the evening.
SECOND DAY.
At 8:00 o’clock a.m. on Dec. 13th, the meeting was called to order with Pres. Hambaugh in the chair. The Congressional Committee reported a resolution which was unanimously adopted, petitioning Congress to make and enforce laws compelling those who adulterate honey, to name it with its true name.