As published in the March Spy, investigation had demonstrated the impracticability of holding the August Convention at Atlantic City because of lack of accommodations either for the members or the Convention meetings. August is a very crowded month at that place. Furthermore it was self evident that even our most conservative members might be led astray to ride the ponies, disport themselves in the sand or become lost in the mazes of roller skating, the turkey trot and theatrical exhibitions. It was felt that the Association had a moral duty resting upon it and that it could ill afford to even run the risk of placing the feet of any of its fathers upon the broad road leading to destruction.

The President and Executive Committee, therefore, took due thought and, after careful consideration, unanimously selected the City of Cleveland as the next meeting place, with Headquarters at the Hotel Statler. The dates are, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 6th, 7th and 8th.

The facilities placed at our disposal are of the finest, and the entire Convention can be cared for by the Hotel at reasonable rates. Cleveland is the Sixth City in the United States, centrally located and with many points of interest. Mr. A. C. Blair, of Cleveland, Ohio, was appointed Chairman of the local Committee on Arrangements. It is certain that this Convention will be the largest and best yet held. Make your plans early to attend. Let nothing interfere.

THINGS TO REMEMBER.

First:-The Convention opens Wednesday morning, the 6th, at 10

o'clock.

Second-The Apple Exhibit will be held as usual, with valuable prizes and special awards. Plan to make an exhibit.

Third: The Banquet will be held Thursday evening.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Special announcements of rates, prizes, committees and other details

will be taken up in the following issues of The Spy and by letter, and in ample time for your arrangements to be made. Further information in the meantime may be had from the President or Secretary.

Special Meeting of Executive Committee

Business Transacted

The Special Meeting of the Executive Committee, held at the Hotel Statler, Cleveland, March 21st, was notable in the volume of business transacted and, as usual, in the careful consideration given to it. There were present, Edward N. Loomis, President; R. H. Pennnigton, Acting Chairman; S. A. Wheelock; L. K. Sutton; C. B. Shafer, Vice-President; W. L. Wagner, Chairman of the Storage in Transit Committee, and U. G. Border, Chairman of the Advertising Committee. The business sessions lasted from 10 A. M. to 7:30 P. M.

In addition to reviewing the condition of the Association and considering its many interests, passing upon detailed reports of the Committees and the Secretary, going over the arrangements for the Convention and selecting headquarters, the Committee took action on the following matters of general interest:

NEW MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN.

Acting under the Constitution, it was duly ordered that from and after May 15th and to August 1st applications accompanied by $25.00 shall be received on the same basis as though presented in August, and that on all such applications the dues shall be credited as of August 1st for one year from that date.

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. It means that the best time to join is right after May 15th. An applicant joining then will receive all the benefits of the Association up to August 1st free of charge and with his dues paid in full to August 1st, 1914. Application blanks may be had from J. H. Hile, Chairman of the Membership Committee, 208 East Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky., or from the Secretary. Now is the time to get busy.

BY LAWS.

It was decided that no change governing eligibility to membership be recommended.

ADVERTISING COMMITTEE.

A full report was presented by Mr. Border, which was duly accepted and the accounts approved. THE STAMP PLAN was sanctioned and the Committee given authority to carry out its plans, but without financial obligation upon the Association as such. THE RECIPE BOOKLET was also heartily endorsed.

RESIGNATION OF MR. COOK.

The resignation of Mr. Cook was duly presented, and, reluctantly accepted by a resolution which appears elsewhere in this issue.

Mr. C. B. Shafer, of Gasport, N. Y., a man of long experience in Association work, a loyal supporter of the organization, and who has performed invaluable services as Chairman of the Legislative Committee, was unanimously elected to fill out the unexpired term.

LEGISLATION.

As a brief example of the legislative era in which we live, and the necessity of organizations like this in the interests of self protection, we give below some of the bills considered by the Committee:

(1) The Nelson Bill, (2) The Prouty Bill, (3) The Tuttle Bill, (4) The Commission Merchants Bill, (5) The Hover Bill, (6) The Maine Grade Bill, (7) The Whisler Bill, (8) The Brierly Bill.

Since then we have had for consideration:

(2) The Full Crew Bill, and (3) The Bovie Bill.

(1) The Gallup Bill,

A large number of other matters were considered, notably Storage in Transit and Telegraph and Telephone, both of which were finally referred to the respective committees direct.

Resignation Of Emory C. Cook

Old Friends Must Part

At the meeting of the Executive Committee held in Cleveland on March 21st, Emory C. Cook, of Baltimore, presented his resignation from the Association and as a member of that Committee, of which he had been a member for three years.

Since last November Mr. Cook has been President and General Manager of the Maryland Ice Cream and Fruit Products Co., the most modern and up to date ice cream plant in the South, with an annual capacity of 600,000 gallons and a probable output the first year of 200,000 gallons. Mr. Cook has also organized the local trade generally into the Hygienic Ice Cream Manufacturers Association and is Secretary and Treasurer of that body.

These manifold interests and duties required his constant attention and compelled a reluctant retirement from our line. He is still among old friends, however, for the most of the men in his Company are Baltimore produce dealers.

In presenting his resignation from this organization Mr. Cook

wrote:

"My chief regret in leaving the produce business lies in getting out of touch with so many friends in the International Apple Shippers' Association, which I regard as the most alive and progressive business organization in the United States and the best conducted."

Mr. Cook had served the produce trade for twenty-six years, with credit to himself and honor to his profession. He is a man of energy and truth, of high ideals, of strong moral character, and a friend whose presence is an inspiration. The name of Cook & Harmon stood for the highest and best traditions of the business and placed integrity before personal gain. It is a pleasure to bear testimony to these facts.

In addition to his own business and the active interest taken in the official life of this organization, he was also President of the Baltimore Fruit & Produce Association, composed of more than a hundred firms, the members of which presented him upon his retirement with a case of silver as a testimony of appreciation. The firm of Cook & Harmon has been succeeded by J. H. Dashields & Company, whom we take pleasure in welcoming to the Association.

The following resolution was unanimously adopted by our Executive Committee:

RESOLUTION.

Mr. Loomis presented the following statement and moved its adoption with a direction that a copy be sent to Mr. Cook. Carried unanimously:

"It is with deep regret that we accept the resignation of Emory C. Cook from our official family and from this Association, a resignation only induced by his retirement from the apple business and his engagement in other lines of activity.

"Throughout his connection with this Association he has been an active and valued worker, taking a leading part in our deliberations and official life from the start, addressing our Conventions. prominent in special Committee work and wherever he could be of service. For three years he has been a member of this Executive Committee, a man of ability, good judgment, energy, loyalty and an earnest supporter of every advance movement.

"While the necessity is much regretted, yet the Executive Committee and Officers take sincere pleasure, on behalf of the Association and themselves personally, in expressing this appreciation of his service, his fidelity and his friendship, which is by no means the least. We wish him the utmost success in his new field and trust that the old ties may be strong enough to hold through the coming years."

It is no small matter to have so walked among one's associates for a quarter of a century that these things may be sincerely spoken. It strengthens one's faith in the precepts of the wisest man of the ages: "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold." Auf Wiedersehen, good friend!

The Spy Will Continue

Highly Regarded By The Members

Abraham, you will remember, had quite a debate with Jehovah concerning the destruction of Sodom. Jehovah was determined to destroy that wicked city without wasting any time in going into details as to the relative evil of the persons living there. But Abraham, by masterly argument, persuaded the Lord to stay the hand of Judgment should fifty righteous men be found within its limits. Then with the touch of a master he reduced this number to ten. But, alas! even the ten were lacking and Sodom perished from the earth.

Being mindful of the frailty of man and heedful of the examples of ancient days, we said this "SPY" shall not be destroyed if, perchance, there are five righteous men in the Association who shall arise and speak for it. We had more righteous men that anyone expected. The world is growing better. Many have been found, more than we have space to specify, and as a result the publication will be continued.

Example is a mighty force. Reformations come from the acts of others. Good deeds are contagious and interest, like a fire, needs to be kindled. With that end in view, we publish excerpts from a few of the letters received. Let them warm your own heart to action and loyal