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TIME OF IINAI, ADJOURNMENT FIXED. 



The Secretary — It seems to me, Mr. President, very desirable that 

 we decide, as soon as may be, upon the hour of final adjournment, as 

 many are already talking of leaving during to-night or to-morrow morn- 

 ing. I do not advocate an early adjournment, yet it is better to adjourn 

 while there is agoodly number in attendance ; therefore, to test the senti- 

 ment of members upon this matter, I move that this Society adjourn at 

 or before eleven o'clock this evening. 



After a little discussion, the motion was put to vote and prevailed, 

 by a large majority. 



DISCUSSION UPON PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS. 



On motion of J. S. Johnson, it was voted to take up for considera- 

 tion, seriatim, the report of Committee on President's Address. 



Dr. Warder called out Mr. Phenix upon the 



First Topic — Ornamental planting. 



Mr. Phenix — We want ornamental planting, of course we do ; we 

 want it not only for the purpose of beautifying our homes, but for 

 comfort and health, and for its educational powers. I have been pleased, 

 as I have strayed over this magnificent town of Quincy, to see so much 

 ornamental planting, and to see in the bay-windows and everywhere so 

 much attention to the flowers and plants that bless our homes and 

 gardens. These things effect human life, and I am glad that this Society, 

 in their resolutions, recognize these things. I am not used to public 

 speaking, but I can not do less than express my approbation of any 

 measures encouraging ornamental planting. Our people are not edu- 

 cated to these matters as they ought to be, and any action that you may 

 take to bring these matters before the public, will tend to the desired 

 end. 



Second Topic — A wider circulation of our Reports. 



On motion, this matter was referred to the Executive Board. 

 Third Topic — Extension of Signal Service. 



Mr. Galusha — I move that Dr. Warder and Prof. Turner be a com- 

 mittee to present resolutions to the meeting this evening, relative to the 

 extension of the Signal Service for the benefit of agriculture and horti- 

 culture. 



The motion carried unanimously. 



Fourth Topic — Exhibition of Fruits at the Centennial Celebration. 



