22 TRANSACTIONS OF THE ILLINOIS 



The Doctor illustrated his treatment of the Silk Worm in its 

 different stages of development by exhibiting machinery of his own 

 invention. He also showed samples of raw silk, and with character- 

 istic generosity distributed a large number of cocoons among the 

 ladies in the audience. 



J. M. Pearson — Mr. President, I would like to have something 

 done toAvards procuring a room to hold our meetings in, where we 

 will not freeze to death. It is impossible to continue our sessions 

 here. I move that the Executive Committee be instructed to secure 

 a suitable place to meet — more comfortable and better lighted. 



Parker Earle — I second the motion, and will state for the in- 

 formation of the gentlemen that other quarters have already been 

 secured: — Durley Hall for this evening, and the basement of the 

 Free Congregational Church for to-morrow and next day. 



Motion put to vote and carried. 



At the suggestion of Mr. Minkler, Prof. Budd, of Iowa, and 

 Prof. Ragan, of Indiana, were invited forward and introduced to the 

 society. 



Society then adjourned to meet in Durley Hall at 7 p. m. 



FIRST DAY— Evening Session. 



Assembled in Durley Hall, Vice President Barnard in the chair, 

 who announced that the Society would now have the pleasure of 

 listening to the address of President 0. B. Galusha, which had been 

 postponed from the morning session: 



Gentlemen and Ladies of the Illinois State Horticultural Society: 



We meet for our annual reunion under circumstances somewhat 

 calculated to sadden our hearts and cloud our prospects. 



Some of our comrades, veterans in horticulture and science, have 

 been called from our circle since our last meeting, never more to join 

 us in these gatherings. The great services which these dear departed 

 friends have rendered to the State, the Great West, and to this Soci- 



