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It will be ail allHlay piiuii- lutM'tiiij^. and u,iii|tlt' arraiif^eiiieiits 

 will be niiule for a lar^e <<atheriii;4'. Horticulturists will address the 

 company. All are cordially invited. Briiijj- yom- baskets. 



.JUNE MKKTING. 



The Society met pursuant to adjoiii'iimeiu ^ui the fine L;rounds 

 of \\. H. Hnos. at Kankakee. June KHli. 



Although in tlie morning the cloudy sky seemed to })ortend 

 weather unfavorable to a picnic, the eompauv, numbering about two 

 hundred persons, assembled in good season. 



Liberal preparation had l»eeii made for the accommodation and 

 entertainment of all. 



The display of Strawberries and Flowers was better than had 

 been anticipated, and attracted much attention. 



In the northeastern portion of the spacious lawn, in the shadow 

 of stately j)ines. the tables were placed, where, after an invocation 

 by Rev. Mr. Worrall. a most delicious repast was partaken of. 



When this had been duly enjoyed the meeting was called to or- 

 der by President M. Barnard, and the exercises were opened with a 

 song by the glee club, consisting of Messrs. Samuel 11 wwil Frank 

 Mcftrew. Warren Christian. Arthur and VV^ilter Dale. 



The President reminded the Society that no preparations had 

 been made for a Fourth of July meeting, and suggested that some 

 action be taken with regard to it. stating that it might be best to 

 dispense with that meeting. 



On motion of the Secretary it was unanimously decided that 

 when we adjourn we do so to meet on the 1 Itli of August, at Saliiia 

 Grange Hall. 



Reports of Standing Committees called for. Henry Mortimer 

 reported as follows: 



ORCHAHDiS. 

 Mr. President: 



Not having been through the county this spring I am only able 

 to report for my immediate neighborhood. Some orchards have a 

 fair crop of apples, while others have only a few. With me the 

 Fameuse is probably the most promising. Next in productiveness 



