WARSAW HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 3G3 



active, inquisitive, and enterprising mind, which, during the entire 

 period of his maiiliood. was making continued and valualdc accumu- 

 lations to his store of knowledge, aiul nuide himself well informed 

 upon many subjects of interest which are too much neglected by our 

 well-to-do farmers. He was a nnm of earnest nature and strong 

 convictions, and inde])endent in their avowal both in sj)oech and with 

 the pen. He took an active and earnest interest in all matters that 

 tended to elevate the condition of humanity morally, socially, and 

 intellectually, and was ever ready to assist in their advancement. 

 He was ojie of the members of the first board of trustees of the Illi- 

 nois Industrial Iniversity, and exerted an active interest in its affairs. 

 In his own county he was at one time a member of the county board, 

 and was actively connected with the direction of the public schools 

 of his township. He was a member of the Warsaw' Horticultural 

 Society alnu)st from its organization, and partici})ated largely in its 

 work, furnishing numy of the most instructive essays that have been 

 ]Miblished in its proceedings. He was also one of the originators of 

 our Fair Association, and a director therein at the time of his death. 

 He w'as a successful farmer, a kind neighbor, an affectionate husband 

 and father, a true genial hearted man, who sought to, and did, make 

 this life honorable ami useful. 



In view of these facts, and that the memory of them may he 

 preserved, it is hereby resolved: 



1. That this memorial be spread upon the records of this Soci- 

 ety and published as a part of its jjroceedings. 



2. That a copy thereof be furnished to the State Horticultural 

 Society for publication with its transactions. 



8. That a copy be furnished to the family of the deceased. 

 Respectfully submitted, 



VVm. N. Grover, 



Chas. Hay, 



A. C. Hammond, 



Com III If fee. 



AUGUST MEETING. 



The annual jiicnic of the Warsaw Horticultural Society was 

 held at Wild ("at Springs, Hamilton. Illinois. August, 1888. 



In spite of the unfavorable weather a goodly number of horti- 

 culturists were present at this charming and i)leasaut re.sort, and all 

 were richly repaid for time and trouble. Much of the time was 

 given to social features, but at one o'clock p. .\i. President Dennis 

 called the meeting to order, and A. ('. Hammond read the following 



