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several Italian gaideus and Alpine scenes. The illuetiations em- 

 braced a great variety of subjects and well sustained his claim that 

 nature herself furnished the best means of decorating the home. 



No less interesting, but in a somewhat ditlerent line, were the 

 lecture and views given by Prof. Johnson. 



The illustrations included scenes from actual life, taken in the 

 orchards of J. II. Hale, in Georgia, West Virginia, Maryland and 

 Connecticut, including buildings, packing stations, employes and 

 manner of assorting, loading and shijjping the products. 



I'rof. Johnson called attention to the perfect order and system 

 which prevailed in the orchards of Mr. Hale and others, to which 

 he attributed the success w^hich has been attained in their man- 

 agement. 



On motion of Mr. Edge, a vote of thanks was tendered Professors 

 Craig and Johnson for their entertaining lectures. 



On motion, adjourned. 



