SUMMER MEETING. 



HELD AT COLUMBIA. MO., JUNE 6- 7, 8- 



The Society returned to its old grounds after a lapse of 12 years, 

 and found quite a difference in the delegation present now and at that 

 time. 



In spite of the very, very busy time to the fruit-grower, a large 

 number of the fruit men of the State were present, and a very success- 

 ful meeting was held. 



At no place where the Society has held its meetings was a more 

 unbounded hospitality manifested. All the members were taken pos- 

 session of and taken to the homes of the generous people of Columbia. 



Here, at the seat of learning for the State, where are located the 

 University, the Agricultural College and the Experiment Station, was 

 <jertainly a good place to meet. 



The long, cold rains of spring, their frosts, and the weeds incident 

 thereto, were the causes of very many of our members being compelled 

 to remain at home. The berrj crop, just ripening, and the busy season 

 it brings, kept away many. Nevertheless, a goodly number of the 

 best men of the State were there to take part in the work, the papers 

 and the discussions. 



The place of meeting, Music hall, was beautifully decorated, and 

 large tables were filled with plants and fruits from the Agricultural 

 College grounds. 



The Society was called to order by the V^ice-President, N. F. Mur- 

 ray. A piano solo was given by Miss Letitia Todd, and after the open- 

 ing prayer, he introduced Dr. W. Pope Yeaman, who delivered the 

 opening address : 



Mr. President and Gentlemen of The Missouri H trticuUural Society : 



To me is deputed more than the duty— the pleasure of welcoming you in be- 

 half of the Boone County Horticultural Society, to the hospitality of Columbia and 

 Boone county. This is more than the regulation conventionality. It is in spirit a 

 hearty welcome, a cordial greeting. Our people have an open hand and a warm 

 heart for all persons and all organizations looking to the happiness of man, the im- 



