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ed in a pamplet from the agricultural society. But in about 

 1885 the society was divorced and begun to publish its own re- 

 ports, and since then it has been on its own resources, and I 

 believe there is nothing that has gained better results to the 

 citizens than the reports and workings of this society. 



I am a great believer in horticulture. I believe in having the 

 fruit furnished in our midst. Every farmer should have his own 

 orchards. I believe it is to the health of the community. I be- 

 leive that where you find a good horticultural region that the 

 doctors suffer. 



I want to say I am very sorry Mr. Harrison is not here. He 

 is an old timer. I know he could have given this subject so 

 much better that I regret that he is not here. I can say for the 

 society that we appreciate what is here from the citizens of 

 Aurora. We are surprised at their beautiful buildings and 

 surrounding country, and we will try to make them believe 

 that some of their citizens will receive benefit from our good 

 advice. (Applause.) 



The President: We would like to have a few words of 

 greeting from Mr. W. W. Tatum, President of the Columbian 

 Club of Aurora. 



GREETING. 



Mr. W. W. Tatum : Mr. President, Members of the State Horti- 

 cultural Society, Ladies and Gentlemen: 



I have been led to believe that no one is allowed to speak here 

 by proxy. Had I known the truth I would have gotten my 

 brother Bald to speak for me. They limit me to two minutes; 

 they thought I would get wound up. 



Nevertheless, I am glad to greet you this morning. It looks 

 as if you were well off. I should judge from your looks you 

 were fed on peaches and cream. I am especially glad to extend 

 an invitation to this association to our club room to an enjoyable 

 time while sojourning in our city. Our club is also a social club, 

 and each member has been appointed a committee of one to 

 give you any courtesy in their power, and we hope you will take 

 advantage of this opportunity; The subject of horticulture is 



