160 : ANEDATy REPORT... comioahae ae 
The American Pomological Society, through its treasurer, se 
out caids to the yrembers containing the followin : “The gran 
exhibition of fruits at the Centennial is to take place from Sept 
11th to 16th. Our members will join in a social eae the 
gn of that month, by invitation of the Penn. Horticultural 
ciety.”’ . 7: 
When our collection wapoady to forward no one knew whether 
to direct to the State Centennial Board, Centennial board of Com- 
missioners, or Penn. Horticultural Society. We accordingly di- 
rected as we thought best to Penn. Horticultural Society. 
We, as delegates, express our satisfaction at the promptness of 
those members who aided in making the collection, and especially 
commend the zeal of, and assistance rendered by, Norman Buck, 
Esq., of Winona. The morning we reached Winona was stormy 
and disagreeable, but Mr. Buck saved us much trouble by having 
all fruit collected at his office. Mr. Hart drove in from his place 
through the storm to bring us specimens that just filled a deficient 
spot. On the whole, the collection from Winona county was a 
very marked feature in our exhibition. ; 
In accordance with the invitation of the Pennsylvania Horti- 
cu'tural Society to the members and friends of the American Pom- 
oMgical Society to a social reunion, a reception was held Sep- 
tember 14th, at Horticultural Hall, Broad street, all the more 
enjoyable to the large number of guests present on account of its 
informality. ,The numerous guests were received by Mr. J. E. 
Mitchell, Chairman of the Committee of Reception ; Mr. W. L. 
Schaffer, President of the Horticultural Society ; Mr. A. W. Har- 
rison, Secretary, and other officers.. The Hall was beautifully 
decorated with flowers, foliage and tropical plants, flags and ele- 
gant damask curtains. A large portrait of Hon. Marshall P. 
Wilder occupied a place in the center of the stage and was a marked 
feature of attraction. As he was prevented by illness from being 
present, the likeness, to those who were wont to behold him on 
like occasions, full of wit and humor, made up in part for his 
absence. He has been President of the American Pomological 
Society since its organization twenty-seven years ago. 
He sent to the Pennsylvania Society his sincere regret that he 
could not be present on such a happy occasion, with the following 
sentiment : 
‘‘The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, a great leader in the cause of 
American horticulture. Renowned and prosperous in the past, may it be 
remembered, honored and revered as a benefactor to our country and the 
world.” 
To this, President Shaffer gave this response : 
‘The American Pomological Society, may it continue to flourish and pro- 
duce good fruits in the long future, as it has in the past quarter of a century 
under the skillful and genial culture of its distinguished chief, Marshall P. 
Wilder, and his able assistants.” 
Among the members of the Pomological Society present were, 
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