10 ARBOR DAY. 



It was generally observed in all parts of the state, and 

 millions of trees were planted on that day. Annually 

 thereafter, other governors followed this example, until at 

 the session of the legislature in the winter of 1885, the 

 following act was passed, designating the 22d of April in 

 each year as Arbor Day, and making it one of the legal 

 holidays : 



SEC. 8. [Days to be observed as holidays.] That 

 the following days, to-wit, the first day of January, 

 February twenty-second, and the twenty-second of April, 

 which shall be known as 'Arbor Day,' the twenty-fifth 

 day of December, the thirtieth day of May, and July 

 fourth, and any day appointed or recommended by the 

 governor of this state, or the president of the United 

 States, as a day of fast or thanksgiving, and when any 

 one of these days shall occur on Sunday, then the Monday 

 following shall, for all purposes whatsoever as regards the 

 presenting for payment or acceptance, and the protesting 

 and giving notice of the dishonor of bills of exchange, 

 bank checks, or promissory notes, made after the passage 

 of this act, be deemed public holidays, and be treated 

 and considered as is the first day of the week, commonly 

 called Sunday. Provided, That when any one of these 

 days shall occur on Monday, any bill of exchange, bank 

 check, or promissory note, made after the passage of this 

 act, which but for this act would fall due and be payable 



