150 ARBOR DAY. 



The tree, vine, and flower are the ornaments with 

 which the Creator adorns the home of man, and he who 

 cares for these children of Nature obeys the mandates of 

 Him who placed us here, contributes to the wealth of 

 his country, and augments the happiness of posterity. 



ALVA ADAMS, 



Govei v nor. 



ARBOR DAY IN SCHOOLS. 



At Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 26, 1888, before 

 the State Forestry Convention, the following exercises 

 were had. Seventy-five pupils from one of the schools, 

 each representing a different kind of a tree, were arranged 

 together in the room, and constituted "A Convention of 

 Michigan Trees." 



Norway Pine (Louie), rising, said: Fellow Trees of 

 Michigan In order to organize this meeting, I move the 

 election of White Oak as chairman. Seconded. All 

 favoring this motion please say Aye. Vote apparently 

 unanimous. Those who are opposed say No. The ayes 

 have it; the White Oak will take the chair. 



White Oak (Julius), taking the chair, said: Fellow 

 Trees, the object of this meeting is to consider whatever 



