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may be to our best interests in the forests of Michigan. 

 It is a subject of great importance to the state, and to all 

 of us, and we hope to hear from every one present, and 

 gain much valuable information from each other. We 

 have gathered from all parts of the state for this con- 

 ference, and that we may have a permanent record of the 

 proceedings for ourselves and for the press, will some one 

 name a recording secretary. 



Beech (Harriet): I nominate Chestnut (Lily). Sec- 

 onded. 



White Oak : All who favor the nomination say Aye. 

 Many ayes. Those opposed will say No. The ayes 

 have it. Chestnut is elected secretary. (She takes her 

 place.) 



White Oak: Our musician, Miss Pine (Bessie), has 

 kindly arranged the music for us. She sings only when 

 the spirits move her, and we may know when that is by 

 the peculiar swaying of her head. At the swaying we 

 will suspend business and listen. She moves now we'll 

 hear " The Echoes from the Forest." (Bessie sings.) 



White Oak : We are now ready for discussion (several 

 trees rising at once). Tulip Tree has the floor. 



Tulip Tree (Herman): Fellow Trees, I am glad of 

 this opportunity to plead my qualifications as an orna- 

 mental tree. I grow to a great size and height, and have 

 shining, queer-shaped leaves, and large, tulip-shaped bios- 



