|iT P^tirarmm, 



A distinguishing feature of the Exhibition, on Saturday, August 

 29, was a Cross of Flowers, designed and arranged by Miss E. M. 

 Harris of Jamaica Plain, commemorative of the death of Miss 

 Susie D. Stoby. 



To many members of the Society, as well as to most of the visit- 

 ors to the Hall, this beautiful votive offering of a kindred spirit, 

 was the first intimation of the sad loss which our Society had so 

 suddenly been called to mourn. At each preceding weekly exhibi- 

 tion, during the season, Miss Story's taste and skill were abundantly 

 manifested ; and on this occasion, instead of her cheerful presence, 

 and her favorite contribution, the affectionate but solemn " In 

 Memoriam" arrested our attention. On the deeper bereavement 

 experienced by a parent's heart the undersigne.d would not intrude ; 

 but they desire to recognize and commend the inspiring as well as 

 soothing influences resulting to the Society, and community at 

 large, from appropriate offerings to the memory of departed friends. 



S. H. GiBBENS, 



E. W. Bdswell, 



J. C. HoVEY, 



Antone Apple, 

 C. H. B. Breck, 

 James McTear. 



