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was an abundance of sunshine, and, excepting in sections 

 where the rainfall was deficient, the conditions were very 

 favorable for planting, to growing crops, and to cultivation. 

 At the close of the month it was generally considered that 

 the season was behind the average. 



SPECIAL TELEGRAPHIC REPORTS. 

 [Weather Bureau, Boston.] 



Weeh ending June 2. — iN'ew England. Boston : Cool, 

 cloudy, showery weather prevailed until the last few days, 

 which were warm and favorable. 



Weeh ending June 9. — New England. Boston: Fair and 

 warm weather prevailed during the week, except at the close, 

 which was cool, with light showers. 



Weeh ending June 16. — New England. Boston : Clear 

 weather prevailed. Temperatures were low the first part of 

 the week, with frosts reported in some places. Temperatures 

 were seasonable afterwards. 



Weeh ending June 23. — New England. Boston : The 

 weather was seasonable and favorable. Light to moderate 

 showers occurred and were beneficial. 



NOTICES OF MEETINGS AND PUBLIC GATHERINGS. 



Poultry. 



Poidlry Conference and Field Meeting of the State Poul- 

 try Association. — To be held at the Massachusetts Agricul- 

 tural College, July 29, 30 and 31. Every live poultryman 

 should attend. 



Summer Field Meeting of the Board of Agriculture. — 

 The date has been set for the summer field meeting of the 

 Board. Friday, August 1, is the day, the Barnstable Fair 

 grounds the place, the State Grange and the Barnstable 

 County Agricultural Society are the co-operating organiza- 

 tions. Some of the best speakers of this State and other 

 States will be on the program, and some excellent talks and 

 demonstrations may be expected. Many years have elapsed 

 since the Board has held a meeting in this particular part 

 of the State, and this should be a rousing one. It will be 



