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perfectly formed white dahlias that served as material could 

 not be excelled. 



The whole department was very satisfactory to all flower 

 lovers, and received merited attention. Later on in the day, I 

 observed the meek-eyed visage of the committee puzzling their 

 brains over the merits of each collection, and sighing because 

 their means were limited, while they tucked the premium and 

 gratuity cards among the blossoms, which had survived the 

 heated atmosphere remarkably well. 



I noticed the committee were trying to console themselves 

 with the reflection that they had done the best they could. 



One point worthy of commendation was, a few of those who 

 presented designs, etc., retouched them with fresh flowers each 

 morning during the protracted exhibition, showing they had 

 the interest of the society at heart and took pleasure in its 

 appearance." 



Suddenly, my strange messenger spread his wings, and 

 e'er I could divine his purpose darted to the window and 

 exclaimed, as he nodded back to me over his shoulder, " You 

 just ought to have been there and seen it, that's all ! " 



Respectfully submitted. 



Miss ANNIE E. WILLIAMSON, 



for the Committee. 



