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the key of numbers ; and much that went in was entirely missing or removed. 

 The bottled fruit shows in good condition, so that, notwithstanding all, our 

 display is very creditable to Canada. Indeed the Canadian fruit occupies about 

 one-sixth of the entire space devoted to Pomology ! It attracts the attention of 

 every passer-by, and causes many curious remarks. One says, "I did not know 

 they could grow fruit in Canada." Another, "Why, this is the most attractive 

 part of this building," and another, " Why, I can see apples at home, without 

 coming all the way to Chicago." 



May ij. An important day for Canadians at Jackson Park. Lord Aber- 

 deen, who has been named by England's prime minister, the next Governor 

 General of Canada, in company with Lady Aberdeen, Miss Sullivan, Sir Henry 

 Drummond and several other notables, visited us at the Canadian Pavilion at 

 4. p.m. 



The reception room was well decorated with flags, and through the kind- 

 ness of Mr. Houston of the Ontario Horticultural Exhibit, the writer, was able to 

 arrange for some fine groups of thujas, palms calceolarias, etc, on each side of 

 the chair reserved for His Excellency. 



There was very little formality, and many introductions. Mr. Larke's 

 address was extempore, but wonderful impressive of the kindly feeling which 



Fig. 545.— The Canadian Pavilion, Jackson Park. 



