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of what use are they? They are supposed to be good for chickens, but they do not care for them, & English sparrows chiefly feed upon them.

Can any thing be done to prevent large & conspicuous signs from being placed along the road-side? Only those that are fastened to trees are against the law if back of the State Line.

Currants & gooseberries were hurt at some places by the frost, & not much so at others. The first bloom of the grapes was killed very generally, but it was thought a second set of buds would put out + we would still have a crop.

The question as to whether there were as many birds as usual brought forth quite interesting thoughts from many. There had not been as many robins seen as usual, but other varieties quite numerous.

Sarah E. Kirk & Dr. H. J. Nichols were appointed readers for next meeting to be held at Imercauld.

The visit to lawn & garden revealed all in fine order with promise of both lovely roses + an abundance of vegetables. Mariana S. Miller Sec. Pro. tem.

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And he set there an angel warden, In a garment of light enfurled.

So near to the face peace of Heaven, That the hawk might nest with the wren, For there in the cool of the even God walked with the first of men.

And I dream that these garden closes with their shades + sunbaked sod, And their Lilies + bowers of Roses, Were laid by the hand of God.

The kiss of the sun for pardon, The song of the birds for mirth, _ One is nearer God's heart in a garden Than anywhere else on earth."

Surely if this be true, our host has been much blesed in the many years of his successful work in those he has planted, + may both host + hostess be given time + strength to make the new Imercauld to which they are going, as attractive and productive as the one they are leaving.

Readers for next time, Dr. H. J. Nichols + Mrs. Eliz. Davis.

Mariana S. Miller Sec Pro. Tem.