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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.