. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. I30 The American Flortst. Nov I right to spend this money in such a way. As some very sensible members say, it would be the most businesslike plan to divide it pro rata and return to the men who contributed to the entertainment fund, since the money was not given to the club itself, but contributed for a special purpose. Still another sugges- tion is that it should be expended in pur- chasing a square meal for those who couldn't get anything to eat on that memorable excursion. Another sug- gested use was that of p
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. I30 The American Flortst. Nov I right to spend this money in such a way. As some very sensible members say, it would be the most businesslike plan to divide it pro rata and return to the men who contributed to the entertainment fund, since the money was not given to the club itself, but contributed for a special purpose. Still another sugges- tion is that it should be expended in pur- chasing a square meal for those who couldn't get anything to eat on that memorable excursion. Another sug- gested use was that of providing perma- nent rooms for the club. Mr. May spoke of the excellent quarters of the Boston Florists' Club, where members may meet their friends or spend a quiet evening at any time. Mr. May spoke of the con- venience of such a meeting place to the assistants in city flower stores. Mr. Thorpe also spoke of the many advan- tages to be derived from a permanent home for the club. Mr. Elliott and Mr. Cowan spoke eloquently of the necessity for prudence in disbursements ; the fact that the treasury contained a comfortable surplus should add to the stability of the society. It was felt that the florists of the city and vicinity should express their deep regret over the untimely death of Mr. Court; on behalf of the club Mr. Cowan prepared some simple and touching res- olutions which are to be forwarded to Messrs. Veitch. Reference was made to Mr. Court's many estimable qualities as a man, as well as his accomplishments as a horticulturist, and there is no doubt that the sorrow expressed on this occa- sion will be echoed by all who knew him. Mr. Messeburg, who has just returned from Europe, was asked to give his im- pressions, but declined. Mr. Keller, who has also been abroad, has promised some remarks on European horticulture at the next meeting. Mr. Spaulding says his impressions of Paris were rather moist; he spent forty days in that city, and it rained thirty of them. Messrs. F
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