Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-23

as an Introductory number. This was
followed by the address of welcome.
Miss Galloway was wisely selected for
this effort and her contribution to the
entertainment was pertinent, poetib
aud logical address. Miss Anna Coston
: OF Boise sang sweetly that pathetic
production of Eugene Field, Little
Boy Blue.' President Mcpherson de-
| livered his annual address. In this he
reviewed the work of the state board
| of horticulture, the effect of the inspec-
ton laws and the work of combating
the various pests. He also produced
| figures and facts that were calculated
to encourage the fruit growers, and
promote intelligent individual work
| cooperation in commercial operations.
Prof Balmer of Pullman addressed
the society on the cherry He classified
| this popular fruit and gave category
of distinguishing features. His practi-
cal knowledge of the subject in hand
was impressive. The importance of
| the cherry as domestic and com
mercial fruit was accentuated, and the
advantages of the cherry as suitable
commercial fruit for the Lewiston val
| ley was wildly illustrated. HIS classi-
| ficatlons Of the cherry families were
very timely. The ameteur could com
prehend ana appreciate his distinc-
lions and the professional could not
fail to find food for retlectionin in his
practical descriptions, divisions and
classifications. Miss Cora Coburn sang
very pretty solo. Mr.. Porter devoted
few minutes to figures, facts and con-
illusions from experience about present
markets and future possibilities.
Miss Gregory's violin solo was
unique feature. The fact that it called
forth the first encore is evidence of the
public appreciation of this young lady's
sweet music.
Mrs. Stacy also rendered brilliant
piano solo.
w. +. Keltenbach entertained the
people with song. This took the
house by storm and he was encornd to
repeat the same pleasing effect. The
auartette by Mesdames kettenbach
and Ross and Messrs. Thatcher and
Barnett was so thrilling that 1t aroused
a tired audience to full appreciation.
They were encored and their response
was as good as the named selection on
the program.
Before adjournment committee on
resolutions was appointed consisting OF
Messrs. Aldrich, Gipson and Galloway
also one on membership consisting OF
Schleicher, Porter and Stranahan.
The visiting members of the society
visited the Normal school yesterday
morning and then spent the remaining
forenoon hours in excursions to differ
ent sections of the valley to inspect the
: fruit and fruit interests and prospects
generally.
The afternoon session yesterday was
not attended as the importance OF The
! occasion deserved. The reports of com
mittees on orchards, fruits, entomol
: orv and marketing were called for ant
e discussed. These afternoon meeting
e were feasts of horticultural wisdom
S and the failure of any fruit grower Il
s attend was an irreparable loss.
The work of the session closed will
t an evening session. The followir'
program was arranged and published
o hv the committee of arrangements:
Il String uuartette-Mr. Osmers, Mrs
$ Nathes and Misses Gregory and knep
;, per.
= Souc-Mrs. w. f. kettenbach.
p.npr-prof. l.. +. Henderson, c
- Moscow.
&c Song-Mrs Leslie Thompson.
1d Piano solo-MiSs Petty.
a pauer-A. f. GIBSON, Caldwell.
in Observation-Disclosures Ketten bac
is ard Ross and Messrs Thatcher an
=" Barnett.
Song-W. F. Kettenbach'
,es Violin soio-AIiss Gregory.
ne p,rar-Robert SthIeisher, Lewiston
NJ Soug-Miss Cora Coburn'
% Remarks
d. observation-disclosures ketIenoac
he and R,.s. NEessr,. Thatcher and Ba
ro- nett. :,
,-e A banquet for the delegates and II
hv ,,;,od Quests followed at the Hotel t
France.
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