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H/6/1892-1-

Norwood
Jun 9th 1892 noon 79

A large and pleasant company
assembled at about the usual hour
The absent were the members from Longwood
Riverton, Stanmore, Avalon and
the Cedars; the guests were Edith D.
Bentley, M.B.Thomas, Hallie Bentley
William and Mary, Lizzie Moore, Tom
and Dora Moore Hallie Lea, Mrs.
Harry Gilpin & Edith Hutton. Soon
after arriving a dark cloud seemed
so near that it was thought best
to visit the garden before entering the
the house for the usual routine of
business. The box walk was enjoyed
and the garden admired for
its promise of abundant supplies
of vegetables. The roses were blooming
tho' the finest bloom was over.
The Dahlias were set out and staked
which they should always be, at the
time of planting, so that the tender
brittle stalks can be supported as
soon as they are a foot high. If
this is not attended to early