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Avalon
April 1st 1919

The October meeting of the Horticultural
was held at Invercauld on Tuesday
the first day of the month.

As it was the last meeting of the
season, we met at about 12.30, and
after the usual exchange of greetings,
etc, we were delightfully entertained
for luncheon at one o'clock.

The Pres. was absent so Alban
Thomas filled the chair in his
happy fashion - and reminded
us that every where we turn
the boys of our land are called into
service, so he too claimed to be
one of the "boys" called into service.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.

Charles F. Kirk was the 1st appointed
reader, but in his absence,
Sarah Kirk read two interesting
articles, one telling us how the
Castor Bean Goes To War ", as the
best lubricant for the engines of