The decree entered in the cause should show all the proper steps and statutory requirements of the proceedings. It is essential that the record affirmatively shows the grounds upon which the proceeding is based.

6 Palmer vs. Hannah, 6 Col., 55;

Walker vs. Dehl, 79 I11., 474.

7 Burr vs. Bloemer, 174 I11., 638.

8 Marshall vs. Rhodes, 86 I11., 374.

9 Bissett vs. Bowman, 54 I11., 254.