The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-08-06
The Farmers Camp Meeting Near
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The Farmers Camp Meeting Near
Lake.
EDITOR CLARION: 1t has long been
nav belief that church camp-meetings
had q social and economic, as well as a
religious. value. When, therefore,
learned somewhat more than year ago
that the Changers had determined to
organize what they termed "the Patrons
Union" | was much pleased, for | was
confident it would be productive of
much good by bringing the people to-
gether and thus breaking down and de-
Stroyiug prejudice, and by forming and
strengthening friendships as well as by
teaching those who would learn. For
the purpose indicated the Grangers,
primarily of Scott and Newton coun-
ties. but soon of large section of the
State having made arrangements for
the use of the Methodist Camp Ground,
two miles from Lake, prepared for a
general reunion of the people-Of the
Grangers as hosts and all others that
would accept the invitation as guests.
This first meeting seems to have been a
very pleasant one. Your correspondent
was disappointed in his desire to attend,
and determined to enjoy at least part
Of the one held last week.
DR.. J. i. Bailey, Master of the New
ton County Grange, is President Of the
Union, and Mr.. j. 5. Scott, Secretary.
Though not present on Thursday, we
learn that the meeting was opened with
prayer by Rev J. L. Cooper, of Cooper
Institute; DIR. Bailey delivered the
opening address, congratulating the I'm
ion on the success of the last meeting,
and the prospect of pleasant and ben
eticial reunion at this time; his little
son Oscar was delegated to make the
speech of welcome, which he is said to
have done with grace and heartiness; !;
Capt. Il. F. Walker, of the Patrons of
Husbandry, Meridian, spoke of the good
accomplished by the Grange; Mr.. J. \.
Brashear, Jr., young man of twenty,
made q good spcech-subiect, "Haye we
discharged our duty to the Granger
On Wednesday morning, Rev. Mr..
Cooper made an eloquent temperance
were made by Mr.. J. b. Blackwell, edit
tE pi Atit 7 Offot 4t4tSttfy anu Jutl2G
Hamilton Cooper, of Decatur, and Mr..
II. o. Dixon, of Kinds, on the Grange
and kindred subjects.
Thursday was the day set apart for
the Farmers Institutes; these were con-
Quoted under the auspices of the agri-
cultural portion of the faculty of the
A and NJ. College. There were present,
Gen. :. D. Lee, DIR. Phares, and Prof.
Myers, and Mr.. Hayden Mckay, Jr.,
one of the students. DIR. Phares and
Prof. Myers delivered lectures en- prac-
teal farming and answered questions
put to them. Gen. Lee delivered lec-
ture on the agricultural interests of the
State, and the part the A. and VI. Col
lege was to play in bringing about a
better system of farming and increasing
the wealth and influence of the farming
class. The day was nearly all spent in
the holding of the Institute and all
seemed to be much interested. Several
ladies, whose names we did not learn,
were called upon and read essays both
on Wednesday and Thursday. The
Grange utilities the ladies, and they do
excellent work. Mr.. Miller, of Leake
county, made report on the Grange
Press-an able paper.
There is on the grounds an exposition
building, as yet unpretentious it is true,
but it is tine nucleus around which will
be gathered from year to year the pro-
duets of the citizens of our State. In
the appointment of committees, the
President did not confine himself to
members of the Grange. The number
of exhibits this year was not large,
though there were some. excellent speci-
mems Of fruit and some very fine needle
work. The exhibits are free-no entrance
fee Is charged. Blue ribbons were
awarded to the best articles exhibited.
In this connection, | will mention one
private prize, by way of showing you
that stock raising IS receiving some at
tention in this section Besides the
raising of fine cattle, for there area mum
Der who are doing this, the farmers are
raising horses and mules. Among those
in this business perhaps none is entitled
TO more credit than Mr.. J. Y. knight.
For years, until recently, this gentleman
was travelling for a commercial house IN
one of the large cities. His attention
was finally called to the suitableness OF
the Central Prairie Region for the rails
ing of stock. He accordingly purchased
one one of the Moore places, the one
more lately known as the Spence Place,
and, giving up travelling, devoted his
money and attention to the raising OF
grasses and live stock, especially mules
and horses. His farm is seven miles
from Newton and four from Lawrence.
In order to encourage the raising OF
mules, Mr.. Knight offered q prize OF
$500 for the best mule colt. Messrs,
Geo. B. Harper, Wm. Thornton and a.
}. Rayner having been chosen the award
ing committee, seven entries were made,
to-wit: Jake Curry's 3 weeks old snip.
Wedgeworth's months and days; i.
A. Riley's months and s days; Taylor
DoOlittie's 2 months and % days; Blue
Morris months and 2 days; Henry
Walkers 3 months. The colts were all
well formed and pronounced fine speei-
mems, but the prize was awarded to Dir.
I. 4. Riley, who thereupon spread upon
the animal blanket bearing in large
red letters the name Cleveland, the
winning colt
We were compelled to return Thurs
day night and were deprived OF the
pleasure of hearing the address OF Grand
Master Put. Darden, and the essay on
Education of Mrs. Hastings, OF Cial-l
borne county, to whom, along with Mrs.
Peytoa, belongs so much Of the credit
of securing the promise of State Col
lege for Girls.
Thursday night, or evening, was given
up to the young folks for the purpose os
holding sociable. This was much en-
joyed. There was music on the violin
and organ aud singing, there was prom
enading and marching, chatting, laugh
ing, and maybe some courting, but no
dancing.
The management q the meeting was
excellent, and the utmost good feeling
and eordiality prevailed throughout.
The writer enjoyed meeting many old
friends mingling among them. and par
taking their hospitality as be had often
done on the very same grounds.
We are glad to know that the Union
has decided upon The Lake Camp Ground
as the place for the permanent meeting
Of that body. It is only two miles from
Lake, and a visit 70 It next year would
well repay yon Or any Of our jackson
people. The Changers wish for eFery-
body to come; Al that they seem 70
ask Is, that ron Gene IN the mood 70
add to the general good hunior and good
cheer Of the company On arriving af
Lake yoa find excellent accommoda.
tions and COED meals at the hotel kept
i|sy Mrs. n. ]. Weaver hacks oE lsght
e ring wagons aEe running constantly
a15| lie grounds
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