The Lake Charles echo., 1889-04-12
PROCEEDINGS
Of Agricultural horticultural
and stock Association.


LAKE CHARLES, La, April g. 1889.
Meeting called to order by the president.
A report Of the committee on Cotton and
Cane Palace exhibit was called for Mr..
Clement reported that he had gathered to-
gether all such products as possible in the
| limited time he had Qess than two weeks).
he sent to the palace large number of cab
bage in all stages of growth, from the plant
just transplanted from seed bed to the mature
heads, some Of which measured from 12 to 14
inches in diameter, and as solid as any ever
seen. He also sent turnps, beets, radiehes,
lettuce, onions, potatoes, both sweet and
Irish, rutabagas, etc, besides large number
and variety of fruits in jars which had been
preserved by the ladies the past season.
He also stated that the people of Welsh
had sent fruit and vegetables that had as
sisted greatly in making the exhibit a credit
able one. Mr. Clement went with the exhibit
and put it in place and remained one week.
when press of business at home made It nee
essary for him to return. He stated that
there was much interest manifested In the
exhibit by not only northern people, but by
idea that so creditable an exhibit could be
made at that time Of the year and from what
has usually been considered as the poorest
parish in the State. 1t was a notable fact
that Caleasieu was the only parish exhibiting
as a parish.
Mr. N. Vincent, who took Mr.. Clements
place. reported that he found the exhibit In
very good condition, and with the help of
some vegetables, etc, and a contribution of
art work by our local artists, among which
was very fine hanging basket made by Mrs.
Capt, Watt, which was all the more interest
ing as 1t contained among other articles sev-
eral cotton bOlls on the STEM and as these
were the only specimens of cotton as it grows
IN the whole Cotton Palace, they were natur-
ally much admired. The exhibit was a success,
when it was considered that we had but two
weeks notice before the opening of the palace
In which to get ready. A vote Of thanks was
then rendered to all who had so kindly al
sisted in making the exhibit a success.
The subject of parish exhibit at the State
Fair was discussed at some length and a
desire was manifested that the whole parish
be represented as far as possible 1t was
thought best that we begin making arrange
ments for parish exhibit at the State Fair
to be held at Baton Rouge this coming fall.
The secretary was instructed to send notices
to all our parish papers requesting the CO.
operation Of all persons in every part of our
parish to assist in making such exhibit to the
end that it may be the most creditable one
possible.
We are corresponding with view to the
purchase of twelve dozen crystal glass display
fruit jars, for the purpose of preserving fruits
IN the most perfect condition possible. It is
also desired that we obtain samples of all
kinds Of farm and garden products in the
greatest possible variety. We would suggest
that it would be good plan for parties in
the various localities where local fairs are to
be held, for articles to be grown and preserved
for that purpose, and then the best part uf
these exhibits to be saved aud sent as par
ish exhibit to the State Fair giving each
locality aud person exhibiting due credit. Il
is desired that as large number of persons
as possible contribute, so that the number OF
exhibitors may add weight to the value of
the pXh bit.
Parties who wish TO help in this enterprise
are requested to correspond with the secre-
taTy Of this association, stating what they can
furnish, etc, at as early date as possible.
Meeting adjourned to meet again on the
first Saturday in May, when we hope to per
feet plan for gathering together these ex-
hibits. a full attendance is desired by all
persons who desire a good representation at
that time. N. VINCENT,
Sec'y c. A, II. and s. ASSN.