The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-07-04
$ THE FARMER's INSTITUTE.

We were Obliged to stop our report CT the In
stitute with the second days proceedings. by
the arrival OF our publication day. The third
days session was well attended. AS they we've
invited to DC. dairy men frCIn all parts of the
county brought in samples OF milk for inspec-
ton by Mr. F. D. Holmes, secretary Of the State
Dairy mems association. ltWas the busiest day
the secretary ever had at any institute. Ms
many samples were presented. In the after
noon Mr.. Homes exhibited his methods 81 |
testing the quality Of milF as the closing exer.
else Of the day.
Supt. Gregg lectured OH various topics, dur. |
ing the day. and examined publicly some o. |
the specimens Of dairy stock brought IN from
various parts of the county. Much valuable
information was impaired as to how to select
cattle for milk or beef purposes
Drs. Dixon and Curryer continued their lee
lures on their specialties, the former ON the
diseases of horses and cattle. aud the latter on
how 10 train horses in a humane and success
full way. DR.. Dixon gave some useful hints on
the dehorning Of cattle. The best and most
humane method is to prevent the growth Of the
horn by an application which he told how to
make and use. ...-.-. ~
Dr. Curryer requested the audience to name q
class OF gentlemen from different parts OF the
county to receive instruction in his methods of
horse training, who are to communicate the
knowledge thus impaired to their ncighbors
without charge. The class consisted OF j. B.
Green, a. Forbes, Geo. Gale, w. Aver, j. RAN
dali, WIN. Thom Frark Thorn, Il. II. Belknapp,
and Henry Haggard A card from these gen.
tlemen will he found In this paper, expressing
their app Ieciation OF DIR. Curryers system.
large chorus, led by l.. NJ. LANCE, ESQ.,,
saEg two or three selections, greatly to the de.
| light OF all.
The afternoon session was held in tho park
as no hall In town was adequate to hold the
audience. At the close Of the institute the fol-
| lowing resolutions were proposed by Col. Nat
son, the president of the Mobiles County Agrl-
cultural Society. and unanimously adopted by
the large assemblage. 1t was ordered that the
resolutions be certified by the officers OF the
Farmers Alliance and the county society
| They are as follows:
| The officers and members of the Mobiles
County Farmers Alliance and of the Agric,,l-
tural society OF the same county. and also the
| farmers and other citizeIs OF this community
| attending the Farmers Institute held in
Worthington June oath to Goth, desire to make
public avowal Of their gratitude for valuable
service rendered in connection with the insti-
tute as follows:
Resolved. That our thanks are due, and are
hereby cordially expressed to Superintendent
| y. q. Gregg for his able, vigiant and efficient
supe'yisivil and the wise direction given to the
interesting and instructive lectures given by
him; and also to his able corps OF assistants, Dr.
Dixon Dr.: Curryer and Mr.: +. d. Holmes. each
teen by heir ability. and their winning ard
gentlemanly depOi tluent III the discharge Of
The duties their several departments Of in
Structlon. Their hearts are in the work, and
they are we'll qualified and faithful. We ap-
preclate also the valuable service rendered by
their assistant and advance agent, Mir: Jones.
In the work done by HIM on our behalf.
| Resolved. That Il copy Of this testimonial I've
engros>ed, signed by the officers OF the two 80
eieties named above. and given to supt
cation and OF congratulation on tGeir success
full work among Us.
Signed on behalf Of the farmers Of Noble.
~'N' '''' -''l' 0's VI '"n' T. I'll II. MArsox.
President Agricultural Society
President Farmers Alliance.
The following resolution was also unani
mously adopted by the meeting:
Resolved, That the thanks Of this audience
are heroby rendered 10 Hon: j. 7: Moulton ane
his associates J. A. Town, }. II. DEM on II. f
Torrance ana D. Shell, to the suo-c"mmittees
the holding Of this institute: also 10 the Worth
ington brass band Tor excellent music so otter
and 50 freely furnished ut all our sessions. I.
|
ade. anu 10 the choir OF singers, which iron
time to time cheered and en:ivencd our exer
cises with their songs, and to all who gree tee
us Kindly ana aided us cordially on this Occ:
J sion, whether their names he specifically men
toned Or not.
The following lines were written BY
, Mr. Robert c. WILEY, few days be.
fore his death. They were not complete
T and had not been revised. 1t will b,
of Interest to, his many friends: q :.
MOTHERS LOvB,
Come mothers together, and will tell
: | Of a mothers love 10 Inc.
F My mother has been mother to me,
A mother OF wa CHI full care:
| And many night rejo:ced to see,
, The effect OF Il mother prayer.
, Could recall all the deeds Of shane,
hat betllneS TO her l have done,
My mother should now have al hOnOred nam
And also Woit thy son.
I left my home for 4 land far away
Ear across the briny sea;
| Aud now find out, mat have to say,
What my mother has been 10 he.
In times OF temptation. when Satan has trie,
To rob me from Gods sacred fold;
! 11hen to the Lord for his mercy have cried.
Got his answer, more precious than gold.