Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-02-07

A something in my soul so gently steal
And whisper Immortality, and then
L kno,C, Clemantha, We shall meet again"
January, 1885 Il. " Clmdrd.
THE INSTITUTE AT MORRISTOWN.
! (Delayed.)
The Farmers Institute held at Nor
ristown, January II and IS, under the
auspices of the Practical Farmers Club
of Union Township, was favored with
pleasant weather and good attendance.
The exercises Thursday forenoon
opened by prayer by Rev. Gould, and
after few remarks by the President,
N. B. Nichols was called upon, and re-
sponded in an entertaining and instruct
i've talk on ''The management of focks
to compete with Western and foreign
wool growers" :"
T. A. Fred followed in a very neat
little speech, after which some ques-
tions were asked and remarks made by
other gentlemen present.
First in the afternoon session the
s'Road question: was taken up, and Mr..
Ham Bigley introduced the subject with
some good remarks and suggestions.
Following his speech came general dis
cussion, and the time allotted was fully
taken up-quite number speaking.
The new road bill pending in the Legis
lature was in the hands of gentleman
preseat, and committee, consisting of
n. B. Nichols, r. S Clark and H. Big
ley, were appointed to investigate the
bill, and report as to its merits the fol
lowing day.
C. c. Shepherds address was well de-
livered, followed by Mrs. POllOck's reci-
tation. DR.. Hogue always has some
thing interesting to say, and his address
was no exception on this occasion. DR..
Estep, in his talk on the horse, did not
forget to extol the merits of the Cleve-
land Bays.
During the afternoon it was evident
that Town Hall was entirely inadequate
to accommodate the audience wishing
to attend, and the Disciples kindly ten
dered their Church in which to hold the
next days sessions.
The evenings entertainment was
opened by prayer by Rev. W. H. Patter
son, of Oskaloosa, Iowa. Miss Ella
Wilson read an excellent essay -
Mrs. Norton possibly labored under
some disadvantage on this occasion.
Having appeared before Morristown
audiences at other times, she was prob
ably at loss to make selections she
felt would not be stale to them. Rev.
Tomson's address, "The safety and Sc
curity of young men," was good, and
Gerry good, eliciting well-deServed praise.
Fridays forenoon session was well at
tended Prayer by Rev. J. c. Morton.
The committee appointed to examine
the Tryon Road Bill made their report
which may possibly be handed you
for publication. After short discuss
ion the sentiment of the audience was
desired, and a vote taken, when the bill
was unanimously voted down. The in
terest taken in R. G. Hogues paper on
Fruit farming" showed that farmers
are interested in Horticulture as well
as Agriculture. J. H. Denham then
being present, was called on to talk of
the advantages of Snos and Ensilage,
which he did in an entertaining manner
to an interested audience.
The afternoon session brought out
full honse. J. A. Atkinson, E. W. Wat
son and Calvin Pollock read papers on
the subjects assigned them, which were
well received and highly interesting.
Mrs. John Shepherd, Jr., and Mrs. JOS.
Thompson read entertaining essays, and
R. S. Clark's address showed that he
fully appreciates the cheerful side of
life, and although past his prime, recrea-
tions and anfusements have not lost
their interest to him.
1t was found impossible to follow the
evenings programme. Prayer was
offered by Rev. w. o. Tomson. w. S.
Miner read paper on agricultural
Fairs" containing good suggestions. An
essay by Mrs. Lib Hogue was well re-
ceived. "The Little Hero" was espe-
cially well rendered by Bert Majors. j.
w. Nichols speaks to entertain, and his
address on this occasion was emphati-
cally of that order Mrs. Norton gave
two or three recitations, which were
greeted with applause, and DIR. Tom
sons 'Sunshine and Shadow" although
quite lengthy and of high order, did
not receive the encomiumS given his
address the first evening. The exercis-
es throughout were interspersed with
good music, which came in for its share
of praise. "The cows are in the corn,
and "The whistling farmer boy" being
especially appreciated. Rev. Morton
and J. H. Denham favored the audience
with solos in the afternoon.
That this Institute was not without
some interest was shown by the increas-
ed attendance from the beginning until
it closed with a crowded house the last
evening, and it might be said the pro-
ductions were those of home talent, all
taking part residing in the county, and
the majority in the township.
The good people of Morristown man.
ifested their appreciation of the effort
by the interest taken, and the kind hos
pitality extended to those in attendance