The record-union., 1893-03-02
SOIL-TILLERG IN COUNCIL.
A WeII-Attended and Interesting
Farmers Institute.
Papers and Addresses on Many Prac-
teal Topics-MusicaI and Lit
erary Exercises.

There was good gathering of farmers,
their wives, daughters and sons at the
Farmers Institute held at Changers Hall
yesterday.
The institute was called to order by
Daniel Flint, who made a few remarks in
relation to the occasion. and introduced
Professor +. J. Wickson of the State
Agricultural College.
Professor Wickson said that the insti-
tute must not be discouraged with small
beginnings. 1t was always so; but the
movement, if judiciously carried out,
would grow in this State as it has in
others. The State Grange were the prime
movers in this direction year and half
ago, but although several institutes had
been held. this was the first one held
under Grange auspices. This, however,
was the best planned meeting so far, and
the only one which has prepared.a regu-
lar and well-filled programme for con-
sideration and discussion.
Although under Grange auspices. how
ever, from the time of its organization it
became an open and free meeting for the
objects outlined, in which all were in
Vlted to take part, whether members of
University as belonging to the people OF
The State, and the plan of University eX-
tension As bringing some of its benefits
into the homes of those who could not
send their children to the University
proper. Public opinion in the last few
years has been stimulated in the direction
of a higher education. The Stanford
University being opened has had the
effect OF filling both of these universities
TO their utmost capacity. The movement
VIII probably 90 on until university pro-
fessors will visit the larger towns. and
the people Will gather to receive instruc-
ton in various lines from them. The
Agricultural College had therefore hailed
The request of The State Grange as bring
ing them in closer contact with the
people, and widening out the good results
of its work. He hoped that every one
would speak freely, as well as ask ques-
lions on all the subjects discussed.
Miss Della hrull sang with taste and
feeling only a Song"
SCHOOL AND HOME INFLUENCES.
Mrs. NJ. Jackman read paper on ''The
Relation of the School to the Horne.v She
had been for years jealous worker in
the school, and had been an earnest advo-
cate of extending its influence in the
home. Rufus Choate and Daniel Web
ster, each in his sphere, had exemplihed
the benefits received from his college
education. Garfield through his life
showed the effects of his home training
and influence. She followed his career
through the vicissitudes of life to the
Presidential chair, and showed the infiu-
ence of his mother as shown at his inau-
guration. Our pupils in the schools must
carry their knowledge into everyday at
fairs, and their training should be prac-
tical and in that direction, and more thor
ougb in its results.
DIVERSIFIED FARMING"
George F. Rich, who had prepared a
paper on DIVERSIFIED Farming" being
sick, Mrs. Hattie S. Jones read The paper
TO the institute. In ancient history agri-
culture stands out prominently among the
nations. The irrigation works that re-
main show how the various crops were
nourished. Ancient and modern Egypt
eXemplify the methods used there Other
countries raise their various crops in their
turns. China, Japan, France and Italy
show the benefits OF diversified crops TO
the people, and the prosperity resulting
from them. England, Scotland and other
nations are falling into line. In our own
country cotton is no longer king but di-
versiied crops are taking its place. No
calling requires more scientific and prac-
teal knowledge than that of the agricult-
urist.
Daniel Flint thought that although the
paper was fine one, 1t treated the subject
too generally, as a matter of State or
be well to have at some future time a
paper more devoted to diversified farming
by individuals.
William Johnston thought the question
was one of vital interest to the tillers of
The soil. In California we run too much
10 specially in farming. Some men NAV
be successful in that line, but the pros
perity OF the majority of farmers must
depend on diversified farming. Wespend
too much for things we should raise on
the farm. Let us raise our own fresh
vegetables instead of buying from the
Chinese peddler. We should raise on the
farm nearly everything we use. There is
no land here which will not produce
everything we need, with proper atten-
ton, and then we will ut least know what
We are eating, and that it is good and
wholesome.
Mr.. Walton spoke of man who had
been considered a failure, who had turned
his attention to the production of eggs for
market, ana made success of it. Spe-
cial industries pay as well as diversified
farming.
Thomas Mcconnell thought that each
man should follow his own bent in these
matters.
c. ID. Brooks thought there was more
money In speclaItleS, and gave the results
OF his own experience in peach-raising.
Mr.. Easton's observation convinced
him that money cannot be made bv rails
ing vegetables on land not fitted for it,
but those who could do so should raise
their own.
q. W. Hancock wanted to talk on both
sides OF the question, and did so. Every
man. he said, should raise the vegetables
he used on his Die. The specialists are
the ones, HOY ever, who make the money.
A number + others took part in the
discussion, er which the institute took
q recess.
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