The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-07-26
FARMERS SUMMER CAMP
A New School of Instruction
In Husbandry and
Economics.
WILL BE OPENED TOMORROW.
The First In a Series Of Meetings
Under Auspices Of the State
Grange.

The first annual session of the Farmers
Camp of Instruction and Summer School
of Economics and Husbandry will open
tomorrow at Camp Roache, near Wrights
station in the Santa Cruz Mountains,
under the auspices of the State Grange of
California, and will continue for two
weeks.
Preparations have been made for large
attendance, which seems certain from the
high degree of enthusiasm manifested in
the proposition since the day of its incep-
ton by prominent people from all parts of
the State. The meeting is called farm
ers' encampment, because it's educational
courses will have special reference to the
conditions of rural life, and because the
attendance of farmers is desired.
The object Of the camp is primarily to
afford an opportunity for the discussion
and study of subjects relating TO plant life
and disease, fertilizers, etc.
Also to take up such a serious and sys-
tematic study as is possible in brief
course of lectures of the science of econo-
mics as especially applied to the conditions
of rural life. In the discussions following
the lectures the freest expression of indi-
vidual opinion is desired, but for obvious
reasons no attempt to commit the encamp-
ment by resolution or otherwise to any
economic doctrine, policy or action will be
permitted.
The idea of the encampment originated
with the Highland Grange, Patrons of
Husbandry, and 1t was first proposed that
the San Jose Grange should lead the move
ment. Afterward, however, when the
movement had been thoroughly discussed
and its educational scope substantially
widened. it was deemed advisable to put
the encampment under the direction of
the State Grange, which was accordingly
done.
While the movement is largely in the
nature of an experiment here, enough
assurances of support have been received
to presage a successful meeting and 10 JUS
tify the expectation of four weeks course
next year.
The site chosen for the camp is situated
on the southerly slope of the spur of the
Santa Cruz Mountains known as Skyland,
nine miles from and 1000 feet above the
sea. 1t is four miles from Wrights and six
miles from Laurel station, and can be easily
reached by conveyance from either place.
Those who do not care to camp out can
find ample accommodation in boarding
houses. The railroad people have made
special excursion rates for the occasion.
The programme Is as follows, subject to
the introduction of any new features that
may be found acceptable:
Saturday, July 27, 2:3O P Normal OPEN
ing. Address by Hon. A. P. Roache, worthy
master OF the State Grange. Remarks by in
vited guests
Monday, July 20, $50 A. M.-Agriculture.
"Origin and Formation of Soils" Professor E.
W. Hilgard, University of California 2:3O
d To in,
the Condition of the American Farmer" Pro-
lessor E. A. Ross, Stanford University.
.,1 Tuesday iI July 80 ESQ A a-Agrieulture.
2:30 P. M.-Economics "Present Condition
and Complaints of the Farmer, 4" Professor Ross
Wednesday, July 81, $50 A. M.-Agriculture.
Professor E. J. Wickson, University of Califor-
mia. 2 80 P. M.-Economics. "The Farmer as
Buyer; the Trust Problem" Professor Ross.
Thursday, August /, 9 80 A. M.-Agriculture
''What California Has Done for Horticulture"
Professor Wickson. 2:30 P. M.-Economics
1.-The Farmer as Transport*r; the Problem of
Country Roads," Professor Ross.
Friday, August 2, $50 A. M.-Agriculture
Progress of Horticultural Art and Industry"
Professor Wickson. 2:30 P. M.-Economfcs
''The Farmer as Transporter; the Railroad
Problem" Professor Ross.
Saturday, August 3-Entertainmenta arranged
by the Ladies' Auxiliary committee.
Monday, August 5, 8 80 A. M.-Agriculture
"Reiation of Water to Plant Diseases pro-
=
mia. $50 P M.-Economics. "The Farmer as
Seller; Speculation in Farm Products Pro-
lessor Ross.
Tuesday, August 6, 80 A. M.-Agriculture.
Parasites for Insect Control" Professor Wood
worth 2 80 P. M.-Eronomics "The Farmer as
Debtor; the Money Problem" Professor Ross
Wednesday, August 2, $50 A. M.--Agricul-
ture "our Insect Camp-mates," Professor
Woodwork. 2:30 P. M.-Economics. "The
Farmer as Taxpayer; the Tariff Problem" Pro-
lessor Ross.
Thursday, August 8, 1904 M-Agriculture.
"The Olive and Its Products" A. P. Hayne
University of California. 2:30 P. M.-Economics
''The Farmer as Taxpayer; State and Local
Taxation" Professor Ross.
Friday, August 9, $50 A. M.-Agriculture
"California Forests" c. H. Shinn, University
of California. 2:30 P. M.-Economics. 1.-THE
Farmer Co-operator; the Problem of Self
help" Professor Ross
Saturday, August 10-Entertainment ar
ranged by the Ladies' Auxiliary committee.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday August
49, Ia and 15-Grand farmers meeting at Santa
Cruz, with daily addresses by some of the most
eminent men in the State.