The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-01-20
FARMERS, INSTITUTE.
Program Of the Farmers Institute Held
in TiOnesta on Monday ana Tues
day, Jan. I s and 10, 1897.

The second annual institute Of the For
est County Agricultural Society convened
in the court house at Tionesta, January
49, The institute was called TO order by
the President Hon. c. A. Randall, at
1880 p. IN Monday afternoon.
MONDAY AFTERNOON, JAN. Is.
Fruit growers session.-Song by choir;
Prayer by Rev. J. V. McAniuch; Song
by choir; Address of Welcome, by
Amos f. Bedebur. This address was
full of modest hints to the farmer, and
was bright exhibit of the noble and in
telligent ideas of the speaker. Response
10y Col. John A. Woodward of Centre
county. The Col. drew lively compar-
ison OF the present theory of farming
with that of half a century ago, and
pointedly illustrated the advantage de-
rived from the Farmers Institutes as
means of educating the tiller Of the soil.
The President, Hon. G. A. Randall, then
gave an interesting talk on the general
work of our Institute, which was well
received. Song by choir. Hon. G. L.
Peck was next introduced and spoke
very inteligently on the subject, "How
to Make Farming Pay in Western Penn
sylvania." The speaker held the atten-
ton of the assembly as he practically i'll
Illustrated the profits of silo and silage
His plain delineation of this subject
showed his ability and practical exper-
ience on the subject. "Insect and Fungus
plforbf on ol SFC
for Same" This subject was ably dis
cussed by II. w. Ledebur and Col.
Woodward and elected the undivided
attention of all present. To fight the de-
structive insect and blight successfully,
requires some knowledge a. little effort
on our part. Master the problem, i. e..
How to spray and just when to spray and
you conquer those enemies of our
orchards. "Relation of the State to For
estry." Discussion opened by Judge Ir-
win in his usual iovial as well as intelli-
gent manner. The Judge was fully up
to the date on forestry.
AT the conclusion of the subject the In
stitute was adjourned until 1880 p. m.
MONDAY EVENING.
Ladies session, in the interest OF coun-
try homes.-Institute called to order by
President C. A. Randall Song by choir.
Question. Gould a Woman Successfully
Run a Farm and Manage 1t in all It's De-
tails" Answered affirmatively by Col.
John A. Woodward. Essay, by Mrs. II.
E. Armstrong subject, "Socability in
Country Life" Mrs. Armstrong did
ample justice to her subject, showing
thoughts of the highest order of intellect
and drew the undivided attention of the
large assembly. Song by choir Essay,
by Miss Frances H. Siggins, entitled,
Economy in the Household" Miss
Siggins proved herself mistress of the
subject, and was listened to with marked
attention. A little economy, little
taste and energy will make home pleas
ant and beautiful. Song by Miss Ida
Paup, assisted by the choir. Essay, by
Miss Ida Ledebur, entitled, "a Model
Country Home" Miss Ledebur said
many beautiful things, a model country
home is what we make it by our smiles
and sunny cheer. Why should we not
be cheerful and happy. Song by the
choir. Essay, by Mrs. Orion Siggins,
entitled, "Kitchen Gardening" Mrs.
Siggins discussed the subject i'm a broad
and thoughtful manner. The wheel hoe
is indispensable and along with common
sense will be sufficient to bring forth a
beautiful kitchen garden which is indis
pensible to the kitchen table. Mrs. SigA
gins also gave many advanced thoughts
which were well received. Song by
choir. Essay, by Mrs. Gertrude NJ ell
hoes Morrow, entitled, "Home Decora-
ton and all that Relates to Comfort and
! Convenience, Health and Enjoyment in a
Country Home" Mrs. Morrow said
"a farmers daughter l am, and farm
er's daughter I will be to he end of my
life" Mrs. Morrow in her easy way
showed the highest order of educational
thought, and was listened to with mark
ed attention. Song by the choir. 'Heat-
ing, Lighting, Ventilating and Sanitary
Arrangement of Country Homes" Dis
cussion opened by Col. Woodward in his
usually able manner. Give us plenty OF
sunshine in our homes. Song by the
choir. Adjourned to meet at $3.50 a. m,
Tuesday.
TUESDAY MORNING, JAN. 10.
General farming session.-The third
session of the Forest County Agricultur-
al Society's Annual Institute convened
at 0:IO a. M, President C. A. Randall in
the chair. Song by choir; Prayer by
Rev. j. V. McAninch. Question box
was opened as follows, to-wit: "How
Many Acres of Ensilage VIII 1t Take tC
Keep Ten Cows over Winter" Answered
by Hon. c. l.. Peck. "How Can We
Procure Stand of Glover on Old
Ground" Answered by Col. Woodward,
The answer was intelligent and compre-
heusive. "When is the Best Time to Put
Manure on Potato and Corn Ground
In the Fall Winter or SPRING." An
swered by Hon. Mr.. Peck. Mr.. Peck
forcibly drew the COMPARISON. "Tell U'
How to Make Dairying Success" Mr.
Peck at considerable length demon
strated that we can make dairying pay
Select the best cows from your flock
Dispose of the poor stock, if not for beef
f for manure, and improve your bes
stock. Care in feeding as well as in othe
departments is essential 10 bring abou
success. This question brought out i'm
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