The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-06
FARMERS INSTITUTE
Valuable Sessions at Fullerton-Reso-
lutions Of Appreciation

FULLERTON, Aug. 5.-The farmers in
stltute opened Wednesday morning at lC
o'clock with a fair attendance, u number
of ladies being present. Several of the
farmers and fruit growers in attendance
were from outside districts. The hall was
tastefully decorated by s. Lenton, who
also exhibited a lot of beautiful Seeding
carnations, there being more than twenty
five varieties. There was only small ex-
hibit in the hall, although there were some
fine fruits on the table.
First on the program was music, followed
by invocation by Rev. +. h. Holcomb. AT
torney Head extended cordial welcome
to the visiting members OF the institute
Prof. Wickson IN response said that he
was much gratifed to have the address OF
welcome delivered by a graduate of the
State university and by one who had made
such an excellent record as student. He
expressed the thanks of himself and col
leagues for the welcome extended them
and described the nature of the univer-
sity extension work that is being done by
the agricultural department of the univer-
sity. The remainder of the morning ses-
sion was devoted to readinirchd discus
sing several interesting papers. The dis
cussions brought out many points of inter-
est Prof. Wickson, w. M. McFadden and
Prof. Hayne presented interesting papers
each paper being discussed by the au-
dience.
Wednesday evening the hall was crowd
ed and the meeting was one of the best
and most interesting held during the two
days session. The popular Fullerton band
w ,pbf
out great applause. The papers by Mrs.
Richman, Charles G. Chapman and L. b.
Benchley were each listened to with the
greatest attention, followed by cussions
which interested all present. Mr.. Chap
mans paper on Citrus Fruits" was pro-
uoupced the most able presented at the
meeting, Prof. Cook and Prof Wickson
each publicly thanking Mr.. Chapman for
his contribution.
Two sessions of the institute were held
yesterday which were more largely attend
ed than those held on the day previous.
Just before adjournment in the evening
u. s. RIchman offered the following reso-
lutions, which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, We, residents of Fullerton and
Vicinity. having participated In the pro.
ceedings of the farmers institute, held
under the Auspices of the University of
California, August 3 and 4, desire to ex-
press our appreciation of the value ami
Importance of such meetings; therefore,
Resolved, That we heartily approve the
action of the regents Of the university In
providing for the extension Of the benefits
of university research and investigation
by arranging farmers institutes which are
recognized In nearly all states as efficient
means for the promotion of agriculture,
progress and advancement of prosperity
and success among agriculturists by the
dissemination of knowledge of agricul-
tural scinece and the best agricultural and
horticultural practice.
Resolved, That we earnestly urge upon
the university the continuation CT the ef-
fort in behalf Of the farming interests of
tho state and the increase and extension
of the work as far as practicable.
Resolved, That the secretary of the in
stitute be requested to transmit copy of
this action to the regents Of the university
On motion Of DR.. Head 1t was decided to