The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-27

with rapt attention. Mr.. II. J. Newberry
read an interesting paper on Good
Roads and advanced many practical and
useful suggestions. This topic was also
discussed at some length by Hon. Dyke
Ballinger and others.
In the evening several selections of
fine music were intesspersed with interest
ing discussions in which the road ques-
ton seemed to be the favorite theme, and
was extensively considered by Messrs.
Whitehall. Haskell, Kilgore, Pa.laby and
others Mr. II. G. Gibbs gave an interest
ing talk on 1.-The Farmer Boy and His
Opportunities Secretary Thoburn spoke
upon the subject of Consolidation of
School Districts" with a view to giving
country children better opportunities and
allowing them TO remain at home and still
obtain higher education.
The attendance at this institute was
not what is was hoped that it would be;
however, the matter is now inaugurated
and will grow and develop in the future.
The permanent officers of the institute
are as follows:
President J. w. Haskell; Vice?president
Rev A E Butterfield; secretary, Prof.
William Reece; treasurer, Capt J. c.
HendryX.
Members of the executive committee, ].
W. Haskell. Alternate Capt. Hendryx.
Tuesday afternoon was devoted to i'm
portant discussions and suggestions.
The subject of Varieties of Fruits Best
Adapted to Oklahoma was ably hand
led by H. R. ROBBERS, of Gracemont Mr..
Roerts is a horticulturist of long ex-
perience and his talk was full of practical
and valuable information.
How to Plant and Grow Trees in Cad
do County" was theme practically pre-
scented by R. Hester. His valuable in
formation will prevent many mistakes
and failures in planting trees.
Butter Making on an Oklahoma Farm
was presented in a very interesting and
instructive manner by Mrs. j. c. Hen
dryx Mrs. Hendryx has been very sue
cessful as producer of high grade butter
and the suggestions offered by her will
work a revolution in the important de-
partment of butter making in Caddo coun
ty.
Mrs. Olive Meese of Hinton, favored the
institute with a vocal selection which
was thoroughly enjoyed ana appreciated.
Mrs Meese has rich, musical voice as
a musician.
Difficulties in raising Poultry in Ok
lahoma" was presented by Mrs. Dyke
of the Baptist Mission in her usual pleas
ing and entertaining style. Paultry rails
ers received many useful and valuable
suggestions from this lacy.
1.-The Most Profitable Gardening" was
the subject of a paper prepared by Mrs
Christ Schlitt and read by Mrs. Bell Koch.
1t was very instructive and at its conclu-
sion Mrs. Schlitt was unanimously voted
1.-The Farmers Daughters in the New
the best farmer in Caddo county.
Country" was presented in a forcible and
strong plea for the girls should be read
and re-read in every home in the county
Senator Gore. 1.-The Blind Man Flo
quent." of Lawton, delivered an impress
sive and inspiring address,.
Prof. Keece fully explained Worlds Fair
matters and the premiums offered.
J. w. Haskell gave some very useful
and practical suggestions based upon per-
sonal experience in the culture Of al
falfa.
The institute adjourned to reassemble
| upon call of the chairman. The organiZa-
ton of this institute is an important step
and will prove of inestimable value TO
the farmers of the county.