The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-07
FARMERS TO MEET
HERE IN AUGUST

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izations, has said that the Institute
shall have its every want supplied in.
the way Of a large auditorium and
every facility for the conduct OF its
work. The hotels are offering liberal
rates, and railroads will do likewise.
The first two days will be occupied
In the discussion OF the most interest
ins topics before the farmers to-day.
The speakers will be men chosen for
their eminent success in their various
branches of agriculture from this and
other States. The last day, August 6th,
important day of the meeting.
Through the courtesy of Mr.. George
w. Bedell, and the generosity of Mr..
g. III. Senff, the owner of the magniti-
cent Curtis Neck estate. on James River,
steamboat will be Furnished free.
This boat viii leave Richmond at an
early hour, and convey the farmers
down the river to inspect the fine es-
tates along it's banks, and returning
| Will reach Curtis Neck about / o'clock.
To Inspect Fine Farm.
There dinner will be furnished by
Mrs. Senff. under the direction of Mr..
Bedcll after which an inspection of
I what Is said to be the finest farm in
llthis or any other State will take place.
Among the magnificent crops grown
here are 500 acres of alfalfa, and this.
perhaps the largest surface on any
| one farm devoted to this crop, will be
a sight worth the trip. and an object
lesson of incalculable value to the
thousands who will witness 1t. After
an inspection Of the farm there will
be a gathering to express the thanks
OF the assembled farmers to the gener-
Gus host, and the crowd will again em-
bark on the boat and reach Richmond
about o'clock p. NJ.
With this program (and further de-
tails to be announced later), this ses-
| sion Of the institute. meeting in Rich
mond, the most accessible city in the
| State. and one filled with attractions of
every kind. and memories that will all
ways DO cherished by Virginians. the
institute looks for the largest and most
valuable meeting 1T has ever held.
Farmers in Eastern Virginia. and es-
pecially those along the Soutllside and
Middle Virginia. who have thought it
too far to go to Roanoke to attend the
past sessions OF the Institute, should
Iccrtainly arrange to attend this ses-
| sion in Richmond. 1t will be a great
occasion of recreation to take their
families and spend a, few days of need
l ed rest and enjoyment, as we'll ms prof
litablc study. The writer has taken two
4 of his boys to Roanoke at tho past
meetings, and they. while young, have
been delighted with the trip and tho
E|speeches. and the scenesFat Blacksburg
4 have been of the greatest value to
1 them; and this year they are anticipat-
ing even bigger things. I trust, Mr.
| Editor, YOU Will not fail to keep this
institute meeting in Richmond on Au-
4 gustS4th. St, and 9th before your read
iIers. and may every citizen of both city
land country who reads this notice do
E,all in their power TO IRA Ike known this
IIopportnnity for the farmers and thar
\ families (for ladies are cordially well
4 comed, and topics of interest provided
4 for theln) to enjoy this OCCASION, the
i meeting OF tho State Farmers Insti-
\ tute q. N, STACY,
Member OF Committee.
1Msr RESULTS WITH LEAST EN-
Pl1NDITURE.
u Electrical contractors here will re,
tceive a. call to-morroW from John w
4 Foster, of New York, an expert light,
Ting engineer, to talk electric lighting
with them and the me thods of getting
hest resultsRin illuminating factories
lstores, homes and. other places.
II BWhile here MIR. lNoster will make his
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