The Yale expositor., 1910-01-28
FARMERS
INSTITUTE.
An Interesting Gathering, Largely
Attended by Farmers and Busi-
ness Men.

Each year the farmers become more
and more interested in the Institutes
here as was evidenced by the crowded
hall at each session of the farmers in
stitute held in Yale on Monday. The
papers that are given are on subjects
that appeal to the farmer, they give per
haps another side to "a question in which
he is deeply interested, they give him
plenty of food for thought and as the
farmers go to their homes they think
out many practical ways in which they
can use these thoughts and theories.
The meetings are profitable in more
ways than one. Besides giving the
farmers so many valuable suggestions,
they are brought together in a social
way to talk over and discuss the sub
jects and it brings them into contact
with the business men and citizens of
the town in a social way and so we say
that Michigan farmers are favored in
somuch that these Institutes are pro.
vided for them and that the money
used for them is wisely spent
The meeting was called to order
Monday forenoon by President A. +.
Stevenson and i'm the absence of Mayor
Andreae, ex-Mayor Beavis gave few
words of hearty welcome to all. A. +.
Stevenson made the response. In
speaking Of tuberculosis in milk, Mr..
Stevenson remarked shat Yale was
recognized as an advanced city because
of the stand taken by her upon this
matter. In paper upon alfalfa" "
Mr.. Stevenson gave a most interesting
talk getting the farmers quite enthu-
siastic upon the subject.
Rev. Il. Ii. Case opened the afternoon
session with prayer, followed by a
piano solo by Clifford Hutton. Judge
fappan's address on "The Transfer of
Property and its Descent at the owners
death" was particularly interesting, and
brought out many law points not
hitherto we'll understood or known.
The paper given by Mrs. Jos. Yuill
on "The Farmer, his rank and position"
found place in the hearts of those pres
ent. We publish this paper entire.
Jas. +. Beavis, our popular merchant
and ex-Mayor, gave fine argument on
"What should be the Relation between
the Farmer and the Business Man.
We hope to give it to our readers next
week.
| A vocal solo by Miss Jean Drake was
much enjoyed. The subject which
w +. Raven had prepared paper
upon, "Silos and Ensilage" was of par
ticular interest to the farmers and a
general discussion with many questions
was entered upon. George Windsor
gave piano solo and the meeting was
closed until evening.
This session was opened with music
| by Carney's orchestra and during the
session there were vocal solos by Lisle
Newell and Leona Holcomb and a
recitation by Marie Drouyor.
Prof. Drouyor gave thoughtful and
well prepared paper on benefits of
High School Education" State Speak
er w. Il. Raven spoke on "Soil Fertility"
which contained many interesting
thoughts. Rev. =. j. Cullinane had for
his address subject which is near to
the heart of every farmer Excepting our
Boys on the Farm" Father Cullinane
is an excellent speaker and his paper
was replete with good advice and pithy
remarks. This was the last paper on
the program and with the many good
things that had been offered them we
know that everyone was more than
satisfied with the days meeting.