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CLEMSON EXTENSION NoRk. XVIII.
Farmers Congress.

On August 31st and September LIST and
end the farmers of this State are invited to
assemble at Clemson College for the pur'
pose of holding a roundup institute or
congress. There will be assembled at this
time at the college some of the best experts
along the various lines of farming that can
be found in the United States. These men
will talk to the farmers n give them the
benefit of their experience and study. lhey
have been selected for this purpose no
only for their scientific training, but also
because they have had a large amount OF
practical experience in their special line
and thus will be able to give practical Sci
ence. In addition to the men from outside
of the State a number OF the most success
full farmers of this State have also been i'll
yited and have consented to give their eX-
perience for the benefit of their brother far
mers. But while both Of these classes OF
speakers insure that those in attendance
will receive valuable information, IT IS
hoped that all who attend will realiZe that
the greatest good can come out OF such
meetings only by a free discussion OF the
subjects among the farmers themselves.
It is therefore hoped that those in attend
ance will consider that this is their instl-
tute, and will not only ask questions, but
also will not hesitate to give their W ex-
perience. Only by so doing can this con-
gresS be made the success 1t should be.
After all, all that the set speech can do Is
to suggest ideas and that speech is the best
that arouseS the greatest discussion.
But even il there were no set speeches,
any farmer who comes to the college with
the right determination could not TALL TO
reap rich benefit. 1t is but right that every
farmer of this State should be as familiar
with the college as he is with his own farm.
This knowledge can only be gained by a
visit to the college of two or three days and
a close inspection of this magnificent edu-
c~ational plant that they have built. Every
department will be open for their inspec-
ton with each man Of the faculty in his
place, thus affording an opportunity OF be-
coming personally acquainted with the
work and with the man, OF these this last
is perhaps the most valuable. When you
have known a man personally, you are
much more willing to accept advice and
suggestions from him.
At this meeting it is hoped to form some
permanent organization so that in the fu-
ture this may be a real congress with reg
ularly accredited delegates. This State
needs some such organization where the
business Of farming is discussed in all its
phases.
The object OF this meeting is for the i'm
proyement' and instruction Of those who
attend and all who have a desire for such
are invited. It Is not a pleasure gathering
and while all will be lone to make the three
DAYS pleasant, it is hoped that this pleas
ure will come from interest In the work.
Those who are not interested in the work
OF the college and institute and are bent
only upon a frolic will make a mistake in
coming and are not invited. Strict order
will be maintained and ample provision has
been made to that end.
CosT.-The railroads OF the State have
been asked to give special rates for this oc-
casion and have intimated that such will
be done. AS soon as the information is re-
ceived from them as to rates 1t will be pub
lished. All who can had better come via
Calhoun. The college is one mile from Cal
houn on the main line of the Southern and
two miles from Cherry's Station OH the
Blue Ridge Railroad. The hack fare from
either station is twenty-five cents and am
pie hacks will be furnished by the livery
man, Mr.. Cllnkscales, to accommodate
those desiring to ride. Rooms and beds
will be furnished by the college free, but 1t
will be well for each person to bring their
" sheets, pillow cases n q light blank
ct, as the college cannot supply these.
Meals will be supplied at the mess hall at
thirty-ive cents for single meals or three
for one dollar. The college does not expect
any profit from these meals and will put
the full value in the meals and service.
After reaching here a maximum eXpendi-
ture of four dollars should cover every le-
ultimate e1pense-it will hardly cost any
one more than ten dollars including all ex-
penses from home and return from the
most distant part Of the State.
Upon arrival at the college each person
is to register with the clerk who will assign
rooms, issuing a ticket to same. Be sure
and register and receive this ticket, as no
n will be allowed a room who has not a
ticket. This is necessary to prevent confu-
sion and preserve order. The meal hours
will be: Breakfast 1880; dinner l; supper
7:30.
as 1t will not be possible to serve them If
regularly. The full program will be pub
lished In the next few days, 8 commence
now to plan the trip.
Prof. D. n. Barrow,
Superintendent Extension Work.