The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-08-13
FARMERS CONGRESS.
Clemson Extension Work Article
XVIII.

are invited to assemble at Clemson
College for the purpose 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 and give
them the benefit Of their experience
and study. They have been selectd
scientific training, but also because
, they have had large amount Of prac-
tical experience In their special line
and thus will be able to give prac-
tlcal science. In addition to the men
from outside Of the State a number
Of the most successful farmers Of
this State have also been invited and
have consented to give their ex-
perience for the benefit oi their broth
er farmers. But while both of these
classes of speakers insure that those in
attendance will receive valuable in
fomation. II is hoped that all who at
tend will realize that the greatest
good can come out Of such meetings
only be free discussion Of the sub
jects among the farmers themselves.
1t is therefore hoped that those in
attendance will consider that this is
their institute, and will not only ask
question, but also will not hesitate
to give their own experience. Only
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 discus
sion.
But even IL there were no set
speeches, any farmer who comes 10
the college with the right determina-
tion could not fail to reap rich bene-
mt. 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 visit to the college Of
two or three days and a close in
spection Of this magnificent educa-
tional plant that they have built
Every department will be open for
their inspection with each man Of
the faculty in his place, thus afford
Ing an opportunity of becoming per-
sonally 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 future this may be
real congress with regularly accredit-
ed 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 tho
Improvement and instruction of those
who attend and all who have a de-
sire for such are invited. It Is not
a pleasure gathering and while al
! will be done to make the three days
pleasant, II Is hoped that this pleasure
will come from interest In the WORK.
Those who are not int rested In the
work Of the college ant institute and
are bent only upon a frol'c will make
a mistake in coming and are not In
vited. Strict order will I've maintain
ed and ample provision has been
made to that end.
Cost.
The railroads Of the State have
been asked to give special rates for
this occasion and have intimated that
such will be done. AS soon as the in
formation Is received from them as
to the rates, II will be published. All
who can had better come via Cal
houn. The college is one mile from
Calhoun on the main line Of the
Southern and two miles from Cherry's
Station on the Blue Ridge railroad.
The hack fare from either station is
twenty-five cents and ample hacks will
be furnished by the liveryman. Mr..
Clinkscales to accommodate those
desiring TO ride.
Rooms and beds will be furnished
by the college free, but II will be we'll
for each person to bring their own
sheets, pillow cases and light
blanket. as the college cannot sup
ply these.
Meals will be supplied at the mess