The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-08-05
EDUCATION RALLY
HELD BY CoLORED FARMERS OF
THIS AND CALHOUN COUNTY.
Both Counties Organize.-A Farm
er's Association.-The Day Passed
OF Very Orderly.

In response to an invitation by
President r, S Wilkinson, of the
State Colored College, large numbers
Of colored farmers, with their wives
and children gathered on the cam
pus of that institution Thursday to
enjoy a picnic. and organize 9 Con-
ference. Both counties Of Orange
burg and Calhoun were represented
as the call was extended to each of
them. The morning was spent in
the college chapel where speeches
were made to a mixed gathering.
The addresses were of helpful and
encouraging nature to the farmers,
and many beneficial exchanges of
ideas in farming were brought out.
Among those who spoke were Pres
ident R. S. Wilkinson, H B Thomas,
C. T. Riley, P. Punches, Rev. S.
S Lawton Prof. N. C. Nix and R.
l.. Williams.
lat the conclusion of the morning
meeting e barbecue was served on
the grounds and was enjoyed by the
hundreds present. After dinner the
meeting was divided into sections,
the farmers gathering on the cam
pus under the spreading oaks, and
their wives went to the chapel. These
meeting were addressed by selected
speakers on topics pertaining to the
peculiar duties Of men and women.
The women's meeting was held un-
der the auspices of the Sunlight Club,
an organization of colored women of
this city, and the talks given were
of scuh nature as to help the farm
ing element along lines of home i'm
provement and sanitation. At the
mems meeting Capt J. H. Claffy,
president of the Farmers Union, of
Orangeburg County spoke and pre-
sented the plans Of the Orangeburg
County fair to be held next Fall.
These were endorsed by those assem-
bled. Eighteen shares Of the fair
association were subscribed to in less
than five minutes, and more will be
taken within the next few days. The
shares are selling for ten dollars
each.
Each county was organized into
an effective association and farmers
institute and it is expected that the
plans adopted will prove beneficial.
Through these agencies the college
will be better able to carry out the
policy of agricultural extension and
reach greater numbers. "A mid-win-
ter institute will be held at the COL
lege in January for instruction and
demonstration in agriculture. This
is one Of the policies of the new ad-
ministration and will be make an an
nual affair
The officers chosen were: Orange
burg county, R. L. Williams, Pres
idens; A. D. Dantzler, Vice Presi-
dent; H. B. Daniels, Secretary; G..
w. GarYin, Treasurer; Members of
the Executive Committee, A. P. Pri-
oleau, L. W. Hook, H. B. Thomas,
Asbury Frederick, C. T. Riley, J.
H. Shivers, F. R. Ravenel R. W.
Wilson, L.. Stroman. Calhoun coun-
ty, C. W. Caldwell, President; A.
w. Wright, Vice President, M. A.
Brown, Secretary, Joseph Christie,
Treasurer. The executive committee
of this county will be5named later by
the president.
Over one thousand persons were
present at the conference and con-
Quoted themselves in very orderly
and respectful manner. Much inter-
est was taken in the splendid crops
on the State College farm, also the
dairy herd and stock. President
left nothing undone to
make it pleasant for the college
guests on this occasion.