Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-23
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has resumed the work Of the session,
both with renewed vigor and enthusiasm
and with New Years resolutions freeh in
their memory, they are making prepare
tions for the mid-term examinations, two
weeks hence.
The Fifth Fanmers' Demonstration
Conference will be held at the University
beginning on January 10th and extend
ing over a peri,d Of ten days. Short
courses will be offered under the direc-
ton of scientifically trained experts.
Special rates have been granted over all
rail roads for round trip fare Of one and
third fare plus twenty-five cents.
These short winter courses have attracted
a large number Of the best farmers Of the
State annually, and it is expected that
the record Of attendance this year will
suspass that Of any previous session. Men
of prominence and experience in aericuI-
tural pursuits will lecture on the vital
problems of the day to the agricultural
interests OF the State.
The Baton Rouge Mid-winter Fair will
open it's doors on January 18th and close
on the 18th. The Baton Rouge Chamber
Of Commerce in conjunction with the
University authorities have worked siren
uously and have left no stone unturned
in preparation for what IL expected to be
one Of the most successful exhibits Of live
stock. poultry, hogs and agricultural pro-
ducts. Tents have been erected on the
University athletic field for the protection
of the livestock and for stock judging
and lectures Entries may be made by
any resident of the State.
Geo. Rogillio, member of the senior
class at the University, was elected edi-
tori chief Of the 1914 Gumbo to I'll the
vacancy caused by the resignation from
the University OF former editor Sayes.
The announcement of Frances Robertson
NJ assistant editor and Maize Nobel ae
society editor has been announced by the
new elected head.
The basket ball season which success
fully opened with trip during the
Xmas holidays resulting in a victory OF
three games for the Tiger five, is attract
ing considerable attention from the ad-
mirers of the sport. The s. L. 1. 1.
quintette was overwhelmingly defeated
by score of Al by the Tigers in the
first home game Friday.
Considerable off-hand discussion OF the
proposed Southwestern intercollegiate
Athletic Association is current ON the
University campus, but nothing authori-
tative has been given ont as to the pos
sible action by the athletic officials at the
State institution.
Director w. r. Dodson has announced
that from the present indications the At
tendance at the Fifth Farmers Demon
stration Conference this year will exceed
that of former meetings. The first official
meeting of the farmers will be held THU
morning, and with large number already
in the city it should prove q successful
session. The course extends from January
10 to 30, and during that period some Of
the eminent men in the United States
along agricultural lines will address the
farmer students.
i In addition to the regular conference,
meetings Of the Corn Growers Aseocia.
ton, teachers Of agriculture, the Iouisi.
ana Horticultural Society and the Louisi-
ana Jersey Breeders Association will bt
held. The Corn Growers' Association
meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan.
20; and the teachers of agriculture viii
meet at 2 p. NJ. Wednesday, Jan. 81
the Louisiana Horticultural Society, Jan.
70: and on the same date Cow Testing
Club will be organized in connection with
the meeting Of the Jersey Breeders.
i The Baton Rouge Mid Winter Fair
closed Saturday 1t 10 P. NJ. From tht
statements OF some Of the most promi
nent visitors to this Fair. Improved a sue
cess in every way. Enormous crowds Wis
J tied the exhibits every day. In addition
to fine live stock show, practically ever,
commodity raised in Louisiana was showr
The Experiment Station had a complete
exhibit, as well ~ the Mechanical ant
Agricultural Departments Of the Univer.
city. This display along scientific line
made by the State Board Of Health proved
.xtr~~<;vo Tho exhihita frosn this hndv
gave . thorough illustrated discussion Of
hygiene and eugenics.
The University's debating squad wa
selected last week. The final choice is al
follows: Affirmative A. B. Whitlow and
Fisher Middleton, Principals; J. M. Bar
nett, Alternate. Negative: 7. ]. Mages
and A. 8. H. Trsppey, Principals; R
H. Lee, Alternate.
The question for debate tins year lie
Resolved, That the President of the Unitec
States should be elected for term Of 81,
years and be ineligible for reelection
Louisiana State University 10 nov
champion OF the Pentagonal Debating
League, composed Of tie state univer.
sites Of Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas,
Texas and Louisiana. The affirmative
team this year meets the University o.
Texas 1t Baton Rouge in April, whils
the negative side win 60 to Knoxville,
Tenn.
Prof. E. w. Kerr Of the department