The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-09
GOVERNOR ADDRESSES
DEMONSTRATION AGENTS
Says Farming il, Dignified Call.
ing OF Grave RESPONSE
l. biltties,
SEES FuTURB FOR COUNTRY
Golden Opportunity for Those Who
VIII Use Modern Methods-High
Praise for Agricultural Exhibits
at State Fair.

a half hundred farm demonstration
agents. representing as many Virginia
counties. listened last night with keen
talked to them about his experiences
as farmer, and stressed the import
ance and dignity of the calling which
they represent. The meeting was held
in the Senate Chamber at the Capitol
building, and L. .. Sandy, head Of
the demonstration work in this State,
presided
Westmoreland Davis. president OF the
State Farmers Association, was the
first speaker. lie complimcnted the
agents on the splendid exhibits of farm
the State Fair, and explained to the
demonstrators the responsibilities and
opportunities which confronted them.
lie said that he believed it is within
tho province of the demonstrators TO
better the social and financial condi-
ton OF the farmers Of the State, as
we'll as to educate them in scientific
farming. Higher and better ideals, he
said, should be taught. and in this way
the better principles OF governm emit
may be inculcated.
GRAVE RESPONSIBILITIES
SAYS GOVERNOR STUART
Governor Stuart explained that farm
ing is serious and dignificd occupa :
ton. He said that there are grave re-
sponsibilities resting upon those who
till tho soil. for to Them. he said, the
sacred duty OF conserving Mother
Earth for future generations is en-
trusted.
You are the evangelists OF good
farming" said the Governor addressing
the demonstrators, so so out into the
fields and show the farmers how to
do scientific farming" He explained
that mere theory without practice when
applied TO farming cain only result IN
failure, but pointed out that the adop-
ton OF intelligent methods will in
variably produce gratifying results.
The time has come when the farm
ers have n golden opportunity" said the
Governor, asserting that In his opinion
the outlook for those engaged in agri-
cultural pursuits was never brighter.
IIe assured the demonstration agents
that he would cooperate with them
personally and Officially in every way
possible in carrying out the work of
establishing improved farming methods
within the State. The Governor spok e
in nattering terms OF tho agricultural
exhibits Mt the State Fair.
Practically every farm demonstrate
in the State was present at the meeting
last night, and whep' the Governor had
finished his speech, several of them
made brief speeches, District Agents
W..P. Moore. of Bedford, and T.. S. Far
rar, OF Amelia. were among the
speakers.
tending the meeting were: r. a.
Withers, Nelson; J. il. Quisenberry.
Louisa: Il. l.. Partlock, aNorfolki w. IT,
Walker, bedford; h. b. Kelley Halifax;
yC. L. koontz, Frederick; 3. a, War
riner, Rockbridgc: w. N. Cdrsau. Cum
berland; w. II. Burruss, Lee; j. C.
stiles, Wise; Chiltan. Accomac: Alfred
Rant, Nottoway; Ellis Brame, Neck lon
berg; j. G.. Bruce, Culpepor: II. d. Bur-
foot Chesterfield; Mr.. Sizer, Bruins
wick; w. I. Bryant. Southampton; y.
II. Martin, Shenandoah; *. c. Moore,
Spotsylvaniu: Mr.. Grizzar. Grecnville;
l. G. Catlctt, Glouchcstcrs j. D. Harris.
Sussex; j. NJ. Gish, Roanoke; IT. j.. Ian
caster, Hanover; W. L. Fauler Fair
fax; A. b. Smith. King and Queen; $.
p. Spain. Dinwiddie; ]. G. Grinels. Mid
dlesex; G. II. Rieley, Botetourt; r. S.
Blandford. Nansomond; G. G.. Eurr,
Prince Edward; ID. S. Harris. York
Mr.. Slousan, James City; Mr.. baldwin,
Goochland w. w. Trunbc, Augusta
W. o. Martin, Craig; r. O. bradshaw,
Alleghnney; Mr.. Vowel, Madison; l.
NJ. Walker. Albcmarle; Mr.. Goodrich,
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