Pocahontas star herald., 1915-08-20
FARMERS PICNIC
AND INSTITUTE DAY

union picnic aud institute day at
Old Jackson that will be remem
bered long by young and old folks
alike.
The day dawned a perfect one for
just such an occasion and the com.
mite in charge Of arrangements
had planned we'll for the comfort
aud convenience Of the 700 visitors
IN attendance. The crowd was
thoroughly imbued with the picnic
aud good fellowship spirit which
was evidenced on all sides by the
hearty handshakCs OF friends who
had not been together for many
years. The University Of Arkan-
sas Farm Extension course of lee.
lures on improved farming was Of
course the main attraction. The
speakers were met at the hotel in
farm wagons aud conveyed to the
grounds selected for the picnic and
lectures. The teams, four m mum.
Der, were bedeoked with hunting
and flags until tney looked like the.
band wagons Of Sells Bros. big
circus parade, showing that Old
Jackson was determined to keep up
her reputation to do things right.
The spark of enthusiasm had Ig
nited the very heart Of Old Jackson.
The faces Of the farmers were beam
ing with pleasure at having so many
friends and visitors as their guests.
They knew they had treat in
store for their guests that would
not only please them but would be
Of great interest in their farming
work. The speakers stand and
seating capacity for SOC had been
arranged under the shade Of giant
walnut trees TO the north of the
school campus. The stand was
beautifully decorated with the Ma.
tional colors and with hundreds Of
American lags, that would have
done credit to any professional
decorator. Display stands for
farm exhibits had been built, which
were also decorated in like manner,
and were chuck full Of such pro.
ducts as would have received favor.
able mention at the Tri State fair.
The exhibits of grasses and corn
shown by Il. b. Walker, J. +.
Brooks, Bud Brooks, j. w. Will
llams, Ed Horseman and Sam Song
er, shows what can be grown IN this
line in this district, to say nothing
of the fine exhibits of fruit and
grapes, products of the Guide and
Elizabeth orchards.
The Randolph County Boys Corn
Club was also represented by some
of the finest corn on exhibit grown
by Richard Brooks, also tomatoes,
products Of the Girls Tomato Club,
1t was with pride and pleasure
that we note the surprise on the
faces of the professors upon their
arrival at the grounds to see the
seating capacity full to overhowing,
with several hundred standing, aud
as many more wandering around the
grounds enjoying the exhibits and
amusements arranged for their
pleasure.
The exercises were opened by the
senior class of the Old jackson
school singing "My Arkansas,
which was rendered in such a man
ner as tc show well balanced train.
ing.
John II. Kizer, county farm dem
onstrator, IN one of his Characters
tic talks, outlined the object Of the
institute, after which he announced
that K. M. Rider, a local citizen,
would deliver an address of welcome,
Mr.. Rider, in a few well chosen
words, and with sincerity extended
in behalf Of the Old Jackson dis
trIct a hearty welcome to the guests
of honor as well as every visitor on
this occasion. Prof. Fitzpatrick was
then introduced and talked on the
subject Of Soils, pointing out many
eoatrres Of SOIL conservation and