INSTITUTE AT PENOBSCOT. 



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We hope that this eUib and these farmers have main- prosperous 

 days in prospect. 



A vote of thanks to the merabei-s of the board present was 

 passed by the ehib, after which an adjournment was made. 



HANCOCK COUNTY. 



Institute at Penobscot. 



By invitation of the Penobscot Farmers' Chib, an Institute was 

 held at the Town Hall, Penobscot, October 24. There was a good 

 attendance of the farmers of the vicinity in the afternoon and even- 

 ing, filling the hall to its capacity. The ladies honored the occa- 

 sion with their attendance. Good music contributed to the enjoyment 

 of all present. Free entertainment was furnished by the citizens of 

 the town to all in attendance. 



This was the first Institute ever held in the county. The interest 

 manifested b}' those in attendance was a credit to the community. 

 In this and in several of the adjoining towns there is a goodly 

 amount of good farming lands, and on them are enterprising and 

 prosperous farmers. 



Mr. N. F. Norton, President of the Farmers' Club, presided 

 and introduced an 



ADDRESS OF WELCOME. 

 By Mr. John Haney. 



Gentlemen of the Board of Agriculture : 



In behalf of the farmers of our section of Hancock county and 

 especially of the town of Penobscot, we bid you a hearty welcome 

 to such hospitalities as farmers can furnish. 



Though the name of our town is said to signify "Rocky Land," 

 and, indeed, much of our land seems rocky enough to justify- the 

 appellation, still there are among our farmers those whose hearts are 

 much softer than stone ; and we hope that during your brief stay 

 with us you will be made comfortable, at least, while yon are trying 

 to make us happ}-. 



