FARMERS' DAYS 



There were only two places holding farmers' day meetings this 

 year, due to the fact, as intimated in my last report, that these 

 meetings had not mad sufficient numerical support. Dates and 

 attendance at these two meetings are shown in the following table : 



As usual, Albion was all that could be desired, except a 

 decreased attendance, which was explained by the fact that the 

 sessions of the Supreme Court were extended a week longer than 

 had been expected, which kept many away. In addition, there 

 had been a long series of revival meetings, which naturally mil- 

 itated against the attendance; nevertheless, an average of 158 

 was very good. 



Interest on the part of those present was excellent. So keen 

 was the interest that a special committee has already been 

 appointed to further a like meeting the coming year. 



Unfortunately, the meeting in the eastern part of the state, at 

 Fort Edward, Washington County, came at a time when the roads 

 were blocked with snow, and it was impossible for people to come 

 long distances. 



The plan in force for the past three years was adhered to, 

 devoting the morning and afternoon sessions of the first day to 

 soils, the like sessions of the second day to crops and stock, and 

 on the third day to horticulture, the evening sessions being given 

 up to themes of general interest. Two special poultry sessions and 

 two sessions for women were held. 



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