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Mr. McCreary recommended the advertising of all institutes in 

 county papers and the putting up of posters, etc. 



Mr. White advocated the printing and distributing of postal cards, 

 (he sending of programmes to school teachers and county superin- 

 tendents of schools, and enlisting the co-operation of the beet farmers 

 and people within a radius of ten miles. 



The discussion was continued by Dr. Conard, who said we should 

 have committees on organization of institutes, on programmes, ques- 

 tion box, music and entertainment. 



Fourth topic, "How Should the Time be Apportioned between the 

 Local and State Speakers?'' was opened by Hon. Jason Sexton, of 

 Montgomery county. He said local speakers should have prominent 

 places on programme, but State speakers should be expected to lead 

 in the discussions. By joining the two forces together at these 

 institutes the greatest good is accomplished. Discussion w'as en- 

 tered into by J. Q. Atkinson, Esq., and Hon. Thos. J. Philips. 



Fifth topic, ''What Arrangements Should be Made for the Enter- 

 tainment of Local Lecturers?" Opened by Mr. AYm. F. Beck, of 

 Northampton county. Local help and lecturers should be enter- 

 tained, and arrangements made by the county chairmen of insti- 

 tutes for lodging, meals, etc.; especially was it true where persons 

 drive from a distance and take leading part in programme. 



General discussion followed. 



Session closed at 4.30 P. M. 



Thursday Afternoon, June 6, lUUl. 



Meeting called to order at 1.30, Hon. W. H. Brosius, of Lancaster 

 county, in the chair. 



First topic, "The Ideal Farmers' Institute." Discussion opened 

 by Mr. C. L. Peck, of Potter county. He said the ideal institute 

 is one in which the best local talent is employed, one in which is 

 discussed topics relating to agriculture, where good music is present, 

 where the sessions begin at the appointed time, where the lecturers 

 are not so tedious as to wear out the patience of the audience, where 

 practical farmers give their personal experience, where ladies take 

 charge of the Country Home Session. 



Many valuable points were brought forth in the general discussi(m 

 \\hich was participated in by Messrs. George E. Hull, Thos. .J. 

 Philips, C. C. McWilliams, R. L. Watts, J. Q. Atkinson, L. A. Clinton, 

 Watson T. Davis, M. W. Oliver and D. H. Pershing. 



Second topic, ''The Most Effective Mode of Presenting Agricul- 



