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thought of a lovely old farm house and its owner growing old together, than 

 the half deserted dwellings, broken gates, and tumble-down fences which 

 mark the tenant's arrival and the owner's removal to a town. 



Prof. Ingersoll gave an address on wheat culture. (See lectures and 

 addresses as above.) 



Tlie following papers were read at this session, which do not apj^ear in this 

 report: "Corn Culture," etc., by Mr. William Lambie ; '"The Deterioration 

 of our Cereals," by Hon. John J. Eobison ; '''Value in Farming," by Mr. 

 William Campbell. Manuscripts of the last two have not 1)een furnished to 

 the Secretary. 



The following resolutions were unanimously adopted : 



Whereas, This Institute has been a decided success, and most satisfactory to all 

 Avho have attended it, both in respect to the variety of the subjects treated and also 

 the care and ability shown in the preparation of the essays presented, all of which 

 have embodied practical information most valuable to every farmer, and we believe 

 to all others in attendance, therefore 



Besolved, First, That the thanks of this assembly be tendered to the Professors of 

 the Agricultural College and to all others who have written essays for this Institute; 

 also to the Chairman,"who has so ably presided over its deliberations; the executive 

 committee, the committee on music, and the Light Guard Band, for their assistance 

 in making this Institute a success. 



Second, That we believe it is for the best interest of all who are engaged in agri- 

 culture that a Farmers' Institute be held annually in this county. 



President T. C. Abbot said: It will give me great pleasure to report to the 

 State Board of Agriculture the success of this Institute, tbe large attendance, 

 the number and excellence of the papers presented, and the interest which has 

 been manifested by you all. In behalf of the State Board, of which, together 

 with your presiding officer, I am a member, I thank you for the interest you 

 have taken, and congratulate you on the success of your Institute. 



The Institute was then declared adjourned. 



HILLSDALE INSTITUTE. 



Tliis Institute, commencing Tliursday evening, January 25th, was held in 

 the court house. The attendance was large tliroughout, and at most of the 

 sessions those who arrived late found it difficult to obtain even standing room. 



At the time appointed the meeting was called to order by Col. F. M. Hollo- 

 Avay, that gentleman having been chosen President at a previous meeting. 



Prayer was offered by Prof. James, of Hillsdale College, after which Presi- 

 dent Holloway gave tlae following opening address of welcome : 



Ladies and Gentlemen : — W^e have met this evening under most favorable 

 circumstances, to enter upon the work contemplated in the call for a farmers' 

 institute. This is no more or less than a means by which thought may be 

 brought in contact witli thought and experience on natural subjects connected 

 with, and the basis of the every-day life of, the farmers of our county, — not 

 that we are different from others in wants and desires, but that we are individ- 

 ually and collectively responsible for the standard of society of Avhich we form 

 an integral part. It has been true of us in the past, as it is true of many com- 

 munities of our common country to-day, to look upon agriculture as but the 



