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given By far the greatest benefits were derived from the discussions which the 

 papers brought forth. These were characterized by a disposition to deal in 

 facts of experience rather than in theoretical moonshine. The officers, par- 

 ticularly President Burton, deserve great credit for the success achieved upon 

 so short notice of this the first Institute. Those upon the programme in the 

 main did excellently, and he must have been a poor observer who did not con- 

 clude that Barry county farmers are able, not only to make an attractive 

 programme, but to carry it out as ably as the representatives of any other 

 class or profession. We trust that steps may be taken to organize a perma- 

 nent Institute society. Such would be of inestimable value to the farmers of 

 Barry county. 



AKMADA INSTITUTE. 

 The programme of the Armada Institute was as follows : 



TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 16th. 



1st — Music. 



2d — Prayer by Eev. H. N. Bissell. 



3d — Address of welcome by VVm. H. Clark, Jr. 



4th — Address by Prof. McEwan of Agricultural College — Subject: " How to Keep 

 the Boys on the Farm." 



5th— Address by D. N. Lowell— Subject : " Should the farmers spend more or less 

 time on material interests?" 



6th — Music and adjournment. 



WEDNESDAY MORNING. 



1st — Music. 



2d — Address by A. H. Canfield — Subject: "Should the wool grower deal directly 

 with the manufacturer in the sale of wool?" 



3d— Address by P. M. Bentley— Subject : "Breeding and Management of Meriuo 

 Sheep. 



4th— Address by E. D. A. True — Subject: " The Farmer his own Mechanic." 



8th— Address by S. B. Cannon — Subject; " Farm Drainage." 



6th — Music. 



WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. 



1st — Music. 



2d— Address by Prof. R. C. Kedzie of Agricultural College— Subject : " The Source 

 of Nitrogen in Plants." 

 3d— Address by Wm. Jenney— Subject : " Best Breeds of Cattle for the Dairy." 

 4th— Address by Frank Kedzie— Subject : " Sugar from Sorghum." 

 5th— Music and adjournment. 



WEDNESDAY EVENING. 



1st — Music. 



2d— Address by I. N. Butterfield, Jr.— Subject: " The Millenium of Agriculture." 

 3d— Address by R, G. Baird, Secretary State Board of Agriculture— Subject: 

 "Farming as an Occupation. 

 4th — Music and adjournment. 



