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knocking at his door for the very necessaries of life. Then the farmer's 

 position in society is a very responsible one, and much is depending upon him. 



Let me say in conclusion, that the object of these institutes is to 

 better qualify us for the important duties we owe to society, and that we may 

 do honor to and dignify our noble calling. The machinery for the accom- 

 plishment of this object is complete. We have men with us who have made 

 the science of agriculture a life-long study, and there are many, very many, 

 who have spent years upon the farm, and have a large practical experience, 

 whose surroundings indicate that they have used thought, intelligence, and 

 judgment in their management. The subjects brought before this institute 

 are open for discussion, and we earnestly invite you to participate. 



Let me say again, that we are glad to see so many present, and iu 

 behalf of the committee of arrangements, in behalf of Berrien county, 

 Pomona Grange, and in behalf of the citizens of Berrien Center and vicinity, 

 I again bid you welcome, one and all. May our meeting prove pleasant and 

 profitable. 



Nearly all the papers on the programme were read and discussed, and every 

 one seemed highly pleased with the success of the Institute. The ladies did 

 their part nobly in furnishing dinner and supper on the lower floor of the 

 hall. 



ALLEGAN COUNTY INSTITUTE. 



This Institute was held January l?th and 18th in Edsell's opera hall at 

 Otsego. The programme was as follows : 



THURSDAY EVENING. 



Call to order by the President. 

 Music. 



Opening address by Hon. W. C. Edsell, of Otsego. 

 Music. 



"Foreign Markets for our Produce,"— Prof. G. H. Harrower of State Agricultural 

 College. 



FRIDAY FORENOON. 



Music. 



" Insecticides,"— Prof. A. J. Cook of State Agricultural College. 



" The Apiary as a Useful Branch of Agriculture," — T. F. Bingham of Abronia. 



" Drainage," — Prof. E. C. Carpenter of State Agricultural College. 



AFTERNOON SESSION. 



Music. 



" Stock Feeding for Profit,"— Prof. Samuel Johnson of Agricultural College. 

 Music. 



" Women's Work on the Farm— Her true Position and Influence,"— Mrs. L. A. 

 Jewett of Allegan. 

 " Peach Culture, its Profit and Losses,"— J. H. Dumout of Allegan. 



