48 STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



MECHANICAL SECTION. 



T. M. C. A. BUILDING, COR. PEARL AND IONIA STS. 



Conductor Secretary C. S. Ward, of the Y. M. C. A. 



This section was organized in the interests of the young, mechanics and those who 

 are thinking of entering a mechanical career. The lectures were given by Prof. 

 Chas. L. Weil, assisted by Professors Chamberlain and Westcott, of the State Agri- 

 cultural College. 



The subjects treated were: "Materials of Construction," "Mechanical Designing," 

 "Steam and Steam Engines." 



TUESDAY EVENING. 



The meeting was called to order by Kenjon L. Butterfield, State Super- 

 intendent of Institutes, who said : It seems to devolve upon me to start 

 the ball rolling-, and I will say just a word in regard to what sort of meet- 

 ing this is, though probably most of you know already. During the past 

 winter, there have been held in the State sixtj'-seven Farmers' Institutes, 

 in as many counties, under the law passed by the Legislature appropriat- 

 ing |5,000 for the purpose of putting an Institute into every county that 

 wants one. These Institutes have been held at various times since the 

 lirst of October, and almost uniformly with good results in interest and 

 enthusiasm. Last fall it was decided that about this time there should 

 be held, here in Grand Rapids, a "Round Up" meeting — rounding up the 

 Institute work of the season, and it has been planned with a view to mak- 

 ing it the best that could possibly be offered to the farmers of Michigan. 

 We trust that the program that has been arranged will bear out the 

 hopes of those who have made it. Without further remarks I will 

 introduce Hon. Franklin Wells, President of the State Board of Agricul- 

 ture, who is Chairman for the evening. 



Mr. Wells: I notice from looking at the program that every moment 

 is full, and I will make no remarks, but take pleasure in introducing to 

 you the first speaker of the evening, Mr. L. J. Rindge, of Grand Rapids. 



A WORD OF GREETING. 



MR. L. J. RINDGE, GRAND RAPIDS. 



To me it is a great pleasure to be able to extend to you the hospitality of 

 our city, well knowing that during your short stay here the city of Grand 

 Rapids will do all in her power to make it pleasant for you. I speak 

 more especially for the business men of Grand Rapids. We are in full 

 sympathy with you in what you are endeavoring to accomplish. 



