REPORTS FROM EACH INSTITUTE. 



The following reports from each institute are furnished by the con- 

 ductors sent by the Board. The names of conductors can be found in the 

 schedules on pages 24 to 40 : 



ALCONA COUNTY — HARRISVILLE. 



This Institute was an undoubted success. The lecturers furnished by 

 the State Board of Agriculture were all well received. The institute was 

 well attended by a large number of progressive farmers, many of whom 

 expressed themselves as not having heard just what they expected, but 

 that the unexpected had been of great benefit to them. The local leaders 

 were willing to take part and impart information to their fellow crafts- 

 men. The best of feeling existed through the meeting. Much of the 

 success is due to the efforts of Mr. J. Vanbuskirk, who conducted the 

 program with intelligence, dignity and impartiality. We believe every 

 farmer went home from the convention proud of his calling, and proud 

 that he can use his talents to dignify and ennoble it. 



ALLEGAN COUNTY — FBNNVILLE. 



This Institute was one of the very best attended last winter, having an 

 attendance of 250 to 400 at each session, and many could not find seat 

 room in the hall. The woman's section, under the management of Mrs. 

 Mayo, was reported a success in every particular. The only obstacle 

 that I can see to holding exceptionally large and enthusiastic Institutes 

 in Allegan county is that it must be held either in the extreme eastern 

 or extreme western portion of the county, as the county has a barren 

 sandy stretch of country separating the eastern from the western parts, 

 with, to say the least, very tiresome roads. But each side has a wealthy 

 country filled with bright men and women, from among whom the local 

 committees can always draw plenty of able material for the program. 

 We were impressed with the exceptionally high character of the papers 

 presented, as well as the ability with which they were discussed ; but the 

 greatest interest and enthusiasm seems to prevail in the western part, or 

 fruit belt. 



