Farmers' Institute In Webster

A farmers' institute will be held in the Congregational church of Webster, February 7 and 8, which which will be presided over by W. E. Boyden, G. V. Merrill being corresponding secretary and Mrs. H. M. Queal recording secretary. The committee on arrangements is Wm. Ball, W. E. Boyden, William Scadin, A. M. Chamberlin and Mrs. Wm. Scadin. The institute commences Thursday evening at seven o'clock. President W. E. Boyden will make the address of welcome, and C. M. Starks will respond in his usual interesting and witty manner. Dorr Queal will deliver a declamation, Mrs. George W. Lake will read a paper, Dr. E. A. Grange, of the Agricultural college, will discuss "Diseases of Cattle," and Prof. H. P. Gladden, of the Agricultural college, will discuss "Potato Culture." A Question Box will be in charge of Hon William Ball, and E. N. Ball will have charge of the music. The Friday morning meeting will commence at 9:30, and will last until 1 p. m. After prayer, music and the question box, Dr. Grange will speak on "Diseases of the Horse," Hon. William Ball on "Farm Management," Prof. Gladden on "The Planting and Care of Orchards," G. W. Stuart, of Grand Blanc, on "Specialism in Farming," and Prof. Clinton D. Smith, of the Agricultural college, on "Modern Methods in Butter Making." An opportunity will be given for a general discussion of these topics. The Friday evening meeting at 7 o'clock will listen to talks by Prof. Gladden on "Small Fruits," Dr. Grange on "Management of Horsés to Prevent Diseases," and Prof. Smith on "Breeding, Feeding and 'Treatmentof Dairy Stock." Mrs. Mrs. George W. Lake and Dorr Queal will give declauiations, and j Miss Julia Ball will read a paper on "Paper Self-Advertising," and Mrs. j R. F. Tohnstone (Beatrix) on "Our Best Legacy to Our Children." The question box will again be openéd. The institute is so practical in its nature that it merits a large attendance.