Repository: UIHistories Project: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1869 [PAGE 135]

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January 12th, 1869, and continuing during four days of that and the subsequent week, with three sessions in each day. This is intended to be an annual gathering of the farmers of the State, and of their sons and daughters, for the purpose of discussing the best methods of agriculture; and it is earnestly hoped that all who desire to improve our tillage, our crops and our live stock, will be present and lend a helping hand. No charge is made for admission. The University provides a hall properly warmed and lighted, and pays the expenses of the gentlemen who have kindly consented to open the discussions. Each lecture, essay or " talk," will be followed by a discussion on the same subject, in which all are invited to participate. Dr. John A. Warder, author of "American Pomology," will lecture daily from 4 to 5 P. M., on the subject of Fruit Culture. Good boarding places can be had convenient, and at reasonable rates. Railroads will be solicited to return persons in attendance at reduced rates. J. M. GREGORY, Regent, W. C. FLAGG, Corresponding Secretary

PROGRAMME. TUESDAY, January 12th. Introductory Address, Agricultural Facts and .Theories.—Dr. J. M. Gregory. Afternoon, 2 o'clock. The Natural Sciences and Agriculture.—Prof. W. P . Bliss. Evening, 7 o'clock. Relation of Chemistry to Agriculture.—Prof. A. P. S. Stuart. Morning, 9 o'clock. WEDNESDAY, January 13th. Morning, 9 o'clock. Meteorology.—Prof. W. M. Baker. Afternoon, 2 o'clock. The Soils of Illinois.—H. C Freeman, of the State Geological Survey. Evening, 7 o'clock. Management of Soils —Dr. John A. Warder. THUBSDAY, January 14th, Morning, 9 o'clock. Grass.—Dr. L. D. Morse, Editor Journal of Agriculture. Afternoon, 2 o'clock. Corn.—M. L. Dunlap, Agricultural Correspondent Chicago Tribune. Evening, 7 o'clock. Wheat.—W. C. Flagg. FEIDAY, January 15th. Morning, 9 o'clock. Potatoes.—Jonathan Periam, Superintendent Practical Agriculture. Afternoon, 2 o'clock. Root Crops.—Jonathan Periam. Evening, 7 o'clock.—Agricultural Book-keeping.—Capt. Ed. Snyder, Instructor in Book-keeping. TUESDAY, January 19th. Morning, 9 o'clock. Orchard Fruits.—Dr. E. S. Hull, of Alton. Afternoon, 2 o'clock. Grapes.—Hon. Geo. Husmaun, of Hermann, Mo. Evening, 7 o'clock. Small Fruits.—Samuel Edwards, of Lamoille. WEDNESDAY, January 20th. Morning, 9 o'clock. Breeds of Cattle.—Sanford Howard, Secretary Michigan State Board of Agriculture. Afternoon 2 o'clock. Horses.—Col. N. J. Colman, Editor Rural World. Evening, 7 o'clock. Swine.—Hon. Elmer Baldwin.

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