s newspaper, we are prepared to supply as many
interested people as may apply.

"The applications to join the company, made by progressive young farmers
in this and adjacent counties, have become so frequent and persistent,
that finally we have consented to prepare the leaders for another
co-operative colony, which we propose to locate on a certain one, of the
nine remaining Fenwick-farm-sites, which happens to be in this county,
only ten miles distant from Solaris. This preparatory class, is limited
to fifty people; one-half females, married couples ranging from eighteen
to twenty-five years of age, preferred. The course for this class,
contemplates one year of practical work, embracing all departments of
the farm.

"The membership of this class, was filled six months ago. Six months
hence, the graduates will be prepared to organize the new colony. I am
greatly interested in the scheme, and have promised to aid in every
possible way.

"To this body of pupils, is referred all applications from prospective
co-operators. Judging from the mass of applications already accumulated,
when the time of organization for the new colony arrives, the list of
eligible applicants will probably contain a thousand names. The outlook
for the new farm company, seems unusually bright!

"Both board and tuition for these pupils, are donated by Solaris Farm.
At the end of the year, $100 in Solaris scrip, will be paid to each one,
as some sort of compensation for the year's work. This arrangement is
accepted by the pupils, as fair and perfectly satisfactory.

"Referring to the relations existing between the Solaris Farm Company,
and the township and county officials. It is noteworthy, that no serious
friction has arisen. One year ago, a large proportion of town officers,
including the assessor, town clerk, magistrate and chairman of the Board
of Supervisors, were chosen from Solaris. Owing to the small,
much-scattered, population of this county, the present county sheriff,
auditor and treasurer, are also Solaris co-operators. The manifest
integrity of this institution, seems to be accepted by the voters of the
county, as a guarantee of the honesty and ability of its members. The
significance of this approval, so early in the history of the movement,
augurs well for the future dominancy of our social and industrial
system, as a political factor in both town and county.

"The Solaris Company has erected a roomy, substantial building, for t