The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-07-04
THE e rs.
BEL AIR, Md, Pay 4ih, 1873.
Deer Creek Farmers' Club.
CnURcHvILLE, June 2ls', 10.

CHURCHvILLE, June 21st, 1873.
Agieeably to adjournment, the society met
at the residence of Mr.. A. Nelson. Tho
minutes of last meeting were read and adopt
ed.
The Secretary read lctterfrom the Water
vale Farmers Club to the effect that that so
cety had appointed committee tn confer
with one which this club might elect, to unite
in an effort TO secure the passage of IA hw inn
posing tax or dogs.
One of the J .embers stated that according
10 the preser . laws O.! the State, the canine
grace can &C unit depredations, such as no
other animals nor even people woGld he al
lowed 10 make that they were in fact Il
privileged class, not bound by any law. The
importance of the matter was discussed at
considerable length, and MesSrs. Webster,
Glasgow, Archer and Reeve, were appointed
a committee TO meet the representatives OF
the Watervale Club, at Bel Air, at such time
as they may name.
Mr.. Nelson resigned his Office rs Secretary
of the Club, which was received with general
regret, the members assuring him OF their ap-
probation of his valuable services and genial
fellowship, and of their interest in his future
success He was rendered vote OF thanks
by the Club. Dallas Reeve was elected to
succeed him.
premises. In connection with the dwelling,
which presented handsome and comfortable
appearance, was large lawn, tastily laid out
with walks and winding drives, and beauti-
fully ornamcnted with flowers shrubs and
handsome trees The out buildings in excel
lent order, were all painted a uniform color;
gardens Of ample size were filled with an
abundance of choice vegetables, and well Sc
lected fruits Among the stock were some
handsome well-bred horses. The Thomas
Smoothing Harrow, II Sprague Mower, re-
markable for its simplicity, ease of manage
mept and lightness of draft and Il new and
improved Bickford & Huffman wheat drill,
attracted particular attention. A field of %
acres of Foutz wheat, whchhad had liberal
application of bone dust and potash, was
handsome and uniform.
Regular discussion of wheat harvest was
engaged in by nearly all the members present
n majority of whom were in the practice OF
using Reapcrs beleveing they thereby avoided
waste Of grain and expense Oflabor, thought
three or four of the Oldest and most sue
ccssful farmers still adhere to the old fashion
ed manner ofcutting with cradles. All, how
ever seemed to unite in the opinion that it
was important to cut while the grain was in
n doughty state, thereby producing finer
quality of wheat to carefully shock when
straw was 1ully cureu, litc Ill INC nay, anu OH
account of the danger of injuring grass, not
To allow shocks to remain in the field too
long.
A committee, consisting of Messrs. Web
ster Hays and c. Nelson, were appointed to
take into consideration the propriety Of hold
ing trial of mowers and reapcrs, and if SO,
TO make all necessary arrangements.
One of the interesting features of the day,
was the table, which was elegant in appear
ance and loaded with the substantials and
Injuries of the season, as well as foreign
fruits; in fact it would have done credit to a
much more important occasion. Considera-
bic time was most agreeably spent, as we lin
gered around the festive board engaged in
pleasant conversation and enjoying the many
happy Jokes. AT late hour themeeting adj
journed to meet at the farm of Messrs Reeve
IL Parker, Saturday, August I'd, alta p M.