Middletown transcript., 1874-06-20
SATURDAY MORNING. JUNE 20, 1874.
Local and State Affairs.
Peninsular Agricultural and Pomologic
Association.


A special meeting of the stockholders of the
above Association was held on Saturday P. NJ.
last, at the office of the Secretary. Chas. Beas-
ten, Esq, presiding. The report of the several
committees were received. The committee on
stock subscription reported 2l additional shares
making total of $50 shares taken. The execu-
tive committee reported that they had about
completed half mile track, having strictly OBJ
served the national rules in its construction,
which was approved by gentlemen versed in such
matters. The track is regarded second to no
other in grade, width, and plan by some of the
champion horsemen of this country. They are
also enclosing the entire exhibition grounds by
strong durable board fence, feet high,
which will soon be completed, and proper en-
trance gates established. The report Of the va
rious committees elected general satisfaction and
it was the subject of general comment that very
great economy had been used TO accomplish SO
much with such little outlay of means. 1t is 10
be hoped that those subscribers who have not
yet made the payment of one dollar per share
upon their subscriptions will do SO at once, us
the executive committee will very soon feel the
inconvenience of want of funds, and they are
pushing forward their abors, relying upon the
prompt payment of subscriptions made to the en-
tsrprise. Certainly no could desire that the
executive committee, who have so generously
given their valuable time, in addition to very
liberal subscriptions, should in the least be re-
tarded by want of SO small an amount of funds
as they have asked for, from stockholders. " A
hint to the wise is sufficient"
The committee on premiums was reorganzed
and increased in members and we learn that
their schedule and list of premiums will be libe-
ral but NOT toolishly extravagant. Every class
of industry will be cared for, and an appropriate
arrangement of every thing of interest to our
farmers and farmers household will doubtless be
upon the exhibition grounds, and placed in hon
orable competition for approval. This commit
Tee will endeavor TO make ihe exhibition a place
where n man may go and spend day or two
with his family and find something of interest 10
occupy their attention all the while, and leaving.
feel that his ideas have enlarged upon what sci
ence and art have done 10 encourage the Agri-
culturst. The Hon James T. Earl of Queen
Anne's county, Nd, was introduced to the meet
ing and invited to address the members, which
he did in very practical manner; the more ap-
preciated from the fact that the honorable gem
teman has long and faithfully served the inter-
est of farmers, both at home by example and has
"done the state some service in the General
Assembly AT the close of his address, reple,e
with good counsel, unanimous vote of thanks
was tende-ed the speaker. A ier which the AS
sociation adjourned to meet on Saturday, July
25th, when the final reports will be heard. The
exhibition will be held in October and from
indications it will doubtless be the best of the
kind ever held in this State. The array of stock
of all kinds promises to be large, also that of
farm implements, in the appliance ofsteam as pow
er for the farm. The ladies department will re-
ceve especial attention las of right it should)
and we do hope that the very many visitors will
return pleased with our section of the "goodly
land' and resolve never TO fail TO attend the
Agricultural Fairs at Middletown.
Plucky Boy.
Last Saturday week little boy ten years old
of p S. Graham, near McDonough, this
county, who was at home alone, the rest of the
family being absent, discovered a swarm of bees
hanging on a limb of large cherry tree near
the house. Fearing they might get away before
hive for the reception of the bees, put mosquito
net about his head, took saw and a rope and
thus equipped, climbed up to the bees, tied the
rope around the limb on which they were hang
ing, then sawed it off and carefully lowered
the swarm to the ground, went down and hived
them nicely as could have been done by the
oldest and most experienced hand. His father,
and farm hands, made their appearance just as
the brave little fellow was in the act of finishing
his work. Mr.. Graham was much astonished at
the feat as well as considerably frightened at the
thought of the danger his little son had rsksd in
accomplishing it. Much older persons weud
have shrsnk from the contact with these stnging
Insects. The little fellow had frequently seen
his father, who is an extensive bee raiser, hive
bees in this way, and did as he had seen his
father do. Who of our young readers can beat
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Burglary.
On Saturday night last some scoundrels enter
ed the dwelling house of Mr.. Lacklen, clerk in
the hardware house of Capelle & Bro, of Will
mington, during the temporary absence of the
family and completely ransacked the entire house.
Every drawer, cupboard, closet ETC., was opened
and everything that could be found of any value
or that could be used by the thieves was carried
off, every article of Mr. LIS clothing, and a
large amount of Mrs. LIS and of Miss Adams a
young lady visitor, jewelry, napkin rings,
etc. even sheets were taken from the beds
The only articles of value not disturbed were
some silver bridal presents that were locked up
in small closet in the bathroom and not found
by the thieves. Mr.. and Mrs. L. had been but
recently married, and their house and wardrobes
were of course newly furnished. This makes
the loss the heavier. The amount taken is esi-
mated at some $500 or 5000.
Election of Omcers.
At the regular communication of Union Lodge
No. 8, A. F. A. NJ. the following officers were
elected, Wor. Master, Jno. B. Roberts, Sen.