Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-03-28
| Meeting OF the New England Agricultur.
al Club at WateryiIJe,

Meeting OF the New England Agriculture
| al Club at VatervilIe.
The first convention of this club ever held
in Maine met at Waterville on Thursday at
| 10 l2 o'clock. The attendance was unex-
pectedly large. Theoreucal and practical
farmers were present from every section.
The number from Massachusetts was espec-
tally large. In the absence of Hon. Daniel
Nedham, President Of the club, S. l.. Board
man of the Maine Farmer. presided. lie
| briefly stated the object of The gathering. Al
ter his remarks the Sec'y, Daniel Round OF
| Norfolk, Massachusetts, was introduced and
| opened the real business of the meeting
by stating the origin, history, purposes, and
prospects of the club. One of the principal
| objects was to collect and disseminate in.or-
nation relating to the crops raised by the
farmers of New England each year Mr.. b.
p. Ware, of Salem, Mass, then spoke partic-
ularly of the feeling of dissatisfaction which
| exists to a great degree among the farmers of
New England with their business, their situa-
| ton, and perhaps with their life. lie spoke
| to considerable length concerning our young
Llen who leave their homes in the country to
act as clerks IN the city. In discussing the
subject of emigration to the west, he men
| toned several facts of which he had personal
knowledge. No farmer, he said, need leave
New England either to make money or to
| make the most of life. This gentleman was
| followed by Messrs. Wetherell and Lucas who
spoke in a manner calculated to bring out
discussion and set the farmers of Maine to
thinking. After this adjourned to dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. Leander We,herell read lecture on
excepting and feeding dairy stock" dis
cussion followed on the same subject which
was participated in by many practical farm
ers.
A lecture on 'cruelty to animals" written
by Mr.. ANGEL, was delivered by Assistant
Secretary, Mr.. S. G. Oliver.
Col +. S. Lang then read a paper $50
cial and Agricultural Industries of Maine
and the Relation of Capital to Labor" 1t
was well received by the audience and is
spoken of in the highest terms by those who
heard it.
The leading agricultural papers of New
England are represented. Mr.. A. w. Cheev
er OF the New England Farmer, George
Noyes of the Massachusetts Powman, Weth-
erell of the Boston Cultivator, Boardman of
the Maine Farmer and others, are present.
FRIDAY MARCH q.
MORNING. SESSION.
The Convention was called to order by Mr.
Boardman.
Mr. Rounds called attention to the objects
that would be attained by one who would con-
meet himself with the New England Agricul-
tural Club. The result of his remarks was
that some thirty names were added to its al
ready large number.
After this there was an address bv DR.. E.
r. no suli Of =. 4 Ia
in husbaudry.
Hon. James o. Adams, Sec'y., of the New
Hampshire State Board of Agriculture, then
delivered an address on Better Culture.'-
He spoke of the necessity of throwing more
attractions around home.
His lecture was followed by a general discus
sion, participated in by Mr.. Harrington of Or
ono, Mr.. Mower of Arson and others.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The audience listened to a paper by S. C
oliver, of Boston on the "Anatomy OF the
Horses foot, its diseases and the methods OF
shoeing it," 1t was an able discourse treat
ing the subject in a very scientific manner.
Another paper was presented by j. w.
Lang of Brooks, subject, 'lndustrles OF
Maine" He dwelt to considerable length
on the geography, geology, manufactures,
quarries, agricultural resources, etc.
Here there was some general talk between
Mr.. Burleigh of Fairfield and Mr.. Wetherell
upon the merits OF the Hereford and Short
horn stock.
Col. L. S. Lang offered resolution to the
effect that the thanks of the farmers of Maine
be presented to the New England Agricultu-
al Club, for the benefits derived.
This was followed by resolution p-esen-
ted by E. w. Cheever of Wentham, Mass.
Resolved That the officers and members
of the New England Agricultural Club desire
to return their heartfelt thanks to the officers
of the North Kennebec Agricultural Society,
for their earnest efforts to secure the success
of tins meeting; to the citizens of Waerville
for the use of the Town Hall, and for the
many courtesies and attentions received; 10
the President and Faculty Of Colby University
for the invitation TO visit and examine its val
liable cabinet of Natural History; TO the pro-
prietor of the Williams House for the very
excellent accommodations furnished to their
numerous guests and also to the citizens OF
Maine for their attendance and assistance in
making the convention one to be long remcn-
bered with both plea ure and profit.
The attendance on the second day was
much greater than on the first, and it was
greatly regretted by many that the conven-
ton could not continue another day.
The papers on the different topics were ex-
ceptiunally excellent. Several of the persons
in attendance improved the invitations Of MIR.
Shous, Mr. Burleigh and others to visit their
respective farms and take a look at their farm
stock The farmers in the vicinity have I'M
doubtedly been greatly benefited and en-
couraged. ErsLoN.
On a Brief Visit.