The Baltimore County union., 1885-01-03
cunnowder Agricultural Club.-The Sc

Gunpowder Agricultural Club.-The Sc
nior Gunpowder Agricultural Club met ON Satur-
day afternoon last, at the residence of Mr. Edward
Austen, near Glencoe. Mr.. Edwin Scott wasfore-
man and Mr.. John Crowther, Jr., secretary.
The club examined with interest the stock,
which is of first quality, and the numerous well
cared-for buildings, which are so convenient and
which reflect so much credit ON the judgment and
taste of their owner. The vehicles and imple-
ments were found in their proper places and in
perfect order. The dairy, which lately has been
enlarged and improved, is now superior one, not
being excelled by any in the district. The farm
contains between four and FIVE hundred acres and
is in a Ugh state of cultivation. 600 bushels of
wheat, 400 barrels of corn, over 100 tons of hay
and an excellent crop of oats raised the past
year. Mr.. Austen feeds his land literally with
the necessary manures and phosphates and en-
deavors to prove them, so as to know which arti-
Gle is first class. The past season one of his fields
was manured and planted in corn. Most of the
field had an application of 600 lbs. to the of
two different kinds of fertilizers; an acre, lying
in between where the fertilizers were put, had
only the manure and no fertilizer. The expert
ment proved that only half barrel of corn more
was gained where 900 lbs. of fertilizer were put
There was no visible advantage gained by the use
of the fertilizer in the growing of the crop.
After thorough inspection the members con-
vened at the Austen home and considered the
Lewis NJ. Bacon and B. Mel. Hardesty were alb
sent. Several members not having reported
wheat expense account at a former meeting, did
so. Averaging all reports handed in, the cost per
bushel for raising 20 bushels to the acre is about
80 cents in market. Mr.. W. W. Matthews said
he had lost six or more calves and he knew not to
what to attribute the cause. As Mr.. Matthews
feeds very rich cut food it was thought best to
change the feed and give long provender also, and
by so doing recurrence might be prevented.
The principal question was whether farmer
can farm successfully at present prices ofproduce?
Many thoughts Of interest respecting labor, econ
omy in living, and the most remunerative way to
farm were presented 1t was said that feeding
and fattening cattle was more remuneratiye than
the milk business. It was the opinion of the
members that living as we do but little could be
saved after giving the farm the proper attention.
Statistics were presented showing that grain is
bringing better prices and groceries, &C., can be
bought at lower figures than in the days of our
forefathers. Hence, extravaganza was considered
to be the cause of our slow progress. 1t was
stated that 81 900 profit above living, by more
than an average family, was realized from farm
in our vicinity. 1t was acknowledged that equal
judgment and energy would bring about same re-
suits from other farms. Mr.. Richard Van Eman,
of Texas, and son-in-law of Mr.. Austen, said a
living was obtained in his State by renting i'm
proved land at S5 acre. and if rented on. shares
30 ana 81 frequently are reallzeu.
The next meeting will be held at Mr.. John
Crowther Jr.'s and will be d reading meeting-
The election for officers will also take place.
Mr.. George E. Shelly, delegate from Junior
Club; Messrs. Daniel A. Conn, Frank Matthews,
Irving Gorsuch and Henry Carroll were among
the guests.
Mr.. Austen's daughters, assisted by Miss Lille
Hurd and Mrs. Jennie Yost, were very successful
in providing a sumptuous feast for their friends.
he hut nj 0yvl-
edge the kindness extended. S.
Patrons Of Husbandry.-On the 18th Of
December Glencoe Grange, No. 160., held its last
meeting for 1884 and elected the following Off
GERS for ensuing year:
Master-W. w. c. Stewart.
Overseer-John 7. Mays.
Steward-Daniel A. Conn.
Asst. Steward-Henry N. Merryman.
Lecturer-Edward Austen.
Secretary-Irving Gorsuch.
Gate e-keeper-Edward Gorsuch.
Chaplain-Charles Candles, Sr.
Pomona--Mrs. Temple Gorsuch.
Fora-Miss Clara Merryman.
Ceres-Mrs. Sue Gorsuch.
Stewardess-Mrs. Martha Moores.
public installation of the officers will take
place Jan. 7th, at P. NJ, at Gorsuch Hail. tc
which the public is cordially invited. Mr.. Henry
o. Devries, State Agent; DR.. A. E. Sudler, OF
Queen Anne's county, and Mr.. VIM. B. Sands are
expected to be present.
Summit Grange No. 164, P. ofH., ofthe 9th dis
trict of this county, has elected the following
officers for the ensuing year:
Master-John E. Bull, Eko P. o.
Overseer-Samuel Gore.
| Lecturer-Thomas N. Bull.
Steward j. 0. Mchaels.
| Asst. Steward-Vincent Mccullough.
| Chaplain-J. W. Cooper.
Treasurer-William Mccullough.
Secretary George D. 0wings.
Gtate- -Keeper-John Cooper, Sr.
Ceres-Mrs. A. Bull.
Pomona-Mrs. c. Hampshire.
Flora-Mrs. NJ. Bull.