The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-01-29

and Brock, accompanied by Miss Hattie But
Ter, was then rendered, after which paper
entitled
by Geo. L. Brock, which, the essayist
being himself unable to be present, was
read by his brother, John /. Breck.
The essayist treated the questions of
most practical importance TO farmers, but,
on account Of the vast scope of the subject,
their brevity was their only fault. |
Quit claim deed, warrantee deed and what
rights and appurtenances to the land it con-
veys, contracts and parties thereto, frauds,
or what constitutes such, title to personal
property, what is meant by guarantee" re-
lations of master and servant, notes, and
parties thereto, are among the topics careful
ly treated. The essayist suggested teach
ing the principles of law in our high schools
and colleges, in order that ''while the student
finds it fascinating, he may find it practical;
at the same time the profession of the law
would be raised to higher standard, and
foolish prejudice against those who practice
it removed from the minds of the people.
Mr.. Breck's paper was to be followed by
discussion, but, as he was not present, and 1t
was said that he would be present in the
evening or at some future session of the ms
titute, the discussion was passed.
Miss Minnie Hodges, accompanied by
Miss Hattie Butler, then sang, "a Bird from
DER the Sea-" which was well rendered and
well received.
Mr.. G. II. Buffers paper on
POTATO CULTURE
was then called according to programme
The essayist said most people made prac-
tice of planting potatoes in the ground, but
others always wanted to plant them sin the
MOON Did not think there was any virtue
in 'moon signs Quite an animated discus
sion followed Mr. Buffers paper, and one
question and its effect were quite amusing.
Upon being asked how he would cut the po-
tatoes for seed, he took a large "White Ele-
phant' from his pocket and said he came
prepared for the question. Mr.. Buffers
paper elected an enthusiastic discussion,
which disclosed some plausible theories with
regard to cutting planting cultivating and
effect of potato scab. After reasonable
time had been spent in this discussion, the
chairman had to use his authority to close it
and to quiet the reluctant participants.
When his paper on
PRACTICAL AaRIcuLTURE AT AGRICULTURAL
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was announced, Prof. johnson warned his
hearers of its length, and invited sharp half
hours discussion and criticism at its close.
AS the hour was late and darkness approach
ing, the much desired discussion had to be
put over, but the professor was listened to
with much interest and close attention
throughout, thus proving in the best possible
manner the keenappreciation of the audience,
xpb t.b a Ind Of fo infa
At the opening of the evening session,
"Speed Away quartette, was rendered by
the male choir, after which the chairman,
with a few fitting preliminary remarks,
opened the discussion on Prof Johnson's
paper. This discussion was participated in
| largely by alumni of the Nj. A. O., who
evinced their confidence in, and their intense
zeal for their alma mater.
WHAT CAN WOMEN DO WITH SMALL FRUITS?
Was very ably expatiated upon by Mrs. j.
Averill who treated the subject as one who
"knew whereof she spake, and not as a Wis
ionary theorist. She succeeded in demon
strating that women can make money with
small fruits, and equally well in convincing
the ladies that il requires strict attention and
application in order to do SO.
Mr.. Jason Woodman, after modesty infer
TALENT ON THE FARM,
was assigned to him because of his compare
tive inexperience as practical farmer, pro-
ceeded, i'll an able and emphatic manner, to
demonstrate that the hackneyed observation
that ga man doesn't need to know very much
to be farmer, instead of having any foun-
dation in fact, was far from common sense
and exemplifed history. The words of the
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which can only be conveyed by that earnest
and thorough self-respect evinced by the
essayist to an extraordinary degree.
The good impression left by Mr.. Wood
mans paper was not lessened by the succeed
ing one by Prof. Z. j. McEwan on
HOW TO MAKE A SPEECH;
the requisites and qualifications to do which,
are, according to the Prof. SO nearly unat-
tainable, as TO make the contrast between
what ought to be and what ordinarily is, very
marked indeed. The Profs speech was
full of his usual mirthfulneas and jolly wit
ticisms, so mnch so indeed, as to make its
length seem quite moderate.
The music furnished during the evening
by the male quartette was greatly enjoyed.
their rendition of All the Worlds Barber
being particularly amusing.
WEDNESDAY s SESSION.
After prayer and solo by Rev. Mr.. Fish
Prof K. a. Grange delivered his lecture on the
EXTERNAL CONFORMATION OF THE HORSE AND
EXAMINATION FOR soUNDNEss,
through which, and from the discussion fol
lowing much practical information was drawn
from the Professor.
Arthur w. Hayden followed DIR. Grange in
a well written article on
SHEEP HUSBANDRY,
which showed that Mr.. H is well posted in
sheep matters and thorough-going, con-
sistent farmer.
Mr. Ed. Wildey's carefully prepared paper
and the discussion thereon occupied the re-
mainder of the morning session, after which
all yielded TO the demand of the inner man,
who held absolute sway until 1;30 p. m. Mr..
G. b. Charles was the first essayist announced,
and
RECLAIMING SWAMP LAND.
fI,a f,cT ocoox NJ CI,o.loa loc a.. g.