Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-05-01
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Correspondence Of tho Alexandria Gazette
The April monthly of ;ho Farmers Club
Of this section was held al the residence Of
Z. Camp. OH Thursday evening last. The
highways being in fine order, and the ele
ments tranquil and balmy, good numter
were present. The topic before the club
for consideration, How to make a farm
pay" elected animated remarks from Geo
Aud. A. Martin and J. Il. Haring, which
waxed With such zest that the evening was
100 short to elaborate satisfactorily the crop
of knowledge mbeded in the subject. 1t is
therefore to be continued at the next meet.
ing, when it is anticipated that after
months deliberate maturity OF the question,
the participants will he we'll drilled with
facts to substantiate broadcast their opinioue.
Tho residence o. Geo. Aud was selscted
for the May meeting and Thursday evening,
hlGy 9th, as tho titne therefor. Critical
comGit!ee, T. Martin. e. *. Pickett and
j. L. Hariug. In conciusioG, the members
mingled with the ladies present and mora
sociabe and festive entertainment OF the
kind has not been enjoyed in this realm
since the winter equinox was SD liberal with
its cola waves and AGuarins lessened his
waterfalls several ladies' and gentlemen
were present from Falls Church end con.
tributed much to the pleasures Of the even
ing. Readings, recitation and mu1ic we're
woven in admirably. The theme of love broke
out and brought forth impromptu jovial,
sentimental and moral remarks. The crown
prince of bachelorism in this suburban
principality was unique in his peroration on
love. Altogether, the menu of the evenings
doings was Of such pleasing nature that
when time was called it was apparent that
the spirit of the old refrsin, 1--WE wont go
home till morning." was insidiously catch.
ing on when very apprecative collation.,
under the neat supervision of the amiable
young hostess, Miss Maud Camp, was
served, and the happy throng sought their
respective abodes.
The Ladies' Mite Society had a pleasant
gathering at Mr.. Camps April 9th and its
next meeting will be at the home of Miss
Mary Cowling. Thursday evening, May 10th.
The objecs of the society is Of such meri
torious character that many are induced to
attenj its gatherings, and cheer the efforts
Of the ladies il their good works of benevo
lence and charity.
The weather indicating "set fair" farmers
are energetcally putting the soil in order,
seeding and planting, the work having been
ueIal eu Dy tllo SeeutDS'y tSDhcity VI WInteI
lingering in the lap fspriug.
The recent frosts struck the low lands
sharp, but the uplands escaped the nip. To
what extent these nips have affected pomo-
logical prospects, is a mooted idea. On the
lowlands, frost may have said to bloom.
''Wilt thou !" and she wilted.
1t is said that several Washington people
will commence their summer abide in this
locality this week. The railway trains,
morning and evening, are so arranged that
transit between our station, "Bush Hill"
and Washington is very convenient, and as
the fine views and rural enjoyments of this
section yield abundant happiness and
pleasure, lively influx from the city may
be anticipated. City causins may not be
feasted on mugwump delicacies as they are
not propaeated in this district of sacred
soil"
The cid occarripg epidemic, politics"
does not rustic the rustic tranquility of this
precinct. 1t is given the goby, as its
dividends do not manifest even any glitter
ing generality worthy of time and labor. \.