Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-19
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fCorrcspondencs OF the Alexandria GAzErTE.l
The weather has beer Of such an incle.
mont character, either in cold waves or rain
and mud during tho winter, especially upon
evenings designated for monthly gatherings
OF our Farmers Club, that but few of the in
domitabes attended to keep the meetings
up to more favorable occasions. On the
evening of the 14th the elements were SO
faqorably adjusted, that large number
congregated at the home Of President J. 7.
Haring, stocked with abundant good humor.
In the club proceedings, the subject OF How
to make the farm pay best" was resumed,
and elected spirited remarks from hlessrg.
Geo. Aud, j. r. Haring, A. Martin, I.
Abrams, G. K Pickett, and others. AL
though diversity of opinion was manifest,
yet the summum honum sentiment acqnl'
esced in, was to do what was undertaken
thoroughly, aiming for the best possible re
suits. Mr. Thomas Broadus was eIocted 10
membership, and cordially invited the mem.
bers to rally at his little unique plantation
in broad view Of the Potomac, assuring
them of hospitality equal TO his artistic
designs. "How to make poultry more pro-
ftable," was selected for diffusion OF know
edge, at the the next next meeting to be
held at the home OF George Aud, Thursday
evening, March 14th. As it will be the first
meeting of the clup. under the incoming
national administration, it is not expected
that Benjamin or Lie will be present, but
our old friend George will be at home all
tho same 10 welcome whomsoeyer may cross
the run, with his usual rural felicity.
Those not present will be lens in eyoir'
dupois engeDdered by healthful laughter.
Upon adjournment the two branches OF
the house in affinity-club and mite society
united. Fine musical renditions by the
Misses Pickett, recilalions by the Misses
Martin, playful emusements by the young
people, including Brosdus and y, and the
absorbing interest in valentines to quizlcate
the feelings of the drawers, mirthfally, ren.
dered the evening o season of pleasing socl-
al enjoyment. and the midnight hour was
drawing nigh when ''good night" was said
and all departed happily divers ways home
ward
The spell of thieving and lawlessness that
has run loose in this latitude recently seems
to have Quieted down in measure, as one OF
the culprits is urder the care of Sheriff Cor
don, whose galaxy of hard cased culprlts
seems to increase for extinction of their lib.
erty and longevity.
In the course OF huuan events "traussc'
tion of hearts" are as perceptible in this ru-
raj precinct rs elsewhere, and an affair un-
der consideration may be stereoscoped for
observation by the unsophisticated. THE
hero has eyes Of that green black which is
noticeable in dysodile coal, while the hero
Inc has skin which is eburrean in its char
ity and her eyes are OF iscrene." Danger
signals are not up yet, and an occulist may
be beneficial.
An individual, apparently of the tribe Of
walknphast, was seen recently stridlng
down the pike with az ancient straw hat on
his caput. At first it was surmised that he
might be picket thrown out by al advance
column of fourth of March antiques, but the
conclusion was that by his gait he was hast
ening to Alexandra to spoil chill with
spir trumenti, and forgot to change his hat.
We are pleased to note that the communi-
ty duly appreciate the efforts Of our popular
and enterprising miller, w. b, Winston, in
meeting their requirements in the milling
line. y.
Tincolnia. Feb. IS.