Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-22
E.incOlnia IN0ses.

| Correspondence Of the Alexandria GAZETTE
For the past three mouths previous to the
present, the elements have seemed to be SO
adjusted that the time designated for the
monthly assemblage Of tbs FarmeIs' Club
proved inciement, so much 50, that buJ few
ventursome spirits rallied at the selected
place ot meeting; but Thursday evening
the 17tb was so propitious that the yeomsn
ry turned out well at the hosptable resi-
dence of G. K. Pickett. The latch string
was out and the cordial "at home" geniality
and welcome was fully apparent. As there
was no selected subject for remarks pre-
vious question How to make farm pay
bestn was revived, and elicited animated
and interesting opinions. Mr.. George Auld
advocated the theory Of investing in, and
cultivating only so much land as could be
attent;vely cared for, aiming for advantage
GUS results. Mr.. Adam Martin referred
back to farming fifty years ago in c0mpari-
son with the came Ut the present time, al
ieging that farmers we're better OF then then
now, the high price OF agricultural imple-
mepts that had come into existeGce during
the past half century 5urdened the pur-
chasers with debt aud vas great cause
OF farmers moaning over their Inability
to make their farms pay as desired.
Sir. Pickett suavely observed that tertili
zsrs were great help in producing, but the
substantial opinion was that the old genu-
inc compost was the most beneficial for all
its requirements. President Harng was
desirous to know how farmer could keep
account Of his income and outgoing. Cot
ton seed meal feed was mentioned and rea
e.. 81 100 4 , fyi- Z no
nouuccd that there would De q farmers
gathering in Alexandria Feb. 18th Tor dis
cussion of farm topics, and among them the
subject nov under consideration and which
will be further theOrised ulon ct the next
meeting to be held at ]. z. Hsrirgs Febru-
ary 14tb. Upon adjournment union Was
held with the ladies, and The socisbilitS
was of such e nature that ali were happy.
Refreshments we're duly appreciated. The
artist Broedus was present and skiifu!Iy
sketched the attitude Of some, and enliVen-
ed the company with gieefui remarks. All
were pleased with tie enteri ainment. 1t
was intimaied that valentine inspirations
might be percep.ible at the next meeting.
WHIST singular weather." say all. 1t
eclipses the percoiatiye thoughts OF the Old
est inhabitant, In memories OF winter
solstices.
Much petty thieving prevails in this sec
tion, and the culprts may be striving to Sc
cure board with Sheriff Gordon.
The maideps' opportunitie3 OF leap
year privileges having passed. the sd-
vance shake is resumed by the would.be
grooms. The solid old bachelor fraternity
of this vicinity has been broken. Our old
friend Henry Manchester was united in
marriage with Miss Ella, daughter Of Frank
lin Ashford, on the 3yd inst, By Rev. Mr..
Wickline. Those Of the fraternity who are
left do now bow in anguish, but wish them,
heartily, joy and prosperity.
The long felt want OF a traverseble lngresa
to King street is greatly appreciated by the
travelling public on Little River Pike, in the
shelling of Commerce street, which renders
it more becoming to its name.
L1NCoLNIA, Fairfax CO., Jan. 49,