The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-03-27
Burton Farmers, Club.

The Burton Farmers Club met at the res
idence of q. II. Mason March 10. and
although the roads were about the worst
they have been this winter there were only
two families absent The principal subject
of consideration among the members at this
meeting was the late railroad accident by
which VIM. Mclaughlin and son were killed
and his wife seriously injured. the most OF
the members being more or less acquainted
with the family. Several questions were
answered, one of which. ''Sh0uld we favor
the agitation for the local option law and its
enforcement" was by vote Of the club adopt
ed for general discussion at the next meet
ing. The regular subject for discussion by
the ladies. "rhe prose aud poetry of house
keeping" was opened by an interesting
paper read by Mrs. i. NJ. Shepard, who
thinks there is not much poetry about some
parts of housekeeping, especially washing
dishes three times day for 365 days i'm
year. We need to be reminded often that
there is silver lining to every cloud. We
are such hurrying, jOstling, ever busy
people. we never take time to sit down and
study and consider things coolly and leisure
ly. Housewives have plenty of hard work,
but work is one of their blessings. Perhaps
If we had more machinery in our homes, our
work might be made lighter. There are
patent churns, carpet sweepers, dish wash
ers and many others. Perhaps If we had
these machines we might find more poetry
in our work, but of all the machines for
turning out work a good smart woman is
the best and there is no patent on her either
i think 1t is good plan to keep our work
done as well as we can and not let It get the
advantage of uS-have a place for every
thing and everything in its place. You will
think am like many public speakers, |
don't practice what preach; well, l don't
preach for others TO practice for / never
could learn to act on the homely old saying
''let your head take care of your HEELS" SO
l keepOn treadng around, taking two steps
where one would do. There are many
pleasant things about housekeeping, but
sometimes some of them have to be sadly
neglected I'm caring for the little ones which
God has trusted with us, and what is home
without baby? How easy to work for
those we love; no task too difficult to under
take, no matter how weary, always ready to
do anything for the family's comfort. There
is many poor, tired mother with large
family to care for, yet she enjoys it. She is
working for the dear ones and knows were
it not for their presence this would be q
lonely world to her. Parents keep your
children with you as long as you can. They
will all too soon take up the burdens of life
and you be called upon to part with them.
And children when the hour of trouble
comes turn to one who will ever be your
true friend, your mother" Extracts were
read by Mrs. L. MoXley and Mrs. Hannah
Pack.
The subject for gentlemen, 1.-THE prose
and poetry of farm life," was opened by an
excellent extract read by w. Rose. Il.
G. Shepard read paper and VIM. Merrill
gave his views on the subject i'm short but
sensible talk. Miss GuilfOrd read laugh
able description of mans way of taking
care of babies and from her reading Of the
extract one would think that she had had
good deal of practice either in reading or in
the act described. IL was suggested by
VIM. Merrill, to which the club agreed, that
each member should keep an exact account
of all the expenses incurred in raising some
particular crop and the profit of the Saline.
which should be reported to the club next
fall.
The next meeting of the club is TO be held
at the residence of VIM. Merrill in Middle
bury township. Question for discussion By
the ladies, "Shall the wives have separate
purse" +. nj. SHEPARD.