The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-06
TUCKAHOE FARMERS CLUB.
Entertained in Washington by Major E.
7. D. Myers.
DAY DEVOTED ENTIRELY TO PLEASURE.
Jokes and Provender on the Train-Course
Dinner In the Cafe-Public Build
ings Inspected.

When the fast mail from Richmond TO
Washington pulled out from the Byrd-street
station yesterday morning. just an hour late
a special and handsome coach was attached
to the rear, and the occupants, more than 8
score, were merry party.
It is the custom of the Tuckahoe Farmers
Club to meet monthly on the farms Of the diff
ferent members. but so great was the number
who desired to entertain the club during the
coming year that it was discovered that there
was an insufficient number of months TO ac-
commodate all who were anxious to act IN
the capacity of host. and for that reason 1t
was decided that the month of May should be
blessed with two meetings.
The meeting yesterday was the special one
aud the position of hos. fell to the lot OF Far
mern f.. i. d. Myers.
Now it so happens that Farmer Myers
plantation lies in u long narrow line from
Richmond 10 Quantico with small addition,
which is more commonly known rs the ma
tiOnal capital. and to properly entertain the
club il became necessary by reason of the
courtesy of the rules OF the club that the vlsl-
tors should inspect the farm
That accounts for the special car and the
merry party which it contained.
NO BUSINESS.
It being special meeting there was no
business of very engrOssing interest to occupy
the attention of the members, and the day
was given up entirely 10 pleasure.
1t was the chief aim of the hospita6le lord
of the manor 10 see that nothing lacked which
could possibly add TO the fub enjoyment of
all. and right royalty did he do his part.
When this party Of Virginia farmers shook
the last hay seed from their hair brushed the
HenrlcO soil from their shoes, turned down
the bottom of their trousers and took seats
in the starting car 1t was about o'clock.
The first object which attracted the eye of
every member was large table extempOrlzed
on the backs of several seats with the inter
vening space twixt table and floor well filled
with various and sundry boxes, bottles and
baskets.
In close proximity to this envable portion
of the car stood Frank Kersey, Farmer"
Myers valet who was the efficient caterer of
the occasion.
PROVISIONS BROUGHT OUT.
Not many acres of the farm had been
traversed-in fact Elba station had hardly
been lost in the distance-before baskets
were opened bags united and cOrks began TO
pop.
ENJOYABLE one. Seats were turned, little
groups Of twos and threes formed and a
lively chatter kept up continually. Of course,
Jokes dJ IDe expense Oh MI Lut villages lJdSScNl
were forthcoming. Fredericksburg and Alex
andria coming in for their full share.
OF the former some of the members wanted
to know where the town was. and when the lat
ter town was reached many remaks were
INDUCED in as to the activity Of numerous
citizens, who were seen basking in the sun
shine on the south side of various fences and
other obstacles 10 the wind which was at that
time chilling. Washington was reached at l:2O.
The ride had produced keen appetites
which the lunch on the train had failed to
allay.
The party. headed by the affable host.
wended their way Immediately into the depot
cafe, where dinner, which would do honor
to any farmer. was served IN five courses.
As soon as the dinner had been dispatched
Farmer Myers led the way to the headquar-
ters Of his foreman, Uncle Jerry Rusk.
RAN OVER TO FRISCO.
That individual. however, was not at home
as he had run over for a few days 10 San
Francisco on trip with his Cousin Ben, who
is now superintendent of the plantation
In the absence of Uncle Jerry the party was
cordially received by his fist assistant. Mr..
f. Willard, aud many attentions were shown
them.
One of the farmer hands was delegated to
show the wonders to the visitors and rapid
tolr over that part of the plantation was
made.
The products were somewhat different from
those Of the average Virginia farm, and caused
many EXPLANATIONS Of wonder and surprise
from the backwoodsmen from Virginia
Oranges, pipeappes and lemons were of
course a novelty 10 those who had been cult
waiting corn and cabbage, and the verdant re-
marks Of some of the members of the club
caused the guide much amusement.
He really looked surprised when Farmer b.
A. Hancock asked: Amt you got no lsh per-
tato patch
The rapid change Of climate from Arctic to
tropical and from blood heat to freezing as
they were conducted from one dollhouse to
another caused many IA shake and shiver
and brought forth many wlshfOr something
to fOrtity the constitution.
BARNS AND BUILDINGS.
After the farm had been duly inspected,