The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-29
THE TUCKAH0ES MEET.
THE DAY srEyr At LABURyUM.
Mr.. Joseph Brvan's Country Seat was the
PIace--shcep Raising Discussed
by Intelligent Men.

Thu Tuokahoe Farmers Club has LONG
aimee become one Of the institutions OF TINS
section and the pleasures of it's meetings
;dealzes 10 a large degree the Virginia
farmers dream of plantation life and hospi-
talitv But Notwithstanding the giamo'
thrown over agriculture in the social
features which surround the reunions OF
the club. the practical is so strongly as
serted IA not to emasculate in any degree
the purpose which the name Of the organ
ization implies, or ia any way impairs us
real object the interchange Of ideas Tor
the mutual good of It's members.
Yesterday the club held meeting al tne
country residence Of Joseph Bryan. ESQ.
on the Brook road near this city, and aoou,
midday members OF the club and speciat
guests had assembled to the number oil
thirty. and gladly sought shelter unoer the o
spreadine trees which throw gracetul
shade over the ample lawn which SURROUNDS
the house. An adjournment TO the mouse
was soon made and after the enjoyment Oh
iced drinks and the numerous comforts
within Professor Puryear. president, calIeu
the club 20 order at 10 O'Clock Ia the spa
cious sitting room. and the following men,
bers answered TO their names
THE SEHBEBs.
f p. Winston. Julian NJ. Ruain, Major Z.
r ID. Myers Captain John NJ Cussons, HOW
ard Swineford X. b. Chafhn. n. Z. Chsm D.
lin. W. G. Beattie. MAJOR A.. W. CARRIER D.
w. Penick. W. l.. Grant and joseph Bryan
In the absence of tho secretary BIZ wal
ter +. Grant was elected 10 Ill the once
temporarily. ,,
Il - ana
uresent adjourned 10 the outer premises
and viewed with interest the improvements
and conveniences in stable, garden ano
farm. Especial interest was taken IN the
system of tile drainage. which IS being car,
ried out in the most comprehensive anu
thorough manner. and still more partlcu-
larly in the examination of 8 number OF one
aud two-year-old blooded colts.
DESCRIPTION TO ar WRITTEN.
The model arrangements Of the stables
vVas a matter for favorable comment, and
the general Improvements were much ad-
rnired for their substantial and perfect CHAR
acter. A complete report OF the eXaIplna-
tiop will be the subject of a paper o 90 read
at the next meeting of the Iuckahoe Cluo
by MAJOR A. W. CARRIER. who was appointed
70 prepare the same.
At2:50 the club was again called 10 order
by President Puryear and Captain sam
Kegester was elected - membership. Il
was stated that at the previous meeting
a very spirited contest was had between
Major Myers and Mr. Winston for the
Office Of corresponding secretary, which. al
ter numerous ballots. resulted IN tie. On
motion. the ballOtIng was resumed. and by
rather amusing tactics Major Myers trans
ferred some OF his strength TO bis opponent,
who was duly elected.
Captain Cuss0ns. who was appointed NJ
the last meeting to make q report on the
farm of Mr.. Walter Z. Grant. the host on
that occasion, read bis report as follows:
DESCRIPTION OF "GRANTLAND.'
"Grantland," the fine estate Of Walter +.
Grant. Esq, is on the Jarles river division
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, about
sx miles from the city Of Richmond. IL
embraces some six hundred acres, about
one-fourth OF which is under the pillow,
while the remainder with the exception OF
liberal body of timber and woodland, is
devoted to pasturage. The crops under
cultivation include the usual variety of this
section, the more notable being luxuriant
field of ripenIng wheat and a broad eXpanse
Of well. worked and thrifty-looking corn.
The spacious and fertile fields are we'll
watered by bold springs which arise on or
near the estate and are amply stocked with
the choicest breeds of cattle, horses. sheep
and hogs. The cattle consist Of q score or
30 of blue-bloOded Jerseys and about twice
that number Of Holsteins. all of stainless
lineage, and many of them well known and
IN high repute far beyond tbs borders of
Virginia. All points considered and taken as
q body. the Holstens probably form the
finest herd now to DO found in this country.
FBoLIcsoME COLTS.
The farm is also we'll stocked with stall
lions and brood mares. and the rich pas
lures are enlvened by a frolicsome group
of colts and FLIES. whose form aud action
give promise of future distinction on the
tTotting course. At the head of the stud
stands Woodburn Hambletonian, q splendid
brown horse by Belmont. out of Vara, the
dam OF Vatican. Among the stations and
brood mares are Adalbert, Artemis Bubona.
Amele. Ann. Emma. Jessie, Greylock.
Quickstep and number Of others Of pure
trotting strain and closely allied to the
winning families.
Grantland is essentially stock farm,
g farm Of rich meadow and spacious pas
ture rising in bold fluctuations from its
bottom lands on the James, and recall
ing by its pleasant prospect and the green
verdure of its compact sod some OF the
fine grazing farms of the West of England.
The sumptuous banquet spread by the
genial proprietor was in perfect accord
with all that Grantland could suggest.
and the assembled Tuckahoes were unani-
nous in declaring that they had never
spent more instructive OF more en-
sQyable day.
VISITORS PRESENT.
The president then invited the guests as
well as the members present to take part in
L. - L.,
present were; Rev. h. Nj. Randolph, Harvle
d. Goddin, w. Taylor Wood, Beverly Ran
dOlph. S. II. Hancock, Alexander b. Gui-
gon, j. Il. Sheppard. w. X. Trgg, Daniel
L. Gardner, w. \. Mordecai, John S. lrby.
Hon. q. w. Mordecai. Winsow w. Ran
dolph, X. T. Lee Marshall. b. NJ Randolph.
Jr.. John b. Murrell, W. Grayson Randolph
and otlers.
The regularly appointed subject for the
day was sheep raising, and Mr. Walter +.
Grant, who was appointed essayist at the
last meeting, spoke briefly on the subject.
DINNER ANNOUNCED.
The host at this juncture announced din
ner, and all adjourned 10 the lawn in front
of the house. where. under canopy, long
table In spotless covering and loaded with
choice aud tempting yiands was spread
and thus delightfully."- located the club
member and guests devoted an hour to
the bounteous repast. The young
gentlemen OF the family acted as
purveyors. and the attentions were
OF the most cordial and hospitAble charact-
er. Frequent illusions were made TO an I'M
written rule Of the club that nothing should
be eaten but the products of the farm on
which the meeting was held. and. as the
bill Of fare included the products OF nearly
every cline, the humor may DO appreciated.
One OF the prettiest conceptions of the
dinner was four magnificent Jackson water
melons frozen in two huge blocks Of Ice.
brought 10 the table by tho assistance OF IA
wheelbarrow and squad of hands.
The cutting Of the ice and serving OF the