The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-04-10
Burton Farmers Club.

udy was very cOlu anu very WINDY anu very
almost anything uncomplimentary one
might say about it, a very pleasant meeting
Of the Burton Farmers Club was held at
Rose Villa, residence of j. w. Rose, of Mid.
dlebury.
The cheer within and the hospitable and
friendly greeting received, fully compen-
stated for the long. cold drive. When our
party arrived the business of the morning
session was nearly completed, but after
threading our way through the crowded
parlors to the cloak room we heard the Sec
rotary read, "What do you regard sufficient
grounds for divorce?" This question was
replied to by Mrs. Randall, who it seems is
not exactly up to date on this subject. She
believes the one ground for divorce given in
the scripture is the only one, and still more,
she looks upon our divorce system as pro-
ductive of much harm.
Immediately after the reading of Mrs.
RS paper dinner was announced, and a
most excellent dinner it was. l was told at
the table that there had been discussion in
the morning, previous to my arrival, rela-
tive to elaborate club dinners, and that some
of the gentlemen had presumed to disap-
prove of them, but it was noticed that these
same gentlemen gave an object lesson in
aiding in the disposition of this dinner
somewhat at variance with their expressed
opinions on elaborate dinners, which dem
onstrates again that theory Is one thing and
practice another.
The first business of the afternoon SEES
sion was the election of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Hibbard to membership 10 the club. AS
Mr. and Mrs. Hibbard were present, there
followed their election a little love-feast,
which took form in speech of welcome to
the new members by f. M. Shepard and
response by Mr.. Hubbard. Mr.. III. had
come to realize that all work and no play
makes Jack dull boy and he pledged him.
self to take an occasional holiday from his
work and cares and meet with the club as
often as possible.
A communication was read from the State
Farmers Clubs Association, which expressed
a "
hold their meetings on one Of the days of
the first week in each month, in order that
all of the clubs of the state might discuss at
about the same time questions that would
be sent out by this association. Our club
complied with their wish by changing the
time of its meetings to Thursday of the first
week i'm each month.
AT our last meeting Messrs. Monkey,
Simpson and BOwles were appointed to
speak upon the following question: IRE
solved, that the United States aid the Gu
bans to gain their independence, even at
the expense of war with SPAIN"
Mr.. Monkey expressed deep sympathy
with and for the Cubans, as his heart always
went out to the oppressed, but he was will
ing to leave the matter in the hands of the
powers in existence at Washington, as they
were better prepared than he to decide the
matter.
Mr.. Simpson conceded with the views of
Mr. Monkey.
Mr.. B0wles said state Of bellgerency
CAlSto III Nuud, lIUu WulCu tuCIC Gail Do Uub
one of two results, either the complete in
dependence of the Cubans or their utter an
Inhalation by the Spaniards; that Spain
owes to Cuba what Turkey owes TO the Ar
menians. The war is nothing but butchery
and Gen. Weyler is butcher, and that the
United States should put stop to 1t.
F. M. Shepard made some additional re-
marks which were in accord with those of
Mr.. Bowles.
G. r. WOodin said as a matter of policy
the Cubans should have their independence.
After the close OF this discussion, a trio of
the very little people were given few mo-
ments to entertain the club. Miss Margie
Shepard recited 1.-THE Tiresome Caller;
Miss Myrtle Bradley, "Polly Perkins," and
Pearl Mckenzie gave song entitled, my
Kittie." These three midgets are very
charming and promising children, and in
speaking their little pieces do themselves
and their tutors great credit.
The club adjourned to meet the first
Thursday in May at the residence of ID. l..
Thorp. s. q.