The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-16

prominent IN all good works. who make
up the board Of trustees and furnish the
financial hacking for the enterprise.
The board also includes Mr.. Walter II.
Law. proprietor Of Briarclin Manor one
OF the largest farming ventures In this
country. and incidentally "A most interest
Ing and delightful study in sociology. on
this perfectly equipped farm. or rather
agricultural village. for 20 Is measured hy
miles on an four sides. the pupils OF the
new school will have an opportunity to
study practical. profitable farming and
Horticulture. The deliciously tidy pgger-
les sweet and clean with fresh white
wash. make the foul and crowded tene-
ments OF the city seem hideous night
mares. while the beautiful stone dairy.
with its windows Of loaded glass ana in
terror of exquisite white enamel. would
need but the machinery removed TO make
a paIatial mansion. Every workman mas
neat little room for himself and the
use Of hath. and sits down leisurely 20
meals that would make the mouth OF the
average New York business man water IL
he had time 20 hear about them. Here
every living creature has at least an ade-
quate share OF the earth and the fullness
thereof
what the school VIII DO.
Tho new school will be under the direc-
y Na
agricultural authority. formerly connected
with Cornell University. Mr.. Powell said
the school Is the outcome Of appeal for
instruction from the weary toi.ers OF great
cities eager 10 Try new fields ana pas
lures green " only thcy might obtain SUM-
Client knowledge 90 avoid disaster.
While the school will be thrown open
10 an corners irrespective OF age, sex or
previous condition Of servitude. Mr.. Pow
IA Ill gFHun q
attention Of women. Offering as u does
inestimahle advantages IN studying the
practical. profitable methods OF the man
or farm Mr. Powell has received hearty
encouragement and support from trustees
OF the botanical gardens TO which pupils
VIII make study Journeys. They will also
20 20 New York to study market condi-
;.ons ana methods OF packing
In spite Of last seasons extraordinary
drought. by methods which would aston
ish old time conservative farmers. Mr..
Powell took four hundreds dollars worth
OF strawberries from less than an acre
OF ground II Is 60 the incubation OF
such methods applied TO small holdings
that the new school VIII mainly turn its
energies. Mr. Powell says the day OF IN
tensive culture has come. and merely
scratching up a large tract OF land Is no
longer a paying thing
IfmUila VIII nave NHNt~U00h NnIh 70 Rb-
tain "a sufficient knowledge Of chemistry,
hue the course will be mainly. practical
work Like Swanlcy. the school diploma
will qualify pupils 10 take positions as
landvcape gardeners florists. etc. Mr..
Powell maintains that woman can earn
more money as a gardener than as
teacher with a quarter Of the preparation
and "A mere fraction Of the fatigue.
or pupils may go IN for beekeeping.
poultry or dnirying by purchasing or
renting a bit OF land.
or several women. by buying adjoin-
ing land. may raise fruit vegetables.
poultry. flowers. etc. on commercial
E~a.e ana by cooperation utilize labor.
! s~1ehincry. etc. 10 the greatest posi-
advantage. This outdoor life would
II. eaee women from the slavery OF clerk
/ ships and poorly paid positions IN the city,
| ana besides securing 10 them better
health. would enable them while earning
| n living, to enjoy hones Of their own.
Every branch Of Horticulture and agri-
culture viii be taught and women who
50 desire may not only learn 10 bud and
graft. plant and raise small fruits but
| having brought the fruit 20 perfection.
instruction will he given In the hest meth
obs 81 converting Il into secondary prod
ucts. such as jellles. jams canned fruits.
etc.
Mr Powell and Mr.. Law are both warm
advocates OF and believers IN the profit
Of small holdings scientifically managed.
MIR. Law has demonstrated that the de-
mlnd for the best Is large. and increasing
and the supply Is inadequate.
Would-he agriculturists who Croan IN
chains IN the city VIII be allowed 20 take
special courses suited 10 their state OF
bondage. Tor there Is complete freedom
from red tape about this now enterprise.
IL he la..NH
with the flaming sword has been recalled
from she gate OF paradise.
Marie Agnes Best.
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