The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-08-02
ANNUAL REUNION OF FARMERS.
A Large Gathering Of Farmers Clubs at
copperyille Good Speeches and
Firsf-ClasS Cheer.

Col. J. A. Gonlden's grove. near Copper
vile, Taneytoyn district, last Saturday, was
filled with farmers and their families, it being
estimated that over one thousand persons were
present. There was large exhibit of farm
machinery by our enterprising dealers, and
the Taneytown Band furnished excellent
music. A correspondent OF the Baltimore Sun
gives the following account of the reunion.
1t is very evident that the writer was given
special attention al the dinner table and that
he had his Sunday appetite with him.
UNION BRIDGE. Nd, July 27--one of the largest
and most enthusiastic gatherings of farmers and
their families attended the annual union picnic OF
the farmers clubs, held on Saturday near Union
Bridge, in Col j. A. Goulden's oak and hickory
grove This picnic is an event which the Copper
vile Farmers Club looks after with the deepest IN
terest. Il is regular old-time picnic, where every
good wife comes with a largesized basket piled up
with the many palatable things that are cooked,
prepared and gotten up 1.-THE way mother used to
do IT, You do not see Farmer thrifty mke nis
shady place to enjoya sumptuous but selfish repast
On the contrary the contents Of these huge baskets
are spread out and disposed of on long tables The
ladies of the committee that the substantials are
properly distributed and in way, too that Is ef-
feetiye in making wei-seI ainner taee appear 70
With many farmers picnic" would be consid-
cred prosy affair. This event is as lively as a
cricket and in real sense Is regular annual re-
union of good friendsand relatives who thoroughly
enjoy the days outing In every respect The young
people-young men and women--are largely IN evi-
fashion escorted by sons Of the soil who are
also up to date in dress Panama hats and all
TarrnII county Is noted for its excellent farms,
"a nonsennanf,y these things are not SO strange
after ali The STYLISH .srgs'' as they come in and
fha uniform If the ca rraee horses might
canse Comment from 4 stranger but then when 1t
Is known CarroIps farmers sons have none but the
best carriages and nags this too is expected 1t is
calculated there were close on to loo people IN the
grove, and carriages by the acre.
A HEARTY WELCOME
Col. A. Gonlden delivered the welcome address;
He owns the grove, and, though ne was a Carro u
county boy, and Is now estaDisnea IN ou s ~
New YORK ne journeys from uotsin W eiu S"ii
with delight to denver TINS sddfesS OF Weicon,e
every year he Is gooa speaker. ne , S
toia OF ms love lor w peopls' h9m nc
lighted ana PROUD ne was 10 auuIess shen ae IN
terspersed several good anecao.es ~ ms auaress
eacn OF Wnich nhu teilius po'i nc " as
to with unhagging interest ana frequently applaud
co. - - ..,,,,c
Capt. R. w. slerstu delivered an address on "The
College as a school OF Technical instruction he
how the college not only aided but was the real
means of saving the farmer dollars of expense He
ways read and glad to give them information that
it was their interest to be in close touch with each
other always.
Prof. FL. J. Patterson gave talk on Dairylng ana
Feeding, which was inll OF pIactcal suggestions;
ne .oin 9, Ernsriance has bronght results
inst such as the Carroll county farmers could secure
davots snv inteiipent attention to airying
The dsirv interest is increasing In Carroll and he
~ :. y",I I'D nevro iavota earnest effnrt on the
lev h. :. ~ sS Tu,c , "a W
Prof &c w r TaIiaferro talked on alfalfa" He is
arr,ant advocate If the crop He thinks it has a
great f1tnre in MARYLAND: that every farmer should
Re- 70 HE t;ajd If alfalfa field once started prop
J ilI aston;sh tha gunner nv liz wonCirous growth
,Id % q ~ that three ar four crops can be
~ saoer nd tbaf a II stock is fond of IL should
encourage every farmer to give it a trial.
Dr. H. B. Mcdonnell gave very interesting talk
on Fertihzers. ne 81 pasneu ..J S =; nf
nzers 1or the Promotion VI sIuM.n anu y Ieau "a "a
various crops also the reistve part they possess W
improve ana maintain SOIL Iertlllty.
Prof. j. b. s. Norton, state fatnologls., give
very instructive talk on Plant diseases. ne sx.
planned the causes OF many diseases ana toio Wnat
remedies were employed as cures FARMERS snoui9
be able to detect many plant diseases az sgn n anu
then timely attentioh VIII oiteh enecs !" cure anu
prevent great loss 49,.
Professor Blodgett, assistant 70 PROFESSOR norton
gave some timely and interesting Information Oh
plant pests.
Mr. ]. B. Ager, master OF the Maryland State
Grange, delivered an address on ''fne organization
of Farmers" BE showed how important IL was LOT
farmers to work together for their mutual interest
Unexplained how the Grange had helped the farm-
ers
All the addresses were listened 70 with MARKED
The questions which iolioWeu were OF
character that plainly tolo now earliest the s'ehers