The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-07

1t was cur pleasure, recently, to take ffnlley
ride from Baltimore TO Towson. meet number
Of its residenfs and zee that beautiful section OF
Maryland. We found the same hospitality that
ts 90 characteristic Of the people everywhere In
the South. Mr.. Alex. z. Carr was our host and
we are indebted to him for most delightful
day. The valley through which we drove was
not only attractive to the eye. but the growing
crops and fine stock in every field along the high
way indicated valuable farming lands, thrift.
prosperity and wealth.
We first called upon an old acquaintance, Mr..
D. H. Rice. who took great pride in showing us
"Red Robert" Although 10 years old the horse
looked to be just in his prime. Then were led
out some beautifully matched teams, some very
fast trotters and promising colts.
We next called upon Mr.. Thomas r. Jenifer
and was given a royal welcome. as 1t was "a day
of" with Mr.. Jenifer and he was prepared to re-
ceive his friends and discuss the pleasures of
farm life. sitting beneath his own vine and fig
tree. listening to the whip poor-will and katydid
as the golden sun goes behind the farof hills and
the shades Of night begin to fall. Mr.. Jenifer
had us taste peculiar kind Of mint that grows
only in his garden, and ut tasted good to me-"
We reluctantly left this hospitable home. and,
incidentally, the mint. and drove through
beautiful piece of woodland to the farm of Mrs.
T. Harrison Garrett, now under the manage
ment of our host, Mr.. Carr. perhaps better known
as "Aleck.'' After our drive we were prepared
to enjoy anything that might be served for din
ner. as the sun had passed the meridian and we
were hungry. But our host had anticipated this
fact and such dinner as might tempt the gods
was served and we left no room to question our
enjoyment of the same-not room for ''just one
more crab"
After coffee and cigars we drove over to the
barn while the cows were being MIXED. and 1t Il
only in simple justice to our friend Carr to say
that we have never Inspected more neaitny
thrifty, well cared-f0r herd of COWS. The SAM
tary condition of tho barn and the cleanliness OF
the dairy delighted us. as so much is now being
written about tuberculosis and typhoid fever
germs in milk. and we felt that here was dairy
if its surroundings were known. the hospitals OF
Baltimore would not have milk or cream from
any other than the Pleasant Plains Farm. but
we were told that there was demand at Tow.
son and Govanstown for all that was produced
EvarythinG connected with the Pleasant Plains
dairy is immaculate and we would ba glad If We
could get our daily supply from 1t, even at ar
advanced price.
The remaining time of our stay was spent il
considering the various other enterprises that
our host Is interested in-the planting of small
fruits, berries and garden truck; hatching OF
chickens in incubators and caring for them in
brooders; the building of box stalls for the
boarding of horses, etc., etc.
Industries so near to such market as Balti
more must, in few years, make great returns
with good. intelligent management.
And after all there is no life like that of 9
country gentleman who delights In developing
all the resources Of the farm. Before we could
take in all the possibilities of our host in hit
surroundings tea was announced and we were
reminded that we had an engagement for the
evening in Baltimore and we had to hurry te
catch the train. after one of the most pleasant
days we have spent in many long years and one
that will llnger long in our memory.
RAMBLER.