The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-06-16

warm weather Some doubtful remarks as to
such possibility were heard.
A5per cent. butter fat record was considered
good. and reference was to gallons Of cream,
on being returned from market, churned 10
pounds of butter, and that rs gallons of milk
will make gallons of cream. 1t was thought
that there is some loss in the value Of cream by
the handling or shipment Of it. As much as 2x
pounds of butter has been obtained from gal
Ions of milk.
What should be done to correct the unclean-
illness of a cow in the stall Answer-Shorten
the stall to suit the cow, or it may be well to
stretch wire over the back or suspend board
from the ceiling so that it would strike the back
of the COW on raising herself. Sanctions make
difference in the stand of a cow.
What is the best remedy for ants about grow
ing corn? Answer-Constant working. The
weeder breaks up their places.
What is the best grain binder? Answer-They
are all good. An easy running binder was advo-
Gated, and it is well to have truck so that the
machine can be hauled from one place to anoth-
er. thus saving time.
AS number of the members left to take the
early train the club adjourned without taking
up the very appropriate question. Harvesting"
REPORT OF THE INSPECTION COMMITTEE.
A stroll over part of this valuable farm occu-
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not only from the inspection of the crops and
cattle, but from the prospects visible from
almost any chosen spot of observation. We
were first shown three turkeys with 50 little
| ones and were informed that more of the latter
were coming, affording great promise of much
thanksgiving.
About this juncture of the inspecting as we
| were on our way for drink of natures best
product at the bountiful spring, there occurred
| quite recital concerning the late hail storm.
| For the sake of the reputation of the club for
veracity we hesitate, to chronicle the statements
| made.
/ We were next shown permanent pasture of
acres on which cattle have pastured almost
| continuously for year-six weeks without any
stock on it. This pasture, which has been in
use for ID years. has been increased by 80 acres,
thus making 40 acres to go into permanent pas
ture and now it is affording the best grazing.
Our attention was next directed to broom
| house built since we last met at this place. The
dwelling is of special attraction owing to being
shingled on four sides. It is for the tenants and
| is supplied with water from the main dwelling
and is well appointed in its surroundings.
enext inspected field 40 acres in clean timo-
| thy which some of our experts estimated would
| yield tx tons per acre; next was field of IL
acres in barley with yield in appearance of 40
! or more bushels per acre also 40 acres In wheat
and IA acres in rye all of which is very promis-
ing. The corn was seen as we journeyed to the
farm and judging from the fertility of the soil
| the crop ought to be good one.
Two colts, and years old, received great at
| tention and praise for their handsome appear
ance The Guernsey cows came in for share
| Of commentator for their good appearance and
excellent yield. The sheep, of which there were
| 20 old and young, came in for the approval of
! the club; z ewes produced 16 lambs and the
sheep yelled an average of 10 pounds of wool,
selling at 20 cents per pound. There is Spanish
proverb that says there is gold mine under the
| sleeps feet. The care of the surroundings as
well as the farm operations bespeak judicious
efforts on the part of the host.
Sa I; s SsS Ss4HH Committee
Mr. and Mrs. Merryman occupy Gerar Farm,
an ideal place for health, fertility add location.
| The conveniences and water supply are the best
and all that pertains to the makeup of desirable
home are seen. Mrs. Merryman is truly farm
| ers wife and takes pride in what is done on the
| farm, especially what is cared for under her
direct supervision. She is congratulated on the
success of the henery and particularly her love
| and pleasure for turkeys, lot of which are do
ing nicely. She displays excellent taste in the
| growth and care of the shrubbery and surround
| ings Mrs. Merryman is a born hostess and
knows what pleases the appetite of her visitors
and club members. In serving the collation. she
| was assisted by her sister-in-law, Miss Ann G.
Merryman, her niece, Miss Norton Merryman,
and her daughters, Misses Louise and Emily
Merryman and Mrs. J. s. Crowther.
An Active Rector is Rev. Mr.. Mill.-Al-
though Rev. NJ. II. Mill has been rector OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Redeemer,
| Charles street avenue, for only little more
than year, in that time he has made sub
stantial increase in the congregation and has set
| all the organizations which form the machine
! nv of the church agoing at full speed. Hisown
earnest endeavor has given the impetus. He
| can hardly be disputed, that now during the
| period of rapid growth OF the beautiful subur.
ban section in which the church is located, is
| the time for the church to expand and meet
| the needs of the locality.
The church; for nearly fifty years under the
rectorship of the late Rev. George q. Stokes,
has made worthy history for itself, but Rev:
| Mr.. Mill believes that its future will be marked
by even greater strides than its past. Many
| Protestant Episcopal churchmen agree with
Rev. Mr.. Mill in believing that no church in
| the diocese has a more hopeful outlook. For
years it has numbered among its most active
members several of the owners of large estates
in the vicinity, and particularly OF late years
| it has received many additions from the new
| settlers in Roland Park and GovanstOwn. The
beauty Of the church edifice and rectory and
| the grounds makes them among the leading
| attractions of the neighborhood.
Rev. Mr.. Mill came to the church after hav-
ing had experiences in other parishes that well.
| fitted him for the work. Born on farm in
Pennsylvania, several miles north of Philadel.
| phia, in a locality where his ancestors had
| lived for many generations, he studied at the
academy at Lancaster. Pa, and subsequently
completed his academic and theological studies
at Franklin and Marshall College, where he
received the degree of master of arts in 1885.
His first charge after his ordination was at
Christ Church. Lykens, Pa. Then for five
years he was rector of st. David's Church,
Scranton; two years at st. Andrews st. Johns
bury, VT. When he was called to the Church
of the Redeemer he had been five years at
Christ Church, Canaan, Conn. In each OF
those places he made an excellent record, in
creasing the size of congregations and wiping
away large debts for Improvements.
The wide area over which the members OF
the Church of the Redeemer are scattered has
in the past made 1t almost out of the question
to try to organize Sunday school. But when
Rev. Mr.. Mill came he decided that there
should be Sunday school III spite OF this
handicap. After he had gathered enough
children to start the first meeting the interest
of all the young people was SO warmly aroused
that the success of the school was Immediately
assured. The children now come from several
miles around, the enrolment is steadily grow
ing and the attendance has been encouragingly
regular.
Rev. Mr.. Mill has quiet, easy way of max
ing friends of all who meet him. His deep
| interest in his members is shown in the pleas
ing and patient concern he shows for them.
He is man of studious habits and his sermons
have literary quality which is appreciated all
the more because he does not use manuscript
and seems to be merely letting his words and
sentences flow. From the depth of thought
displayed. it is evident that the composition is
the result of much care and that the ideas have
been CLEANED by keen observation.
Senator Whyte and Congressman Tai
bott.-From a press dispatch giving an ac-
count Of Maryland's new Senator in Washing
ton on Monday last (the day he took the oath
of office) we copy the following:
n An incident of the day was the
fact that as Senator Whyte, with his grandson,
who will be his secretary, went into the room
of the disbursing clerk, they passed on bis way
out Mr.. William M. May, who for 16 years
was secretary to the late Senator German.
Mr.. May had been in to draw the balance due
Senator German in salary. and was just COM
| ;n0 ont M Mr. Germans auccess0r entered