The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1910-02-03

trees were pruned properly and
thinned out so as to admit sufficient
/ sunlight and mineral moisture. II
is false notion that forests can
take care of themselves. After a pl-
ano duet by the Austin sisters, Prof.
Sanborn gave profitable and in
structive talk on Extensive and In
tensive Farming" Barns must be
well ventilated with plenty of light
so that all germs will meet sure death
Study to know each cows capacity
for milk and not feed beyond that, as
it will prove a loss "a better way
to farm is with your head rather
than with your feet" he said, The
evening session at 1880 was ushered
in with a piano duet by the Misses
Mary and Marcia Austin, followed
by a very interesting address by
Lowell Roudebush, on Fruit Indus
try" He has visited nearly every
State but sees in Vermont the best
possibilities for fruit culture, al
though it has been badly neglected.
He says New England is the home of
the apple and if the owners of or
chards would study the cultivation of
the ground, the pruning of the trees
and not stick so closely to ancestral
ways, they would have better re-
suits. The soil has grown old and
needs stimulating with proper fer
filters, while the trees must be
rid of the insect plaques, which were
not so extensive years ago. The
highest aim of all other industries l.,
success, and why not raise the fin
est apples and most luscious straw
more favored the audience with one
of his big bass" recitations. Prof
Sanborn then gave his experience of
bringing into profitable cultivation
his old home farm by new and sci
entific methods advising a rotation
of crops on the land, fertilizing each
time and making the land produce
more and of a better quality. This
address brought II a close very in
structive and helpful meeting, and
our Cabot Grange deserves thanks for
the efforts they put forth to give the
farmers in this and other towns such
a rare treat.
The Fisk Jubilee Quartet drew
large audience last Friday evening
The hall was crowded to overlooking
some being obliged to occupy Shc
stage. Their harmonious voices were
highly appreciated and loudly APP
plauded. The proceeds amounted to
sos
John Hale of East Hardwick was
in town Saturday on business.
Comet A, 1910, is being watched
soon, after shutdown on clear even
ings 1t is plainly visible in the
southwest.
A. A. Northrop and ]. L. Arkley Of
Barre were in town Thursday to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Herman Os-
good
Forrest Telbetts was visitor
in East Calais Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Olin Clark were
guests of their son, AFRO, and wife a.
Ira GooSrich's Saturday.
Miss Sylvia and Grace Bliss Of
Calais were in town last week to see
their aunt, Mrs. Sarah Bradish, who
remains about the same as one week
ago.
Laird e Osgood have been build
ing chimney in their feed store op
posite the creamery which will give
a chance for a stove to warm their
office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Tabor of North
Calais were guests of E. P. Walbridge
on Saturday.
The Delta Alphas held a sociable
at p. X. Garney's last Monday even
ing. Games and music helped to pass
away the evening pleasantly. Re-
freshments of cake, coffee, sand
witches and apples were served. The
net proceeds for the class were
S..
At 2:30 o'clock this afternoon
there will be union meeting at the
Congregational church, conducted by
Rev. S. f. Bloomfield of Montpelier.
and another at 1880 in the evening.
Everybody is cordially invited. Sup
per will be provided in the vestry
for any who come in the afternoon
and wish to remain to the evening
service.
RR00KEIEVD