The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1910-09-02

isolated seeker for knowledge
would have his efforts circumscrib-
ed by his own limited means and
acres. He stated that approxiin-
Eately the 10000 farms in Maryland
we're capable of producing and did
produce more corn per acre than
either Ohioor Illinois. The speak
err also replied to d number sof
questions relating to the College
and said one reason why such a
small percentage of the students
took the purely agricultural course
was on account of the discourage.
ment they received at home to
pursue agriculture and make it
success. The field for experts in
lall branches pertaining to the farm
was widening all the timeand the
demand for teachers and lecturers
in these lines was taking many of
the brightest students FROM the
colleges as soon as they graduated,
which fact made the cry that. the
college was educatingSthe boy away
from the farm. Hersaid this would
be only temporary condition as
the remuneration received by these
instructors would largely be de-
voted to the purchase of farm
within few years then they would
gladly settle down to practice what
they preached In reply to why,
the military feature was part of
the college routine. iProf. lSpence
said that was covenant made hy
the management of the college to
the Government in exchange for
the $4,000 a year appropriation
and while he did not favor it per-
sonally, yet the feature had some
good points, one of which was that
it instilled the cooperativeidea into
the students and showed them it's
advantage over individual, isolated,
disorganized work.
Mr.. Polk who had just returned
from taking al'short special course
of study at the Massachusetts Ag-
ricnltural College, said that when
he went there it was with an ad-
verse opinion of the military drill
feature. but after having it ex-
planned to him and seeing the re-
suits he lost most of bis antipathy
Tor it. Among other things he
learned while there was that the
Ayrshire COW was the best-breed for
this section, being a .sgood fence
corner COW" in other words was
a better forager than some of the
other breeds, requiring less feed
and attention to get equal or better
results.
Messrs. Scarborough, Mendenhall
and McFadden We're appointed a.
committee to inspect the premises
and an adjournment was then taken
for dinner.
The excellent repast was heartily
enjoyed and in addition to the
toothsome viands a mirth provok.
ing novelty was introduced. The
daughters of the host had com.
muned with the muses. and left at
each plate at the table card bear
ing an original verse applicable to
the guest in person. These were
read by each one for the amuse.
ment of all and as sample the
secretary herewith produces his
card:
Mr.. Editor-man how do you dol
Leave your desk for minute or two;
Forget the affairs of press and state
And enjoy yourself while you masticate.
Mr.. Henry S. Coudon, who is
well along in the eighties, had his
specs in his pocket and instead of
taking them out to read aloud the
verse on his card extemporized one
on Mr.. Polk who was sitting near
which produced added merriment
and applause.
After viewing the premises the
club reconveDed and Mr.. E. L.
Dnyckinck produced a sample of
Acme Bred wheat, red grain,
bearded variety grown in western
Maryland, said to produce heavy
yield. He said the seed sold for
80 90 per hushel and he was going
to try some and if any of the mem.
bers wished some he would include
their orders with his.
Mr.. Rawlings also showed al
sample of his wheat, of the Fultzo
variety which he was threshing
that morning and it received much
favorable comment.
Prof. Spence stated he was
obliged to leave to catch train and
a vote of thanks was extended him
for bis entertaining and instructive
address.
The inspection committee report