The Republican journal., 1912-10-24
U. Of NJ. Students
Visit The Pastures, Pearl Brook Farm and
the Ferguson Farm


the Ferguson Farm.
1t has always been the policy of the Agri-
cultural department of the University of
Maine to bring the students in contact with
the practical side of the work as much as pos
sible by giving them the advantage of
trips of inspection to nearby farms, etc. where
notable work is being carried on. Through
the generosity of Mr.. Horace Chenery, par
ty of twenty had an extremely pleasant and
profitable three days trip, leaving Oroho last
Saturday morning and going by rail to Pitts
field, where the Pittsfeld Poultry Farm was
the objective point, and the students, through
the courtesy of the proprietor, Mr.. Frank
Briggs, had an opportunity to thoroughly IN
spect this plant. where very large business
in day-old chicks is carried on. The prize
birds, shipping crates, houses and meth
ods were all of interest, and both Mr.
Briggs and the superintendent were pres
ent to explain and demonstrate. The
party were met on their arrival at Belfast by
buckboards which conveyed them directly to
The Pastures, Center Belmont, where cordial
welcome and delicious supper were in wait
ing at Mr.. Cherery's camp. few of the boys
were entertained over night at the near by
camp of Mr. Charles R. Coombs, and the facul-
ty members at the farm house, while the re-
mainder were made comfortable at the log
cabin. The next day was devoted to general
inspection of the fine farm, where all the de-
partments are carried on in the most APPROX
ed, practical, modern manner. The model
dairy barn, the piggery, kennels, ETC., were
all inspected and furnished numerous OBJ
jact lessons in conditions, methods, etc.
Mr. Chenery's fleet was placed at the DIS
posal of his guests. who enjoyed short
canoe and rowing trips on Tilden pond. The
game in close proximity, and the camp also
furnished much amusement, and the rabbit
shooting was found to be excellent-in spots.
Archery was a novel sport to many who in
dulged in it, and in spite of three fine meals,
the bunch of bananas and large quantity OF
apples to which all had easy access apprecl-
ably decreased during the day.
= Monday morning the party started out IN
the auto truck, Mr.. Chenery's car. and garage
car, for tour of the farms. They were es-
pecially interested in the use of dynamite IN
clearing and sub-soiling. Pearl Brook Farm
was next on the itinerary and there MIR. Geo.
Herbert conducted the party about over this
interesting and profitable place. The tobacco
growing observations were novel and inter-
esting, and the storing house, where are also
housed $1,000 bushels of potatoes raised on ~
acres, we're visited A notable acre cabbage
patch was seen, as we'll as the fine horses for
which the farm is noted.
A visit to the Belmont avenue place ana
an inspection of Mr.. Chenery's horses was
also much enjoyed, Among the fine animals
there was specially noted fine type OF draft
stallion for the practical farmer. The Fergu-
poultry farm, was the last place OF inter-
est visited and the party. who were courte-
ously received by Mr.. Alfred M. Ferguson, the
proprietor, were much interested in this
extensive plant, where the Hall methods OF IN
cubation and brooding are successfully follow
ed. The inspection of the many fine vigorous
birds and excellent housing arrangements, to-
gether with Mr.. Ferguson's explanations on
his system, etc., were most helpful to the
observers.
evening, after very successful trip. They
feel especially indebted to Mr.. Chenery, whose
royal hospitality was so thoroughly enjoyed,
and also to his superintendent, Mr.. Charles E.
Brown, and the herds nan, Mr.. George J.
Wentworth, U. of M. IL, who seconded their
efforts in every respect and helped to make
the trip profitable as well as pleasant Those
who went were Prof William F. Schoppe and
Mr.. Victor G. Aubrey of the faculty; R. D.
Long, G. L. Boynton, H. P. Williams. R. B. Nc
Clay, A. W. Richardson, F. Verrill. D. J. Mac
Intire, H. J. Shaw. c. Wells, A. Berry, J. H.
johnson, C. F. Hendricks. c. Wilcox, c. F. Will
cox, S. Small, R. T. Coffee and R. F. Croker.
Burnham Grange, 500. worked the third and
fourth degrees Oct. 18th on a class of four and
also took in as unaffiliated members Mr.. and