The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-11-04
MARYLAND WEEK."
At The Fifth Regiment Armory, Balti-
more, Nov. I6th.2Oth.

Elaborate preparations are being
made by Prof. Z. B. Symons of the
Maryland Agriculture College for
Maryland Week" which will be held
In the Fifth Regiment Armory, Balti-
more, Nov. 10th to Goth. This wear
there will be many more features of in
terest and instruction for the farmer.
horticulturist and dairyman than in the
previous exhibitions, while programs
replete with surprises have been arrang-
ed for every day of the week.
The Club Exhibit Contest is one of
the big features Of the show. Various
local organizations in different parts of
the State go to Baltimore and make an
exhibit in competition with each other.
Numerous premiums and special prizes
are offered in this contest.
A special dairy exhibit consisting of
eight cows, will be installed in the
ArmorY in order to demonstrate
methods of milking, by the use of milk
ing machines. Other interesting
features for the dairyman will be the
various. methods of testing milk.
For those interested in bee keeping
and raising honey, a wonderful exhibit
is promised. Live bees will be handled
with.bareihands and the best methods
of treating bees will be discoursed upon
by experts.
The United States Government will
lend its assistance in many direct and
indirect ways to help the show to be in
structive to all visitors. The Post
master at Baltimore has promised a
large booth exhibit showing the various
ways Parcel Post can be utilized to the
profit of the farmer and country dwell
Ter, showing in detail how packages of
perishable and staple products may be
packed to carry we'll
DR.. F. w. Beasley, State Forester.
will make an extensive exhibit showing
fire prevention in forests, how to con-
serve the forests and replenish them;
how to have all the wood needed tor the
present generation. and still leave a good
supply for those to come.
To the lovers of flowers this years
exhibition will especially appeal, as the
weather has contributed to the art of
the florist and the specimens to be
shown will compare most favorablv
with the big chrysanthemum show at
Madison Square Garden, New York.
The formal opening will take place
Tuesday evening Nov. 10Th, at which
Hon. Robert Grain of Baltimore will
preside. Mayor Preston, of Baltimore.
Governor Goldsborough and probably.
the Governor-elect will be present to
make addresses. On Wednesday, the
Horticultural Societies will meet, with
a splendid special program, supplement-
ed by liberal distribution of fine fruits
including gift of big apple to each
visitor. Thursday will be Crop In
provement Day, at which time the
various new methods of handling soil
and fertilizers will be discussed bv
experts. Experiences of prominent
farmers will also be exchanged. Fri
day will be Dairyman's Day; Saturday,
Bee-keeper's Day. On Thursday NIGHT
there will be special session devoted
to Hogs, at which time there will be a
wide discussion regarding the preven-
ton and treatment of diseases of hogs.
especially the hog cholera which is SO
prevalent.
Taking into consideration the mag
niicent exhibits promised, the elaborate
ness of the program, together with the
splendid premiums offered, this years
meet will no doubt far eclipse all
previous efforts.
Anyone interested in any of the
various topics under discussion at these
shows cannot afford, from a purely
business standpoint to miss attendance.
to say nothing of the keen endowment
OF viewing some of Natures most
beautiful products.