The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-11-06
Maryland Week

Elaborate preparations are being
| made by Prof. L. B. Symons, of the
Maryland Agricultural College, for
| Maryland Week." which will be held
in the Fifth Regiment Armory, Balti-
more, November IL to 20. This year
there will be many more features of
interest and instruction for the far
mer, horticulturist and dairyman than
in the previous exhibitions, while pro-
grams replete with surprises have
been arranged for every day of the
week.
The Corn 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 spec
ial prizes are offered in this contest.
special dairy exhibit consisting OF
eight cows, will be installed in the
Armory in order to demonstrate SAM
tary methods of milking, by the use of
milking machines. Other interesting
features for the dairyman will be the
various methods of testing milk.
For those interested in bee keeping
and raising honey, Almost wonderful
exhibit is promised. Live bees will be
handled with bare hands and the best
methods of treating bees will be dis.
coursed upon by experts.
The United States Government will
lend its assistance in many direct and
indirect ways to help the show to be
instructive to all visitors. The Post
master at Baltimore has promised a
large booth exhibit showing the vari-
Gus ways Parcel Post can be utilized
to the profit of the farmer and coun-
try dweller. showing in detail how
packages of perishable and staple pro-
ducts may be packed to carry well.
DR.. r. w. Beasley, State Forester,
Will make an extensive exhibit show
ing hre prevention in forests, how to
conserve the forests ard replenish
them; how to treat the farm wood-lot
so as to have all the wood needed for
the presnt generation and still leave
good supply for those to come.
10 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 he
shown Will compare most favorabiy
with the big chrysanthemum show at
Madison Square Garden, New York.
=, The formal opening will take place
Tuesday evening, November 16, at
which Hon. Robert Grain, of Balti-
more, will preside. Mayor Preston, of
Baltimore, Governor Goldsborough
and probably the Governor elect will
be present to make addresses. Oh
Wednesday the Horticultural Societies
will meet, with splendid special pro
gram, supplemented by liberal distri-
button of fine fruits, including a gift
OF big apple to each visitor. Thurs
day will be Crop improvement Day, at
which time the various new methods
OF handling soil and fertilizers will be
discussed by experts. Experiences of
prominent farmers will also be ex-
changed. Friday will be Dairyman's
Day; Saturday Bee-keeper's Day. On
Thursday night there will be a special
session devoted to Hogs, at which time
there will be wide discussion re-
garding the prevention and treatment
OF diseases of hogs, especially the hog
cholera. which is so prevalent.
Taking into consideration the mag
nlticent exhibits promised, the elabor-
atenesS 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 q
purely business standpoint. to miss
attendance to say nothing of the keen
enjoyment of viewing some of Nat
ure'S most beautiful products