O. A. C. Review Volume 21 Issue 5, February 1909
Publisher: Ontario Agricultural College
Published: 1909-02-01
Language: eng
Number of pages: 90
Subjects: OAC Review; College news; editorial; agriculture; farm buildings; location; Oka Quebec; Trappist monastery; dairy; horticulture; cow testing; milk production; profitability; rice; Arkansas; Saddle Horse; conformation; French Canadian Cattle; history; breeding; poetry; plant hybridization; Florida; fruit; public speaking contest; Annual Conversazione; Conversat; Massey Hall lecture; athletics; hockey; wedding; music; At Home promenade; Y. W. C. A.; alumnae; local news; personals; alumni; advertising; Guelph
Description: This issue's articles address the best practice of locating farm building for water drainage, a visit to the Trappist Monastery at Oka Quebec, increasing profitability of dairy cattle through breeding, and rice growing is Arkansas. Agricultural articles pertain to the desired conformation of a Saddle Horse, the profitability of the French Canadian cattle, and techniques of plant hybridization. The Horticulture column continues the article on fruits from Florida regarding pecans and persimmons. Campus news focuses on the public speaking contest, the Annual Conversazione, and hockey. Macdonald Institute activities include an article on music appreciation, the activities of the Y. W. C. A., and the At Home promenade. Alumni news is available in the Our Old Boys column.