Mansfield Town (part 3 of 12)

In the reading of character he was quick and .almost unequaled. A learned and skilled physician, with whom he was called in consultation, said of him, " Dr. Perry was one of the best country physicians I ever knew, combining rare powers of diagnosis with the most varied and thorough knowledge of drugs." He was by nature, by study, and by observation, a chemist and a tlierapeutist. He w.as ingenious and fertile in mechanical appliances, and, being ready in the use of instruments, was a careful surgeon and a good operator. He was sincere, conscientious and faithful, and being modest shrank from notoriety or office-holding, except in the cause of education, which he labored zealously to promote.

Dr. Perry was liberal beyond his means, kind and considerate to the poor; was often called the "poor man's friend," and, dying as he lived, his last act was a charity, for he died suddenly Oct. 17, 1873, while visiting a poor family, of whom he said he must go or they would suffer. The following tribute by jMr. Ide justly expressed the feelings of the public:

" His sudden death was a great shock not only to his family, but to the community at large. He had for many years been most confidently relied on for medical aid, and his loss was widely and deeply deplored. He had so distinguished himself by invariable promptness in responding to the call of the sick, taking no thought for himself while others were suffering, that when his strong system gave way under the continuous strain, the public generally became mourners.

"At his funeral the large gathering, the sad and tearful faces, the touching and honorary tribute paid to his memory, showed how deeply the sense of a gre.at and irreparable loss had impressed itself upon Mansfield. No public utterances, however appreciative of his character and skill, could tell tlie grief which his death had caused. In the homes which even now sadly miss his comforting presence, there are frequently heard voices of sorrow at his departure, which are the truest and most valuable testimonials to his worth. His death was not an occasion for any mere material monument, for his noble and self-denying life had built up many and more precious ones in living and loving hearts."

'Tis winter dread, Yet earth, arrayed in robes of spotless white, Seems fur a hridal dressed, while morning bright O'er hill and dale her banner wide unfurls. And forests sparkle with unnumbered pearls Save where I stand, her mantle 'neath my feet. Seems but one vast, unbroken winding sheet

Beneath this mound, Deep buried from the world's ignoble strife. Rests one whose only aim it was in life To find in ocean cave, on mount, or plain Some soothing remedy for mortal pain. 0 sacred, heaven-born purpose ! - wondrous skill That never faltered till the heart was still,

Yet not in vain Thy mission here ! many shall pause and shed The silent tear-drop on thy dreamless bed. The good begun by thee shall onward flow, And mnn shall still seek on himself to know. Time shall perpetuate the work begun. And thy dear image in each noble son l

Rest, spirit, rest! We leave thee in the bosom of our God Till we the rugged paths of life have trod. We seek the unseen Father's guiding hand Till we shall join tiiee in the better land. And the great niyateries of life shall cease In that sweet home where all is light and peace.

George Edson Bailey

John Bailey^, the first American ancestor, resided in Scituate, Mass., as early as 1670. He married, in 1672, Sarah White, and upon her decease he married, in 1699, Kuth Clothier. He died in 1718. His son Samuel- was born in 1690, married Elizabeth Caswell, and had, among other children, Abijah^, who, Nov. 20, 1765, married Sarah Grover. They had six children, of whom Abner' was one. Abner married, Nov. 30, 1797, Deborah Lovell, by whom he had two children, Jacob^ and Caroline. He married as his second wife Sarah Brintnell, June 6, 1819, and upon her decease he married Jemima Skinner, June 12, 1828. There was no issue by either the two latter marriages. His daughter Caroline married Joseph Brintnell, and is now (1883) residing in Connecticut in her eightyfourth year. Jacob was born April 5, 1801. He married, July 27, 1827, Sally S. Skinner, daughter of James and Sarah (Sumner) Skinner. She was born Jan. 29, 1807. To them were born two children, - George E. and Deborah Caroline. She was born July 23, 18.30, married Charles A. Turner, June 14, 1851. She died May 22, 1878. She had four children, of whom one died in infancy, the others grew up to maturity.

George Edson Bailey, sixth in descent from the original John Bailey, of Scituate, was born in Mansfield, Mass., Jan. 1, 1829. In addition to the advantages afforded by the common schools of his town, he attended for a period of about two years a select or private academy. He was brought up a farmer's son, and early taught to labor, and laid the foundation for a rugged constitution by abundant out-door exercise. At about the age of nineteen he entered upon that branch of business which he has followed through life, and which, by reason of inventions connected therewith, and which will be noticed hereafter, has made his name known throughout the land. He established a small bakery, hired men to do the work, and by applying himself to the practical part of the business soon learned from his employes the morhts operandi of the trade. This was in 1848. Mr. Bailey soon established himself in the confidence of the people, and the circle of his trade gradually widened. There were at the time of which we write a number of small bakeries in the adjacent towns, but one after another gave up the business, and in a few years Mr. Bailey controlled the trade. From his early boyhood Mr. Bailey was noted for an investigating and inventive turn of mind. It was no argument to his mind that a particular method of doing a thing was the best way simply because it was the usual way. Never content with conventional methods, he was always seeking for tlie most simple, rapid, and effective means of accomplishing whatever he had in hand, and to this trait or faculty may be attributed his success in life.

imperfect. There was no such thing as obtaining and maintaining a regular temperature, both of which were essential to the best results. His inventive faculties were brought to bear on the solution of this problem, and " Bailey's patent oven" was the result. Years of patient thought, experiment, and labor were expended, however, before the desired results were obtained; but as is usually the case where diligent application is coupled with intelligent direction, he at last succeeded in perfecting an oven which combines every essential advantage, - economy of fuel, convenience of arrangement, and an equal distribution of temperature, the degree of which is completely under the control of the operator. Dec. 5, 1871, letters patent were issued to Mr. Bailey for his invention, and July 16, 1872, another patent was granted him for an improvement on the same. As soon as his oven was in satisfactory working order he began using it in his own shop, and was enabled by its use to offer to customers advantages, both in price and quality of production, that no one using the old-fashioned ovens could possibly offer. He appointed Charles B. Goodrich, of Charleston, Mass., agent for his invention in the States of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts, and Jesse A. Locke, of New York, agent for the rest of the United States. Through them his invention became widely known and extensively used. It is now in use in many of the public institutions and bakeries throughout the United States, and in many parts of Canada. This oven is particularly adapted to baking bread, cake, and pastry. He has also in use in his establishment many other accessories to his business, involving improvements upon old ideas, as well as the practical application of new ones, which he has never had patented, and does not care to make public. From the time of the invention of his " oven" he began enlarging the sphere of his operations and rapidly extending his business. He has now a regular delivery team of his own in Boston, Providence, Taunton, Fall River, and Lowell. In addition to this he has agents in many of the principal cities and towns of New England who handle his goods exclusively.

Mr. Bailey is a good illustration of what may be accomplished in this progressive age by an earnest, enterprising, intelligent man, - one who brings to bear in the every-day affairs of his business life all the energies and faculties with which he has been endowed, and who is ever on the alert to grasp any idea which may aid in the development of the particular industry he has chosen as his life's work. He is one of those men who, seeing all around him evidences that "the world is moving on," believes in moving on with it. He is continually seeking for the development of new ideas and new methods, which shall improve upon and supersede the old, and that this is the true pathway to success his prosperity attests.

Source changes here: from Bristol County Farmers' Bulletin, by Bristol County Agricultural School (Bristol County, Mass.), published 1918; 142,932 words in this source stream.

Junior Club Activities

All aboard for the biggest club event of the year - ^the 4-H Round Up Day - on Saturday, April 21st, at the Bristol County Agricultural School. Last year there were 250 present but lets make it larger and better this year. Bring your lunches. Milk may be obtained at the Bristol County Agricultural School Dining Hall.

County Camp Notes

County Camp will open with dinner on Monday, June 25th, and will close after dinner on Saturday, June 30th. The camp fee wUl be $5.00, $1.00 of which is to be paid upon application. Of course, there will be no charge to the County Winners, Camp Spirits, and Counselors. Camp this year will be for a period of five days instead of four days as previously, hence the increase in fee. There will be an additional charge of 25 cents per camper for material used in hobbies.

Applications are already coming in. Be sure to apply early for reservations. Forward applications to the Camp Committee of the County 4-H Service Club: Mrs. D. Lee Johnson, Rehoboth; Miss Christina Schobel, Rehoboth; Mr. Wilfred Vincent, Rehoboth; Mr. William M. McConville, North Dartmouth; Mr. Aldo Pasolo, Taunton; or to the Club Agents, Miss Dorothy M. Stewart, Mr. Edvrin R. Wyeth.

Final Exhibits

Final exhibits of all winter clubs must be held during May unless special arrangement is made with Miss Stewart or Mr. Wyeth for a later date.

This final exhibit of your work is a part of your program and must be made if you wish to receive your pin. The winter projects include Clothing, Food, and Homecraft for the girls, and Poultry, Handicraft, and Forestry for the boys.

Poultry Club Notes

The February Egg Laying Contest for individuals is as follows: First, Alban Vincent, Rehoboth; second, Florien Roy, Acushnet; third, George Souza, Rehoboth.

The Anawan Poultry Club visited the poultry farm of Mr. Edward Roy of Rehoboth recently and the Red Rock Club of North Attleboro visited Mr. L. G. Moss's Poultry Farm at West Mansfield. Many interesing and helpful suggesions were given the club boys by Mr. Roy of Rehoboth and Mr. Charles Fletcher who is in charge of Mr. Moss' plant at West Mansfield.

Handicraft Club Notes

First year - Club pledge, identification and use of ten tools, how to sharpen plane or chisel, one repair and the making of two articles, first three tests and record. Exhibit one article.

Second year - Making of two articles involving the use of joints, as bookshelves, bird houses, etc.; knowledge of setting pane of glass, passing of five tests and club pledge, exhibit one article.

Advanced, third, fourth, etc. - Making of some simple article of fuimiture, article involving making of mitre joint, and one repair job such as the packing of a water faucet, etc., also club pledge and five tests, exhibit one article.

Garden Club Notes

There are fine opportunities for garden club members to earn money by exhibiting their products, both flowers and vegetables at the various fairs in late summer and early fall. Send for an enrolment card to the Club Agent, Segreganset.

Music Memory Contest

Saturday, April 7th, Mr. Stoneman will begin playing numbers on the 1934 4-H Music Program. He will play one each week until June 16th when the Music Memory Contest will be conducted.

There seems to be a lot of interest this year in the Music Program. Perhaps your Club could get together on Saturdays at 12.20 p. m. to listen in to the programs and the music over Station WBZ. Please write to the County Office if you wish blanks to enter the Contest in June.

Summer Canning Club

Now that the lovely spring weather has come, let us prepare for the early canning. The dandelions, spinach, asparagus, and other early vegetables will need to be canned soon. Of course you wUl want to enroll in a 4-H Club and take advantage of the help you may receive. Clubs are being organized now so the members will be ready as soon as the vegetables are.

Dress Contest Helps

Remember April 21st is the date of the County-wide Dress Contest. The dresses, however, must be at the Bristol County Agricultural School not later than Thursday evening, April 19. Be sure to allow plenty of time if you mail your dress. Label your dress carefully with a card that you may get from your local leader.

Food Contest Helps

All notebooks entered in the Countywide Contest must be at the Bristol County Agricultural School not later than Friday evening, April 20, so they may be judged early Saturday morning. The tables should be set by 11.00 o'clock Saturday morning. Have all those enrolled who plan to enter the Contest?

Homecraft Notes

Have all the Homecraft Members who vnshed to, enrolled in the contests for Round Up Day? The notebooks are due at the Bristol County Agricultural School not later than Friday, April 20. Those entering the Demonstration Team Contest should be prepared to demonstrate by 11.00 o'clock on Saturday morning.

County Agent Appointment

At the April 24th meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bristol County Agricultural School, the President of the Board, Mr. Allen P. Keith, brought in a petition that had been forwarded to him through the Bristol County Farm Bureau, Mr. Charles S. Bliss, President.

The petition asked for a hearing with the Board of Trustees in regard to the appointment of a County Agricultural Agent to succeed Mr. Warren L. Ide. The petition was signed by Mr. Charles S. Bliss, President of the Bristol County Farm Bureau; Mr. Lester F. Allen, President of the Bristol County Dairymen's Association; Mr. Cecil Ford of the New Bedford Milk Producers' Association; Mr. C. F. Purinton of the Taunton Poultry Protective Association; Mr. Joseph C. Hass of the Rehoboth Mutual Poultrymen's Association; Mr. Ralph M. Strange of the Bristol County Market Gardeners' Association; Mr. Samuel Burnley of the Bristol County Fruit Growers ; Mr. E. F. Walker of the Dighton Growers' Co-operative Association, Incorporated; Mr. Henry A. Jackson of the Acushnet Farmers' Protective Association; Mr. Russell L. Hutchinson of the Massachusetts Duck Growers' Association; Mr. Leroy A. Bliss of the Attleboro Milk Producers' Association; Mr. Donald A. Barrows of the North Attleboro Milk Producers' Association.

By vote of the Board of Trustees the petition was granted and the date for the hearing fixed as Tuesday, May 15, at 1.30 P. M. at the Agricultural School.

A Communication

I submit a letter to you for publication in the Bristol County Farmers' Bulletin expressing the sentiments of the farmers of Bristol County as they (Continued on Page 2, Col. 3)

Back To The Country

"No nation has ever achieved permanent greatness unless this greatness was based on the wellbeing of the great farmer class, the men who live on the soil; for it lis upon their welfare, material and moral, that the welfare of the rest of the nation ultimately rests. . . Agriculture is not the wliole of country life. The great rural interests are human interests, and good crops are of little value to the farmer unless they open the door to a good kind of life on the farm."

"If country life is to become what it should be, and what I believe it ultimately will be - one of the most dignified, desirable, and sought-after ways of earning a living - ^the farmer must take advantage not only of the agricultural knowledge which is at his disposal, but of the methods which have raised and continue to raise the standards of living and of intelligence in other callings."

- ^Theodore Roosevelt. Prom many directions now come echoes and re-echoes of what earlier was foreseen only by a few leaders, the inevitable moving out from the great city centers of many American homes.

Dairy Production Control

The dairy production control prog^ram which was offered to the farmers of the country recently will not be put into effect, at least not for the present.

Production Credit

"What it is and how to get it." This is the title of a new leaflet just issued by the Production Credit Corporation at Springfield, Massachusetts. Copies of this may be obtained by writing to Mr. Warren L. Ide, Production Credit Association, Taunton, Mass., or from the Agricultural School office.

Don'T Produce Too Many

A caution has been issued by Robert C. Cobb, State Co-ordinator, Breeder Hatchery Code, warning against setting' too many eggs in the late hatching season.

The Orchard Spray Program

Professor W. H. Thies of the Massachusetts State College offers three good reasons for a thorough spraying program this year: (1) For better orchard sanitation the time to "hit" 'em is when they're down." The severe winter has helped toward insect control, let's clean them up. (2) The C. W. A. work in cleaning up old trees may cause the insects to concentrate their efforts on the better fruit trees. (3) If the winter has reduced the prospect of a heavy crop, this very fact may mean higher prices and doubly repay the fruit grower who brings through good fruit.

Milk Record Sheets

Record sheets for use in the dairy barn to record the milk production of each animal are available at cost, and in any quantity at the Bristol County Agricultural School office.

These sheets have been printed as an accommodation to dairy farmers as the sheets would be very costly for each to have made up for himself.

Why Bother With A Spray

A few notes covering the more important details of the spray season will help to take the guesswork out of an important operation. Pest control is complicated at best. A simple annual record enables us to build a spray program around the experience of the previous season. It helps us to profit by past mistakes.

To obtain maximum benefit from a spray record we should also have a thorough inspection of a sample of the crop at harvest time. This serves as a yardstick of the season's efforts and tells us hew much damage was done by each pest. It suggests the weak points in our spray program. The main thing is to keep the kind of record which will be helpful next season. Kinds and amounts of materials, dates when sprays were begun and finished, and general notes on weather conditions are items worth recording.

A simple, printed card for keeping a record of your spraying dates may be had for the asking at the Bristol County Agricultural School office.

B. C. A. S. News

Social life at the school naturally takes on a new aspect because of the few who are working on the school farm and because of the distances to which the rest of the fellows have scattered for the summer work. Taking into consideration these facts, our summer, social program has been arranged so that those who are stajdng at the school may participate together with the rest of the student body scattered throughout the county.

Each month the Bulletin will carry the social calendar for the rest of the summer. The Social Life Committee desires that as many as possible will participate in, this summer prog^ram. Those who have followed the events through in previous years have proclaimed them "fine."

If you plan to attend any of the outdoor events, the committee asks that you notify the school office Well in advance so that necessary arrangements, such as transportation and meals, may be planned. If perchance it should rain on the day of the Camping Trip, the Beach Party, or the Tennis Meet, the event will be postponed until the same day of the following week.

Social Calendar Certified Raspberry Plants

Raspberry stock lis so commonly beset with destructive diseases it is of the utmost importance in setting a new bed that disease-free stock be obtained.

(Continued from Page 1, Col. 2) comes to our youth from close contact with the soil and landscape, with the wide, open spaces, that is not to be had from the crowded, barren city street. In a leaflet announcing A Silver Anniversary of the Theodore Roosevelt Country Life Commission to be held May 11 at the Massachusetts State College, we find the significant statements quoted at the head of this column.

The automobile, the telephone, good roads, electrical invention, the radio, have brought within easy reach of the rural home all that city life has or ever had to offer, and in addition thereto the rural home has some advantages that are distinctly its own, values that cannot come to the home on the congested city street.

(Continued from Page 1, Col. 1) have expressed them to me regarding an appointment to the office of County Agent lately left vacant by the resignation of Mr. Warren Ide.

I want to assure those to whom this letter should be of the greatest interest, namely those to whom the appointing of a new County Agent will fall, that the dirt farmers of Bristol County, the men to whom the new County Agent will mean the most, are aware that a man who can replace Mr. Ide in that position will be difficult to find.

They feel that Mr. Ide constructed a condition among the farmers of the County that should not only be sustained by the new incumbent but be carried on to a greater degree of success, if possible.

They feel that the appointee should be chosen with that purpose in mind; also that he be a man raised on the farm that he may knoW by experience the problems of the farmer; that he have a college education, something denied to most farmers, that he be better fitted to cope with the exigencies of their vocation and better qualified to advise them in their difficulties.

In short they ask for a man with farm experience, possessing a college degree, with character and honesty of purpose beyond reproach, having confidence in himself and his ability to foresee in a measure what may come in the future and to show them how best to prepare themselves to meet such emergencies, one who can not only advise how best to raise the crop but how to grade, pack and market tO' the best

They care not for his political or religious affiliations. Neither do they care if he comes from Brjistol County or Nebraska so long as he can fill the office to which he is appointed with efficiency, and return value received for the tax money that they labor so hard to pay to make that office possible.

High education, experience, initiative, untiring energy, personality, a person acceptable to the State Extension Service, and congenial to those who will work with him at the Bristol County Agricultural School, where he will have his office - this is the type of man whom the farmers ask you to appoint to the office of County Agent at a very early date. They feel that enough time has already been taken, every day of which may mean dollars lost to the farmers of the county.

They do not feel that political pets or party puppets should be considered for a minute, or that the office should be used as bait by ambitious officeseekers, but that the qualifications of the candidate along the lines of best service to the farmer should be the only basis upon which selection should be made.

In closing, permit me to correct a misleading item published a short time since in the Taunton Daily Gazette regarding a petition sent to Mr. Allen P. Keith of the Trustees of the Bristol County Agricultural School, for a hearing before that Board by the representatives of various agricultural organizations of Bristol County. Quoting the Gazette:

I wish to state the above would seem to give the wrong impression of the true wishes of the petitioners. I wish to state that I have seen the petition referred to and that there is no mention made in that petitioni as to who be chosen or any place designated as to where he should be chosen from. Only a request for a hearing by representatives of several County farmers' organizations comprising a total membership of 1962 members on the appointment of a County Agent; nothing more, and it is signed by the representatives thereof.

Preserve Eggs

As the days begin to get warm, nothing tastes better than fruit. Because the variety is limited it is often hard to know what fruits to serve. The canned fruits may be all gone, and apples are scarce and not so good as earlier in the year. Luckily, oranges, grapefruit and bananas are plentiful and good, and dried fruits are reasonable in price.

After the heavier desserts of winter, fruit seems to be the popular choice. Why not make a fruit salad occasionally and let it be both salad and dessert?

Prune And Grapefruit Salad

PRUNE AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD Soak and cook the prunes until tender. Then remove the stones from a cut in the side of each, and stuff with grated American, cottage or cream cheese. Section grapefruit and arrange two or three prunes and two or three sections of grapefruit on a lettuce leaf.

Golden Fruit

Apricots may be cut in two or three pieces. If dried ones are used, they should be slightly sweetened. Section gi-apefruit and oranges and remove membranes. Cut into medium-sized pieces. Put into a dish and sprinkle with sugar. When sugar is dissolved, combine fruit mixtures.

Rhubarb Shortcake

Mix all dry ingredients. Cut fat into mixture. Add milk and mix very little. Make into biscuits and cook in quick oven 15 minutes. Split biscuit, butter and add rhubarb between layers and on top. If sugar and a small amount of water are added to the rhubarb at the beginning and the cover left off, it will keep its shape while cooking.

During the spring and early summer, when eggs are plentiful and reasonable in price, it is often wise to preserve a few dozen for winter use. Fresh eggs, properly preserved, keep from eight months to a year in excellent condition.

Fresh, clean eggs should be chosen. Eggs that float when placed in the solution are not fresh and will not keep. If an egg is only slightly soiled, a cloth dampened with vinegar may be used to remove stain. If an egg is so badly soiled that it must be washed all over, it should not be used, as washing removes the natural protective coating which prevents spoiling.

Waterglass for the preserving solution may be bought at almost any drug store. For 15 dozen eggs, use one quart of waterglass to nine quarts of water that has been boUed and cooled. Wash and scald a five gallon crock. When the water is cool, measure it and place la crock with the waterglass, and stir well. Drop the eggs in carefully. A cracked egg will spoil. Eggs may be added from time to time as they are obtained. When the process is completed, there should be at least two inches of the solution over the top layer of eggs.

Fresh, clean eggs, properly preserved, can be used satisfactorily for all purposes and for the table. When eggs preserved in waterglass are to be boiled, a small hole should be made in the shell with a pin at the large end before placing them in the water. This is done to allow the air in the egg to escape when heated so as to prevent cracking.

"Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. People gi-ow old only by deserting their ideals. Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind.' '

"If your efforts are criticized, you must at least have tried to do something Worth whfle, well enough to attract attention, and you may learn something valuable."

County Camp Notes

The day of opening of County Camp is not far off. June 25th is only a little over a month away. Applications should be made soon, here are fifteen in already, twelve of these being boys. The boys will not be outdone in numbers this year even though they have been at the last three camps.

The counselors to date are Miss Helen Gurney of East Freetown; Mrs. Carrie 0. Bristol of Taunton, Camp Secretary, and Mr. Elsmore Austin of Mansfield.

The County Champions in Food, Clothing, Homecraft, Poultry, Handicraft, Forestry and Garden will get the camp trip free. Doesn't it pay to do your best in these projects?

Dress Contest Revue

On Saturday, April 21, Annual Round Up Day, there Were assembled 107 girls who had made dresses for the Countywide Dress Contest. The finale of the Day was the Dress Revue and awarding of prize ribbons.

First came the little girls from ten to twelve years of age in their cotton school dresses. Doris Desjardins of Fall River received first prize; Constance Cook of Taunton, second; Stacia Niemola of Fall River, third; and Rita Vincent of Rehoboth, fourth.

Next came the girls over 12 years of age, dressed for school or sport in their cotton or linen dresses. Eleanor Jones of Myricks received first prize; Lorraine Paquette of Dartmouth, second; Ruth Griffith of Chartley, third; and Lucille Reed of Dartmouth, fourth.

The older club girls wore attractive costumes of silk or wool suitable for afternoon calls or shopping. The prizes in this class were awarded as foUows: Ida Davis of Taunton, first; Christina Schobel of Rehoboth, second; Avis Worthington of Taunton, third; Eleanor Roberts of Fall River, fourth.

The dainty Sunday Best and Party dresses received a full share of applause from the audience. Eleanor Parker of Acushnet received first prize; Barbara Williams of Easton, second; Bertha Harrison of Segreganset, third; and Jeanette Vincent of Rehoboth, fourth.

The renovated garments were well made. They were not modelled but prizes were awarded to Jessie Cornell of Westport, first; Susan Collins of Acushnet, second, and Elizabeth Gilson of Taunton, third.

Food Contest Awards

This year at Round Up Day a contest was held for Food Club members. Eight girls entered the table setting contest. Bridge tables were set and included attractive centerpieces and luncheon menus. Mildred Rose of Dighton received first prize; Stella Kula of Berkley, second; Elizabeth Brannigan of Mansfield, third; and Virginia Merry of Dartmouth, fourth.

Eighteen notebooks were entered in two classes, one for younger girls and one for older girls. In class I, Priscilla Brow^ of Dartmouth won first prize; Virginia Merry of Dartmouth, second; Rose Furtado of Dartmouth, third, and Beatrice Frias of Taunton, fourth. In class n, Dorothy Boyden of Easton, won first; Lorraine Paquette of Dartmouth, second; Dorothy King of Taunton, third; and Christine Erickson of Dartmouth, fourth.

Homecraft Exhibits

There were only two demonstration teams entered but each was very fine. Estelle Peirce of Dartmouth, first; Eunice Perry of Dighton, second; Stella Rose of Dighton, third; and Mary Dutra of Dighton, fourth.

Other Round Up Day Highlights

The winners of the County Handicraft Contest held in Taunton High School on Saturday, April 7th, were present and received their ribbon awards. As they stood on the platform to receive their ribbons they also exhibited the articles they entered in the contest. The prize winners in class I, for beginners, were Alphonse Grigos of Seekonk, first; John Deane of Taunton, second; Ernest Heyes of Fairhaven, third; and Russell Pittsley of Freetown, fourth.

In the contest for advanced members, Joseph Rusconi of Taunton, won first; George Gray of Taunton, second; Karl Ashley of Freetown, third; and Gilbert White of Taunton fourth.

In the Egg Exhibit contest the following won prizes: White Eggs - Theodore Paquette of Dartmouth, first; Raymond Harrington of Dartmouth, second George Souza of Dartmouth, third, and George Hyde of Berkley, fourth. Brown Eggs - Norman Pickard of North Dartmouth, first; Everett Anderton of Attleboro, second; Ralph Doran, Jr. of Dartmouth, third; and Bernard Paquette of Dartmouth, fourth.

The "Fathers' Helpers'" Handicraft Club of the County Street School, Taunton, composed of eleven members, were all present and received the beautiful club banner for having the largest perfect attendance of its members. Miss Sears, the general supervisor of Club Work at the County Street School and her assistants, Raymond King, William Burton and Frank Lewis, were the leaders of this particular club and were responsible for its good showing. County Street clubs had 78 members in aittendance.

The orchestra from the Mason Corner School of East Freetown composed of Gertrude Horsford, pianist; Raymond Fischer and Robert DeMoranville, violinists; and Clinton Fisher, trumpet, gave two excellent numbers which were much appreciated.

The attendance was over 400, the largest ever. Thirty of this number were local leaders and practically every town and city in the county was represented.

The results of the March Egg Laying Contest are as follows: First, Alban Vincent of Rehoboth; second, Frank and George Medeiros of Somerset; third, George Souza of Rehoboth. The standing of clubs for the month is as foUows:

Garden Club Notes

Be sure to treat your garden seed with Red Oxide or Organic Mercury before planting. It will insure a much better stand of seeds. Write to the Club Agent for literature on how to treat seed. It is a very simple operation.

Dairy Club members from this county will attend and take part in the 4-H Dairy Day program to be held at the Norfolk County Agricultural School on Saturday, May 19. A judging team will take part in the judging contest. The results of the contest will be announced in the June issue of this Bulletin.

Farmers' Bulletin County Agricultural Agent

-At the regular May meeting of the Board of Trustees of this School Mr. Willis T. Pettey of the School Staff was unanimously voted County Agricultural Agent for Bristol County. This ap. pointment has now' been confirmed by the State authorities.

He taught in the Essex County Agricultural School at Hathorne, Mass., and at the Hitchcock Academy at Brimfield, Mass. For a dozen years he has been instructor at the Bristol County Agricultural School at the head of the Division of Fruit Husbandry.

As agricultural agent Mr. Pettey will, therefore, have the advantage of long years of professional service as well as a familiar acquaintance with the county and with the agriculture of the county.

Grass Seed Distribution

A quantity of Red Top and Kentucky Blue Grass seed is on its way for distribution in New England, some of it in Bristol County, to be provided free of charge, I understand, to those who can make use of this seed to sow down land that would not otherwise be seeded.

It seems to be difficult to get satisfactory information in advance in regard to the details of this transaction and there is some uncertainty as to date the seed can be distributed. If you are interested to obtain some of this grass seed the County Agricultural Agent will assist in any way he can with in formation as to how it may be obtained.

Wool Pool Again

Wool from sheep shearings in Southeastern Massachusetts will be received at the Bristol County Agricultural School this year as heretofore, Mr. W. T. Pettey in charge. The closing date for receiving wool is June 16.

Farm And Home Week

Massachusetts State College, Amherst, Mass., July 24 to 27. Anyone interested in homemaking, forestry, fruit growing, lawn making or the care of lawns, vegetable growing, food preservation, flower growing, dairy, poultry or beekeeping, will be welcome and find helpful instruction available during the Farm and Home Week.

Take some part of your vacation at the beautiful campus of the Massachusetts State College, participating in the interesting and entertaining program provided for Farm and Home Week.

New England Quality Labels

If New England farmers are to hold their markets against outside competition - and than New England markets there are none better - it is essential that products from our New England farms come to market well grown, graded and packed. It is not so much a question of whether grading and packing will bring a fancy price on the market, as a question of holding the best of the market for our own products against outside competition.

Farmers and dealers from a distance who would capture the New England market to their ovjrn advantage are leaving no stone unturned to put their goods into the market in the most attractive condition and in grades and packages that will appeal to the buyer. To hold their market New England farmers must do likewise.

For some years New' England grades for most farm products have been established largely through the efforts of the State Departments of Agriculture, and New England quality labels have been provided. They are in use. In Massachusetts alone millions of these labels have been used by the more enterprising farmers.

They are available to anyone who will rightly use them. For full information on their use and how to obtain them inquire of the County Agricultural Agent, Segreganset, Mass.

Cent

The Taunton Production Credit Association is now making loans to farmers at 5% interest. Up to June 1st, 435 farmers in Bristol, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Barnstable Counties, have applied for loans through this Association.

On that date 224 loans had been closed and some 50 more loans had been approved. The smallest loan which has been approved is $50.00. The largest loan which has been closed is $10,000.

The Taunton Production Credit Association is a permanent unit of the Federal Farm Credit Administration. The office, which is located at 2 Cedar Street, Taunton, Mass., is open every week day except Saturday from 9 A. M.

Only farmers are eligible for these loans. Loans are made on the security of a chattel mortgage on live stock, equipment, or crops. In many instances where the applicant can show a good financial statement, a loan can be made by the Association on personal note signed by the applicant and his wife.

Crop loans are usually made for the crop year. Poultry loans are usually made for a period not to exceed 12 months. Dairy and general purpose loans may in many instances be liquidated over a period of 30 months.

Every borrower must become a stockholder when he receives his loan and subscribes for one share of stock of a par value of $5.00 for each $100.00 borrowed. This is usually deducted from the loan when closed. Every stockholder has one vote in the Association affairs.

Recent studies of credit extended by feed and fertilizer dealers show that such credit often costs farmers as much as 20% a yeai'. This Association can furnish it at 5%.

The Taunton Production Credit Association is the only banking institution in this district which has been set up to sei-ve farmers exclusively. It is the farmers' own bank, and it is owned and operated by the farmers it serves.

Protect The American Elm

There is no more beautiful tree in any landscape than the American elm. The elm leaf beetle when it first became destructive took away our New England elms by the thousands. The elm leaf beetle is stUl very destructive to these trees, greatly weakening the tree until it becomes less than normally resistant to other insects and diseases, and now

A single spray rightly applied each year will do much to protect these beautiful shade trees from the ravages of insects and diseases, and keep them vigorous. For further information inquire of the County Agricultural Agent, Segreganset, Mass.

June Dance At Wilbur'S

Again the June dance is here. Many of us remember the pleasant time at Wilbur's on the Taunton last year, and are looking forward to the occasion this year. Will you not try to be with us Tuesday evening, June 19th?

Mr. Hawkes will be there with credentials so that you may be identified with the Bristol Aggie crowd, which will entitle you to the courtesies -of Wilbur's and the special admission.

Fishing Trip

The fishing trip was held Friday, May 25, en the rocks off the shore at Westport Harbor. Twelve fellows, together with Mr. Philbrook, Mr. Gilson, and Mr. Mason, left the school at noon with great expectations, but, as usual, they returned with only hungry stomachs and the usual stories of the big fish that got aw'ay.

The only accident that occurred happened when Phillips caught a hook in his finger. With the aid of a nearby doctor he was soon in fine spirits again and is now back on the job.

Camping Trip

Don't forget the camping trip to Orcwell Hill July 21. We will leave the School Saturday noon and return Sunday evening. Those who attended last year remember the food cooked over the open fire, the fun sleeping under the stars, the swimming, the hike up the mountain. A better time is planned this year for all those who can attend. Just write any of us a note or speak to the instructor when he comes around, so that a place will be reserved for you on this trip.

A Change In Staff

Mr. Pettey has been chosen County Agricultural Agent. This will mean that all of you fellows who enjoyed his courses in insects and diseases and fruits will be somewhat disappointed, but it is probable that he will continue with several courses. The remainder of l^is work will be distributed among the rest of the instructors.

Registration For The New Year

Anyone who wishes to enter the incoming class in the fall should get his application into the school office within the next few weeks. The quota will soon be filled so that late applicants will have to be carried over another year if their applications come in after the number to be admitted has been reached.

Home Bureau Notes Annual Home Bureau Day

"A regular Bristol County Day" was Mrs. Herr's comment as she come in to the Agricultural School building on our Home Bureau Day. Surely there is nothing like a glorious sunny June day such as we were given on the first Saturday of this month to put everyone in a happy receptive frame of mind.

Mrs. Benjamin Gilmore of Acushnet, Vice-President of the Home Bureau, presided over the business meeting in the absence of the President, Mrs. Charlotte B. Allen. Mrs. Victor Pontes of Swansea, Mrs. Leo Jackson of Acushnet, and Mrs. D. Lee Johnson of Rehoboth, were elected to the Executive Board for a term of three yeai'S to replace Mrs. John Johnson of Rehoboth, Mrs. Benjamin Gilmore of Acushnet and Mrs. Warren Ide of Segreganset, who have completed their respective terms.

Under the title "To Can or Not to Can,' ' Mr. Cole discussed various phases of the economics of canning. According to Mr. Cole the real test of canning is the satisfaction w'ith which you eat the product. He then stated that with fresh food stuffs available the average homemaker can produce results in canning many things which will give better satisfaction than commercially canned foods. He also proved that there is a definite financial gain in home canning.

Mrs. Harriet J. Haynes outlined the "Planning Your Time" project which will be carried in Bristol County next fall. The only way we can ever hope to have more time is by making better use of the time we have. The subjects of the five meetings in this series are as follows: Planning Your Work for Leisure; Planning' Time and Family Cooperation; Planning Time and Orderliness; Planning Time and Short Cuts; Home Repairs - A Time and Energy Savey.

Mrs. Annette T. Herr, State Home Demonstration Leader, chose the subject of "Planned Living" for her address. A resume of her talk will be printed in the next copy of the Bulletin.

Mrs. Gladys H. Colyer of the New Bedford group wrote original words to the tune of "Pretty Polly Perkins." Those members of the New Bedford group present sang this and won hearty applause from the audience.

A shadow picture, "Hiawatha's Wooing," was presented by a Rehoboth group under the direction of Mrs. Frank Thatcher. Mrs. Elsie GoflE Carpenter, Miss Elizabeth Thatcher and Miss Alice Berghman helped with this.

Mrs. Carpenter then sang tw'o delightful numbers in colonial costume, and danced a minuet with Miss Berghman. Mrs. Trenor Goodell of Dighton assisted at the piano.

An "Old-fashioned Tea Party" was presented by a Mansfield group under the direction of Mrs. Nora Bayley. Old costumes of the period between 1880 and 1890 were worn and current events of that era were discussed. Mrs. Florence M. Moorhouse, Mrs. Gertrude Paine, Mrs. Rachel Vernon, and Mrs. Catherine Roots helped with this part of the program.

Announcement

"Mr. and Mrs. John B. Pozzi announce the marriage of their daughter Mary to Mr. Ralph Wesley Phillips on Friday, June the first, nineteen hundred and thirty-four."

Canning Information

The latest bulletin on Canning from the State College in Amherst is now available at this office. Address your request to Miss Blanche W. Eames, Bristol County Extension Service, Segreganset, Mass.

Winter Heavies Need Protection From Moths

June is the time for roses, and usually it's the time for storing away the winter heavy undies and overcoats. Every year, it's a race between the housewife and the clothes moth, to see who's going to get the most good out of the woolen garments. If the housewife is lax in doing her part, the moths usually win. For some reason or other moths seem to be more prevalent in New England than in most other sections of the country.

There are several important steps to take in protecting woolen clothes, furs, and feathers against moths, says Mrs. Esther C. Page, clothing specialist of the Massachusetts State College. The first is to see that there are no moths and no moth eggs in the garments when they are stored. A thorough cleaning is the best method of making sure that the moth larvae and eggs are killed. Dry cleaning or laundering will demoth a garment completely. For garments worn occasionally and not stored, hang in the bright sunlight and fresh air, and give a thorough brushing.

Disinfecting the garments -n^ith chemicals is also effective. Satisfactory and reasonably priced chemicals for killing moths are naphthalene flakes and paradichlorobenzene, commonly known as PDB. These white crystalline materials give off fumes which kill the moth larvae and eggs. H these chemicals are to be effective, articles must be stored in air-tight containers. Moth balls do not kill moths, but simply drive them away by their odor.

After the garments are freed from moths, the problem then arises of keeping them protected while they are being stored. The adult clothes moth, the tiny, grayish-tan moth seen flying about the house at this time of year, lays eggs in the garment. These eggs hatch into larvae, or tiny worms, which actually do the damage to the clothes.

If the clothes are stored in a tight chest, or in any kind of tight paper bags where the moths cannot get at them, then they are safe from damage. It is possible to wrap garments in newspaper so they are safe from moths, but all the openings must be sealed to insure protection. The merit of paper lies in having garments freed from moths before wrapping and then wrapping So moths can't get in.

Red cedar chests will be rather effective in killing moths if the cedar is at least three-quarters of an inch thick. Red cedar veneer has little or no value.

Canning For Exhibit

Remember the fairs in the fall and as you do your canning take special care in packing two or three jars so they may be exhibited at your local fair and at the Bristol County Young Farmers' Show'.

Important Announcement

It has been necessary to change the time of the opening and closing of County Camp. The opening date will be Sunday noon, June 24, with dinner at 1.00 o'clock, and closing Friday, June 29, just after dinner at noon.

County Camp Notes

County Club Camp is only a few days away. Get your application in at once if you want to gc. We will receive enrolments up to June 22. To date there are twelve boys and seventeen girls. The counselors aire practically all chosen and it looks now like the best camp ever.

A few suggestions to prospective campers follow, although a letter of definite suggestions will be sent out to the reg-ularly enrolled campers.

No regular camp uniforms will be required for either boys or girls. Every camper must bring a doctor's certificate or note from a school nurse to the effect that they are in good health. A nurse or doctor will be at the camp to examine and notify parents cf any serious illness.

Dairy Club Day At Walpole

The following dairy club members from Bristol County journeyed to the Norfolk County Agricultural School at Walpole on May 19 and took part in the Dairy Field Day held for Eastern Massachusetts counties: Lloyd Bell, Fred Rego and Robert Nelson of Easton; Richard Hyde of Berkley; Gardner Sherman and David Besbris of Raynham and David Sears of Segreganset.

The judging team representing this county was made up of Nelson, Bell and Besbris. Our team placed second, being just a few points behind Plymouth County, the winning team. Richard Hyde of Berkley was the highest individual scorer from this county. He was third and had a score of 85% out of a possible 100%.

The boys also enjoyed demonstrations and talks given by members of the staff of the Norfolk County Agricultural School, Mr. Leland, the Assistant State Club Leader, and dairy club members. In the afternoon the 30 boys present enjoyed a baseball game and other sports.

Poultry Club Notes

Ernest Ortelt of North Rehoboth had third highest yield for the State for March. He had an average of 26.3 eggs per bird for his flock of 150 R. L Reds. The standing by clubs is as follows:

Fifth to Eighth inclusive - ^Tied: Happy Hen of Assonet; Junior High of Mansfield; Red Rock of North Attleboro and Faunce Corner of North Dartmouth.

Every poultry club member should endeavor to get his record in by June 20 at the latest so that he may not only receive his club pin, but also because a county winner can be chosen to attend County Camp, which starts on the 25th of June.

Garden clubs have been organized in Dartmouth, Freetown (2), Easton, Taunton (2), North Seekonk, Attleboro, North Attleboro, Rehoboth, Westport, Fall River, Mansfield, Acushnet and Fairhaven. There is a total of 225 enrolments.

With several fairs coming off in and near this county this summer and fall it seems to me that it would be a good plan for every garden club member with vegetable or flower gardens to grow these things for shovidng. Many excellent prizes will be offered. In the next issue under garden notes many of the various fair dates will be given.

Garden insects have already begun their ravages. Spray with arsenate of lead for leaf eating insects and black leaf 40 for lice and sucking insects. Send for bulletin on the common garden insects and diseases and their control.

State Home Economics

On Saturday, June 2, Bristol County was represented at the State Home Economics Contest at Framingham State Teachers' College by five young ladies. Margaret Rusconi of Taunton and Lorraine Paquette of North Dartmouth entered the Baking Powder Contest. Margaret received a red ribbon for her work and Lorraine won a blue ribbon and a week's trip to Camp Gilbert as guest of the R. B. Davis Baking Powder Company.

Ida Davis of Taunton with her green wool suit and brown accessories received a blue ribbon. Eleanor Parker of Acushnet wore her plaid organdie Sunday best dress, and Eleanor Jones of Myricks her checked school dress, and both received red ribbons for their work. These three girls were first prize winners in their classes at the County Dress Contest which was held in April.

Canning Notes

Canning Clubs are getting under way. At present there are canning clubs organized in Easton, Taunton, North Dighton, Rehoboth, Swansea, Somerset, Westport, Acushnet and Assonet. If you wish to join a canning club write to Miss Dorothy M. Stewart at Segreganset. You will enjoy your summer work and have some good things to eat next Winter.

Countywide Food Sale

Saturday, June 16, has been set for the county-wide food sale. This sale is sponsored by the 4-H Service Club and all 4-H Clubs to raise money to pay for the pins that have been given out this year. What are you going to do to help? Food sales will be held in every town where there is 4-H Club Work. In rural communities the club members will take orders for food in advance and deliver it on July 16. In more central communities food sales will be held in stores.

If each one does his or her part no one will be taxed much and the sale will be very successful. Reports of the sale will be published in the next issue of the Bulletin. Remember the Date - Saturday, June 16.

Overnight Method Of Canning

Use one - half cup sugar to 1 quart of berries. Sprinkle a little sugar on bottom of a crock or dish, put on a layer of berries. Then alternate until fruit and sugar are used up, being sure to have sugar on top. Let stand 10 or 12 hours.

Pack the fruit into clean, tested jars being cai-eful not to crush. Fill with fruit only to neck of jar. Fill the jars with the syrup resulting from the mixture of sugar and fruit. Wipe off the sealing surface of jars, put on rubber and cover, and partially seal. Process in boiling water for 12 minutes for pint jars. Remove jars from processer, complete seal.

At the June meeting of the Board of Trustees of this School Mr. Charles W. Harris was made Associate Agricultural Agent for Bristol County to begin work in July.

Mr. Harris is well qualified by early farming experience and by later extension service experience as w'ell as by special education to serve the farmers and others who desire it.

The major lines of extension work for Mr. Harris will be dairying, vegetable gardening and farm management; for Mr. Pettey fruit growine and poultry.

You will want to make early acquaintance with Mr. Harris, and wiU, I am sure, like him to do business with. We bespeak for both Mr. Harris and Mr. Pettey your cordial co-operation. Use them whenever you can to your own advantage, or that of your community. G. H. Gilbert, Director.

According to a recent communication from the Farm Credit Administration of Springfield, the farm loans made this spring through the Taunton Production Credit Association were made primarily to vegetable and fruit growers, with poultry and dairy next in order. ,

The Taunton Association, w'hich is made up of Bristol, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties, is one of thirty such units which were organized throughout the northeastern states this spring.

Mr. Warren L. Ide, the Secretary of the Association, says that the Association is a permanent unit of the Farm Credit Administration in this locality and is run on a co-operative basis by the farmers who use it. Its loans, which mature in not more than one year, are made to finance current farm operations. Loans on dairy cattle or farm equipment may be extended to as much as three years, however.

Field Day, August 1, 1934

Growers of Massachusetts are again invited to the Field Station of the Massachusetts State College at Waltham to look over the demonstrations and experimental work in progress there, and to meet their friends.

As has been the custom for fifteen years, the Field Day will be held on the first Wednesday of August, which this year falls on the first day of month.

Florists as well as vegetable growers will find much of interest at the Waltham Station this year. Women will be especially interested in the many varieties of annuals and perennials, and the rock garden plants.

Specialists will be available for consultation on plant diseases, insect pests, soil fertility, greenhouse management, and other problems of the grower. Gardening tools and supplies of all kinds will be displayed. Make plans noW to take this day oflF.

County Poultry Meeting

About sixty poultrymen of the county met at the Agricultural School on July 20 to hear Professor J. C. Graham discuss the plans for the "Growing Better Pullets" project. Although Bristol County is the last one in the State to join the project, the interest shown at the meeting made up for the delay. All poultrymen agreed that any plans made which when carried out would assist them to overcome the tremendous yearly mortality in their flocks would be of great value to them. Losses due to diseases and unsanitary conditions, with the accompanying lessening of vitality, have been a big factor in poultry profits. These days when the margin is so small and easily unbalanced, any practices which will re- (Continued on Page 2)

Winter Injury Of Fruit Trees

As the summer advances, the evidence of the effect of the extremely lowtemperatures last winter upon the fruit trees becomes more and more pronounced. At present besides the dead wood on the lower half of the trees, many trees are showing foliage that is small and yellowish, and, in a great many cases, dead leaves on the ends of the branches. I have recently noticed on some trees an even more serious effect, dead or dying bark on the upper side of the main scaffold limbs of the Baldwins. These areas are in many cases in the junction of the limbs and trunk, and consequently will result in exposed heart wood that will soon decay.

Before the leaves drop in the fall the dead and dying limbs should be removed as they may be more easily noticed then. Wherever the bark has died and separated from the heart wood, keep the exposed wood covered with a preservative paint to prevent the beginning of any decay. Any tree that is badly injured may as well be removed and a new one planted in its place next spring. It is a question as to the value of any tree the lower half or more of w'hich must be removed. This pruning leaves a high topped tree that will be difficult to care for. New branches may start out from the lower part of the tree and then should be carefully selected and pruned next spring to replace the originals.

Around The Farms

Several poultrymen have told me their egg production percentages during the last winter. Some were high and others rather low for profit. Wondei if the question of insulation of the laying quarters should be considered before the next winter season?

June In Butterfat

(Continued from Page 1) suit in a greater number of vigorous, laying pullets in the houses at the end of their first year of laying should be of tremendous value to the poultryman.

At the present time the project is along the line of better growing condi^ tions for the birds. A clean range, shade, roomy shelters, wise feeding practices, and strict sanitary measures will go far towards the housing of a profitable flock of layers this fall.

If there are any poultrymen of the county Who may be interested in taking an active part in this project get in touch with the County Agent as soon as possible.

Probably more students fall down on the record keeping more than the project itself and yet records are important and credits for the summer term cannot be expected when they are not satisfactory.

The following are students whose scores are at present, high: Holder Tripp, 96; Lambert Erickson, 95; Dominic Ventura, 90; Ralph Hall, 79; Omer Monast, 95; Sewall Peckham, 92 Edwin Law, 96; Donald Martineau, 90 Elmer Bryant, 95; Sidney Wilde, 96 Joseph Mozzone, 95; Vernon Hopkins, 90; Vernon Gaboon, 95; Peter Tompkins, 94; Leonard Perrault, and Merle Howland.

Coming Events

COMING EVENTS The Annual Camping Trip to Crowell Hill is not far away. The party will leave the Agricultural School Saturday, July 21, at about 1 o'clock, and travel by auto to Auburn. Camp will be made, supper cooked over an open fire, and then the campfire with singing, stories and jokes; then, the night spent under the stars. Sunday will be full of activity. Those who wish to go to church will have an opportunity. We will return Sunday evening. The cost will be 75 cents for food and 75 cents for transportation. Any one of our students who wishes to go please notify the school office.

The Beach Party, Thursday evening, August 9, will be held at Fort Phoenix, Fairhaven. There will be competition in swimming, diving, jumping, short races, and shot-put. There is always much interest in the competition which the instructors give the fellows. There will be refreshments a-plenty and lots of fun.

All of these events are open to the entire student body. If you have never joined in any of the summer activities then plan to attend at least one this summer.

Around The Farms

(Continued from Page 1) Such insects as the Mexican Bean Beetle, Potato Beetle, Striped Cucumer Beetle, and many others are now with us. Be sure the insecticides are applied before the insects appear, so their first meal will have a poisonous "frosts ing."

Remember that aphids must be controlled now by a contact spray. That means to direct the spray at the plant lice, whether on top of or under the leaves.

Haven't noticed much gypsy moth injury yet. Are we to notice some bene" fits from the recent severe winter? Taking the county as a whole, the foliage never looked better, except for the scattered spots recently defoliated by canker w'orms.

How about the bees? Professor Kellogg has recently sent out hints as to the providing for strong colonies. Such items as a young queen, enough food, plenty of room for winter, and for spring brood rearing, protection against winter winds, low temperature and ex. cess moisture, are all extremely important. Better begin now to strengthen the colonies for the winter ahead.

Bristol C Ounty Farmers' Bulletin

All through the ages progress has been dependent upon leadership. For several years at this meeting of Bris-' tol County leaders, commendation has been given to you homemakers who because of your genuine interest in home and community life in this country have given of your time, effort and money to make the homes in Bristol County finer places in which to live and to bring up your children.

During the past few years we have heard much regarding social justice for all, a decent standard of living and a more equitable distribution of satisfactions accruing from human effort. Some of you for many years, before the Smith-Lever Act made provisions for this organized service, were aware of the necessity of putting your shoulder to the wheel in such matters as Better Schools, Wholesome Recreation, Better Health Facilities, Chatauquas, Study Clubs, Mothers' Clubs - in fact just what we are calling today Adult Education with emphasis on Parent Education.

Some other phrases which catch our eye and ear so frequently today are "planned agriculture," "planned economy" and "planned living." We need planned agriculture, we need planned industry, we need planned living for our homes for the barometer of our social progress and the patterns formed in daily family life in our homes in large measure determine the quality of our standards for public life.

Our task then, not alone as a rep-, resentative of this huge, forceful army of extension leaders, but as a member of society in this democracy of ours is to see to it that an increasing number of families in Bristol County give more thought to planned living during the coming year. An appeal should here be made for planned living that we may realize the goal for America as epitomized by the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, Mr. Wallace. "A planned abundance, a planned prosperity and an enriched life for all."

The thing which I should like very much to do this afternoon is to introduce each and every leader of Bristol County to this audience and to publicly express our appreciation for the service which these leaders have rendered to Bristol County and to the State of Massachusetts - yes, to the Nation. To the incoming leaders and officers let us pledge our support and loyalty for the fundamental task which is before them. The full value of this service can never be measured. Once a leader in the Extension Service, always a leader, for one cannot study the aims and objectives of the organization without realizing that its values are enduring and fundamental.

Sometimes we get discouraged and wonder if it is all worth while or we allow our thoughts to go back to those good old times when we were young - we might call it "The good old times fallacy" - ^for if we could be transported back to the good old days would we not find that more knowledge, more skill and more persistency were required to operate a mule team than a Packard of today. The old character building qualities are just as necessary and vital today as of yore.

3. Co-operative community effort which vi^ill make it possible for an in-, creasing number of parents in each community to grow in vision, in slervice, in personal development, in an understanding of out changi'ng society.

4. Less emphasis on physical needs as ends in themselves and an increasing emphasis on the contributions of our Extension Service which have to do with finer living.

Miss Grace Frysinger of the U. S. D. A. remarked last week when she spoke at the 25th Anniversary of the Country Life Commission that for the next few years we will probably have fewer "things" but that we need not lower our standard of living. This is difficult for some people to understand because to them "Standard of Living" means things which money can buy. A financial crisis can wipe out profits and bring business to a standstill but character is beyond its reach. The crisis can rob us of all w'e have but it cannot affect what we are.

In closing may I say that planned living from every angle - economics, knowing where the money goes; social development, knowing how to adjust to a changing society, and how to contribute to this changing society so that it may be a better society than those good old days; cultural development, knowing that every one can be cultured in this land of ours and that opportunities are at our very door; health, knowing that mental, physical and emotional health, are all a part of planned living. Neither legislation, distribution of this world's goods, economics, nor governmental policies can make society - your home and mine, - a fine satisfying wholesome place, but planned living on the part of each individual can bring us out of chaos and can do more than that, it can give our children a rich heritage of those character building qualities, which is their just due.

Eating Out Of Doors

Eating out of doors is enjoyed by grown-ups as well as children, espec-. ially when everyone shares in the preparation of the food and the clearing away of the meal. There are many occasions when meals may be eaten and partly or wholly prepared out of doors. Sometimes it is a change to eat in the back yard, often a picnic meal is planned away from home, and in automobile traveling or on vacations spent in camp, the three meals are events to be looked forward to. To have never enjoyed the experience of cooking a meal over a camp-fire is to have missed a most delightful experience.

Because the fresh air and ex:ercise always stimulate the appetite, it is necessary to provide plenty of food, and also because the bulkier foods are hard to transport, there is often a temptation to have the meals largely made up of proteins, starches and fats. Thought should be given to supplying enough fruits, vegetables and milk, which are likely to he lacking.

An out of doors meal should be simple, with as little home preparation as possible, and vsdth few dishes to wash afterwards. If a drawer, basket, or box can be provided for picnic equipment, it will be easy to get things together for a picnic meal with very little notice.

Suggestive Recipes

SUGGESTIVE RECIPES PEABODY CREAMED COD - 1 box shredded codfish, 2 teaspoons flour, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 small can evaporated milk, % cup water, 1 can peas.

Melt the butter or bacon fat in the pan, rub in the flour until smooth, add the milk, diluted with the water, and stir while allowing it to boil. Add the shredded codfish (freshened in cold water), then the peas. Cook about 15 minutes.

County Camp Is Over

County Camp was held at Westport June 24 to 29 inclusive. There were 63 present including counselors and all enjoyed a happy week. The Weather man was very good to us and provided sunny w'eather except for one evening when there were slight showers.

The counselors all attended their jobs exceptionally well, which made for a smoothly running camp. The counselors were as follows: Miss Helen Gurney, East Freetown; Miss Hilda Leite, New Bedford; Miss Mildred Ashley, Berkley; Mrs. Doris Johnson, Eehoboth; Mrs. Louise GwQliam, Norton; Mrs. Carrie Bristol, Taunton; Mr. Joseph Merrill, Raynham; Mr. Lawrence Philla, Acushnet; Mr. Alfred Glode, North Attleboro; and Mr. Donald Mason, Bristol County Agricultural SchooL

The list of campers present is as follows: Elizabeth Nering, Jane Parker, and Stephen Gilmore of Acushnet; Stella Kula, Jennie Tavares, George Hyde, Gilbert Souza and Alden Howland (Camp Spirit) of Berkley; Cecelia Scribner, Gladys Winterbottom, Leonard Doran, Theodore Paquette of Dartmouth; Marjorie French, Helen Wyeth and Robert Gracia of Dighton; Juanita McLeod, Margaret Eastwood of Easton; Gordon Gurney, Edward Ashley, Frederick Ashley of Freetown; Howard Tillatson of Mansfield; Louise Collins, New Bedford; Jean and Elizabeth Richmond, Gerda Moreau of Norton; Lincoln Wilde, Gardner Sherman, Raynham; Bernice Horton, Rita and Jeannette Vincent, George Souza, Roscoe Chaflfee of Rehoboth; Irene Webster, Helen Cardoza, Amy Sprague, Mary and Elizabeth Gilson, Mary Garcia, Ora Chace, Charles Chase, Louise Bella, George Gray and Francis Sylvia of Taunton; Isabel Pimental, Catherine Pettilngill, George Howland and John Davis of Westport.

One day we were pleasantly surprised to have a visit from Mrs. Kate R. Tallman of Westport, who was our first Camp cook. Mr. George H. Gilbert, Director of the Bristol County Agricultural School, visited us on Thursday and gave us an interesting and inspirational talk.

The climax of County Camp was Thursday evening when Mr. George L. Farley, State Club Leader, visited us and conducted the Candlelight Service. It was Mr. Farley's first visit to our Camp and everyone was exceedingly happy to welcome him.

Aldo Fasolo of Taunton, a Handicraft Club member and leader for several years, was recently awarded the State Championship in Handicraft Club Work.

Aldo is certainly deserving of this high award as he has done much fine work in leadership in the clubs at the County Street School, Taunton, for four years. His workmanship is of high grade. Among some of the articles he made this year are the following: Radio cabinet, several articles of furniture, coat racks for Camp Farley at Amherst, a set of 20 articles which the Club Agent has used for illustrative material at Handicraft Club meetings and many other things. He has also repaired many articles including the recaning of fifteen chairs.

This is the first time that the State Handicraft honors have come to Bristol County and we all feel proud for his fine work. He has a fine club spirit and has been very helpful and willing at all times.

Raymond Harrington of Dartmouth gets the Massachusetts State Championship in Poultry Club Work. Raymond has been an earnest club worker for eight years, and leader of the "Full-0-Pep" Poultry Club for the past five years.

In 1929 Raymond was 4-H Poultry County Champion; and in 1932 Raymond was sent to Washington as a Mas-, sachusetts delegate to the National 4-H Club Camp.

Raymond is a graduate of Dartmouth High School, class of 1933, and besides his poultry has a greenhouse at his home wherein he is getting valuable experience in floriculture.

Service Club Meeting

On Thursday night, June 28, after the Candlelight Service at County Camp, 35 Service Club members met for a business and social meeting. Mr. Anthony Thatcher of Rehoboth presided. Ten new members were admitted at this meeting. It was voted to hold the next meeting at the Bristol County Agricultural School on September 14, at which time there will be election of officers.

The many friends of Clara and Herbert Ashley of Berkley will be glad to learn that they are the happy parents of a son bom on Thursday, June 28.

The Full-0-Pep Club of Dartmouth wins the trip to Eastern States Exposition, which is held about the middle of September. The club was a banner one this year, every member having sent in his record.

Camp Gilbert Notes

Camp Gilbert will open at Amherst on June 14. Bristol County will be represented by the following young people the first week: Alfred Glode, North Attleboro - Garden; Lucille Courchine, Barrowsville - Clothing ; Lorraine Paquette, North Dartmouth, and Margaret Rusconi, Taunton - ^Food; .Raymond King and Aldo Fasolo of Taunton - Handicraft. Mrs. Carrie Clapp Bristol, Taunton, will represent the Bristol County Service Club both weeks at Camp.

The second week, beginning June 21, the following will attend camp: Lawrence Philla, Acushnet - Forestry; Harvey Smith, Westport - Poultry; Barbara Williams, Easton, and Louifee CoUins, New Bedford - Canning; Helen Gurney, Freetown - Homecraft. The following adult leaders will also be present: Mrs. Harry Goodwin, and Mr. William Mc- Conville, Dartmouth; Mrs. Edwin R. Wyeth, Segreganset; Miss Mildred Ashley, Berkley; Miss Susie Davis, Acushnet, and Mr. G. Warren Averill of Taunton. All are looking forward to a very happy and educational week.

If you wish more suggestions for out of doors meals, write to your county extension office or to the extension service at the Massachusetts State College, Amherst, Mass.

Potatoes

The alfalfa fields throughout the county show no signs of the dry Weather and a trip through the county convinces me that alfalfa fields will give good yields in dry weather. There is one field of timothy and alfalfa in Taunton in which the only green plant is alfalfa while the grass stubble is brown as a berry. While it is now too late to seed alfalfa this year and be sure of a good stand, there is still time to prepare for a planting of alfalfa next year. In preparing for alfalfa the first thing to do is to test the soil to determine how much lime it requires to make it suitable for alfalfa. The county agent is equipped to test soil and wlU gladly advise on fields suitable to alfalfa.

Farm Management Survey

The Farm Management Department of the State College plans to conduct a survey of dairy, poultry, and market garden farms in Bristol County this f^l. This project is part of a survey being made throughout the state for the purpose of bringing up to date farm management facts and changes in the last six years. The survey in Bristol County will probably start shortly af- - ter August 15. This survey should be of vital interest to farmers of Bristol County and will form the basis of the extension program of the future. The work in this county will be supervised by Mr. Charles Harris, Associate County Agricultural Agent, who is well qualified in this work from his past experences in Farm Management.

Barley And Winter Wheat

While most farms in the county had a heavier yield of hay per acre for the first cutting than tVie average, the unprecedented dry weather is likely to cause a reduced yield in total roughage for dairy cattle since there is little (Continued on Page 3, Col. 3)

With all potatoes now planted and well started, the Crop Estimate Service states that potato acreage is up 6% while the estimated yield is 348,000,000 bushels. With the crop prospect in view, the profits on potatoes must come from high yields per acre. A control program calling for spray or dust every 7 to 10 days as long as the vines are green is necessary to secure the yields. Flea beetles thrive in rain or shine; the second brood of flea beetles are now out. Leaf hoppers do their greatest damage in August. Early and late blight are noW present on late potatoes. Bordeaux mixture 5-5-50 or copper lime dust, 20-80, is the preventive for all of these pests except aphids. The addition of an arsenical will help control flea beetles. Aphids need nicotine dust or sulphate, but entomologists say natural conditions will take care of them except where there are very heavy infestations. Late blight started last year with the break of the drought, but I am not predicting weather and it is probably best to be ready with the dust or spray every 7 to 10 days to cover both sides of the leaf. Spray pressure up to 250 pounds or 300 pounds if you can make it and head the nozzles in the correct direction.

Some very good specimens of late blight have been found on tomatoes, especially where the plants are weak from the drought. Bearing fields should be dusted or sprayed with Bordeaux mixture 5-5-50 and continued at weekly intervals for dust or every 10 days, for spray as long as the vines are bearing or green. Bordeaux may cause some residue to remain on the ripened fruit. This can be removed by wiping. While this process is slow and perhaps costly to carry out, it will give one tomatoes to sell when others are blighted and dead.

For some years the fruit growers of the state have had the opportunity to make the "90% Clean Apple Club." At least 120 grow'ers have succeeded in meeting the requirements and have learned by doing so the tremendous value in producing clean fruit.

This year it is proposed to carry out the work in a little different manner. The plan calls for a thorough inspection of a two-bushel sample picked by the grower himself. The checkup is to cover not only pest blemishes, but also size, color and other factors which contribute to the quality and sales value of the fruit. Since the sample is an unofficial one, no publicity will be given any of the individual scores. A detailed report, stating percentage of fancy fruit, extent of injury from different pests, and factors responsible for other shortcomings will be furnished each grower who co-operates in this mattet. For further information, talk it over with the County Agent.

The dry spell during the last month has caused many a farmer and backyard gardener to lose courage. Those areas with a naturally high water table which were practically unworkable this spring, are now about the only locations that show no serious drying out. If forage and garden crops are to come through with any yield at all worth while We need a steady 48 hour rain, one that will soak into the ground and not run off.

Dry weather is showing its effects in the orchards and small fruit plantings. Several trees on light sandy land have been noticed with wilting leaves and shriveled fruit. Also, those trees which (Continued on Page 2)

(Continued from Page 1) are now showing yellowed leaves and were badly injured by last winter's cold a great deal of premature dropping of fruit. The two adverse factors are now in evidence and we shall continue to see such evidence for some time to come.

Have you become acquainted with the newer fruit varieties? We expect a grower to give us his experience along this line at the Union Agricultural Meetings in October. As there are many roadside markets in Bristol County there may be an excellent opportunity for some to try out in a small way these new varieties at their stands. The Fairfax and Doisett strawberries seem to have merit, although with the varied soil types in this county it would be well to try them out rather carefully before setting out an extensive area.

Better be sure to clean up all drop apples, particularly go from under the sweet and early varieties. They are ones that are more apt to be infested with railroad worm or curculio. If picked up early enough and destroyed, the insects which are in larval form inside the fruit will be destroyed.

Speaking of strawberries brings to mind another question. Some of the newly set strawberry beds look now as if there will be quite a few skips in them this fall. Drying out and white grub injury are the causes. In order to make good use of all land, it will be advisable this fall, in early September, when the ground is quite moist (we hope), to reset the empty areas with new plants from this year's bed. It will take quite a few' plants, as they should be set eight inches apart each way. In this way one can pick berries from the

Have you made sure that the growing pullets have plenty of shade while on the range? Feed bags tacked on a frame two feet from the ground will do if no other shade is available. If you use colony houses, and can do so, raise them a foot or so from the ground. That will provide shade, make the house a little cooler, and open up under the house so rats, skunks, and other vermin cannot hide under them. A good light weight but sturdy range shelter can be easily made from plans furnished by the Extension Service. These shelters are well worth while and need not be expensive in construction.

Are you providing ideal conditions under which to keep the market eggs before their sale? During these hot days pick up eggs regularly and at least twice a day. Keep them in a cool place free from odors of any sort. Market them frequently! No one likes a stale egg, and the quality of your product is the best sales talk you can give.

Social Activities At B. C. A. S.

The Annual Beach Party will be held at Fort Phoenix, Fairhaven, Thursday evening, August 9. There is always much interest in the swimming, diving, jumping, short races, and shot-put. Refreshments vdll follow the sports activities.

The tennis court will be in fine condition for this event. The court has undergone a complete reconditioning this summer, having been lengthened and widened for faster playing.

The Camping Trip to Crowell Hill was enjoyed by an unlucky number of fellow's this year - ^thirteen: George Trefethen, Henry Urban, Alfred Adamczyk, Gerald DriCosta, Norman Desjardins, Wocjiech Pysz, Omer Harrison, Joseph Mozzone, Wilson Rego, George Worsley, Donald Mason, Wyman Hawkes, Wayne Philbrook. There was fine weather lots of food and good music.

It is impossible to give the entire list of the undergraduates and their work for the summer. Many of them are making a fine record for themselves and then, as always, there are some who are just "getting by." A fine group of fellows are carrying on the work at the school farm this summer: Howard Potter, Joseph Foster, Ellsworth Phillips, are working at the Poultry Plant; George Trefethen, Henry Urban, John Brown, Alfred Adamczyk, Vernon Hopkins, Omar Monast and Paul Donnelly are employed in the Farm Crops Division; Norman Clegg, Randall Hopkins, and Walter Laycock are in the Fruit Division; Peter Gurecki, Joseph Silvia, George Spencer and Gilbert Ward are in the Dairy Division; Harold Kaye and Gerald DeCosta are in the Vegetable Gardening and Greenhouse Division; Howard Dennison, Walter Falk, Colby Gilson, Omer Harrison, Wocjiech Pysz, Wilson Rego, William Ripley, Jr., Robert Wilbur, are in the Farm Shop Division;- Robert Jones, Carl Carlson, Joseph Mozzone, and Mitchell Plonka are in the Nursery and School Grounds Division.

To the older graduates of B. C. A. S. it will be interesting to know that Arthur Wedmore and Melvin Wedmore called at the school office a short time ago. Melvin is in the U. S. Marines and Arthur has just been made a Sergeant in the U. S. Army stationed in the Panama Canal Zone.

Canning

With the drought conditions prevalent in the western part of this country, the price of canned foods will very likely be higher this coming winter.

Questions regarding various phases of food , preservation are continually coming in to this office, and we are glad to pass along the information which we have available.

Planning Your Time

One of the features of our June meeting which aroused particular interest was Mrs. Haynes' discussion of the advantages which a homemaker derives from having a plan for her daily duties. Many women attempt to budget their time, and work out elaborate schedules which are thrown into the waste basket after one or two days when the telephone rings persistently and neighbors run in for extended chats just during the very busiest part of the day.

Mrs. Haynes recommends a plan that is elastic enough to withstand some emergencies, but she also insists that it is possible to regulate many of the interruptions without damage to friendships.

Meeting I - Planning Your Work for Leisure : Management of homemaker's time including a plan for the day's work. Meeting II - Planning Time and Family Co-operation: Methods of doing routine tasks. Need for family co-operation. Examples of family time schedules studied. Meeting III - Planning Time and Orderliness: Providing places to keep things. Developing family co-operation. Meeting IV - ^Planning Time and Short Cuts: Need for money and time savers and suggestions for everyday use. Meeting V - Home Repairs - ^A Time and Energy Saver: Care and repairs of household furnishings, including cleaning and resizing rugs; reglueing and repaiting casters on furniture ; repairing knobs and handles on furniture, and repairing cords on elec^ trical equipment.

the other probably in Taunton. The first meetings will be held the third week i^ September. Representatives have already been elected from some groups and their names sent to this office. We will be very glad to answer any inquiries regarding this course. Address your questions to Blanche W. E^mes, Bristol County Agricultural School, Segreganset, Mass.

Serving Our Meals

"If in the home one observes strictly the rules of politeness, which means kindness, one will have very little trouble with rules of etiquette, which is simply the way politeness finds expression in our intercourse with each other. Minor canons of etiquette change from time to time but good manners are always the same and never out of fashion."

Meal time is often the only time during the day that the family is together, and the homemaker should do her best to make it an especially happy occasion to which the whole family looks forward with pleasure.

Serving good wholesome food is not the only requisite. The homemaker must do that, plus serving it attractively at minimum cost with maximum nutrition. Attention must be given to colors and textures of food as well as to the use of different foods from meal to meal and day by day. Variety must also play its part to give interest. It is a consoling fact that the meals with plenty of color are not only more interesting but are invariably better balanced than colorless meals.

Plain, simple food, served in a cheerful and attractive atmosphere, is an ideal toward which every homemaker should strive. Cleanliness, orderliness and harmonious use of color in furnishing and table accessories, are very helpful toward making a meal successful.

Conversation of interest to all at the table, of a nature which will promote happiness is another requirement. One homemaker who found it difficult to lead the family into conversation away from arguments or family troubles, carefully chose an article of current interest, a poem or brief anecdote, each day, and read it at the table. Finally, other members of the family followed her example, and meal time became a leisurely social event.

Choose the kind of cloth suitable for the meal to be served and set the table carefully. Simple luncheon cloths and napkins which save much work are now used for all informal meals. The silver follows the structural lines of the table. Allow plenty of room for each person.

Always plan to have some growing thing in the center of the table. Garden and wild flowers are now in season and may be used to make the meal more cheerful. Make the flowers the center of interest rather than the holder. Place in low plain pottery, glass or metal bowl, with openings in spreader large enough to supply plenty of water, and to allow flowers to fall gracefully. Avoid flowers with heavy odors, as they are objectionable to many persons. Other suitable table decorations are: Plants - make container subordinate. 1. - Low ferns, begonias or other house plants. 2. - Low garden or wild flower plants taken up when budded and placed on dish or in low bowl, bring a breath of woods or spring. Violets, ferns or bluets are very attractive. Fruit - attractively arranged. Colorful leaves are an excellent fall decoration. Vegetables in a wooden bowl are Tery suitable for Thanksgiving or a harvest supper. Fruit or vegetables in a hollowed out squash or pumpkin are attractive for special meals in the fall, such as Hallowe'en and Thanksgiving. Brightly colored small gourds in a suitable bowl. Lighted candles for dinner with or without centerpiece of flowers or plants. In arranging any table decoration, it should be low enough so that persons sitting opposite each other can see each other and talk together with ease.

A leaflet giving detailed instructions for setting the table and serving the meals may be secured from your home demonstration agent or from the extension service at the Massachusetts State College at Amherst.

(Continued from Page 1) aftermath growing in this dry Weather. There are still two possibilities of furnishing feed for this late fall or next spring and thus save the hay now in the bents.

Barley can be safely sown up to August 15. This crop furnishes a green feed after all other crops have been killed by frost or it may be pastured. Winter rye, or, even better, winter wheat may be sown up to September to furnish some pasture this fall and early pasture next spring. Either of these crops can be gi-own with the available manure or commercial fertilizer. The County Agent will gladly advise on the use of either crop as pasture or green feed.

State Camp

Three club members from this county, namely, Raymond Harrington and Lorraine Paquette of Dartmouth and Harvey Smith of Westport won honors in the recent State 4-H Club Camp, Camp Gilbert, at the State College at Amherst.

Raymond was chosen Camp Spirit for the Second Camp. This is the highest honor that can come to the boy or girl in a Club Camp. He will return to the 1935 Camp with Dorothy Koehler of Greenfield, the girl Camp Spirit. Lorraine Paquette w'on one of the H's among the girls, the Heart H, in the First Camp and Harvey Smith also won the Heart H among the boys in the Second Camp.

All of the Bristol County delegates, both junior and adult leaders, sixteen in number, enjoyed a most helpful and joyful two weeks. Without doubt they will return to their respective communities where they will further the interests of club work with more zest than ever.

John Bryant of Taunton attended Camp Gilbert as a representative of the Bristol County 4-H Service Club ib place of Mrs. Carrie Bristol who could not be there.

Former Club members from Bristol County who visited the State Camp during the week were Mrs. Hillman Cash and Mr. and Mrs. D. Lee Johnson of Rehoboth, and Howard Jennings of Easton. Howard presented Mr. Farley with a beautiful mounted picture of Mr. William F. Howe, former Assistant State Club Leader, to be hung in the Farley 4-H Club House on the campus.

Lawrence Philla of Acushnet, who was one of the delegates to State Camp and incidentally the State Forestry Champion his last year, assisted Mr. E. R. Wyeth with the nature work at Camp Gilbert.

Garden Notes

This has been a hard summer on the gardens and unless your garden was in a low spot or with a clayey subsoil or had plenty of humus in it, the chances are that many of your vegetables dried badly. A soil with plenty of humus, that is, one in which manure had been used or green crops plowed in, stands this dry weather better than where just fertilizer was used. A good way to guard against this drying out another year is to sow a green crop, rye is Idle best, in the fall after the vegetables are out. It will grow a little in the late fall and again in the spring. After it is plowed in in the spring, just previous to planting, it will decay quickly and furnish a humus that will act like a sponge and hold the water. Of course, manure beside the rye would be of additional help and furnish still more humus and be a further protection from drought.

The insects are very numerous in most gardens at the present time. Perhaps one of the worst is the Mexican Bean Beetle. This insect has two and sometimes three broods in a season. The next one is due the first part of August. Spray with the following: magnesium arsenate, 3 pounds; calcium casinate, 2 pounds; water, 100 gallons. For a few rows, about 1-50 of each of the above would be sufficient. If it is used as a dust, use magnesium arsenate and hydrated lime at a rate of one part of the first to 5 of the second and dust thoroughly when the dew is on. Spray early before damage has been done.

The cabbage worm is busy at this time. Spray with calcium arsenate, 1 part to 50 parts of water, or dust with calcium arsenate at the rate of 10 pounds to 90 pounds of hydrated lime.

Where You May Exhibit This Year

Bristol County Young Farmers' Show - October 11 and 12. Bristol County Agricultural School, Segreganset. There will be classes in all club projects. Several other Granges within the

The smart thing in dress and in house decoration is to plan a whole outfit or a whole room at one time - the ensemble idea. Why not plan home canning that way - canning whole meals. As the jars are completed for a menu, group them together on the storage shelves so you will have your meal all ready.

"Half of the eating is done with the eye," so plan to serve meals attractive in color and variety of shapes. A great variety of menus is possible by combining the different green vegetables with those of other colors: yellow, red and white.