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Jan 05, 2023 Theakir Jan 05, 2023 Theakir Jan 23, 2020 Sandy Spring Museum	Page 67 97 The Home Interest convened at Oak Hill on the 25^th of January 1879, Sarah P. Brookes, Margaret Magruder, M. Edith Farquhar, Robert and Nannette Stabler and Carrie S. Bond were acceptably with us as guests, and the number of members present was larger than on two former occasions. Philip T. Stabler was requested to attempt to keep us in order and he succeeded quite well. 1^stQuest Dr Moore who have hen houses gather more eggs than those who have not? The majority reported gathering some eggs at all seasons and under all circumstances, the number varying considerably, and apparently there is no fixed rule of average to the number of hens kept. Like most other pursuits in life it seems probable that care will be followed by success. What shall I do with lettuce that is under ice and snow? Lever it up and observe "masterly inactivity". What sort of trees to plant to screen a Shop? Evergreens recommended or whitewash the shop. Several housekeepers reported unfavourably with regard to pressed hops. What kind of chickens is considered best? White Bramahs and dark Bramahs	Page 67 97 The Home Interest convened at Oak Hill on the 25^th of January 1879, Sarah P. Brookes, Margaret Magruder, M. Edith Farquhar, Robert and Nannette Stabler and Carrie S. Bond were acceptably with us as guests, and the number of members present was larger than on two former occasions. Philip T. Stabler was requested to attempt to keep us in order and he succeeded quite well. 1^stQuest Dr Nuse who have hen houses gather more eggs than those who have not? The majority reported gathering some eggs at all seasons and under all circumstances, the number varying considerably, and apparently there is no fixed rule of average to the number of hens kept. Like most other pursuits in life it seems probable that care will be followed by success. What shall I do with lettuce that is under ice and snow? Lever it up and observe "masterly inactivity". What sort of trees to plant to screen a Shop? Evergreens recommended or whitewash the shop. Several housekeepers reported unfavourably with regard to pressed hops. What kind of chickens is considered best? White Bramahs and dark Bramahs

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