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12th MO. 14th 67
The club met at sunnyside.
All of the numbers were present;
a circimstance remarkable in the annals of
the society being the first-time since its organization.
The meeting was called to order
at an unusually early hour by Samuel Hopkins
who was chosen foreman. Although the farm
like the rest of the neighborhood was covered with
snow yet [eve?] framed the storm to see after off airs
out doors. The garden was nicely cleaned off
ready for spring. The pigs compared with the size
of their worthy mother were well grown shoals and
bid fair to be 300 pounders. When we arrived at
the farmyard some small betting was indulged
in in regard to the comparative size of a
pain of steers. Our host like most other farmers
this year was unprepared for the early winter which
caught him without shedding for stock though
the sheep had a first rate temporary shelter.

Some promising young colts were to be seen in the
stable. A blacksmith shop lately got up attached
attention as a convenience to be desired.

During the evening the following questions
asked and answered:

1st Has the club had any experience with frosted
fodder: No experience given.

2nd What is the best remedy for sore teats?
Ans. Pot-skimings or sweet oil.

3rd What kind of potatoes will you plant
next spring? Ans. 3 will plant Hamion .