Club Minutes: Sandy Spring Pigeon Club, 1910-1913

2. Feb. 18, 1910.

The club held its second meeting at Jack Bentley's. Regulations drawn up by the secretary, were discussed, amended, and adopted. The names of Robert and Stanley Wetherald were added to the list, making a membership of thirteen, all being present and first assessment paid in full. A committee of Frederick Stabler and Stanley Wetherald were appointed to look up suitable pins for club use. Jack Bentley and R Brigham read short papers on "Hopper vs Hand Feeding" and "Canker". A very interesting paper from Mr. Ben. Hallowell supplemented the subject of feeding. Edw. Snowden and Fred. Stabler followed with two interesting readings in "Sparrow and Mice Killing" and a [?] 200 yrs. old [?] "The Nature and Care of Pigeons". The question, "do pigeons need green food" was referred for further information. Papers for next meeting, "Breeding together of nestmates" and "How to keep the lofts free from Vermin," assigned to Douglas and Harold Gelpin.

3. Mar. 4, 1910.

Meeting at "Plainfield" as guests of George Marshall

A resolution was offered and adopted limiting the club membership to fourteen. Committee on pens was continued and samples examined. Committee of Edward Snowden and Henry Shoemaker appointed to look up Homer hens for the club. Committee on purchasing a Corn Grinder appointed

Papers were read "Breeding together of Nest Mates". Douglas Gilpin "Vermin and its Control" - Harold Gilpin Questions discussed related to number of pigeons to keep in a house, moving nest from the floor, vermin killers. "Johnson's Lice Powder [Packanimy] Brand" endorsed. Papers for next time to Edward Janny and Prior Johnson. Adjourned to Janney's.

4. Mar. 18, 1910 We met at the home of Edward Janney on which occassion the "ladies" makes their first appearance. Our president has the "croup" and Tuck presides during a portion of the meeting Committee appointed to look into having a Poutlry and Pigeon Show at the Lyceum Schoolhouse, Reuben Brigham and Edward Snowden. Committee on buying pigeons.

reports Belgian stock at $1.00 for head of Pennsylvania parties. William Cook was admitted to membership and entitled to receive "the Club's Advice Free"! Pin Committee reported and it was voted to adopt the ten cent Federation Button.

Papers, 'Beginner with Pigeons; Chap. 1." - Edward Janney "Nest Boxes"- Prior Johnson The most interesting question was asked by a guest Janney Hutton, "What kind of pigeons to start with?" The majority favored commons to be followed with Homers after experience. Paper next time assigned to George Marshall and Henry Shoemaker Adjourned to William Cooks.

5. Apr. 5, 1910

We met at the home of Wm. Cook. Estimates were made on a corn grinder, $3.00 being the figure we based the assessments on. It was moved and seconded to change the hour of meeting to eight o'clock. Papers were read by George Marshall and Henry Shoemaker on the "Best Breeds for Squab Breeders." Readings, "[teacher?]", American Pigeon News recommending diphtheria antitoxin ([stock?]). Whole corn vs cracked corn was discussed, & it was agreed that the latter was better tho the former may be fed with

comparative safety. The question of the best form of salt to supply was brought up and assigned to Edward Snowden for next meeting. Adjourned to Prior Johnsons.

6. Apr 15, 1910.

We met with Prior Johnson. Selected the $1.30 corn grinder offered by Montgomery Ward and Co. and instructed the secretary to secure the same. Some discussion of parlor tumblers arose from an article read by the president about that variety. Papers. "Salting Pigeons" - Ed. Snowden; " Beginner w. Pigeons, Chap. 3" Frederick Stabler. Questions asked;

"Is canker contagious?" Yes, it is a form of diphtheria tho usually brought on by impure food and foul water.

"What causes infertility of one egg in a pair?" "Is an [exeuslua?] necessary to mark in [H?]" generally but not always.

Papers assigned to Wm. Cook and Hallet Stabler. Adjourned to meet at Stablers.

7. Apr. 29, 1910

We met with the Stabler Bros. and in the president's absence Edward Janney presided. The corn grinder was

reported as purchased, total cost $1.50. The question regarding death of well grown squabs has not yet been answered by "Pigeons". Papers read were, "Diseases" - Hallet Stabler, "Beginners; Chap 4" Wm. Cook was omitted. A committee of Henry Shoemaker and Prior Johnson were named to call on the president, who is reported as ill.

Subjects were assigned to Robt. and Stanley Wetherald. Francis Miller was present as a guest. Adjourned to Henry Shoemakers.

7. May 13, 1910.

We met at Henry Shoemakers and at once proceeded to adjust a difficulty that had arisen regarding the authority for postponing meetings. In the president's absence, the secretary called the meeting to order and a resolution providing for a Vice- president was offered and passed. An election promptly followed & the vote after several ballots being still a tie, lots were drawn for the position. Frederick Stabler's name was first and he was declared duly elected, being installed in the chair. A motion for an executive committee was made and adopted; Henry Shoemaker, Hallet Stabler, and Prior Johnson being elected to the same.