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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times, 1892-7-28, Page 67' Aar • AT rin in Tilly. • . =owe JR. tth hemt and humidity, is a and trying month on the farm, ratisag the real hayiug and harvesting OR over 4 large portion ef country, and so, ieeceasitating the hestovval of much at- tention to corn and other spring crops un- der cultivation. Although ib seems but yesterday 'whet% cold rains and chilly blasts prevailed, midsummer is here with its usu- al. acconapeniments of hot weather and bard work. Wherever spring crops are tete, as they are in. nearly all seetions this year, farmers will find it very difficult to gtve those needing cultivation timely and proper attention at a season when the Secur- ing of grass and grain cannot be postponed. Syntem and order together with unusual promptness will be required to prevent loss or damage to matured or growing crops, as some staples deteriorate if not cultivated, and. others lessen in valueif their harvesting is delved. The backward spring so delay- ed planting that hoeing will be mixed with haying in many localities this year, thus materially increasing the labors of the hus- bandman. It is therefore incumbent upon toil einem to be upon the alert at this sea- son of uncommon activity and to make the best 'use of their resources possible in order ta avoid loss or waste DOW and to assure profitable returns in auttunn. Grass and grain cutting and garnering form the pr;ncipal business of farmers this month, and it calls tor the mod incessant and fatiguing exertions of the year. Ex- perienced farmers know the advantage of being ready for field operations with a strong force of men, teams, and machinery, for when the time arrives any delay wiU be likely to prove detrimental. It Is true economy to engage the best of help before- hand, and certainly no wideawake ruralist will employ any goets.you-please field hand at a season when work is pressing and lively action indispensable. The first great point is to have everythipg in readiness (men, teams, masehinery, etc.) the moment the grass or grain should be cut and the weath- er favorable ; and the next is ate a rule to secure the crop in the shortest time possi- ble. The heavy rains and cool weather of a fortnight ago were faeorable for the grass crop and at least an average yield of hay may be expected. Haying is already under way in many sections of the country, but there are others of course in which it has not been commenced. Early cutting is gen. daily advisable, grass cub when in flower always making the best hay, and any delay after this impairing its value. Remember that if the crop is allowed to become ripen- ed and brown it will scarcely be worth cut. tin.g at all unless for litte,r, and therefor it is Important that the work be pushed for- ward as rapidly as possible until completed. What we have said about men, machinery, and the necessity for prompt action applies with even greater force to the grain harvest than it does to securing the hay crop, as after the grain has reached the proper stage of maturity for cutting it is more liable to damage from delay and exposure. There has been much discussion as to the time to begin harvesting wheat, but the majority of farmers are in favor of early cutting—before it is fully ripe. The season has thus far been unfavorable for corn, the late and cold spring greatly retarding the preparation of ground and planting, yet with propitious weather for the ensuing two months and good culture a good crop may yet be raised in those sec- tions well adapted to its production. Bat the crop will require special attention in the way of cultivation, and hence the care it needs this month may encroach somewhat upon the labors ot haying and harvesting. Those who would have full cribs in the fall must now carefully attend to the outlive - ton ot the greaz cereal staple. It should be "worked for all it is worth," or is ex- pected to be in the autumn. The soil must be stirred and mellowed to secure a mulch, the weeds killed, and in some fields thin- ning out may be necessary. Level and shal- low culture are coming more and more into vogue of late years among good farmers. Much backaching work will be required in sections where hand -booing is still in prac- tice, but where the cultivator or horse -hoe is mainly used the labor will be compara- tively light and easy. Frequent stirring of the soil is important, if not indispensable, and to assure good crops it is necessary to keep the cultivator moving at a lively rate about these days as well as later in the sea- son according to the condition and for- wardness of the plant. Drilling in or sowing corn for fodder or soiling should now receive attention from those who have much stock to provide for, as it will prove a great help when the pastures begin to dry up and be relished by the cows and other cattle, and as it can hardly be done safely after the middle of July, all who propose to undertake the work are advised to bear in mind that they have little time to spare. A quick growing variety of sweet corn is best for the purpose, and d filing in is preferable to broadcast sowing. Sow the corn pretty thick in rows, three feet apart, run the barrow the long way of the rows, and follow with the roller. Run threugh between with the cultivator once a week after the plants have come up until they shade the ground, when no more cultivation will be required. German millet is also a good soiling crop, and may be sown later than corn—any time during this month or in the early part of August • Great caution should. be used at this sea- son, when severe labor in tbe field is a ne- cessity with farmers and their employes. It is not wise to overwork at any time. espe- cially when tbe mercury is in the nineties and the heat and humidity extreme. Though eases of sunstroke are comparative- ly rare on the farm, yet they do occur, and many instances ot suddenly fatal or wad- ing sickness resulting from severelabor (Jur- - ing great heat are reported every summer. Therefore it is in order for farmers and other out -door workers, whetherin town or country, to take every precaution against undue exposure, and the strict observance of sanitary laws is the only safeguard. Whenever the temperature of the air ex - needs that of the body, there is danger to thous who continue at hard labor; and such es persist are liable to suffer, if not die, in consequence of their recklessness. 'eseeteseettet of sunstroke generally comes without any mete :warning and hence the aeceesity of prompt'Aetion if it does occur; but whenever one feelst5 weakness or pros- tration suddenly comfy over him while workbag afield in very hdt . • then it is us- aally a warning that should beeheeded im- mediately. The wisest course it to stop wok at end, rest, and employ proper means to recuperate the system. In a case ef actual sunstroke the patient should be placed in as cool and comfortable a position es possible, and ice or ice -water applied to the head without delay, while a physician is teing summoned. The chest should also be loathed with cool water ancl mustard plas- )ere pplied to the, feet arid calves of the legs. In these matters delays are danger- s., nee se Mk *env; and decisn•e aceion often ewes the life of the prostrated. Every one should avoid tete use nf liquors and be very cautious in drinking icewater. Great in- jury often results from the immoderate use of cold water when the system is overheat- ed, and it is claimed that a great major- ity of the fatal cases of sunstroke emir with persona of intemperate he.bite. One of the best and safest beverages for har- vese use is optimal water, It is cheap, easily prepared, and may be sweetened if desired, while a moderate amount of iee rn it will do no harm. Most of the glutinous and saccharine preparations for held drink- ing --such as molasses, ginger, cider, etc., have no tendency to allay thirst, and fre- quently cause diarrhoea and bowel com- plaints. All working teams need special cane at this season when they are required to ex- pend so tench strength in field operations. Horses are generally such faithful workers that they are entitled to good food and the best of treatment. Give them oats regu- larly, even if they are pestered, protect them from flies, see that their smilers fit, and give them all the rest you can, .All domestic animals that are not kept up should have the comfort of good shade and pure water, and every pasture ought to be provided with these mdispensables. Cows often suffer from excessive heat in pasture for lack of shade, while the absence of water renders them uncomfortable and lessens the profits of their owners. Hurdling stock is little practiced in this country, but is common in England, where land is so valuable that the pasturage is limited, and undoubtedly more stook can be kept on a given area in this way, as, next to soiling, it best insures cropping of the herb- age over the eutire surface. Hurdling stook ort this grad and feeding extra grain is a good way to increase its fereility, especially with sheep, whose droppings are pretty evenly distributed. Speaking of sheep, remember that they should have access to water, be provided with shade, and be given salt frequently. Don't forget that young pigs intended for early market should now receive extra care and feed, but others need little attention if they have clover pasture. Poultry should be proteoted from hawks, rats, and vermin. Apply plenty of white- wash to the sides and floor of the poultry house and kerosene to the roosts if you wish the vermin to vanish. Good fruits and vegetables are now con- sidered a necessity in every well -regulated family, and no farmer can afford to negled their cultivation, as they promote both Swath and comfort. Watch both the or- chard and garden this and next mouth, and do whatever work therein may be necessary. Look after the small fruits and don't stint the family in their use, even if you can market them profitably, but if you do any marketing be sure to assort well and pack neatly in order to secure the best prices and to acquire a good reputation „for your fruit. After much discussion most pomologists agree that July is the best month for prun- ing, as the wounds heal more rapidly, and as it is not too late in the season to thin out fruit it may be done in many cases to ad- vantage. Thin out the apples and pears and nip off the ends of grapevines. Fight the borers and all other fruit destroyers. The vegetable garden demands strict at- tention, for weeds will grow rapidly while you are busy in haying and harvesting, and insects Also meltiply quickly at this season. Go for the former with steel rake, hoe, and cultivator, and do it persistently. Protect plants and vines from insect pests by the use of Paris green, London purple, or other insecticides. A very little arsenical poison is enough to kill if it is eaten by the insect, mud it is a very common error to use too much. A too free use of these poisons is unnecesaary, injurious to the plants, and often dangerous to stock or even the oper- ator himself. Sweet corn, beans, and some other crops may yet be planted. Cabbage should now be transplanted, and cauli- flower and celery will soon need looking af- ter. See that tomatoes are kept from the ground by trellises or stakes in the garden, or by. means of brush if gown in the field. Turnips will also require attention andinay be sown at any time during this month, but the earlier they are pile down the bettor. There are various other things that may be done to advantage about now, and they should not be neglected by those who wish to have choice vegetables, either for market or use in the family. The flower garden not being regarded as a necessity, is very apt to be left to look out for itself at this time when the labors of a busy season are so pressing. Still there are a good many sensible people in country, village, and suburb who agree that a neat- ly kept lawn and well arranged plants, shrubs, vines, and ornamental trees are in- vestments that pay large dividends on their small cost. They add beauty and value to the homestead and have a refining influ- ence upon its inmates. Therefore, busy us you may be with field crops, fruits, and vegetables, try and find a little time to aid the family in making the home more attrac- tive. If dahlias are grown carefully tie them up to stakes and see that they are watered plentifully in case bf drought. Roses maynow be propagated. by budding and layering. Keep house plants out of doors in a cool, airy place. Geraniums cut dowxt now will make nice bushy plants for next season. The lawn should be kept in order, but too much mowing may injure it in hot dry weather, when grass makes little growth. Secure the best nrechinery for haying and harvesting, and see that it is ready for use. Now push forward all field work and guard against accidents am ddelays. Lazy men and shackly implements have no place afield. Too much drying impairs the feeding quality of the hay. System and order pay at this season. Be easy with men and teams at midday. Provide good pa.stura.ge—it will render Com profitable. Keep the cultivator moving among the corn. Be regular in salting pastured stock. Don't neglect the paying pigs and poultry: Go afishina and to the fair after harvest. Time to rage both buckwheat and. turnips. Mulching plants and trees are in order. Look after the cucumber and melon vines. Don't cease fighting insect enemies and evil weeds. Neatness ni marketing is profitable Bow about preparing for the fair ? Pro- vide a good clover pasture for pigs. The swarming bees will get away if not looked after. Use caution while working afield this hot weather. Clean out those bushy fence corners. This is the season for bud - ding, remember. He Told the Truth. "I preiterna I have dized the baggage of more actors than any other man in this town," said a gentleman at the railway sta- tion Inc small town. " Ah, you aro 8. oonsta.ble, are yen ?" "No, sir, I'm the baggageman."—[Texas Siftings. Learn from the burglar. Does it ever bother him who may get the credit for his work? A returned South -American traveller says that they train boa -constrictors in those latitudes to Lasso cattle with themselves. LORD 13URLEIGH. The Eduanee en Which a Famous Poem was Pounded. "There is scarcely an episodes in real life, says Sir Bernard Burke, 6' so romantic as the story of the second nuptials of Henry afterwerd Marquis of, Exeter." Early in life, and long before *his accession, to his father's title,he married the rich heire ess of the Vernoras of Banbury, bet experi- encing little happiness from the union, he separated trom his wife. Shortly afterward, tired of the artificial attractions of rank, he sought out some undescended country naeid. en who would wed him from disinterested motives of sincere affection. Like Japhet in search of a father, he now went in search of a wife. He travelled in Shropshire as a plain countryman aud took up his residence ata humble inn in a remote part of the shire, where discarding all aristocratic pre- tensions, he entered into whatever company he found at the inn. His ready command of money and the mystery Oita hung arouud him excited the gossips and soon caused him to be shunned. One old crone would have it that he robbed a bank ; another that he killed some man of wealth and thus came by Ids money, bat all agreed that dis. honeety or fraud of some kind was the cause of so educated a mao assuming sur- roundings so humble and. making compan. ions of those who were so unmistakably his inferiors. At length, weary of suck sur- mises, he left the inn and engaged lodgings at the farmhouse of a men maned Hoggins, in the neighborhood. Here he resided for two years, building a house, purchasing a farm, and going to London whenever he needed money, never once revealing his rank or station. Farmer Hoggins had a daughter of sweet 17, whose charms attract- ed the attention of all the ueighboring swains. Mr. Cecil, too, fell in love with her,and felt that though humble in environ. ments and unfinished her education, her simplicity in life and virtuous actions would easily adorn that higher social life to which he was accustomed, and of the shales and conventionalities of which he was already sick unto death. He finally resolved to make her his wife, and at last proposed for her to the farmer. "Marry our daughter 1" exclaimed Mrs. Hoggins. "What, to a man we know nothing about! No, indeed 1" "Yes, marry her he will," ejaculated the husband, "for she likes him. Has he not a house and farm, and plenty of money to keep her? Isn't lie as good as any of those youngsters who come looking after Sally ?" The mother gave in; the matter was ar- ranged, and Mr. Oe.eil married the rustic beauty of the very unaristocratio name and family of Hamm. About the same time the uncle of Cecil, the Earl of Exeter, died, and young Cecil, being heir to the title and estates, found it necessary to re. pair to London to administer the will of his uncle and to prove his claim to succeed hian in the Home of Lords He accordingly eat out, taking the Shropshire girl with him, calling' at the seats of several noblemen on the roadewhere, to his wife's utter astonish- ment, he was every where cordially receiv- ed. .At last he eame to the magnificent man- sionsBerleigh House,and as they approach. ed through the park the husband asked her whether she would like to be at home there. "Oh, yes, indeed, it is a lovely spot.' "Then," said Mr. Cecil, who was now .Earl of Exeter, "it is yours." It would be im possible, says the narrator, Sir Bernard 13 urke,to describe in words the surprised feel. inga of the lady, or to divine the ra.udorri thoughts which crowded upon her mind in that moment the wrongs that had been done Cecil's character by the wiseacres at the inn ; the obstinacy with which her moth- er had at first denied his offer, and her own future station in life as the lady of so fine an abode. Tennyson has elegantly told in one of his immortal ballads theatory of Hen- ry Cecil's courtship. It is entitled. "The Lord of Burleigh. A TENNYSONTAN BALLAD. They by parks and lodges going See the lordly castle stand: Summer woods about them blowing Made a murmur in the land. From deep thought himself he rouses, Says to her that loves him well— "Lot us see these handsome houses Where the wealthy nobles dwolL" So sho goes by him attended, Hears him lovingly converse, Sees whatever fair and splendid Lay betwixt his home and her. Parks with oak and chestnut shady. Parks and ordered gardens great; Ancient homes of lord and lady, Built for pleasure and for state. Then her heart rejoices greatly TM a gateway she discerns 1Vith armorial bearings stately, And beneath the gate she turns. Sees a mansion more majestic Than all those she saw before; Many a gallant, gay demestic • Bows before him at the door. And while now she wonders blindly, Nor the meaning can divine. Prudly turns he around and kindly— • All of this -is mine and thine." AU at once the color flushes Her ssseet face from brow to °bib: As it were with shame she blushes, And her spirit changed within, Then her countenance all over, Palo again as death doth prove; But he clasped her like a lover And ho cheered her with his love. And a gentle corisorb made he, .6.nd hor gentle mind was such That she grew a noble litly And the people loved hor much. From this lady the present Marquis is de- scended. His son, Lurd Burgleigh, was Member of Parliament for Stamford for many years, and it was for this burough that Lord Salisbury first entered Parlia- ment Portuguese Maidens. An enthusiastic traveller, describing the lovely maidens of Portugal, says: "But see the maiden water carriers of Lisbon, prettied of all women in the ancient city, with great dancing eyes, pouting lips ever parting from dazzling white teeth, their tongues ceaselessly running in musical staccato, and their supple forms ever in ir- re.pressible movement front the boundless lite within them. Their short skirts disclose limbs which outrival the Venus of Cos in delicate symmetry. Their smart bodices vainly hide busts of marvellous roundness and amplitude, with full arching neck bared above, and crowning it such a dainty and dim pledchin as even Tuscany cannot match while the line from tip of little finger up their brewn round arms beyond the dimpled elbow is a marvellous study in nature's only pertect mobile bronze. But they have dal- lied and chatted long enough. Veltha whish a little pad of rushes or cloth is clapped on their dainty, shapely heads; in a twinkling the great cask, half as tall and quite as big as they, is resting on the pad, and with a song orroguishlaugh they are away, tripping homeward as daintily and airily as in the measure of a contradana or waltz." At Quito, the only city in the world on the Hue of the equator, the sun sete and rises at six o'clock the y. ar roencls YOUNG FOLKS, Eto tie up the boat when you get to the dock." r A. Little Child Shall Lead Them. One Summer's evening, ore the Sun went down 1Vhen oity men wore hastening from the town' To reach their homes— some near ath and, some' By snorting train, by omnibus or car, To be beyond the reacih of eity's dins— A cheery looking girl, scarce four years old; Although not shy, her mannurs were not bold; But all alone! one scarce could understand, She held a little buudle in her band— .& tiny. handkerchief with (*niers tied, But which did notsomo bread and butter hide; A satin scarf, so natty and so neat. Was o'er her shoulders thrown. She took her And /rather bundle underneath her arm, And smiling prettily, but yet so calm. She to the porter said " May /lie herer He answered instantly, "0 yes, my dear." And there she seem' inclined to inake her stay, Virbile moo again tbo tram went on its way. The tall concluetor—over six feet high, Now scanned the travellers witla a business eye; But in that eye was something kind and, mild, That took the notice of the little child. A. little after, and the man went round, .And soon was heard the old familiar sound Of gathering ponce, and clipping tickets too— The train was full and he had much to do. "Your faro, my little girl," at length he raid. She looked a moment, shook herlitthe heit,,-- " I have no pennies; don't yoa know,' said she, "My fare is paid. and..Tesus paid. for mei" Ho tooled bewildered—all the people smiled: "1 didn't know; and who is Jesus, chtldi" "Why don't you know He once for sinners died, For little children, and. tor men beside, To make us good, and wash us from our sin: Is this His railway I am travelling hie "Don't think it id I want your faro you know." "1 told you Jesus paid it long ago : My mother told me just before. sho died, That Jesus paid when Ho was crueined ; That at the cross leis railway did begin, Which took poor sinners from a world of sin; My mother said His home was grand. and fair; I want to go mud see my mother Chora— 1 want to go to heaven, where Jesus lives, Won't you go too My mother said Ho gives A loving welcome—shall wo not be late t 0 lot uszo before Ho shuts the gate; ne bids us little children come to Him," The poor conductor's oyes felt rather dim; Ho knew not why—ho fumbled at Ms Ma; Ile felt a substance rising In hia throat. Tho people listen'd to the child, Some were in tears—the roughest cane smiled, Andsomoone whisperelaSthey looked esnazedi "Out of the mouth of babosthe Lord is praised. "I am a.pilgrim," said the little thing; "I'm going to heaven. My mother used toeing^ To me of Jesus and His Father's love; Told, me to meet her in, his home above, And so today when aunt went out to tea, And looking out I could not father see, I got my bundle—kissed my little kit. (I am so hungry—won't you have a MO Andgetmer hat, and then Ileft my home, A littio pilgrim up to heaven to roam ; .And then your carriage stapp'd andIeould see You lookel so kind. I saw you beckon mo, I thought you inust belong to Jesus' train. And are you just going home to heaven agailir The poor conductor only shook his head: Tears in his oyes—the powerof speech had fled. Had conscience by hor prattle roused his fears, .And struck upon the fountain of his tears; .And made his thoughts in sad confusion whirl; At lasthe said, "Once ['de. little glr), I loved her much; sho was my little pet, And savilethd.g,treat fondness I remember Set How much sho loved mo. But one day she "She's gone to heaven." the little girl replied; "She's gone to Jesus—Jesus paid Iter faro. Oh, dear conductor, won't you moot her timer Tho poor conductor now broke fairly down; Ho could have borno the harshest look or frown. • But no ono laughed: but many sittiugby Beheld the seeno with sympathetic eye. He kissed the chpd, for she hie heart had won. "1 MD AO MOW, 'SBA thOliMi0 one, "If you will lot me, I'll lay here and. wait lentil your carriage comes to Jesus' gate; Be sure yon 'wake me up and pull my frock, AAnndd ;to the gate givo just one little knock! u'll see Jesus there !" Tho strong man AVOpt! / -could but think ns from the car I stept, How oft a little ono has found. the road, The narrow pathway to that blest abode; Through faith in Christ has read its title clear While -learned men remain in doubt and fear. A. little child! the Lord oft usessuch To break or bend, the stoute.st heart to touch. Then by His Spirit bids the 'conflict, cease, And once for ever enter into peace. And thenalong tho road the nowsi 'WO boar, We're going to heaven—that Jesus paid our farce Tho Life -Saving Guard. BY MARY A. STANSBURY. Tommy was staying at Lakeside with his papa and mamma. Uncle Jack and Aunt Nellie were there too, and Mr. and Mrs. Barrington and little Bob, who was Tom- my's best friend. Tommy and Bob heel a beautiful time at Lakeside. The water WAS so shallow, end the sandy bottom so hard and smooth, that they could be trusted to wade out as far as ever they liked, splashing and playing like the merry little mermen in Tommy's fairy - book. One evening Aunt Nellie and Mrs Bar- rington were walking together up and down the beach A curved feathery moon and two or three stars were in the sky. Their lighb shone faintly on the water, and the npples made a whispering noise like the wind in dry leaves. "Do let us go for a row 1" said AuntNel- lie. So they unfastened Uncle Jack's boat, and paddled away into the shadows. Up the shore a great camp fire had been kindled. Rugs had been spread upon the ground, and sweet-smelling hemlock cush- ions strewn aboue to lean upon. and one of the ladies read aloud from a book, which made all the old people laugh merrily. Tommy and Rob could not quite see the fun of it all, so, after a little, they ran away by themselves through. the sweet cool darkness. Suddenly Tommy stood still. "Hark, Rob ! What is that noise ?" he said. While they both listened, a long musical call came over the waters ; then another and another. "That sounds like my mamma's voice," whispered Rob, and he caught fast hold of Tommy's hand. "Where is my mamma, Tommy? She wasn't up there at the fire.' • "Nor my auntie, either," said Tommy. . The call sounded again, clearer, than be fore. • "1 know 1" cried Tommy. "They're out in the boat, caught on a sand Intr. There's clots of sand bars • Un le Janie said said so. We'll go right out and push 'em off. Take off your shoes and stocking, Rob." The two little boys dropped on the sand. In a minute, their feet were bare and their terousers tucked up abovetheir knees.' " We're comin.g 1" they shouted, shrilly, as they plunged into the dark waters. It was not long before they could make out something white before them—Aunt Nellie's muslin dress. It was exactly as Tommy had imagined. The boat was fad •on a bar. Aunt Nellie and Mrs. Barrington had pushed wIth the oars until they were tired, withoet moving it at all. Then they had sat still, calling and wai ling. "Don't you be one bit afraid, auntie 1 We'll save you !" cried Tommy, galantly. "Course we will, mamma dear !" Raid Rob. , Tommy pulled. at the bow of the boat, and Rob pushed at the stern. At first it Would nob stir.. 'They tugged harder and harder. By-and-by it began to slide—slowly, with a grating noise ; then faster and more smooth- ly as it slipped into the deeper water. "Bravo!" cried Aunt Nellie. "Now, boys, climb in yourselves." "Oh, auntie, we are too wet ! We must- n't spatter your pretty gowns," .auswered Tommy. "We'll go on ahead, and be ready' .Aunt Nellie put Tommy to bed that night. Aft h h d id hi 11 I id hi er e a sa, s prayer, e a a cheek against her hand, and asked, shyly, "Auntie, couldn't yon and Bob's mamma ever have got off the bar without Rob and mo?" "Not unless we had made ourselves dreadfully wet and dirty," answered A,unt Nellie, "And ladies never do that, do they ?" said Tommy; and he went to sleep stain ing. On the evening before they were all to go back to town there was another splendid camp Are. Miele Jack popped a great pan - fid of corn over the coals, and there Was plenty of nuts and bonbons. At last Uncle Jack said that Tommy's papa, had been asked to make et speech, be- cause'being a lawyer, he knew how so muelibetter than anybody else. Then Tommy's papa rose, and took out of his pocket two little boxes, which looked precisely as if they had come from tlae jew- eller's. When the boxes were opened, there were two beautiful little sibret medals. On one side of each was engraved the meture of it ship in distress, and around the apposite rim the words, "Life-saving Guard." One medal was marked, "Rob Barrington," and the other, "Tommy Wiener." Tommy's leapa made a fine speech, and presented the medals ; but to Tommy he said, "My son, it is plain that you are A chip of the old block," The others laughed at tbat, so Tommy laughed too, although he did not know why. Bennie. Our Dennie*as very anxious to be a main and he thoaght that the first step towards that was to wear trousers instead of kilts. Mamma did not want him to give up kilts so soon, AO she made him some pretty trousers like his dress, to wear under the kile Skirt. Bennie had to take a look at himself in the long glass before the skirt was button- ed. on, and after walking back and forth before the mirror several times, he said, anxiously: "111 must wear the kilt, moan ma, can't you tuck it into the pants? 11-e-aes-e." What could mamma do with those ear- nest eyes pleading so for manly dress? Paps declared that lie was plenty large enough for trousers, and brought home a nevesailar sit that very night. The next day he went with mamma on it visit to auntie. Auntie soon brought out a beautiful WAX doll, which she laid inc chair near hitn. Bennia's eyes sparkled, and he looked at it wistfully, for he liked dolls very numb, but he did not take it up. "Why don't yoo take her, Bennie," said auntie. "Thank you," answered Bennie solemn- ly. "She is very pretty, but you'd better give her to Noll. I used to play with dolls when I was a little girl, but I don'e any more. 1 WeAr pant$1' There was no more to be said. The Glass Hat. Helen was visiting at grandma's. She bad never den a lamp before, for gas was always used in her awn home. She was much amused at the idea of having a light, on the table. Once alio pointed to the chimney, and said, "Seo that light has a glass hat." Attacks on Radish Ladies at Malta. The exchange relegraph Company's cor- respondent, writing front Malta states that several ladies while riding in theneighbour- hood at Valetta have been accosted, and in some cases insulted by Maltese following them for miles, throwing stones at them, attempting to pull them oft theirborsee, and otherwise ill-treating them. Ono young lady returning from a picenic party with friends found her horse restive and let him have his head for it few minutes. After a short gallop, by some chance she took the wrong turning and lost sight of her party. She thought to make her way back, but the further she went the less easily could she ascertain her whereabouts. Close to a village she was followed by a Maltese, a broad -shouldered powerful man with blanic- ened face. He demanded money, and not receiving any answer seized the young lady around the waist, and tried to drag her off her horse. Not succeeding, lie beat her about the body with his fists. She scream- ed for help, and held on bravely to the sad- dle. While the unequal contest was going on a bit of sugar "bonne benches" for the horse slipped from her pocket, and the rob- ber, thinking it something of value, darted after it. Elective" heraelf free, she cried to the horse, which'. galloped off at a great speed. She soon remedied the environs of Shenia, and in a fainting condition sought help at the first dwelling she came to, and two men came ont to her assistance. The miscreant had followed her all the way. The men, however, refused to arrest, him, and the police were at once informed, and wene after him, but he escaped. She .Am 1. Travellers are amused, startled, and frequently indignant at the strange customs of strange lands. For instance, in any good betel in Paris, if you do not care to have the contents of yonr satchel known, keep the key in your own possession, for the French maid, in arranging your room for the night, always searches for your night- dress, to spread it upon the foot of the bed that you are to occupy. They have strange chambermaids at Shep- herd's Hotel, in. Cairo, says a lady traveller. . The one who waited in our room, and at- tended to all the various duties of the call- ing, even to the making of the beds, ivas &Frenchman, dressed as if for a dinner party (white waistcoat and dress coat), and having the air of a refined and educated gentleman. It is really embarrassing to accept of the services in such a ca.pacity. One of the ladies on arriving at the hotel, rang for the chambermaid. This inan presented himself. Supposing him to be the proprietor, or his chief a.ssie. tad, she expressed her wish to see the chambermaid. He very politely replied, in the best Eng- lish he could command: "Madame, she am II" A Satt-Roofed Lake. There is a lake entirely roofed with salt near Obdorsk, Siberia. The lake is nine miles wide and 17 long. In the longago rapid evaporation of the lake's water left great salt crystals floating on the surface. In the course of time these caked together. Thus the waters were finally entirely cover- ed. In 1878 the lake found an underground outlet into the river Obi, which lowered its surface about three feet. The salt crust was so thick, however, that it retained its old level, and now ptesents the curious spectacle of a salt.rooled lake. Fish are always sold alive in Japan. FQE ONE AND ALL, Spiders have eight eyes. Miele type was itivoated in 1502. Silkworms are sold by the pound io China. . The Russians invented wood paving for streets. The ashes of burnt corks make fine black paint. The wearing of green veils is said to b* injurious. There are 1,000 men to every 906 women in Greece. The savings bank was invented by clergyman. In battle only one ball out of eighty-five takes effect. A thousand children are born in London workhouses yearly. There has been no change in blaelonnith'es tools for three hundred years. History fails to record that any Indi - has ever been killed by lightning. The shoemaking `busigess in California is ontrolled almost entirel by Chinese. The fastest ship ailed 'titntlie City of Pee kin, owned by the Pacific,. Mali Company. The cocoon of a healthy silkworm will often yield a thread 1,000 yards in length. The tallest andshortestpeople in Europe, the Norwegians and the Laps, live awle by spirdTeesh.eanti :isgablithhim.e animal known te exist at the orqual, which averages 1C4TIfieeam:tillilunteeles:of the world prodace twenty- five tons of gold every week, but the pre-' does metal remains as rare as ever. Unless an Austrian ains the consent of his wife, he cannot get it passport to journey beyond the frontier of bbs own ementry. ny eoAsuslt: g rnpaUnbilOwaOstitherytpaninorntiseel. w inTFoarietayt e elapsed before he was restored to conscious- ise.Tshe number of fires in London baa in- creased by 50 per cent. since 1882; 25 per cent. of the Ares occur in univaured prem. The shade -trees planted along the quays, avenues, and boulevards, and in the squares, paorrkethas,ann4.o and of Paris number in The natives of Vera Cruz do a large trade in fireflies, which they catch by weving blaziug cord at the end of a stick. The !meets fly toward the light, and are captur. ed in nets. Paper quilts are becoming popular in En - rope. They are cheap and, warm. They are composed of sheets of perforated white paper sewn together. Girls from ten to thirteen years of ago fetch in Morocco about :e10 to 00 each, and the slave merchants find the females more profitable from ten to twenty years of age. The Empress of Austria lately ordered that 50,000 rose trees shofild be planted around tho statue of Heine, to be erected on her property at Corfu, on a rock over 2,000 feet above the level of the sere Seals when basking place one ot their number on guard to give the alarm in case of danger. The signal is it quietc clap of the flippers on a rook. Rabbits signal with ttdea eirficia.repaws, and have regular signala a A. novel road race was ridden in Frame recently. The contestants were all mounted on pneumatics and the course was sprinkled with nails, the purpose being to puncture the tire if possible and make the riders re- pair them on the road. The hose used in sprinkling the plazas of Paris is a queer contrivance. It consists of lengths of iron pipe, earth length mount. ed at the end on short axles having two small wheels, and the lengths joined to. gether by short pieces of flexible hose. The Emperor of China does not stir much in wet weather. This is due in part to the fact that it takes ten 01e0 to carry his um- brella, and it Is difficult to get them away from the fantan table all at once. Have your piano tuned at least four times in the year by an experienced tuner. If you allow it to go too long without tuning it usually becomes flat, and troubles a tuner to get it to stay at concert pitch, especially in the country. India furnishes a market for large num. bers of white diamonds, as well as for yellow or coloured diamonds, or stones with flaws or speaks in them. The natives invest their savingsin them and other precious gems, as we do in stocks and shares. The Rajah of Indere, who likes shewy things, has had made a furniture set all of glass. Glass bedsteads and cbairs, huge glass sideboards, and other articles ot do. =esti° use. A. short time ago the Moorish Saida gave the Sultan of Morocco and his son a present of 200 male and female slaves to celebrate the event of the marriage of the heir to the Mocrish throne. The Brazil nut contains from fifteen to twenty-four seeds, which all germinate at one time. The most vigorous one gets first through a small hole at the top to the) open air, and thereupon it strangles and leeeds upon the rest. A traveller's pipe is amongst the latest in- ventions. Attached to the bowl is it hook, which may be fastened in the button -bole of the vest or coat, while a flexible tube communicates with the mouthpiece. The smoker can use this pipe while both hands are free to be otherwise occupied. The "Times" reports of the debates in the British Parliament aredictated through the telephone to the printing house, a mile and a half away, and immediately put in type, so that when the debates continue until 3 a.m., as they often do, the papers, with full reports, are ready for the 5 a. m. newspaper trains. Mayalipuram, India is graced with seven of the most remarkable temples in the world, each one of these unique places of worship baying been fashioned from solid granite boulders. The " Hevesa-Goda-Cla," the largest Of the seven, is three and a half stories high, and 'its outlines resemble those of an Atlantic steamship. The inside of the boulder has been chiselled away until the walls do not exceed 8 inches in thickness. The japande dancing girls are rosy, lipped and black-eyed, with comely and delicate features, tiny hands aed feet, and possessing an air of graceful modesty and inuocence rarely seen on any stage. As for their coiffure, it is a miracle of Japanese hairdresser's skill. Their costumes are aglow with scarlet, light blue, hite and gold, in robes of great length, adorned with flowers and coral. Pans of course, play a prominent part in the intricate gestures of the maiko. The dance illustrates an elab. orate measure of woven paces and waving hands, dial as Vivien may have trodden in the " wild wood of Broceliande,"