STATE HORTICULTUEAL SOCIETY. 1G7 



Do not then stand idly waiting 



For some great work to do; 

 Fortune is a lazy goddess, 



She will never come to you. 

 Go and toil in anii vineyard, 



Do not fear to do or dare; 

 If you want a field of labor, 



You can find it anywhere. 



Now, while it is the duty of one, while striving to rear the fin- 

 est specimens in orchard or garden, to embellish liis farm and sur- 

 roundings with beautiful trees, well kept lawns, fine fences and out- 

 buildings; it is also the duty of the other to embellish home in 

 every way, according to her means. And this home adornment, 

 we are thankful, is within the reach of all. A few bright pict- 

 ures, a window filled with growing plants, well cared for, and a few 

 bright ribbons looped with the touch that only a woman's hand can 

 give, with books and a cheery wood fire, are home adornments to be 

 found in the cot of the lowly, as well as in the mansions of the rich. 



But I trespass on the subject allotted to my sisters, and so ably 

 discussed by them on last evening. 



It has been said that Faith, Hope and Labor are the levers of 

 progress. Let us, then, labor on the farm and in the home, striving 

 to attain the perfection in all things, cheerfully and willingly, with 

 Faith and Hope shining brightly as a beacon, and success will crown 

 our efforts; and when we shall lay down the burden of life we shall 

 be prepared to receive the welcome plaudit, ''Well done, good and 

 faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things — I will 

 will make thee ruler over many." 



