714 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



enables us to look beyond the darkness of the grave, and catch glimpses 

 of the bliss and beauty of the life to come. 



Life would often be dull and dreary, and heaven little more than 

 an abstraction were it not for the bright visions of joy this faculty 

 reveals to us. In like manner we might describe every faculty of the 

 mind in its relation to nature and the farm; but time forbids. 



The graduate's knowledge of geography and history will enable him 

 to read intelligently the happenings of the world as chronicled by the 

 daily press. Then his botany, philosophy, physiology, chemistry, geology, 

 natural history, all of science, art and literature will be helpful to him in 

 making the most out of the soil and the condition of the elements, besides 

 being a constant source of pleasure to have the power to understand 

 these secret forces of nature and man. If he has taken an agriculture 

 course he can find ready employment at good wages. Such positions are 

 always open to the skillful energetic applicant. 



If he has means so as to own a farm of his own, he can direct his 

 efforts so as to produce the best results with the least cost and exertion. 

 As a member of society he can have ample opportunity to use his litera- 

 ture, logic, grammar, his uudei'standing, reason and Judgment, and can 

 be a power for good in his connuunity. It is inip().ssil)le to estimate the 

 power which wisdom and skill may display in the growth of farm pro- 

 ducts. If that man is called a benefactor Avho makes two blades of grass 

 grow where only one grew before, much more is he who perfects staJk and 

 ear to its climax of development. The future has in store surprising 

 I'evelations. Nature unfolds her secrets only to those who live near her 

 heart. Farmers study to elevate your calling, appreciate your privileges, 

 impress upon your sons and daughters the dignity and nobility of brawn 

 and muscle. Tell them of the grand achievements possible in making 

 the country homes the brightest ornaments of our national greatness. 



"We stand at the entrance of the twentieth century. "We hear the 

 tramping feet of coming millions. The fertility of the soil, touched by 

 the magic power of your wisdom and skill, must be the source of their 

 sustenance. The sciences, the arts, all the institutions, ai'e under your 

 fostering care. Awake to your mighty responsibilities, and nations yet 

 unborn will rise up and call you blessed. 



