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into a matchless tapestry, upon which the workl will j^aze with 

 delight, because they can see therein the persevering and homo- 

 geneous design of a great soul. 



SOME ESSENTIAL FEATURES WHICH AN INSTITUTE LEG- 



TUHER SHOULD POSSESS. 



BY MK. JOICL A. HKRR, Ctdar Springs, Pa. 



A good speech is described as having three valuable points, viz: 



1. Have something to say. 



2. Say it. 



3. Stop when you have said it. 



Acting upon this description I will consider 



1. "WHAT TO SAY." 



1. An Institute lecturer is not expected to know all about every 

 subject which may properly be brought before a Farmer's Institute. 



2. He should have a few subjects on which his own practical ex- 

 perience and observation has especially fitted him to give informa- 

 tion of a practical nature. 



3. He should be able to apply his information to the peculiarities 

 of the localitv of the Institute. A difference of latitude or altitude 

 ot soil and moisture or markets, often widely vary the methods of 

 growing the same kind of crops. 



4. He should avoid exaggeration, or any assertions that would lead 

 people to unreasonable expectations, and in the end to bitter disap- 

 I>ointment. Yet he should have high ideals and show practically and 

 plainly how they may be reached. 



5. He should give his audience the credit of knowing something, 

 and not unduly waste precious time in simplifying and repeating the 

 thought he may have to present unless there is a special call for it. 



6. His talks should be up to date and full of practical experience 

 and of recent investigation. 



7. When quoting the experience and assertions of another, he 

 should give the proper credit. 



8. His earnest effort should be to instruct in his chosen subject, 

 and impress his audience with the important truths of his topic, and 

 the best practical methods of reaping good results from the same, 

 rather than the importance and wonderful experiences and great 

 attainments of the speaker. In other words, he should seek to 



