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to be had, when ho can afford them, and he can soon do that 

 if he starts fair, free of debt ; remembering that the purchase 

 of a good machine or implement is the best investment he 

 can make in saving hibor and time, and in the comfort and 

 ease with which he can accomplish his work. 



The subjects embraced by the title of this paper would 

 bear dilatation to an extent far exceeding the proprieties of 

 this occasion. Many have been unmentioned, many onli/ 

 mentioned ; but the intended purpose will have been an- 

 swered if any thinking farmer shall be induced to better his 

 condition by avoiding or freeing himself from some of these 

 hindrances to successful farming. Of the particular man- 

 agement Avithin the house, and of the family, it is unneces- 

 sary to speak ; for I believe it is a fact that where the farmer 

 is himself precise, neat and careful when in and regular 

 and orderly in his arrangements without doors, he never fails 

 to be encouraged, seconded and generally surpassed by the 

 neatness, order and good management of the good woman 

 within. 



If there be li-jht within the house ; if there be sunshine on 

 the results of the daily work outside ; if there be order in 

 the family and cheeriness in the home ; if there be one thing 

 more than another that lightens labor, soothes disappoint- 

 ment, makes the farm bright, the farmer contented and 

 happy, and contented because he is prospering ; which makes 



"The wheels o' life g:ie down hill scrievin, 



Wi' rattlin glee ; 

 That cheers the heart o' drooping care; 

 That strings the nerves c' labor sair, 



Afs weary toil ; 

 That even brightens dark despair, 



Wi' glooni}' smile ; " 



that turns up the dark cloud of hindrances to successful 

 farming and shows the silver lining beneath, — it is the 

 work of the woman. 



To his wife is the prosperous and respected farmer most 

 indebted for his success, — to her management of the indoor 

 work and of the household ; to her consoling companionship 

 in all his troubles ; and to her quick-witted, usually safe and 

 conservative advice. She for him forsook family, home, 



