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added another pleasing acldition to the raising of potatoes, for the farmer has 

 an opportunity to amuse himself sprinkling them with Paris green and 

 water. Then comes haying ; now he works about eighteen hours a day, 

 and if he discovers a bumblebee's nest and is made the recipient of their 

 practical stings, though he can't find time for revenge, he gives some 

 beautiful sentiments on the spur of the moment. After haying, harvest- 

 ing, then digging potatoes ; then the corn is to husk, and the cold weath- 

 er comes again. Oh, yes, there is lots of (un farming. 



M. T. M. 



AT HOME. 



In an interesting editorial on that much worn subject, " Why 

 Young Men Leave the Farm " the Central Christ an Advocate says: 



It is not strange that so many young men are deserting the farm ; 

 the only wonder is that so many yet remain. How many farmers are 

 there who eat in their dining rooms when they do not have company ; 

 who always use the best they have for their own family ; who plant 

 flowers about their houses ; who buy games for their children ; who cul- 

 tivate social life to the full extent of their opportunities ; who do not 

 run down farming as an occupation when seasons are unfavorable ; who 

 put on clean clothes after the day's work and pays special attention to 

 the nicities of manner and appearance which give charm to family life ; 

 who purchase books and family papers ; who plan and execute pleas- 

 ant surprises for the home circle ; who encourage their sons to make a 

 scientific study of farming ; \vho give them a proprietary interest in the 

 farm, and an opportunity now and then to see a little of the world } Is 

 it to be wondered at that when these things are considered of but little 

 moment young men turn with longing eyes to the cities } 



