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Before I sit down I have a request to make, as I am always on 

 the beg — the most inveterate- beggar in this particular, as 

 Messrs. Sias, Dartt and Peffer can testify, if you want an affi- 

 davit to this effect. However, I was going to say I have a re- 

 quest to make; if the exhibitors would kindly — in the interest 

 of horticulture — give me a few samples of the very beautiful 

 specimens of apples exhibited that have been raised in Minne- 

 sota, the first time I get to parliament I will certainly move on 

 the floor of the house to have them properly rewarded as honor- 

 able members of the Minnesota Horticultural Society. (Ap- 

 plause.) 



President Elliot. I presume you are looking for seeds? 



Mr. Frankland. That is the idea. I don't care about the 

 apples; you can eat the apples if you will give me the seeds. 



The following paper was then read by Mrs. Hays: 

 SCIENCE IN THE HOUSEHOLD. 



By Clara 8. Says, St. Anthony ParTc. 



In this age of rapid advancement and liberal culture, the edu- 

 cation of woman should be both broad and practical. If the pen 

 is mighty in her brother's hand it is no less so in hers. If a 

 thorough education is necessary to prepare man for his work it 

 is also necessary for woman. What intellectual giants we would 

 be to-day if the mothers in all the past ages had been as well edu- 

 cated as were the fathers. 



Is woman's work so important as to warrant all this prepara- 

 tion? There is none other more important. To her is entrusted 

 the home, the workings of which she must understand even to 

 the most minute details, whether or not she performs the work, 

 or any part of it, with her own hands. If she understands per- 

 fectly the needs of the several members of the household, also 

 the means of supplying these wants, and is thorough, regular, 

 punctual and systematic, she is well fitted for her work. Upon 

 her depends in a great measure the physical well being of hus- 

 band or father and brothers. To her is entrusted the upbuilding 

 of the physical bodies of children. It is an undisputed fact that 

 the activity, vigor and keenness of the mind is almost wholly de- 



