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ever seen done with the flag. Two-year-olds are not 

 afraid of the barrier, and take to it kindly. 



Every new invention has to meet opposition and 

 prejudices. It is as well this should bo so, for when 

 the opposition has been overcome the efiect is more 

 lasting. In a new country where the people have new 

 ideas, and are not imbued with antiquated notions, 

 a startling invention generally has a fair chance 

 given it. 



