122 
New Problems. 
The Song lias crowded out all new puzzles we 
had intended this month except the following: 
No. 8. Illustrated Rebus .—We have purposely- 
made this pretty difficult; but then there will be 
all the more pleasure in unraveling it.—Try it. 
Answers to Problems. 
No. 5. Biblical Enigma. — Answer .—Anathema 
Maranatlia, found in 1st Corinthians, xvi, 22. 
No. 6. Rebus. — Answer. —Condescending. 
No. 7. Figure Puzzle .—We judge from remarks in 
numerous letters, that you have had a pretty good 
time over tills puzzle, as we did when we first saw 
it. The general conclusion is that it can not be 
done, except by folding the paper so as to make 
two marks at once, or in some way which can hard¬ 
ly be called fair. We therefore “ give it up.” 
Correct answers received up to March 18th : 
Silas M. Donzer, 4; Mary Mosher, 4; Mrs. Robert T. Bibb, 
S; Schuyler Duryee, 3 ; J. Abiel Wilber, 4 • “45th-St.” (no 
answer was sent) ; A. K. Thoinen, 4; Nellie K. Smith, 4; Ju¬ 
dith A. Brandon, 4; Wm. P. Aylsworth, 4 ; “ South Bend,” 
3, 4 (Rebus has some excellent points): F„ C. Cook Moreau, 
3, 4; Josh. S. Deeter, 4 ; Mary G. Gillet.t, 3: Dewit C. Challis, 
3, 4; Alson G. White, 3, 4; Robert Fausitt, 3; Ilobart Ayres, 
3; S. Gillilew, 3, 4 ; Sarah Brown. 3, 4; Seth W. Fox, 3; Anna 
B. Bragg, 4; A. L. Ely, 3, 4 • M. R. B„ 4 (send the words of 
the proposed rebus) ; Josian Anstice, 3; A. J. Mabell, 4 ; Ann 
M. Judd, 3: Thomas Tibbies, 3 ; Mrs. E. Agar, 3, 4; Isaac 
Willard, 3, 4; Annie Littell, 3, 4; Kate E. Lockman, 4 ; S. R. 
Fleming, 3, 4 ; Wesley T. Smith, 3 ; Elbert M. Swan, 4; Liz¬ 
zie R. Cook, 3, 5; J. C. Weston, 4 (rebuses good and easy); 
Sarah Travel - , 3; Henry W. Langdon, 4 : Win. II. Lyman, 4 ; 
Henri W. Young, 5: John Keeler, 3: Deodatus Roe, 3, 4; 
“ Carrie of L.” 0 : Jarvis H. Arnold, 6 ; George P. Metcalfe, 
5; Otway B. McCluire, 5, 6 ; A. B. I’., 5 ; U. Van Buskirk, 5 ; 
John Dickson, 1; Edward C. Sample, 5 ; ,T. F. Lester, 5 ; Sal- 
lie Elliott, 5, 6; Jane II. Parks, 5; Alice B. Coggesliall, 5, 6; 
Wm. Boyers, 5 ; Lizzie II. 5 ; Wm. G. Kieffer, 3 ; David Hill, 
5; J. L. McCreery, 5, 6 (Rebus good) ; Adah M. Seely, 5 
(you write a very neat letter) ; George W. Morse, 5 ; Robert 
M. Hasbrouck. jr„ 5 : Rev. Jas. S. Hall, 5 : Magdalen Brum¬ 
baugh, 5; E. W. Green, 5 ; Sophy Joyce, 5 ; Wm. Joyce, Sen., 
(1; Priscilla Bonsall, 5 ; J. Albert Evans, 5 ; S. L. Fuller, 5, 0; 
N. H. Haynes, 5 ; J. Henry Wright, 5 : H. C. Humphrey, fi; 
W. It. Hollingsworth. 5, 6 ; Wm. M. Summers. 5, 6 ; J. W. C„ 
5 ; T. II. Smith, 6 ; It. M. Otis, 5 ; liufus W. Weeks. 5, 6 ; 
George A. Andrew, 5; A. Harris, 5. 
Language Changes. 
Fashion lfas much to do witli words, as well as 
with clothing. The language of our English ances¬ 
tors would appear almost as strange as would their 
coats or bonnets, if used by a person now. The 
following versions of the Lord’s Prayer, are a curi¬ 
ous specimen of changes in language from the year 
1250 up to the present time : 
[a. d., 1250.1 
Fader our in lieven, halewyed bathe thv nam, coin thy 
kingeriche, thy will bethe don in haven and in erthe. Our 
everich day breid gif ous to-day. And forghive us our 
dettes, as we forghiven our dettoures. And lede us 
nought into temptatioun, bot delyver us from ivil. Amen. 
[a. n., 1300.] 
Fadir our in heven, Halewyd he thi name, come tl.i 
kingdom. Thi wille he don. as in hevene and in ertht. 
Our uche dayes bred give us to-day. And forgive us our 
dettes, as we forgiven our dettoures. And lede us not 
into temptatioun, Bote delyvere us of yvel. Amen. 
Ca. d., 1379.] 
Our fadyr that art in heavenes, Halloed by thy name, 
Thy kingdom come to, Be thjr will done in erthe as in 
heavene ; Give to us this day our bread over other sub¬ 
stances ; And forgif to us our dettis as we forgiven to our 
detters ; and leed us not into temptation ; But deliver us 
from evel. Amen. 
[a. D., 1526.] 
O oure father which art in heven’hallowed by thy name. 
Let thy kingdom come. Thy will he fulfilled' as well in 
erth' as hit ys in heven. Give ys this daye. our dayly 
breade. And forgive ys our treaspasses even as we for- 
geve them which trespas ys. Leede ysnot into temptation, 
but delyvre ys from yvel]’. Amen. 
[a. d., 1589.) 
Our father which art in heauen. halowed be thy name. 
Thv kingdom come. Thy will be done euven in erthe 
as it is in heauen. 
Glue us this day our daily bread. 
And forgive us dettes as we also forgive our detters. 
And lead us not into temptation, but delieuer us from euil; 
for thine is the kingdor re and the power and the glorie 
toi euer. Amen. 
AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[April, 
Five Daughters. —A gentleman had five daughters, all 
of whom he brought up to some respectable occupation 
in life. These daughters married, one after the other, 
with the consent of their father. The first married a gen¬ 
tleman by the name of Poor ; the second, a Mr. Little ; 
the third, a Mr. Short; the fourth, a Mr. Brown ; and the 
fifth, a Mr. Hogg. At the wedding of the latter, her sis¬ 
ters, with their husbands, were present. After the cere¬ 
monies of the wedding were over, the old gentleman said 
to the guests, “ I have taken great pains to educate my 
five daughters, that they might act well (heir part in life, 
and, from their advantages and improvements, I fondly 
hoped that they would do honor to the family ; and now I 
find that all my pains, cares, and expectations have turned 
out nothing but a Poor, Little, Short, Brown, Hogg !” 
Our First Declamation. —The first “piece” we at¬ 
tempted to “ speak upon the stage ” when a boy, began 
thus : “ Education is a companion which no misfortune 
can depress—no crime can destroy—no enemy can alien¬ 
ate—no despotism enslave ; at home a friend—abroad an 
introduction—in solitude a solace—and in society an orna¬ 
ment j it chastens vice—it guides virtue—it gives at once 
grace and government to genius.”—We commend this to 
our young readers—it is worthy a place in your memory. 
Recife for a Happv Home. —Six things are requisite 
to create a “ happy home.” Integrity must be the archi¬ 
tect, and tidiness the upholsterer. It must be warmed by 
affection, lightened up with cheerfulness, and indus¬ 
try must be the ventilator, renewing the atmosphere and 
bringing in fresh salubrity day by day ; while over all, as 
a protecting canopy and glory, nothing will suffice except 
a blessing from above. 
Serveo ’em Right. —A party of rowdies, in Vermont, 
“ charivarid ” or “ horned ” a newly-married couple. The 
bride appearad to take it in good part, and inviting them 
into the house, treated them to a bountiful supply of ci¬ 
der. The after result may be conceived, when we state 
that she had mixed a liberal quantity of tartar emetic in 
the cider. 
Prompt. —An Irishman was engaged at a drain, and had 
his pick raised in the air just as the clock struck twelve. 
He determined to work no more till after dinner, let go 
the pick, and left it hanging there 1 We have seen a case 
like the above, except as to the place the pick was left. 
Soil all Right.—A man boasting in a company of 
ladies that he had a very luxuriant head of hair, a lady 
present remarked that it was doubtless owing to the mel¬ 
lowness of the soil. 
IPiSEGITSIlUIfIS FOR 1§61. 
Vol. XX. 
selecting articles for premiums, we have aimed 
to get such as are useful and as have been most fre¬ 
quently called for by our readers. |5 PWe wish it 
distinctly understood that these premiums are offer¬ 
ed in good faith—no cheap, trashy, imperfect, poorly made 
or second-hand thing, will be sent out, but each article 
offered, is the best of its kind, and every one will be selected 
by the publisher from the very best manufactured. They 
will be the best sold in the market at the prices named. 
We offer nothing for competition. Each premium is 
for a specified number of subscribers, and no one's remuner¬ 
ation will depend upon wliat other unknown persons are do¬ 
ing. Every one aiming for a premium, knows just what ho 
or she, is working for; and also that if a higher premium is 
not secured, a lower one can be taken. 
Gibbs' $35 Sewing Machines, including a set o 
Hemmers. This is the best machine of its kind, (sewing 
with one thread), and has several points superior to others. 
It is neat, well made, simple in its operation; and having test¬ 
ed one for some time past in our own family, we can recom¬ 
mend it to those who can not afford to buy the higher priced 
double-thread machines. (The regular price of this machine 
is $30, but we have included in our offer $5 extra for the set 
of Hemmers, because those used with this machine are very 
simple and effective, and should go with every one sent out.) 
The mactiines given as premiums, will be selected new at the 
factory, be well boxed, and will be forwarded to the recip¬ 
ient free of expense, except for freight after leaving the 
city. They will go out set up ready for use, with printed 
directions for operating. 
Premium D. 
65 Subscribers at 80 cents each, (or 32 at $1 each,) will 
entitle the person getting np the club to one of the New 
$10 Wringing Machines, described on page 247 of the 
August Agriculturist. This is one of the best labor-saving 
inventions of the day, and we unhesitatingly say that it will 
pay to have one to assist in the washing of every family, 
even if of only moderate size. We would not take $50 for 
our machine, if another could not be purchased. 
Premium E. 
45 Subscribers at 80 cents each, (or 30 at $1 each,) will 
entitle the person getting up the club to one of Kendall's 
Aneroid Barometers, described on page 232 of the 
August Agriculturist. This is a good portable instrument, 
and valuable to every person as a weather guide, as well aa 
for scientific purposes. (New price $7.50.) 
Premium F. 
50 Subscribers- at SO cents each, (or 36 at $1 each,) will 
entitle the person getting up the club to one of the best 
$8 Straw and Hay Cutters. [If preferred, the best 
$8 Subsoil Plow (two-horse) will be given.) 
Premium IX. 
40 Subscribers at 80 cents each, (or 31 at $1 each,) will 
entitle the person getting up the club to one of the best 
$6)4 Hand Corn SlieIXcrs— a convenient, effective, and 
useful implement. 
Premium I. 
30 Subscribers at 80 cents each, (or 16 at $1 each,) will 
entitle the person getting up the club to one extra copy of 
Vol. XX, and also to the 4 previous unbound Volumes 
of the American Agriculturist, (16, 17, 18, 19,) sent postpaid. 
Premium K. 
35 Subscribers at 80 cents each, will entitle the person 
getting up the club to an extra copy of Vol. XX, and also to 
any three of the unbound volumes 16,17,18, and 19 sent post 
paid. E3?"30 Subscribers at 80 cents each to an extra copy 
of Vol. XX, and two of those volumes, gw 15 Subscribers 
at 80 cent each, to an extra copy of Vol. XX, and one of the 
previous volumes. 
Premium L, 
30 Subscribers at 80 Cents each, will entitle the person get 
ting up the club to an assortment of Windsor it Newton's 
Water Color Paints— consisting of 12 colors, putup in 
a neat mahogany case, with brushes, etc. These Paints are 
imported from London, and are by all considered the best 
in the world. They are adapted to the finest work, or they 
will make a neat and appropriate present to any of our young¬ 
er readers. They will be sent post-paid any where within 
3000 miles. (If to go to the British Provinces or to the Pa¬ 
cific Coast, the recipient will need to send 84 cents for extra 
postage above the 6 cents per ounce which we pay.) 
Premium M. 
15 Subscribers at 80 cents each, will entitle the person get 
ting up the club to an Assortment of Osborne <t Hodgkinson'a 
Wat er Color Paints, consisting of 24 colors or shades, 
put np in a mahogany case with brushes, cups, etc. These 
are of American manufacture, and though not so fine as the 
above, they will answer for ordinary practice by children or 
beginners, and for common sketching. They will also be 
sent by mail, post-paid. (If to go to the British Provinces, 
or to the Pacific Coast, $1,05 will need to be sent by the re¬ 
cipient to pay the extra postage above 6 cents per ounce.) 
gW~ The premiums are offered for subscribers for Volume 
XX (18G1), whenever received. Canvassers will have time 
for completing their lists, but the premium will be paid as 
60 on as any list is made up—if duplicate lists are sent, to refer 
to at once. Clubs need not be confined to one P. O. 
Premium A. 
130 Subscribers at 80 cents each, (or OO at $1 each,) will 
entitle the person getting up the club to one of Wheeler <0 
Wilson's best $45 Sewing Machines, (including 
Hemmers) new from the factory, and of the very best 
make. There is no better family machine than this made, 
as we have proved by three years' use in our own 
family. We want no better.—The machines will be selected 
new at the manufactory, be well boxed, and forwarded with¬ 
out expense to the recipient, except for freight charges after 
leaving the city. Full instructions for setting up and using, 
go with each machine. 
Premium II, 
130 Subscribers at SO cents each, (or 00 at $1 each,) will 
entitle the person getting up the club to a set of Appleton’s 
New American Cyolopreilin, now in course of 
publication, consisting of fifteen large volumes of 770 pages 
each. This is a magnificent work, forming a whole library 
embracing every topic of human knowledge. Eleven vol¬ 
umes are now ready, and the remaining four will be fur¬ 
nished as fast as issued. Price, $15. 
Premium C, 
08 Subscribers at 80 cents each, (or 60 at $1 each,) will 
entitle the person getting up the club to one of Willcox it 
Premium N. 
10 Subscribers at SO cents each, will entitle the person get¬ 
ting up the club to any one of the four previous unbound 
volumes (16, 17,18, or 19,) sent post-paid. 
Premium O. 
337 Subscribers at 80 cents each (or 135 at $1 each) will 
entitle the person getting up the club to one of Geo. A. 
Prince it Co.'s $75 Mcloelcons (5 octaves). These Melo- 
deons are of very superior tone and finish. We have our¬ 
selves used one (costing $150) for two years past, and it has 
given the highest satisfaction, and is pronounced by all who 
have heard it, as one of the very best. The different priced 
instruments are of equally good tone—the price varying with 
the size and style of finish. The size, prices, etc., of these in¬ 
struments can be learned particularly by Bending a stamp to 
Geo. A. Prince & Co., Buffalo, N. T., for an illustrated de¬ 
scriptive catalogue. The instruments given as Preminms, will 
be sent new directly from the factory at Buffalo, ready box¬ 
ed, and without extra expense to the recipient, except for 
freight after leaving the factory. 
The above premium list may be made up by the 
members of a congregation, or Sabbatli School, and an in¬ 
strument thus secured for a church or school room. 
Premium P. 
183 Subscribers at 80 cents each (or 105 at $1 each) will 
entitle the person getting up the club to one of Geo. A. 
P-ince it Co.'s $00 Mclotlcous ( 4)4 octaves.) See re- 
arks above. _ 
Premium Q,. 
130 Subscribers at 80 cents each (or 1)0 at $1 each), will 
itltlo the person getting up the club to one of Geo. A. 
