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THE COTTAGE GARDENER. 
July 31. 
was very hot, and I slept in a garret with the window open. 
* » * When I arose, not wishing to disturb the 
family at three o’clock, I thought to while away the time by 
opening my large case of books. Ihey had been three 
months in the hold of the vessel, and I thought they might 
be mildewed. Having uncovered the case, on the top of the 
pile lay a small pocket Bible in two volumes.* It was 
placed there by my father; my mother I never knew. I 
opened the book to see if it bad sustained any damage on 
the three month’s voyage; my eyes fell on the words “ My 
Son; ” I was thinking of my father. I read on with delight; 
having finished the last verse, I found I had been reading 
the last chapter of the Proverbs of Solomon. I read it 
again. Now, gentle reader, get a Bible and read this 
chapter; then suppose yourself in my situation, sore in 
body, sick at heart, and commencing life among a world of 
strangers, and say if more suitable could be put together to 
fit my case. You may think as you please, but I looked 
upon it as a chart from Heaven, directing my course among 
the rocks, shoals, and storms of life. Its immediate effect 
was to raise my hopes, drive away my fears, and add strength 
to my soul; my sick head and sore bones were cured by the 
impression; I went forth with a light heart to work my way 
through the world, resolving to keep this chapter as a pilot 
by my side. 
“ On the following Sabbath morning some young men of 
our passengers called at my lodgings. 
“ ‘ Where are you going to-day ? ’ said they. 
“ ‘ To Church,’ said I. 
“ ‘ Oh ! ’ said they, ‘ let us go to Long Island, and take a 
stroll in the fields. Our health requires exercise after 
being so long on ship-board.’ 
“‘You may go where you please,’ said I, ‘but I go to 
Church. The last words my father spoke, as we parted on 
the shores of Scotland, were, ‘ Remember the Sabbath clay !’ 
I have not so soon forgotten his words.’ 
“ They went to the fields, I went to Church ; they spent a 
few shillings, I put a penny in the plate.-f- Some of them 
earned nine or ten dollars a w r eelc; I only received five-and- 
a-lialf. They cvould get a light waggon, drive off with 
some young ladies, spend five or six dollars, get caught in 
a thunder-shower—fine clothes and hats all spoiled—come 
home lialf-drunk, rise at eight o’clock on Monday morning 
with aching bones, sore heads, downcast looks, and guilty 
conscience. I went to Church, rose at five o’clock on 
Monday morning with a sound head, bones and body 
refreshed and rested, entered the labours of the week with 
a clear head and quiet conscience. At the end of the year 
they had fine clothes, fine hats and powdered heads, but I 
had a hundred hard dollars in the corner of my trunk. 
They, having lived fast, all died young; while I, in con¬ 
sequence of my regular living, have not been confined a 
day by sickness in fifty years.” 
(To be continued.) 
LOUTH FLOWER SHOW. 
The Second Show of the season of the Louth Floral and 
Horticultural Society took place on Friday the 13th inst. 
It has hitherto been held in the Corn Exchange, which 
building, although well adapted by its construction for a 
display of flowers, and large enough for all ordinary pur¬ 
poses, was generally found too small for the convenience 
and comfort of visitors. By the kindness of the mayor 
(J. B. Sharpley, Esq.) the large room of the New Town- 
hall was lent to the committee, and, large as it was, it was 
not at all too large for the occasion. The day was beautifully 
fine, and the company numerous and gay; in fact, the elite 
of the town, neighbourhood, and country were present. 
The exhibition was truly first-rate and extensive, and a 
view of the whole scene from the light and airy gallery was 
thoroughly enchanting. The harmonium, together with a 
* When a son leaves the paternal roof for the first time, it is usual, in 
Scotland, for his mother to place a Bible on the top of the contents of 
his trunk, so that when he arrives at his destination this is the first 
article he meets with on opening it. 
t In accordance with a custom in the Scotch Churches, where a plate 
is always placed at the door on the Sabbath to receive the free-will 
offeri ngs of the congregation. 
select band of music, lent their aid to enhance the pleasure 
of the company. Some disappointment was experienced at 
the unaccountable absence of the judge (Mr. Gibbs, head 
gardener to the Earl of Yarborough); but it has since 
transpired that the noble Earl was seriously attacked with 
paralysis, which may have prevented the presence of his 
gardener. However, it happened fortunately that Mr. 
Crowder, of Horncastle, nurseryman and florist, together 
with his assistant, were in the town,- and the committee 
deemed it advisable at once to secure their services. We 
believe they acquitted themselves generally to the satisfaction 
of the exhibitors. Great credit is due to the secretaries, 
Messrs. R. Cooper and T. F. Allison, for their indefatigable 
exertions and affable demeanour. The charge for admission 
to non-subscribers was Is., but a large number availed them¬ 
selves of the opportunity of entree at 3 o’clock, by payment 
of 3d.—The following is a list of the prizes awarded:— 
Best 3 greenhouse plants, Rev. W. Smyth; 2nd do., Lady 
Albinia A. Rye. Best 2 achimenes, Mr. E. Locock. Best 3 
balsams, Mrs. F. Chaplin; 2nd do., Mr. Locock. Best C 
calceolarias, Rev. James Garvey; 2nd do., Rev. J. W r alls. 
Best 6 fuchsias, Miss F. Lister; 2nd do., Lady A. A. Bye: 
best 3 fuchsias (amateurs only), Mr. H. Boothby jun.; 2nd 
do., Rev. J. Garvey. Best 2 ferns, Mr. Locock; 2nd do., 
Rev. W. Smyth. Best 0 petunias, Mr. Boothby; 2nd do., 
Mr. Boothby: best 3 petunias (amateurs), Mr. L. R. Lucas; 
2nd do., Mr. Boothby. Best 6 pelargoniums, Rev. J. Walls: 
best 3 do., Rev. J. D. Waite ; 2nd do., Mr. Lucas. Best 3 j 
scarlet pelargoniums, Lady Pye; 2nd do., Rev. W. Smyth. 
Best 3 roses (in pots), Mr. Lucas. Best 6 verbenas, Mr. 
Lucas; 2nd do., Rev. W. Smyth : best 3 verbenas (amateurs), 
Mr. Lucas; 2nd do., Mr. Lucas. Best stove plant, Rev. W. 
Smyth. Best heath, Mrs. Chaplin. Best fuchsia, Miss F. 
Lister. Best calceolaria, Rev. J. Walls. Best seedling 
(a phlox Drummondii), Mr. H. Boothby. 
Cut Flowers. —Best C antirrhinums, Mrs. F. Chaplin; 2nd 
do., Mr. H. Boothby. Best 6 calceolarias, Rev. J. Garvey ; 
2nd do., Rev. W. Synrth. Best 24 roses (in trusses as 
grown), Rev. J. Garvey ; 2nd do., Mr. H. Falkner: 12 roses, 
Rev. .J. Garvey; 2nd do., Rev. J. Walls: best 0 do., (amateurs), j 
Rev. J. Garvey; 2nd do., Mr. Falkner: best 3 do., Mrs. j 
Chaplin; 2nd do., Rev. W. Smyth. Best 12 verbenas, no ! 
award ; 2nd do., Rev. J. Garvey : 6 do., Mr. Lucas ; 2nd do., 
Miss F. Lister. Best collection of hardy flowers, Rev. J. 
Garvey; 2nd do., Capt. Fox. Best collection of greenhouse 
and stove do., Rev. J. D. Waite. Best hand bouquet, Rev. 
J. Walls; 2nd do., Rev. J. Garvey. Best collection of wild 
flowers, Miss Mason ; 2nd do., Miss Wood; 3rd do., Mr. H. 
Allison. 
Fruits. —Best 0 table apples, Mr. W. G. Allison. Best lib. : 
cherries, Mr. Locock; 2nd do., Miss Lister. Best lb black j 
currants, Rev. J. Walls. Best lb gooseberries, Mr. H. 
Smyth ; 2nd do., Mr. Locock. Best melon, Rev. W. Smyth ; 
2nd do., Rev. W. Smyth. Best dish of strawberries, Rev. 
W. Smyth; 2nd do., Mr. Locock. Best vine (bearing fruit), 
Mr. T. P. Waite. Best peach tree, Mr. T. P. Waite; 2nd 
do., Rev. W. Smyth : best fig do., Mr. T. P. Waite: best 
plum do., Mr. H. Smyth. 
Vegetables. —Best 25 Windsor beans, Miss F. Lister ; 2nd 
do., Mr. Locock. Best 0 artichokes, Lord Fred. Beauclerk ; 
2nd do., Mr. Locock. Best 25 hardy asparagus, Rev. G. W. 
Murray; 2nd do., Lord Beauclerk, Best 2 carrots, Rev. W. 
Smyth; 2nd do., Mr. Locock. Best 2 cabbages, Miss Mason; 
2nd do., Miss Mason. Best 2 cauliflowers, Rev. W. Smyth; 
2nd do., Rev. J. Walls. Best 3 heads of celery, Rev. J. 
Walls. Best 2 cucumbers, Rev. W. Smyth; 2nd do., Mrs. 
Chaplin. Best 2 cos lettuces, Rev. W. Smyth ; 2nd do., Mr. 
W. G. Allison: best 2 cabbage lettuce, Rev. J. Walls; 2nd 
do., Mr. Allison. Best 6 onions, Miss F. Lister; 2nd do., 
Rev. W. Smyth. Best root of parsley, Mr. W. G. Allison ; 
2nd do., Rev. .J. Walls. Best 25 pods of peas, Mr. Locock ; 
2nd do., Mr. Falkner: best 12 marrow do., Rev. J. Walls; 
2nd do., Mrs. Chaplin. Best 12 kidney potatoes, Mr. 
Falkner; 2nd do., Miss Lister: best round do., Miss Lister; 
2nd do., Rev. W. Smyth. Best rhubarb, Capt. Fox; 2nd do., 
Rev. W. Smyth. Best turnips, Rev. W. Smyth; 2nd do., 
Mr. Locock. Best basket of salad, Lord Beauclerk; 2nd 
do., Rev. W. Smyth. Best basket of vegetables, Rev. G. W. 
Murray. 
The cottagers’ table was well supplied with vegetables; and 
