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lady, in a tone of affectation and disdain replied : “ I know noth* 
ing of such matters ; I should be no judge of the article.” But 
they should feel there is a motive, a high incentive, nor neglect any 
opportunity to acquire knowledge so useful; or be content with 
any achievement less than that which ranks par excellence , for in 
this age of constant changes, how soon many who now are seem¬ 
ingly elevated beyond the possible occasion to utilize the informa¬ 
tion, by fire or other disaster, may have their condition changed, 
when wealth, the accumulation of successive generations, is swept 
away in an hour, when those who could not recall an ungratified 
wish, are left far more helpless and dependent than the wash¬ 
woman they had employed, or the milkman who had supplied 
them ; more helpless, because they had not been educated in such 
a manner as to be able to supply their own wants, or be of profit 
in serving others. Many persons are compelled by circumstances 
to seek new homes, which small means will procure, and these are 
found in remote sections, isolated from many conveniences of 
populous districts. 
In situations like these, if educated in the care of general house 
work and the dairy, they might still enjoy the luxury of excellent 
food, and the surety of an income from the proceeds of their toil. 
Many who are entirely ignorant of things pertaining to this sub¬ 
ject are amply qualified to entertain their friends, and discourse 
delightful music upon melodious instruments of elaborate style. 
To these I would say, the hours spent in this grateful enjoyment 
do not tend to impair the relish for more substantial aliment. 
Then, ladies, why not add to your other attainments skill in the 
culinary arts and in the products of the dairy ? that your pleasure 
may not be marred nor the smiles of your guests displaced by 
looks of disgust while at your repast, as you proffer to them your 
fragrant “ gilt edged ” butter, and delicious creamy cheese. 
But this skill, in its greatest perfection, is not acquired by a 
few faint-hearted trials; but long, patient persevering care and 
faithful practice are necessary to accomplish the best results. 
A lady remarked to the successful competitor on farm dairy 
products, at the last state fair, “I envy you the ease with which 
you gained your premiums.” A little time and attention only 
were all that was necessary, and then all was over. While she— 
