Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-01-28
Mr.. Chamberlain's Lecture.

Mr.. ChamberiGiR's Lecture.
The subject for the lecture was ''Our
Homes; where and what TO make them. v
Briefly abiding To the strong attachment
of every one to their homes, the lecturer
procccded 10 speak of the necessity o.
making them the most pleasant on earth
10 their inmates. BY a comparison ol
the homes of the different nations OF the
world. the fact is dcduced that rs civiliza-
ton progresses, the habitaticns ot men
are improved in every respect.
Comparing the advantages oi tho east
crn and western portion of our country,
the lecturer proved satisfactorily that the
eaS, is the best residence for eastern men.
and thar nothing is gained Ivy removal.
Maine is the best place Tor Maine people,
il hernatural advantages are improved.
Thcqucsliou OF the probable extinction ct
our forests WIS then considered. The IN
fucnce OF man in this respect Is changing
the face of nature. Besides this. the
climate is affected by the demolition of
forests. The summers are warmer aud
the winters colder in places devoid of
woodland Experiments relating 10 the
influence of trees upon the temperature
have demonstrated that the air III passing
tbr,urh \ wooded country has been raised
many degrees in heat. Trees and plants
exercise u great power upon the air in
another sense. Under the influence OF
the sun they absorb carbouic acid from
the ait aud reject the oxygen which is so
necessary for the support of annual life.
Tau> IVA beautiful harmony, animal ani
vegetable ,ifc agree to take each what the
other da,sua need. The dissemination
oGmaaria is ,hus in a grca. m"1~ure pre-
vented bv trees and plants The ar Is
rendered coolcriu summer by the great
cNhal,,iou oCwa,er from the leaves, and
there : something more than shade that
produces the refreshing GOODNESS of =
grove.
Taking al, these things into coa>idera.
ton. s., well q, the highly ornamental
eject produced. should We not have our
street. aud houses surrounded ny trees
and ,hruh,2
Too close planting Of trees about a
house. Keeping it constantly in dense
shade. however. i, unhealthy, as has been
abuudantly proved. \ judicious sur
rounding with >hrubhcry will greatly
improve the appearance of the roughcs!
haa:,aioa. - we'll rs MAKE /, more heal h
iul Ia the residents.
In ,hi, State, the majority OF tn" com.
nuul, {, in ~ unsettled condition. con
start,v ou the change. especially in
manufacturing neighborhood To this
c.,a,, = attributable the little care which
+, taken to beauljiy homes, \ home pre-
surprises . house, anil let every young
man. bv all means, use h. first earnings
,opur,hI,, one neutresidcncc.
The house : ., teacher and au index ut the
state uf civilization. and exert, q power
ial influence upol il inhabitants "a, well
n upon those who live near. There Is
great room ior improvement, ia lhc homes
ol most New En-.tul nrmcy- Wooden
buildings rr,domja.,,e even in places
Nhrn- abundant supple, Of stone and
Budding material ct .,ac substantial
character arc plentiful,
Tic attractions ct q home arr much
b-eh,,rv,l los a gtrlru. :,nd there is no
reason Nhy every farmer shouiduot have
one. In - country 30 diversified Is this.
there IS great opportunity to combine art
wi Ia nature in the decor.,,ionor our home
s,,al,. The more W. foster a love of
nature the better Ne shall be,
Tho lecturer said he Would give no
special course f,r general adoption each
home ma,. L.,y. plan .ad . lax Of its
own. Thu best capi;,,l in these improve
ments is the love eft zeal lor ,hem which
viii surely arise Farmers Clubs can be
Of grca, aid in the matter OF b-autiiling
our homes. BY the discussion OF plans.
the hes; may be obtained, AID the cmula-
ton which will arise will achieve great
results. Indicative Of = long stride Of
civilization
DISCUSSION.
Prot. VI. c. Fcrnald, OF the Safe