Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-02-19
Yaoies' Department.
For the VERMONT FARMER.
Economy.


1t is really refreshing to have at last as
tonished somebody, and to have called out
the thoughts Of others, upon the subjects
which interest me, and judging from the
measure Of these thoughts, We should say
that Mrs. BOyce and Lily Granger have new.
or been in the habit of playing euChre. And
as l shall not be able to exhaust any sub.
isct upon which l may attempt to express my
feeble ideas, I would be glad to hear from
any who may agree or disagree with me, in
the future. choose the subject Of economy,
not because am an adept in this, to me-
most necessary and useful art, but because
hope TO hear from the pens Of others, how l
may cultivate this virtue, which is so rare
10 this age.
The faculty of using the material of liv-
ing to the best advantage is possessed by
different persons 10 different degrees. Some
understand perfectly the art Of making the
most Of their income, though very limited,
and obtain more real benefit and enjoyment
than many others are able to get from album
dant means.
One lady may have much less allowance
for wardrobe than another, but will be al.
Ways neatly and elegantly dressed, while the
other, who spends twice the amount Of mon
ey for the same, will literally have nothing
to wear. And this may not all be attribut-
ed to difference in fare although this may
perhaps have something to do with it. One
is consc entious and considers it her duty to
make the most other means, and gives thought
and hard labor to the problem, while the
other is too indolent to apply herself to IL, or
considers the matter beneath her notice.
Conscience, industry and taste are essential
70 good economy. We will fancy these two
persons with the same quantity aud quality
Of cooking materials; one will bring from
the lardcr only things which Ego for" dis.
gust and dyspepsia, while the other will 6ud
Viands both wholesome and appetizing. The
whole subject Of economy may be distasteful
to us, but by conscientious application Of
thought to it, we should find pleasure in it.
It is conflict Of intelligence with want,
cheerlessness aud poverty, and there is a joy
in victory over such foes, and the smaller
our resources the keener is the joy Of vic.
tory. The only way by which capital can
increase is by saving. II you spend as much
as you got, it is certain that you will never
be richer than you are. 1t is not what a
man gets but what man saves that cOnsti-
tutes his wealth. And it is not the elegant
surrounding that makes happy home. 1t
is the heart that makes the home whether
the eye rests on a potato patch or flower
garden. Heart makes home precious, and it
is the ouly thing that cas-.
Many persons are accustomed 10 think i
a misfortune that they are forced into such
conflicts, and that they are compelled to plot
aud plan continually to make the ends meet
But here this judgment is at fault. When
our misfortunes, as We are pleased to call
them, are rightly viewed they prove the bss
of fortunes. In the school aud academy vi
learn to use the faculties which we already
possess but in the school Of experience W,
acquire nslO faculties. Realizing this truth
how childlike yet 6rm should be our faitl
and trust in kind Parent, who knows JUS
what lessons We need to make us better
uobler and wiser, and instead of murmuring
how earnestly should we seek to learn ant
profit by them. And there is nothing Xix
Garage in misfortune. A mans faith Il
himself is his salvation, aud should be nex
to his faith in God. 1t is the secret Of al
power aud success, and makes a man strOnI
as iron aAd elastic as the springing steel
We behold the illustration Of this in the hf
of p. 4. Barnum, aud many others WHOM "