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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-18
For the FARMER AND MECHANIC.
An Address Delivered Before n
hioneer + armers Club Of
Halifax County.
II FUTURE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Published by Request of the Cub

Published by Request of the Club
G~..asDlel TO Us as planters, this
-s,Ton is all important. If there is no
..e that in the near future the dark clouds
-l.t have overcast Us as planters will not be
.su0yel, it is certainly high time for us to
pm0ve.
It's our imperative duty to face this
.u.s.i0n. if there are better openings else
where; but if we find that the advantages
.0~essed by the Old North State are equal
20 any. and superior to many, then let every
.i,.1-1 of the State do all that he can to
#Gse tie standard of excellence and so be
..e % point with pride to the results with
II our reach-attainable by persistent eff
.o-., .ute!ligentiy directed.
OGI State has an area Of 30, 7O4 square
miles, or 2.450. 800 acrcs-250 square
allies les, than England. and as great lii
-ea a. Holland, Belgium, Switzerland,
"a4> and the island of Corsica. The
.a-.son Of the State is nearly 1850, 600,
VALE the population of the countries named
ss.9ar 1000, O0O. or twelve times greater
--- the population of North Carolina, and
lie natural advantages of this State are St-
HrD ptier nj the countries named.
LIE population TO the square mile in this
~-,e s2l inhabitants. while the popula-
.-7i Belgium is 400 to the square mile.
toaclusctts -one-scvcnth the size of
'.ta l4ToIlna-has a greater population
WHO the square mile. while the
'' climate Of North Carolina are as much
-g-Ilor to the Old Bay State, as is the
.~'l-aIon of massachusetts, greater to the
S-'a mile dian the Old North State.
ITS RESOURCES.
assert, without fear of successful con-
auction, that no State to day presents
.-- ID inviting field to actual settlers or
-t'--i'ts, and | purpose to array the facts
-. 4enonstrate this position. The mineral
VI. ~~- OF Pennsylvania has given her the
r'..o position she occupies-so too with
e.aia, Nevada and Colorado; there
instltuting comparisons with the
-S ~aned, | will not be accused Of Sc
.. nose that possess but few advan-
mi NUN d mineral standpoint. The fol-
- : nearly 4 complete list of the min
Inn inns State: Gold, silver, copper,
o .'i' ENC, graphite, corundum, mica,
a. ~-n9anesc. kaolin, fire clay, tale,
>4a N"+ouldllC iron, DdIyICS, VII,
gas. Not only do we possess every
o.-r valuable rock from marble to the
II. >, building stone-but mill stone
q qua and milestone rock, the finest
I'd ..I%%, pressed brick, but also in init
Da1r@1'"e the following precious stones:
u4E agate, s~apphires, amethyst,
a01 e nl., and garnet. The fact is al
Hlsl,n" !'hlng of value in the mineral
nd when save TN, can be proftab!y mined,
Il IS taken into consideration
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-18

Four head of imported Hereford cattle
were quarantined at Buffalo, in accordance
with the order Of the Treasury Depart
ment restricting the importation of cattle
from Canada after December 1st.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-18
Vbe Grange.

this head wU be tound the oDtcial pa
ot tie Grand Muster, and also, all
COMMUNICATIONS from members Of the North
c,ra7;aa Patrons Of Husbdndrv.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-18
LEGAL BLANKS.

1 also keep on hand a full supply of LEGAL BLANKS.
Price, one dollar per hundred. Jul Sly
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-30
BowDoIN COLLEGE.

BRUNSWICK, Sept. %.
The fall term of this institution has now
fairly begun. Each class shows small
gain over their last years numbers, the
Senior class having received one new mem
Der, the Junior two, Sophomore two, while
the Freshman class has had 40 men admit
ted out OF 40 applications with prospect
of several more before the close Of the
term. The entrance examinations have
been unusually severe this year, not many
being admitted without conditions. A
higher standard is being gained each year.
which will ere long place the Bowdoin
examinations among the most thorough
and extensive in the country.
Hazinc is dead in Bowdoin. The last
yestige of this old-time custom-tne Satur-
day niobt excursion in which the 'freshies'
were compelled to climb doors, sing songs,
RIM guantlets, &c--has disappeared.
The Sophomore and Freshman classes
appointed committees by whom 1t was
agreed that the two classes should ABSTAIN
from all practices which could be construed
as hazng during their respective oopho-
more wears. The Freshmen in turn are
not to carry canes, wear tall hats or do
many other things which provoke the Sophs
to hazing The Faculty as third party
give their consent to the love feast and now
that the practice will be stopped for two
wears it is expected that it will cease for
ever. This long wished for result will give
great satisfaction to the friends OF Bowdoin
and will no longer brighten the over-timer-
Gus sub-freshman. II is to be hoped that
due notice will be taken of the above by
the many papers and people who have al
WAYS decried this "relic of barbarism."
The new boat house is finished enough to
allow of the storage OF boats and will be
entirely finished by Thanksgiving. 1t is
located on the Brunswick side OF the river,
Just below the railroad bridge, and is 70x35
feet in dimensions, one story and half
high. and will have when completed
platform on top from which to view the
race course There will be accommodation
for about so boats and there will also be a
large dressing ROOM with bathing facilities.
The cost will be about S675 and will be
paid when the hlilding is completed. 1t is
proposed to hold several races this fall in
order to keep the boating interest on the
increase. Owing to the shortness OF the
time it will he impossible to have class races
and give the crews time to train, SO that the
''scrub" system will be introduced.
The base ball nine has been practicing
little but no games will be attempted this
fall
The Sophomore Freshman football game
takes place Wednesday p. IN.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-30
HALLOWELL.

MONDAY, Sept. 20.
The Classical School did not play the Vassal-
borough nine Saturday.
Howorth's Hibernica is billed for this city,
Saturday evening next. This troupe is highly
spoken of by the press, and we have no doubt
will be well received
The flags on the fire department building
are at half mast on account of the death OF
Mr.. Edward Hall, who was a member of that
department.
We are panied to record the death of Mr..
A. S. Washburne of this city. Mr.. Washburne
was brother of Hon. Elihu Washburne, ex
Minister to France, Hon. Israel Washburne,
Ex-Governor of this state, and late collector of
the port of Portland, and of Gen. Cadwallader
Washburne.
Mr. NJ. W. Fave of this city, who has an
insurance agency at Augusta, will we under
stand, consolidate his agency with that OF the
late Benjamin Davis of Augusta, and take
charge of both.
Rev. Mr.. Grosvenor, pastor to the Methodist
church, baptised two young ladies at the ferry
landing, Sunday noon.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-30
Portland, Bangor & MachiaS
STEAMBOAT 60.

-ss.,se The Steamer LEWISTON, Capt
Ike pChas. Deering, leaves Railroad
J. sSa4sAasssA&aSass Wifi, Portland, every Tuesday
go - and Friday evening at
His O'Clock, or arrival of express trains
from Boston, for RocIkland, Castine, Deer
Isle, Sedgwick, Mt. DESERT, $50. West
and Bar IIarbor0 Millbridge, Jonesport
and NHachinspOrt.
Returning, will leave Nlachiasport every Mon
day and Thursday Morning AT 4.3O O'cFk,
arriving in Portland same evening, connecting with
Pullman Night train for Boston, Express trains also
leave for Boston at 6.15 and $40 same mornings.
Commencing Sept. 10th, the Steamer CITY OF
RICHMOND, 600 tons0 Capt. WIN; E. DENNisoN,
will leave Railroad Wharf, Portland every Mon
day wednesday and Friday evening, at
10 O'Clock, or on arrival of Steamboat Express
Trains from Boston, for fsockland, Camden,
Lincolnville, Belfast, Searsport, sandy
Point, Bucifsport, Wintcrporf, Hampton
and Bangor.
Returning, leaves Bangor every Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday morning at 6 O'Clock, touching as
above arriving in Portland about O'Clock, connect
ing with p. IN. Express Trains and Steamer for
Boston.
Tickets and State rooms secured at Aliens Union
Passenger Office, % Exchange St.
All communications by mail or telegraph for rooms
should be addressed to
GEO. l.. DAY, Gen. Ticket Agent
L. CUSHING, General Manager. se10u
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-30
STATE OF MAINE.

CUMBERLAND SIS. September %, A. d. 1879.
TEyHIS is to give notice. that on the thirteenth day
of September, A. d. 1879, Warrant in lnsol-
vency was issued by Nathan Cleaves, Judge of the
Court of Insolvency for said County of Cumberland,
against the estate of
LEWIS I. TODD of Portland,
in said County, adjudged to be Insolvent Debtor,
on his own petition, which petition filed the
twelfth day of September, A. D. 1879, to which date
men of any debts to or by said debtor and the deliv
cry or transfer of any property by him are forbidden
nv law That meeting of the Creditors of said Debt
or TO prove their debts and choose or more as
signees of his estate will be held at Court of lnsol-
vency to be holden at the Probate Court room IN
October, A. ID. 1879, at ten o'clock i'll the fore
noon.
Given under my hand the date first above written.
E. r. BROWN,
Deputy Sheriff. Messenger of the Court of In
solvency for said County of Cumberland.
sep23 d2t23&3O
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-30
BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD.
SIMMER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after Monday, June
is1 navn PSSETL LANE
sss---zEEOR BOSTON at 6i5, S45 a.
m, iso SO 80, 1000 s{e's a. Rst"Snns leave
irving at Portland at $50, 800, 500 1000 p m.
The p. m. train from Boston will stop at Pine
Point to take passengers for Notwithstanding at
For Scarborough Beach and Pine Point
at Clio, S.45, 1918 a. m., $50 p. IN.
rg-The Ito train from Portland will not stop
at Scarborough Beach or Pine Point except to
take passengers for West of Biddeford and the
600 p. m. train will not stop at these stations
except to leave passengers from east OF Port
For Old Orchard Beach, saco aud Bidde-
ford at 6.15, s.45, 1o.15 a. M, Ito, $50,
For KennebunL at o.15, $40 g. M, lilo, $50,
For Wells, No. Berwick, Salmon. Fails,
Great Falls, Dover, Newmarket, Exc
ter, Hnverhiil, Lawrence, AndOver,
and Lowell at 6.15, 8.45 a. M, no. 600
For Rochester, Huntington, N. HI. Alton
Bay. WOIfbOrOugh at .45 a. M, LILO p m.
For Manchester and Concord (va New Mar
ket Junction. at 6.15 a. M. Ito p. m; (yia
Lawrence) at $40 a. IN.
New York.
The 6 p. m. train makes connections with New
SUNDAY TRAENs-Leave Boston at 4.3o a.
M, arrive at Portland at $50 a. m. Leave Portland
at p. m, arrive at Boston at $50 p. nj:
Through Tickets to all Points S0uffl and
West at lowest rates.
Trains ON Boston g. Maine road connect with all
steamers running between Portland and Bangor,
Rockland, Mt. Desert Machias Eastport, Calais, st.
John and Halifax. Also connect with Grand Trunk
trains at Grand Trunk Station and Maine Central
and Portland & Ogdensburg trains at Transfer Sta
tion
All trains stop at Exeter ten minutes for refresh
ments: First class Dining Rooms at Portland,
Transfer Station, Exeter, Lawrence and Boston.
THROUGH TICKETS to all points West and
South may be had of w. l.. Williams, Ticket
Agent, Boston q Maine Depot, and at Aliens
Union Ticket Office, % Exchange st.
JAS. Il. FURBER, Gen. Supt.
S. H. STEVENS, Gen. Agent, Portland
ia2S diff
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-30
Portland and Worcester Line.
PORTLAND & ROCHESTER, r. II.
SEPT. 10, 1870.
SEPT. 10, 1870.

Trains will as follows:
z. es.ssossseess Leave Grand Trunk Depot,
s-5 sszs,za Portland, at $50 a. M. and
-----H' 1910 p. m.
Leave Preble St. Station at 740 a. M, 1920, 800
and $40 p. m.
5.3O A. vi. Accommodation for Worcester, with
through car for Boston, via Nashua and Lowell.
Arrives at Rochester at $50 a. M, Connect
ing with Eastern and Boston & Maine Rail-
roads,. At Nashua 11.47 q. m Lowell
1915 pm, Boston 10 PM, Aver juno
ton 12.40 p. NJ, Fitchburg 1.25 p. M, and
Worcester at 2.1O p. M, connecting with
trains South and West.
1910 p. vi. Steamboat Express for 8Os.
ton and Worcester Drawing Room Car
attached. Connects at Rochester for Do
yer and Great Falls, at Epping for MAN.
chester and Concord, at Nashua for
Lowell and Boston, at Aver Junction
for Fifchburg and the West, via kOOsac
s. Albany Railroad FOR New York, at Put
nam with "Boston & Philadelphia Express
Line for Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington, al New London with Nor
witch Line Steamers, and at Providence
with Providence Line of Steamers, arriving
at New York, at 600 a. m.
500 II. vi. Accommodation for Gorham.
6.45 p. M.-From Prebe Street. Mixed for
Rochester an Way Stations.
Trains leave Rochester at 6.45, 11.O5 a. M, and
$50 p. M, arriving in Portland at 9.35 a. m,
1.15 and HOO .. m. Leave Gorham at 600
p. NJ, arriving in Portland at 6.35 p M.
Close connections made ut WestbrOok Junction
with through trains of Me- Central X. R., and
at Grand Trunk Junction, Portland, with
through trains of Grand Hunk r. r.
Through tickets to all points South and West at
Depot offices and at ';;,'lins & Adams, No. % Ex-
sepfodtf JIM. LUNT supt
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-30
ECZEMA ON THE SCALP,
Breast and Limbs GuTe..

Messrs. WEEKS & POTTER: Gentlemen, Il can
not refrain from adding my debt of gratitude to you
for having placed within my reach the wonderful
CUTICURA REMEDIES, which have rendered unnec-
essary all further experiments of physicians and in
a remarkably short space of time have rid me of
loathsome disease. l dispensed with all physicians
two years ago, believing they did me no good The
CUTICURA has stopped this unsatisfactory expense
even if it were necessary and had the courage
any longer to follow their advice-and brought the
long-looked-for cure and happiness
have been afflicted with Eczema or Salt Rheum
on my scalp breast and limbs for five years. during
which time have been under the treatment of ply
scians, at mineral springs, taking some kind
of medicine. l have been treated by Drs. - of
-, DR.. - Of -, and visited sulphur springs
and taken numbers of patent medicines, all without
the faintest approach to a cure.
April l last, began the use of CUTICURA, which
was Immediately successful in my case, entirely
curing me. / have not had clean scalp for 10
years until the use of the CUTIcURA entirely h. aled
it and left it clean and healthy The other parts of
my body were affected in Il more aggravated form,
but are now completely healed. ] believe myself
completely cured. l shall continue the CUrIcURA
REsoLyENT as directed for its wonderful action on
the stomach and bowels and cooling influence on
the blood. 1t will afford me pleasure, as have
done in many cases, to urge the afflicted to use
these wonderful remedies.
Yours, ETC., STEPHEN CROMWELL.
NEW BEDFORD, Sept. 80, 1878.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-30
A RUNNING SORE
Gurecs n, Ane NXnaEr

Messrs. WEEKS & PoTTER,-Some three or four
weeks ago ordered box of CUTICURA for bad
case of Salt Rheum The back of one of my wife S
hands was a running sore. In one week from the
day it arrived her hand was well and has remained
SO up to to-day. e. p. DAGGETT.
MILFoRD, Me-, juno 10, 1873.
NoTE.-Reader, don't you think these cures re-
markable?
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-30
MAINE CITIES.
Jottings by Press Correspondents.
BATH.

Odd and Ends-Accident at Hell Gate
nal-Amusements-Th Senatorial
Erneute-Town and Vicinity.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-30
RAILROADS.

Passenger trains leave Portland for BOSTON
press; S.45 a. m. Accommodation; 10 p. m.
tExpress); and p. m. Accommodation.
Sunday trains leave Portland at 200 p. m.
rvlng in Boston in season for all New York and
Southern connections.
The Ito Express makes connections with the
Sound Steamers. The 600 p. m. train makes con-
nections with New York all rail.
On and after Monday, June Both, there Will be
Pullman Sleeping Car ito be run between Portland
and Boston only for the convenience of the Port
land travel which will be ready for occupancy at IL
o'clock p. m. Tickets for berths can be obtained at
the office any time during the day.
ThrougI, tickets TO all points South and
West at lowest rates at Depot Office, Commercial
street. and at Aliens Union Passenger Office, 2o
Exchange street.
Pullman Car Tickets for Seats and
Berlhs sold at Ticket Office.
l.. FUTILE,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
j. HORNBY, Master transportation:
ine2S dtf
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-30

ga stitch in time saves nine" A bottle OF
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup will often save la-ge
doctor bills Keep it handy, for it costs only
% cents.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-30
HOTEL DIRECTORY.

HOTEL DIRECTORY.
Embracing the leading Hotels at which the DAILY
PRESS may always be found
ALFRED.
ALFRED HOUSE-R II. Cooling, Proprietor.
AUBURN
ELM HOUSE, Court st.-w. s. & A. Young, Pro-
prietOrs.
AUGUSTA.
AUGUSTA HOUSE, State St.-M. Whitehead, Pro-
prietor.
BATH.
BATH HOTEL-C. NJ Plummer, Proprietor.
SHANNoN'S HOTEL-Jerry Shannon, Proprietor.
BELFAST.
AMERICAN house,. d. Tucker, Proprietor.
BOLsTER,s MILLS.
HANCOCK HoUsE-M Hancock, Proprietor.
BOSTON.
PARKER HOUSE, School St.-H. d. Parker & Co.
Proprietors
FREMONT HOUSE, fremont St.-Chapin, Quincy
& Co., Proprietors.
BRUNSWICK.
P. & X. DINING RooMS-w. R. Field, Proprietor
CORNISH.
CORNISH HOUSE-M. B. Davis, Proprietor.
DANyILLE JUNCTION.
CLARK'S DINING HALL, Grand Trunk Railway
Depot-M. w. Clark, Proprietor
DEXTER.
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE HOTEL-W. G. Nor
rill, Proprietor.
EAST BROwNFEELD.
LIBERTY HOUSE-W. II. Stickney, Proprietor.
|
EAsTPORT.
PASSAMAQUODDY HOUSE-A. Pike s. Co., Pro-
prietors.
ELLSWORTH.
AMERICAN HOUSE-A. 1. Saunders, Prop.
WEST KARPsWEEL.
HARPSWELL HOUSE, A. j. Merriman, Prop.
HARTLAND.
MARYLAND HOUSE. j. B. Lttlefeld, Prep.
HIRAM.
Mt CUTLER HOUSE-Hiram Baston, roprietor
HOULTON.
SMELL HOUSED d. o. Floyd, Proprietor.
LEWISTON.
DEWITT HOUSE-Quinby g. Murch, Propretors
NORR1DGEWOCK.
DANFORTH HOUSED. Danforth, Proprietor.
PORTLAND.
AMERICAN HOUSE, Corner of Middle and India
Sts.-D. Randall & Son, Proprietors.
CITY HOTEL, Corner of Congress and Green Sts.-
j. X. Martin, Proprietor.
FALMOUTH HOTEL, Corner of Middle and Union
Sts.-O NJ. Shaw & Son, Proprietors.
PERRY'S HOTEL, III Federal ST.. G. Perry,
Proprietor.
PREBLE HOUSE, Congress St.-Gibson g. Co
Proprietors.
U. S. HOTEL junction of Congress and Federal SITS.
Mcdonald & Newbegn, Proprietors.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-30
cUTECURA SOAP,
Vsedicianl and Toilet.

Is prepared from CUTIcURA in modified form, and
is positively indispensable in the treatment OF SKIN
and Scalp Diseases We recommend it for the pres
ervaton of the skins of infants, for gentlemen VINO
shave and troubled with tender faces 1of tnose
who desire q clean and wholesome Skin and Scalp,
and for all purposes of the toilet, bath and nurser
Its delightful and refreshing fragrance equals OF
surpasses the finest Partisan Soaps.
The CuTICURA REMEDIES are prepared by WEEKS
& POTTER, Chemists and Druggists, 36O Washing
ton Street Boston, and are for sale by all Druggists
Price of CUTICURA, small boxes, so cents; large
boxes, 81. REsoLvENT, 81 per bottle. CUTICURA
SOAP, 25 cents per cake; by mail, 80 cents; three
cakes, 10 cents
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-30

S1IHk profits on 20 days investment of G 4 90
% l. Sc--in st. Paul, August / eoIUV
Proportional returns every week Stock Options of
$50, $50. 800, $500.
Official Reports and Circulars free. Address
Il. Potter Wight IL Co, Bankers.
mil lily SO Wall st. New York.
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-30
For Lewiston and Auburn.

PASSENGER Trains leave at 1850 and sos p. IN.
The train leaving at IL. 10 p also Has passen-
ger car attached, connecting at Cumberland juno
ton with mixed train for Lewiston, Auburn,
Winthrop and Wateryiile. The Ills p. M.
is the Night Express Train with Pullman sleeping
car attached; making close connection at Bangor
for all stations on the Bangor s. Piscataquis X. II.
the L. & N. A. Railway, and for ~. , Ohm
and Halifax, AH0uito,, Woodstock, ST.
Andrews, 81. Stephen, Fredericton, Fort
Fairfield, and Caribou.
Passenger Trains arrive i'm Portland as
follows:-The morning trains from Augusta, Gar
diner, Bath, Brunswick and Lewiston at $50 and
$40 q. M. The day trains from Bangor, Dexter,
Belfast, Skowhegan, Pennington, X. Y l.. r. r.,
and all intermediate stations at 1857 and LOO
p. III. The afternoon trains from Augusta, Bath,
and Mt Desert and Lewiston at $50 p. m. The
Night Pullman Express train at 30 a. m.
PAYSON TUCKER, SuPt
Portland, Sept 10, 1879. le2Su
The Portland daily press., 1879-09-30
AGRICULTURAL.
The Household.
Artificial Coloring of Flowers.


Some curious effects in changing the
color Of flowers may be produced by the use
of the fumes of sulphur and ammonia Ii
thimbleful of flour of sulphur be put into
small plate or saucer and ignited with
match, and a flower be held over it, the
fumes of the burning sulphur will bleach
the tips of the petals, and thus render them
partly colored Double flowers are the best
for this purpose, especially dahlias, any self
coored flower of which can be made to APP
pear beautifully tipped with white. The
flower must not be held too close to the
burning sulphur, as the heat from it will
cause the tips of the petals to wilt, and care
must be taken by the operator not to inhale
the fumes. 1t is best, therefore, TO perform
the operation in the open air.
Another way of changing the color OF
flowers is to put some spirits of hartshorn
(ammonia) Unto a saucer, and inverting
tunnel over it, i'll the tube of which the
flower, inverted, is plcaed and thus exposed
to the fumes of the ammonia. This causes
blue, violet and purple flowers to change to
a fine green; deep carmine colored flowers
become black; white blossoms, yellow, and
so on. In parti-colored flowers, such as red
and white, the red blossoms become green
and the white yellow. Fuchsias with red
and white flowers are changed to yellow,
blue and green.
When the colors are thus changed, if they
be dipped in water they will retain their
artificial color for several hours, but will
gradually return to their natural tint.
A curious effect of the ammonia upon
asters is that they acquire quite an aromatic
color, which naturally they do not have.
Violet colored asters become red when
sprinkled with water slightly calculated with
nitric acid. If they are enclosed in wooden
box and exposed to the fumes of hydro
chloric acid gas (muriatic acid) for six hours
they will change to carmne color, and
will retain it if first dried in a dark place and
kept dry and in the shade.-Hdrper's Bdzdr.
How to Care for Canary Birds.
Miss A. NJ sends Rural Life these selected
''Rules for care of Canary Birds" They
are reasonable, and apparently worthy of
needing by those who keep the popular pet,
the Canary.
l. During the summer they should have
both a drinking cup and bathing dish in
the cage and should wash them well twice
day and fill with fresh water. The seed cup
should be filled every morning.
2. The room in which the bird is kept
should never be warmer than 7O0.
3. Feed plain food. Now and then
lump of sugar does no harm; but as gen
eral rule avoid sweets. Keep the cutie fish
dry and clean and feed only fresh and dry
seed
4. Never place cage where draught
can strike bird.
5. Never smoke in room where your
bird is kept, as the odor of cigar is fatal to
canaries.
g. AS general rule never keep the bird
in painted cage; for the birds will peck at
the wires, and it will lead to disease.
7. When your bird is shedding feathers,
which is generally styled moulting, avoid
draughts of air.
By obeying these simple directions, you
can keep birds in excellent health for years.