The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-09-10
Ghe &armer.
Importance of ThorOughness.


One of the most useful lessons a boy
can learn, whether on the farm or else
where, is to do we'll whatever he under
takes. There is a growing tendency IN
all departments of labor to slight the work,
to get along with as little manual labor as
possible Every progressive person wei
comes the substitution of the use OF machl-
nerv whenever it is possible for human
labor, but whenever manual labor must be
employed we must insist upon its being
well done. We would also insist upon
any machine used to facilitate work being
so adjusted as TO be the best of its kind,
and capable of being run with the smallest
possible expenditure of power.
Aids in the farm work are seldom auto
matte; the use ofanimals, or of machinery,
demands individual thought, skill aud care
full attention to detail. Even in the en-
ployment of a horse or an OK it is import
ant that the teamster or plowman should
SO drive the team or attach it to the pillow
that the power shall be economical to the
best advantage. Careless indifference is
an offset to the best mechanical appliance.
The economic value of cart or wagon may
be lessened materially by neglect in oiling
the axles. In hundred ways may care
full thought and study add to the power OF
team or machine.
1t is never too early in tie life of boy
to form habits of eare-taking and thorough
ness. There is an enormous surplus pow
err stored in the strong active healthy boy
and if directed in proper channels 1t IS
capable of becoming an efficient force. A
reckless boy will almost certainly become
reckless man. Caution and thoughtful
consideration Of matters in hand increase BY
cultivation, hence the Importance of incul-
eating correct principles in the youthful
mind.
The practical education of boy were
better confined to few subjects, thorough
" mastered, than superficial knowledge
Of a multitude offaets. To do few things
well is of more Importance to youth or
man than to perform all work slightingly.
Proper attention to little things, place for
everything and everything in its place, are
Important items in farm economy. Many
BOYS and hired men have provoking way
of carelessly throwing down tools and I'M
Elements where last used, aud when subse-
auently wanted net knowing or remember
inc where to look for them. Besides the
damage to the tools by exposure the loss
Of time in hunting them up is very con
siderable.
Habits of thoroughness are invaluable to
the boy, whether he remains upon the farm
or seeks employment in the town or city,
There is a great demand at present for
CAPABLE farmers to take charge Of gentle
mems estates. Nothing would prove the
education and training Of young map
more conelusiveiy to the merchauto or man-
ufacturer than order, neatness, and thor
oughness 10 detail. Hew few hired men
can be found who, in addition to being
industrious and competent, are noted for
their care of animals, wagons, tools, aud
the property Of their employers. What
Recommendation to any young man seeking
a situation to say that he was remarkable
for his eare-taking qualities and for thor
oushness in all his undertakings. These
qualities, beside being most satisfying to
the individual himself, have a positive
market value 10 cash, from the fact that
be who possesses them can secure higher
rate Of wages aud more permanent and de-
sirable situations than the careless, slovenly
and reckless employee.