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Fenelon Falls Gazette, 25 Jul 1890, p. 3

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V mum}: LIND‘S sans NEWS FROM HALII‘AX. RUSSIAN STUDENTS ~ INPARIS. Barnum form‘s . Pal” new find “us Some oflhe PrIvallons to \Vhlch They nl'o ,5 fl BE A j 'TH l Any defect or impairment of vision, other jthan the farsightedness consequent nan .advancing years. as soon as discover , , . The Eyes. should be submitted to the exammatign and' Ben" °f “0" 11mm“ (“m'f-GQ‘euwr treatment of a competent oculist. Neglectl “fly swu'n “"0"”? 50‘”. HALIFAX, July l7.â€"Hon. Thomas Coffin, 1: _°ha’flgenl3 f’ccurrln‘gh in egg" .regzcxgg this regard is likely to work serious in- I . . me ‘5' 0 a 9383' 3° a“ r) ” jury upon the afflicted. ‘ who was Receiver-General in the slackenZie attains to a ripe Old age wm’ at some time Children Shoald early be mnghmhe “9095' l Administration, died at Harrington Satur- of u“, are,“ scuxflrflh Subjectâ€"Oatmeal and Lard a Fill- Phiuezis T. Barnum was asked the other - , . “‘8 “hf: . day about the story written in England and l The. I “"3 mpfim “To Swing “. film?“ de‘ reprinted in the New York papers to the cf, i scription of the busuin student 3 life in that during his or her existence, be a fit subject for the oculistâ€"or, in other words, will need to wear glasses. In young people, this change is usually gradual and unper- ceived, but from middle life onward its effects are plainly apparent. Those who have normal vision while young, will require glasses for reading when they have passed beyond the age of forty, and thos who are near-sighted, will need glasses in early life, if the degree of nearsightcdness (myopia) be considerable, and yet they may be ab c to read perfectly well Without glaSses at fifty, or even sixty years of age. Persons l l .8 through a w l l sitv of certain simple rules touching the use day night-aged 77 years. He re resented of their eyes, and parents should carefully Shelbume m the Provincial Legis tux-e at note that their requirements are heeded. It I is better to have no artificial light in sleep- ing rooms ; but as such light is often a necessity, it should be so shielded as not to fall directly upon the eyes of the sleeper. Neither should sunlight be allowed to shine indow upon the bed, either di- rectly or by reflection. “'here it is neces- sary to sleep during the daylight hours as isso , often the case in the iniiltifold diversities of labor in a city, the room should not be ' made dark. Closing the shutters and draw- “ho “"3 “mlmled 1“ “"5 mics”) are. ap" :0 l in t the shades so as to shutout direct light , _ ' ., . . , . . . . - v I - i c ' . . . . .- considci thcinsches 3-5 1W ." utepm’m 9 in I usually be sufhcwnt, and on waking,» general laws, and are usually very proud oi their sharp sight. . But not only does the eye undergo certain normal changes as age advances, but it may be abnormally formed; hence, optical de- fects are quite common in infants. The eye is a camera, and, while it may be perfectly sound, the vision may be bad because the rays of light are not focused upon the reti- na. Hence comes the necessity for wearing glasses, for, by placing suitable lenses before these eyes, normal, distii: :t vision may, within certain limits, be obtained. It is not generally known that it is the excep- tion, and not the rule, to find c3 es tliutarc perfect in shape, or, technically speaking, that are “enuiictropic.” Still it; does not follow that all eyes that are not perfect in shape should have glasses fitted to them, for some errors of refraction do not interfere seriously with vision, and never give rise to disease or decided discomfort to the patient ; but, as a rule, persons whose eyes are “ weak," or who suffer from complaints similar to those which we shall soon consid- er, should present themselves to some com- petent oculist for the detection and subse- quent correction of any existing errors of re- fraction. There still exists quite a prejudice in the minds of many against the use of glasses, but why such prejudice should exist is very difficult of explanation on any other grounds than willfiilucss and ignorance. All ophthul~ mologists teach the great necessity of cor- recting errors of refraction by wearing pro- per glasses, and we shall herein endeavor to show some of the undesirable, and even porteutous results of permitting optical de- fects to go uncorrected. As a rule, glasses add nothing to the appearance of the wearer, and they are often a source of inconvenience, and, unless there is a definite object to be attained by their use, one is better without them; but where they are indicated and advised by one competent to decide, neither vanity or prejudice should prevent their being employed. In general, it may be said that all errors of refraction which reduce the patient’s vision to any extent below the normal, or which produce any marked change in either the near or the far points, require correction by the use of suitable glasses. The effort of accommodation is a muscular exertion, and hence a tax upon the nervous system, and, if long continued, results in more or less exhaustion. \Vhen far-sighted eyes are used for rcadiu or near work, for any considerable periot of time, it larger flow of blood is sent to the eyes, hence, there is an increased secretion of mucus, or ‘ ‘water- ing of the eyes;” and, if the work is still continued, dizziness, headache, a feeling of sickness, or even actual vomiting, may be induced. As excessive effort of accommoda- tion is always associated with increased con- vergence, and, as a far-sighted eye must al- ways increase its accommodation in order to gain clear vision, it naturally squmts inward, and nervous twitchings of the eyelids-and other portions of the face are sometimes occasioned by it. . Short sight is often hereditary or congeni- tal, but may be acquired from prolonged straining of the eye. This condition is not infrequently the precursor of serious, and sometimes irremediuble impairiucntof viston, and hence skilled advice and proper glasses, are of highest importance to the patient in preventing the necidents to‘ which every myopic eye is liable. There is an excesstve demand made upon the muscles that con- verge the eyes, in the efforts made to keep them both fixed upon small objects held close to the face, and sometimes, being iiu- able to withstand this strain, they give out, and one eye is then turned outward by the opposing muscle, forming a divergent squint. The vision should be rendered normalâ€"ex- cept in very high degreesâ€"by the use of concave spherical glasses, and every thing which tends to congcst the eyesâ€"such as reading or writing in the recumbent or stoop- ing posture, or by faulty lightwis to be most carefully avoided. The far-sight of old are, is caused by a lack ofpowcrofaccoiiuiim atiou,iiiid,although distant vision remains unimpaired, there is a constant. recession of the near point. This is first noticed when one finds that he is obliged to hold his paper farther away from his eyes than before, and that the print is not so clear as formerly. This is easily cor- rected by convex 'lasses for readiu , and they should be employed as soon as t is af~ fectiou becomes manifest. It does not usuiil~ ly cause inconvenience until after the age of forty. In astigmatism, or irregular sight, the re- fractiou differs in portions, or meridians, of the cyc,aud the rctiualima 'c is thus con- fused. This condition is usua ly congenital, and may bclicrcditary: it is,however. some- tiiiicsacquircd, oftcii occurring after inflam- imitious of the cornea, and may even be occasioned by tho usc of improper glasses. It is a very common optical defect, and is corrected either by cylindrical lenses, or by combining cylindrical with either spherical or cylindrical lenses. Ahliffercut refnictivccmiditiou iii the two eyes of the some person is quite common. (hie cye may be correct, and the other long- sightcd or snort-sighted : or one eye may be lon '~siglited and the other shortsightcd. Boti cycs must be tested separately. and fitted accordin 'ly. \Vcakucss 0 some one or more of the ocular muscles. is very often a complication of some error of refraction. In this condi- tion there is a continual strain upon the weaker muscle in order to do its work, and this alone will c iuse very many headaches, neuralgias, and general nervous symptom. We have already considered this subject in cases where the irregular action of the mus- cle: of the eyeball is sufficiently tanked to produce aquint, but attains: there ll merely a loss of function which can be determined only by careful examination. the change to the strong midday light will be less trying to the eyes. In a general way, it may be said, that what- Halifax or in the Dominion Parliament al- most continuously from 1861 to ISTS. At the general election of 1878 he was bitterly opposed in his own party, and in a three- comered contest was defeated by Thomas Robertson. Mr. Coffin has supported the Liberal-Conservative party. Governor Duly was sworn into office the other morning by Chief Justice Macdonald in the presence ofa large number of citizens. The flagship Bellerophon, accompanied by other vessels of the fleet, have left for New- foundland. The funeral of Peter Boyle, one of the victims of the Dartmouth disaster, took place to-day. The Royal British Veteran ever pains the healthful eye should beavoid- ‘ Societv and a large concourse of citizens ed. This includes the reading of very fine or poor print ; especially when the attempt is made on a railroad train or other convey- ance, where the vibration of the vehicle con- stantly changes the focus, and makes it difficult to follow the lines, as well as read- ing at twilight, or by any other imperfect illumination. In reading or writing, the light should come obliquely from the side. and fall upon the surface of the paper so as to fully illu- mine it, with the reflection passing away at an angle without striking the reader in the face The reflection from white paper is iii- jurious. The sight should never be taxed during general weakness, or in convales- I cence, as the nerves and muscles share the general debility, and are easily overtaxcd, nor is it advisable to read while lying down, or in a stoopiiig posture. One of the ad- vantages of the type-writer is, that it allows an erect position. Many eyes are seriously strained and in. jiired by deferring the use of glasses after the focus has changes by purely natural causes. This is hurtful, as their function is to assist and save the eyes. If properly treated these organs will remain efficient till life’s close. The period when spectacles become a necessity varies much, but with normal and well matched eyes, it may be ex- ccted about the age of forty-five. Some- times it will come later or even sooner. The selection of proper lenses at this time is not a difficult matter. Those of low power should be used at first, since the purpose is not to magnify objects, but to render them clear and distinct. See that the print you read is clear, and test the glasses by wearing them for at least half an hour, and under variety of conditions. If they bring a sense of relief to the eye while reading, and can then be laid aside without derangement of vision, they are right.- l Evil Effects of Catarrh. It has been the rule to consider nasal cat- arrh almost entirely a local disease, and one which has very little effect iipou the general system. All this is bcin rapidly disproved, and it is being shown t iat if the nose is in an unhealthy state there is quite a long list; of affections which may be induced in conse- quence. Hay fever has often been cured by applications to certain points in the nasal passages. Asthma also, has yielded to the same treatment. Itis a well known fact that when the victim of catarrh suffers from dys- pepsia, scarcely any improvement in the latter can be made, no matter what is done for it, until the former is on the gain. Evi~ deuce is notwanting to show thatsevere func- tional disturbances of the Inn 3, and even of the heart, are sometimes in uced by nas- al trouble. Recently, there was reported the case of a woman who had epilepsy for sever- al years, and although she had patiently sought relief, no improvement took place un- til applications were made to her nose and its condition improved. Under that line of l treatment, entire recovery occurred. Veryl many other cases are on record which show that the relation between the nose and other parts of the system is very intimate, the connection being, of course, through the nerve system. A Woman Killed by a Vampire. The wife of Senor Gonzales, a promiucn citizen of Mouteroy, Mexico, was found dcao in her bed the other morning, with a large but of the vampire variety fastened in her hair. She had been sleeping by an opei’ window, and the creature had flown in an evidently killed her by sucking her blood for two tiny wounds on her neck close to the jugular vein indicate the place it had punc- tured. Its escape had been prevented by the hair of its victim, which was very long and abundant, and had so entangled the vampire in its meshes as to hold it until it could be killed. The death of Senora Gon- zales is much regretted in the community, as she was a lady of amiable and benevolent character, as well as noted for her beauty. I The death inflicted by these bats is a very peaceful one. for while draining the blood they keep up a continuous gentle fanning of their wings, which soothes and bills the sleeper until his sluiiibers glide imperceptib- ly into eternal rest. Senor Goumles, who wasuslccp by his wife’s side. says he was fiist awakened by the bat’s frantic endeavors l walked in the procession. It is announced here that the Alpine club of French journalists are coming to Canada this year on their annual excursion. W A Cunning Fish. He who goes a~fishing in our quiet inland waters soon becomes familiar with the pret- ty golden and ruddy sun-fish ; but no angler simply as such, ever saw this lively creature at its best. It is one thing to catch them, which is too easily done to consider the matter sport, and another and far nobler {thing to watch their ~winning wa s when guarding their nests. He who 003 this will realize what a fish really is, for to credit these animals, as a class, with a modicum of common sense, seldom, occurs to any one. But this much can be set down as incon- trovertibleâ€"a fish is no fool. Not long'since, as I was passing over a little bridge, I noticed a big mother sun- fish in a violent state of trepidation, and paused to determine what was the trouble. A single glance told inc the whole story ; a host of little minnows were darting in at the eggs that; covered a little space of the shallow nest, and the parent fish was de- fcuding them as best it might. The attack- ing minnows were in two bands, and as one of these was’cliased away, the other rushed into the little depression in the sand. But before they could seize the eggs, or so I thought, the sun-fish returned with a rush and scattered the intruders. So it kept up, and apparently would have never ended, had not; a more formidable enemy of the sun-fish appeared upon the scene. This was a huge sucker, and en- tirely too powerful it foe to be met in single combat. The sunofish recognized this at once, and hit upon a happy expedient, which succeeded admirably. Instead of vainly darting at the sucker, it sped round and round its nest with inconceivable velo- city, and so stirred up the water that the intruder was frightened or bewildered, and beat a hasty retreat. It was .alla matter of a few minutes, but how much transpired l The little minnows proved their cunning by their tactics ; but whatadeal of quick wit centered in the brain of the sun-fish.â€"[Dr. Charles C. Abbott in American Agriculturist. A Blighted Romance. “Miss Clara,” began the young man, “it becomes necessary for me to speak to you upon a subject which deeply concerns us both. I will first ask you to recall to mind the last evening I was here. We part- ed, if you will remember, upon the steps. As I proceeded slowly across the lawn the the full moon came from behind a cloud and enveloped me in a flood of mellow glory. Suddenly, Miss Clara, it seemed to me with- out quote of warning, I was over-whelm- edâ€" “Oiie moment, Mr. Smithers,” interrupted the beautiful girl as she stuck in an extra hairpin and turned down the gas three- quartcrs of an inch. Then drawing her chair still closer, she indicated by a wave of the hand that he could proceed. “I was about to observe. Miss Clara,’ continued the young man, “that I was over- whelmed by the onslaught of your father’s dog Grip, who ate up three weeks of my salary in half a minute, and unless your pa antes up for that suit there is going to be war. . "Say no more, Mr. Smitliers,” replied the young lady, rising slowly and painfully from the Jeiiness-Miller position that she had assumed but a moment before and pointing to the door. “Go. I will have pa send you a check for 39 by the first mail.” â€"â€"â€".â€"__ Courting in Peru. \Vhen a Peruvian lover desires to see his sweetheart, he calls upon her father and is at liberty to gaze at her during any brief moments in which he can divert his atten- tion from her parents, who are entertaining him. If his loved one’s residence has a window opening on the street, he may con. verse with her and other members of the family through the iron grating with which the lower windows of houses in Spanish countries are always surrounded to protect against robbers, lovers and the like. After he is neceptcd he is asked to dinner 3 I to free itsqu from its net of hair, nl‘d that lot 7, and as this meal lusts twn hours and is he killed the gorged and imprisoned creature - fOllowcd by tea at ll be can feast his eyes without difficulty, and could scarcely believe: upon his clumner for five Consecutive bliss- thut his wife was dead, so placidly and ful hours ; and if there be a number of guests naturally did seem to sleep. : he may get a few minutes‘ talk with her in a corner. Here if a young lady is alone _ with a young man she 18 seriously coin- Tuhkend to Emma Fan'- prouiiscd. A moonlight buggy ride would Preparations are already being made for ‘ because for a public scandal, the young lady the great Cciitml Asian Exhibition, which being the 0111)‘ One 10 Slim?” " rePumiwn- willbc opened at Taskcud in August, in order to celebrate the conquest of Turkcstan by the Russian troops. I‘ashkcnd was taken by assult on the 29th of June 1895. and it was at first intended to open the exhibition W Midsummer. A pulsing glow obscures the blue profound. j And limbs against the earth with magic on that day this year, but this project was wiselv abandoned, the temperature being usually too high in june and July. Many ' travelers, we learn, are expected from Europe, especially from England. â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"~+â€"__.â€"â€"â€"_ Blessed is the man That walketh not in the counsel of the un- godly, Nor atandeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. From our ancestors mine our names, but. from our virtues our honors. The feeble tremble before opinion, the fooliah defy it, the wise judge it, and the akilful direct it. ‘To tripod]: shade, protectfiihntrom re. might. The fcrvcr bushes every creeping sound. And all arousing impulse puts to flight : .\‘o cheerful pmfiiect meets the thirsty sight. .\'o view Without thcsiin-god's angry trace : The very air is swayed by some fell spright. For e'en thc breezes. as the ' fan my face. Bring scorching, scathing cat in “sweet rc- lreshuient 5 place. The flowers. of entle dew: and moonlight. born, With damn promise. wither 'neath the my 0! fiery Tl . as he leaves the mom And enters on the threshold at midday: While birds no longer mix-cl forth their lay Of )0 â€"â€"no longer brave his glances dim, B it to all-prevailing we: 73 way. And with frail men flocks retire his noonday anoxi Bimini“. . and neglected, that her last days were sha- ; feet that Jennie Lind's grave is unmarked “9" The picture is rather gloomy, but the details are worked out well enough for a study. At the present time the Russian colony in Paris includes about one hundred and fifty students, male and female, and about thirt refugees. They live with the most rigi dowed by the indifference of her husband, and that she died broken-hearted. . “Not a word of truth in it. It's false. Contradict it at once. If you don’t, I shall over my own name. It is unjust to thedeadâ€" . _ it is not fan. to the living. Bless my soul! economy, for their resources are verv limit- ho“. do such things get into rim?!» ed. Twelve to twenty dollars a motith may The smile, so familiar to t ,8 world. “up be considered as the average of their income, islied from the great old sliownian‘s face asism' “f “'hlfh “my "fl"? m Pay for the" he spoke_ ; erms; ant moreover here is an onerous “I ups ovep in the old clouiitry recently, i deli-‘0‘?“ ("‘Rth“ Pallelimmmli ,‘Vllicl‘ they rf‘ a. .0“ .110“. u. .Omim, ,c ‘ .. 1c 'c rom uss‘a. min t iisi is ens o a) - - ’u .L eh in“! “vqm‘trlsec that the'ur: ll" it i ‘ ‘ on his lips. I went to Jennie Lind s home ; , _) ‘ 0 ’ ’8‘“ “ 91“ “‘9 WW“ 9" and saw and talked With her husband, Mr. '“ble pnvmmnsv “"‘1,Consml‘llmlly they “‘9 Goldschiiiidt, and her daughter and her , {Wald ‘0 3”?!“ the)” he““‘l““}"‘m‘s “‘ 1* g‘auddaiigutcl'. and they with me. As for (’lncmmi all"? Elam} “ml U‘Qlllf‘blll‘bcv tie grave of the dear dead woman, it is Who” me “"11"!” 0‘ Cheap “Hug “'9 marked by a monument in the shape of a ‘ “b‘m‘h‘m- CI‘OSS. It is touching in its simplicity. But it is like her in that respect. It is costly and unique. The grave is strewn with fresh flowers every day, and most of these are sent down by the Goldsehinidt family. “ There are a number of fine portraits of the nightingale on the walls of Mr. Gold- schmidt’s home, and several fine marble busts. Her memory is a perpetual theme in that house. Mr. (loldschiuidt is a. thorough gentleman, and talked with me about his dead wife in the teudcrcst way. I am sure he was sincere. And her daughter’s voice was full of feeling when she spoke of “ poor momma.” “How could any one say that J cnuy Lind’s grave was neglected, and how could any one say that she died broken-heated? Her whole life was a song. Her last days were spent in singing for indigent clergy- iiieii. She was the most charitable woman that ever lived. I could make her cry in two minutes by telling her a story of poverty, and she always backed her tears with a purse full of money. It is a mistake to say the fame of Jenny Lind rests solely iipou her ability to sing. She was a woman who would have been adored if she had had the voice of a crow. She was guilclcss, great- heartcd, and her heart beat. for the poor. She would have been known and loved if she had never sting a note. Of all the people with whom I have had relations as showman. I became most attached to her. It was in 1850 that she came to me. I had never seen her until I met her on the vessel that brought her over. Dear Jenny Lind’s name will live forever, and that she was not loved to her last breath, and that her memory is not tenderly kept, and that her grave is not covered daily with flowers is not true. Not true, sir. I hope the cou- tradiction will be emphatic." __.â€"_Q_ The Suppression of Babies. That rabies can be suppressed does not admit of a doubt. Its existence depends solely upon its contagious principle, and it cannot arise spontaneously under any condi- tions, any more than dogs themselves can. Eighteen years ago, through being unable to trace the origin of a case of rabies which Occurred under my personal observation at Rochester, Kent, I was of opinion that it might have a spontaneous origin, and this opinion, I may state, was held at that time b several of the leading veterinarians 0n the Continent, (Bouley in France and Roll in Austria.) But soon afterward, on a more careful consideration of its geographical ex- tent, and the f'ésult of sanitary police measures in different countries, I arrived at the conclusion that its maintenance was due to its contagiuin only, and that if this were destroyed there could be no more rubies or hydrophobia. This conclusion I have made. known on every possible occasion. It may also be asserted that though many kinds of creatures can become infected, and may infect each other, yet the (log is the original infector and the chief dissem- iiiator, the dissemination being affected by inoculation, in nearly all cases by means of ii bite. After inoculation, if it is to be cf- fcctive, a variable period clapses before the signs of disease manifest themselves ; this is the period of latency or incubation, and it may extend from a few weeks to many months, but in the great majority of cases it does not go beyond six months, though there are some recorded in which it has been longer. Twelve months should cover all cases, and, therefore, if dogs could be prevented from biting for that period in, this country, and no dogs were allowed to enter it from other infected countries, the contagion must perish for lack of renewal, and the scourge Would be no more seen or felt. What a blessing to mankind, dogs, and other animals this would be! Even the dog worshippers might contrive to un- When a student or a refugee arrives he notifies his countrymen. There is a society among them to which the new comer applies. \Vith its help he is enabled to find a lodging, which costs from $15 to $25 a year. He brings along with him his furniture, which consists of skins and bed clothing. If he is rich, com )ai'ativcly, he buys a trunk, some straw am a bed. If he has not sufficient means to procure these luxuries, he does without them, and sleeps on the. floor, like Mlle. Ero llllllO and many others, patiently waiting until he can save up, cent after cent, enough to buy a bed. If he is completely destitute he. is placed with another comrade equally embarrassed, whose home and misery he shares. It is not a rare thing to find among them room-unites. men or women, who pay from $8 to SlU a _‘,'L:ll‘ for their apartments. In food the lussiun student is also exâ€" tremely economical. He. cuts black bread and cabbage. Meat is a luxury which he enjoys only onto a week. The quality of his food troubles himlittlc; quantity with him is the main object. 'l‘hei'cforc he fills himself with cheap stale bread. including the refuse to have a more substantial nieul he goes to one of the Russian boarding houses, where he l‘he most important of these establishments is the Students“ Restaurant k1 pt by M. Koch of the building, is clean and spacious, but there is, of course, no evidence of luxury in can be seen from it, and the sight refreshes out by hard study in their gari'cts, with litv tlc light and less air. This restaurant has about eighty customers. gins at noon and for others at 4') in the afterv twenty ccntimcs, and the entire menu costs dine a la cartc and have no cash write down ‘ end of each meal, and pay when their money arrives. Rue Flutters. In this, as in the other one, daily menu is [rm-1m (oatmeal and lard). For but. it is very filling stuff, and for four cents for twenty-four hours. , course of studies and becomes a doctor, he will go anywhere under the sun to icek his for- crusts of the restaurants. When he is able gets thcnational dishcsutucheupcnough rate. in the Rue dc la Uluciere. It is in the rear it. The gardens of a religious community the poor students, sometimes almost worn There is only one meal a day, the dinner, which for some be- iioon. The price of each dish never exceeds about fourteen cents. in a book the amount of their debts at the. Another restaurant of this kind isin the the dish which forms the main portion of the a Parisian palace this seems rather tough ;: a student can have enough of it. to last him- \Vhen the Russian student finishes his ' tune. __ -_ .¢ ____ ...._ Sheep Shearing in Australia. , At shearing time, on large runs, all the shearcrslive and mess by themselves, being in the nature of contractors, while the other bands connected wi‘h the working of the shed as yardcrs, pickets-up, Wool-rollers, branders, &c., are paid weekly wages, and ' the station owner finds them in cook and rations. They mess and sleep in huts apart from the slicarcrs, and are termed “rouse- abouts.” Tue “rouscabout” cook has also the care of the woolshed overseer and his assistant on his hands, and as 6 o’clock l draws near we see him approaching with a l flugon, or “billy,” as it is terim-d, of steam, lug hot coffee in his hand, and the usual 1 slices ot“hrownic” or “cake.” ()n these we \ jratcfully break our fast, and the more satisfactorily when we remember that all handshuvc likewise been refrmshed. As we walk across to the woolshcd we notice ;strcams ofmen issuing from shearcrs’ and L rouseabouts’ huts ; and on entering the shed ; we find some of the shearers already at their respective places. 'l‘herc have beenballoted , for on the previous day, and no man is al- ‘_ lowed to make any change without permis- v sion of the shed manager. Those who come in“ derstaiid what a benefit it would confer Each shearer has his own little doorway upon their idol if they would only COllSlflCl'IUI‘ opening, through which he passes his the matter. There would then be no need i sheep when film”) into a long narrow pen for all those futile, because partial and Hum outside, fenced off from his neighbors. porary, measures which harass do ' owners" l’rcscntly every shearer has arrived; the and cause discomfort to do rs, while they? pickers-up, with so man s‘earers appor- lmve to be repeated incessant y. Nor would i tinned to each to attem upon ; the wool mun look with grave and deserved sus )i- ‘ rollers ready at their tables, and all watch- cioii, even amounting to dread, upon a de- ‘ iiig eagerly the movements of the manager voted animal companion which he at pre- “ as he advances watch in hand to ring the sent allows to be exposed to the risks of bell. - The bell rings; thcnbwrcrn dart into infection that will poi-chance destory them 3 the respective sheep pens allotted to them, both. Surclya few llmlilllsuf inconvenience and bring out Hie seemingly most-easily-toâ€" are as nothing when «:omparcd with the‘ beshorn sheep they can relcct in the hurry advantages that Would be obtained. Think I of the moment, place it on its rump, and of the children and adults who would be j shearing has fairly con‘mieiiccd. spared a torturing death in future years {I And what a busy scum it is: and how Consider the perpetual abolition of the l strong the contrast prerentcd lmiwecn the diabolical muzzle, ye cynophilists, and ili.-sulatciiess and the silenci- of yentcrd'y know that in the days to come dogs might . morning and the livelinesn and the activity bite and lend to their heart '3 content with- ' of today 3 As a rule, the men take things out being suspected or accused of loudness, €casily at first, for the eager man is apt to or any doubt be entertained as to the in. 7, “knock his hand up," and anyway mini are nocusness of their saliva.--«~-(.'mr(p I'Y‘IIlfIIf] V not to be hurried over. They are dcuiroufl, {he Nimlwnlla Urn/my. i too, at least most of them. of doing fair Work Band of linding'thc “boss” measure, which Without a revelation of what God is, no 5 they very soon do. From long experience 1 man can know what he himself is. _; am of opinion that it is quite an often the Some who pose as self-made incii rclieve' {mm "f the “nod ""‘lmk'uv l‘)' m" “'“m “f ; l their Creator of a great rcslmnsibility. She told him she'd be his sister. “Oh, that's all right," said he: "But. then. of course. you understand My sisters live with inc." Men declare their love before they feel it; women only confess their; after they have proved it. There is an oblique wav of reproof which takes ofl’the sharpness of it ; and maddresl iu flattery which makes it agreeable, though never so 3 but of all flatten", the mat akilful is e whocan do what you like, with- out saying an thin which argues he is doing it for your an e.â€"-{8Pape. itact and fiminciui. as the fault of the men . that has produced unpleasantuealidurin the l shearing liaison. Men are but human all the ; world over; and as the shearer is paid by ‘i the number of sheep he shears. lime to him 1 is money, and he tries, naturally enough, to ‘ahear as uianyshcep as he milin can, so long as his style “nuits.’ On the' other i band, the position of shed manager in by no 3 means an enviable one. for it is his object to get “all the wool ofi'"â€"in short, he has to please his employer and to please the men under his charge as well. Do you know what Duty is? It in what we exact from others.

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