Preparations For Winter

It ia important that the cellars be lookedafter, and made tight and warm; such work can be done much bp.tter now than aíter a heavy snowstorm and severe cold weather sets in. As th farmer always has enough to do, he of ten puts off the little thiugs connected with snugging up his buildings until cold weather actually comea; then it is not only a very disagreeable task, but cannot be done half as quickly, or well, as it eau in good weather. At this season of the year, if the farmer has kept well up with "his work, he can lessen the hours of labor quite as f ast as the days shorten; but if he be a little behind in his work, he can go into the barn in the evening and husk corn, but tliis should always be avoided if possible, and under no circumstances should the farmer make his boys husk corn in the evening after they have been at school all day, unless it be at a husking party. If there is any one thing more than another, that will drive the boys f rom the farm, it is compelling them to work until bedtime after they have attended school all day. The boys and girls should have the evenings for study and recreation, 'ind the parents should endeavor to be with them and help thein as much as possible. One of the preparations for winter should be the purcliasing of good books, and subscribing for papers for the young folks to read during the long winter evenings. Whatever preparations are made for the winter, the f armer should never lose sight of his fami!y; their comfort and happiness should always be considered; to this end he should work, and never feel that there s no more to do for them, until heand tis family believe that their home is he happiest home in the world; when this is accomplished, the boys will become attached to the farm and leave it with reluctance.-