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larger percentage of flesh in the high- priced cuts, such as leg and loin,| while the ram lambs develop stronger in the neck and shoulder. The cas- . trated lambs run quietly with the ewe flock; without the possibility of hav- ing the ewes drop lambs during the winter time, when they are not wanted. The docked lamb is much cleaner, and is blockier in appearance, also is not subject to trouble from maggots in moist hot weather. When they go to market at the age of five to seven months, the castrated lamb will outweigh the uncastrated, by five to ten pounds, and is worth from two to five cents more per pound, de- pending on the age. . The operation of docking and cas- . trating is very simple and can be done by almost anyone. When a person has but eight or ten to handle, they can be caught and handled without any preparation whatever, 'excepting a sharp knife, and a little disinfectant, Where the farmer has a good-sized flock, he should run them through a cutting chute, or crowd them up in one part of the barn, so that he can eatch the lambs without chasing the sheep around, putting the lambs in' a pen by themselves. This should be done in the morning, and the lambs should be handled as quietly as possible, so as not to exercise them too much, causing their blood to rush too rapid- ly through the body, as they will bleed more freely if this is done. THe 'most suitable age is between ond and two weeks old; as their tails have a tendency to become fleshy after this time, and consequently bleed more when the sharp knife is used. : There are two methods of docking, one by using a hot pincers, and the other by using a sharp knife. In using the pinchers, it should be heated to a cherry red, » When using. the hot iron, the tail is pulled through a hole in a board, to prevent thé excessive heat reaching other parts of the body. If lambs between one and two weeks old are to be docked, the knife is just as successful, and is used much more quickly. In handling a large bunch quickly and efficiently, it requires three men, one to catch the lambs, one to hold, and one to operate. The equipment necessary is a fence panel, an operating bench, a good sup- ply of disinfectant, a can of tar, and at least two good sharp knives, also a few strings, six or eight inches long, The fence panel is used as a mov- gble partition in the lamb pen, enab- ling crowding of the lambs to one end, which assists the man catching the lambs and prevents undue exertion on the part of either the lambs or the man. The opposite side of the panel can be used as a pen for put- ting operated lambs into. The operating bench is a twelye- inch plank about three and one-half ~feet from the ground. The strings are to be used for ty- ing the tails of any bleeding 'profusely. A good operator can dock tails, tastrate, disinfect both scrotum and the stub of the tail, and put a little tar on the wool around the tail, as ~ rapidly as one man can catch the lambs and pass them to the man that holds. > When everything is ready for busi- ness, with the knives, tar-and disin- fectant handy, two lively men to assist the operator, and the operator not afraid of a little blood, he can 'gtrip to the waist, and call for lambs, The holder places the lamb on the . %able on its back, gives a little pres- pure bi , which tends to draw| and the work can be done much more rapidly. For one accustomed to this method, it is not at all disagreeable, and in the writer's opinion, is much better for the lamb, as it does away with occasional slipping, such as often occurs when using thumb and finger. When the lambs are older than three weeks, it is better to scrape the cord off rather than withdrawing it, i It takes but an instant to apply a little disinfectant to the wounds, and a little tar on the tail, then the lamb is dropped into a pen, and another one placed on the table. Any operator with a little pep, and with twenty minutes' experience, can dock, castrate, disinfect and tar, from fifty to sixty lambs an hour, in a very efficient manner, without undue haste. It adds a certain zest to the work when an operator can do his work rapidly enough to be able to pass out 8 bantering call of "come on with your lambs® when the catcher is a little behind. Needless to say, the quicker the op- eration can be done in an efficient way, the better it is for the lambs. If there is a fourth party in the crew, he can be used in pushing up the panel, thus crowding the lambs to the end of the panel, so that the catcher will have less difficulty, also in watching, docked lambs, and if any are spurting blood, after a r ble length of time, he can tie a string tightly around the stub of the tail, The lambs should be left quietly in their pen a few hours, and observed occasionally by the caretaker, to see that none continue to bleed. When the strings have been left on for an hour or two, they should be removed, | : and extreme care taken that the same number of strings are cut, as were used, as it causes great agony to the lamb if a string is left to remain on, as the stub swells greatly and sloughs off, beyond the point where the string is attached. The object of pressing the skin for- ward before cutting the tail, is so that the skin will cover the incision after the lamb is released, which enables quicker healing. y Some farmers have reported losses after castrating and docking, but it is the writer's judgment that these losses were due very largely to not disinfecting properly, as he has dock- ed and castrated hundreds of lambs; without the loss of a single one from bleeding. ee feed Ten Rules of Beef Production. First--Plenty of pasture and feed. Second--The right kind of cows-- those that will produce good calves regularly, be Third--A good, purebred registered bull--one that will sire good calves persistently, wt Fourth--A large calf crop. 'This means that all cows shall drop calves, and that the calves should be properly cared for at' birth, Fifth--Proper care of the breeding herd and the calves. Sixth--Selection of good heifer calves to replace old or inferior cows. - Seventh--Prevention of - disease among the breeding herd and the younger stock. } Eighth--Shelter sufficient to pro- tect the cattle from both severe cold and extremely hot weather, Ninth--A practical knowledge of fattening cattle for market. Tenth--Marketing to advantage. ow 31 no betel test: 1 manner in whi the Lo mony to. gasoline engine has revolu lives of many farmers than lowing story told me by a the other day: a Bas "My father used to feed cattle, and he always shelled all the corn he fed, using self-feeders: . The cobs 'were used for fuel, and they were very nice to start a fire with. He used a two- hole eight-horse corn sheller. to town. ~The corn sheller was deft -on the farm. Oftemwhen I: shell corn the track would be muddy for the horses, and th machine would run hard, and soofi decided to investigate the merits the gasoline engine. : : "I was really expecting to get about a three or four horsepower e, but I secured the prices on different sizes, and ordered one rated at seven horsepower. They sent a man to in- stall and start it, it being one of the first machines, and they wished it; fo be, satisfactory. ; afd "I have been running the engine ever since, with very little" trouble. I run a four-hole corn sheller, a feed "On account, of old age he moved | 1d '| helped me so much - | any farmer that has thoroughly tried removes the greatest part of: the horse-killing and nerve-racking draft from the horses, and reduces machine over the ground. iven binder makes about know of "others learning their use. Their adaptability to farm work is practically limitless. Their simpli- city 'and ease of operation commend them to those unfamiliar with ma. chinery, And their economy of op- eration is sufficient to convince the most skeptical. I have never seen them out who would think of putting them aside, and that alone is suffi- cient proof for thinking people. . 'SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON MAY 28. ! Peis Israel's First King--1 Sam. 9:15; 10: 24. Golden Text, 1 Sam. 12: 24. 9: 15-21. The Lord had told Samuel in his ear. The prophet was a man of simple faith. He not only prayed but believed that his prayer would be answered. Since the assembly of the Israelite chieftains had demanded that he find them a king, he had no doubt prayed earnestly for divine guidance. How could he' choose out of all the men of Isrdel one fit for so high an office! A man out of the land of Benjamin. The story of Kish the Benjamite and his son Saul, "a choice young man and a goodly," should, be read from the beginning of the chapter. Saul an his servant, seeking his father's lost asses, had decided to visit the prophet Samuel, supposing that, on payment of a fee, he, out of his extraordinary knowledge, would tell them where the asses were to be found. So they came to the town of Ramah where Samuel Hved. gen Samuel had just returned to the city from one of his official circuits, and was about to take part in a public sacrifice and feast, such as was cus- tomary in those days at the time of the new moon or on special occasions of thanksgiving. He was to "bless the sacrifice," or rather "pronounce a blessing of thanksgiving at the feast," which was regarded as a par} of the sacrifice, a i Saul drew near. They met in the gate of the little city, where was the market-place and the usual place of public concourse. He came looking for a small thing; he was to receive soma: thing very great. The tall your countryman must have been amaz honored. guest at" the feast, and ad- dressed as one by whom great things were to be done. First of all Samuel told him" that the lost asses were found. Then he said to desire of Israel man of Benja; | least of the families of ~ | was a token of homage to the chosen '| king, chosen by the Lord to be cap- to find himself expected, made an{ him that the| ¥0 was the solemn anointing or setting apart of the king for his sacred office. Henceforth Saul was "the Lord's anointed" (1, Bam. 24: 8). The kiss tain over his inheritance, 10: 2-24. "When thou art departed." Samuel proceeds to tell Saul of two incidents which will befall him on his return journey. Some men who meet him will give him two loaves of bread, an unconsciots act of homage 8s to a king. Again he will meet a company of prophets, chanting their religious and patriotic songs to the accompaniment of music, and he will be constrained to join them. The same spirit which is in the prophets will enter into him and make another man of him, and this will be an evidence that God is with him. rR This was the hour of Saul's conver. sion. God gave him another heart. It would have been well indeed "for Saul if he had always retained Samuel as his counsellor and friend. To Mizpeh. = Again Samuel called a national assembly." His choice of af king must. be ratified by the people, The history represents him here as leaving all in the hands of the Lord, and casting lots for choice of tribe, family and man. When the choice 'was determined and the lot fell upon Sead he was found hiding among. the stuff, that is among the gage Tall, stalwart, handsome, tg and vigor of his youth, he must have seemed "every inch a king." And the JDeople shouted and said "God save the King." Three or four years as a cow tester, and some experience of my own have about convinced me that the feed that a good many of us buy is costing us too much. Goo s tit is high enongh, but to pay an ex- ively. high "price is a mistake, (and that i what I would like you h t. - Ax : "their |; k merely to that of getting the|; work merely to at Jetting nc lonely in the prime| one is ill, send some tempting dish, or a glass of jelly or flowers to the 'plate of cookies, or a pa to the overburdened housewife. You can send such offerings through your little girl, for children love to do such errands. - You can tell her also to say 'something to this effect: "Mother sent me over with these cookies--she thought you might be too busy to bake; and she wants to know if she can do anything to help you." Such a message is sure to be appreciated, and will bring some sort of a response. Ask some mother in your neighbor- little ones while she goes shopping. It is 'such a relief to be able to go to the stores with a free mind. Once in a while, plan to have your little girl invite her friends in for a "tea party" ~--a ceremony dear to childish hearts.{ Prepare simple food, and 'let the chil: dren eat on the verandah or out in the garden and have the party all to themselves. This paves the way for acquaintanceship. You see, you will have to make advances, but if you do it tactfully and show yourself ready to be a good friend and neighbor, I feel sure that you will win, = : Bride-of-a-Year: Kindly give a list of the various wedding anniversaries, First year, cotton; second, paper; third, leather; fifth, wooden; seventh, woolen; tenth, tin; twelfth, silk and fine linen; fifteenth, crystal; twen- tieth, china; twenty-fifth, silver; thirtieth, pearl; fortieth, ruby: fif. tieth, golden; seventy-fifth, diamond. Name Seeker: Here are five simple rules to follow in selecting a name for a farm: Ve" : 1. Get a name easily spelled, easily pronounced, and not too long and cumbersome, Ed 2, Get a name that no other farm in your neighborhood has taken. 3. .Get a name that fits the place. A big estate may have a high-sound- feed cost? And how do your cream or milk cheques show up? invalid; or send a loaf of bread, a|W I pan of biscuits] hood to allow you to take care of her! between hills, - There arg _lots of good feeds, but |' "with 'They lend me selves to adding to family nam ar- ticularly those which have only .one syllable, as, Floyddale, Fulm Holtdale, Jonesdale, Kempdell i dale, Marshdell, Pyledell. "Thea, there are many descriptive names with'such g an ending: Fairdale, Gréendell, High- dale, Oakdale, Beechdale, Fruitdale, Willowdale. & 2 Pr Green, a narrow valley; a hollow Deri lames would be: Allgreen, Highgreen, Glengreen, Brookgreen, - Greenacres, Greenfields, Greenover, Greenway, Talbotgreen. - 'Holm, a river meadow, or a low, flat tract of land by the side of a river. = Also spelled ' holme. These words. make a good ending for almost any family name. Curtisholme, Capper- holme, Hardingholme, - Colderholme, 2 Edgeholme, Martinholme, Thomas holme, ete., ete. 7 - : ¥ Hurst, a grove 'or thicket. Almost every farm has a grove or 'thicket growing somewhere on it. See how well "some representative family names sound 'with this ending: Wil- sonhurst, Palmeérhurst, - Marchh rst, Gorehurst," Crowderhurst, M irsha) hurst are samples. ~ Lea, a grassy field or plain; an untilled or level tract of land. Names with this ending are: Overlea, Farlea, Crestlea, ote. a Wold, 'means "high, rolling ground bare of woods. Farwold, Highwold, Longwold, Greenwold, Grasswold, - « Dreamwold, Skywold, Cloudwold; are suggestions. 7, There is a whole list-of more com- : mon endings, the meanings of which ™ are known to everybody: vale, wood; land moor ¢liff," valley, hollow, lan ¥ Put your own name in front of each! of these and see how it sounds, pay you to find out why some are better than others. -While protein is not the whole idea in a concentrate, yet it is the big one.- An appetizer] may be of value, and some feeds have this: But can't you get the appetizer cheaper some other way? rt eel etek What One Cent's Worth of Electricity: Will Do on the Farm. | + Figuring the cost of electricity at 10 cents per kilowatt hour," 1 cent's 'worth of electricity on the farm will: Operate a six-pound flatiron for 15 'minutes. ys ; Drive an. electric vacuum cleaner Lift 100 gallons of water Run' a sewing mach "100 fee there are some that aren't. It willl | The Rhyme of Dorothy. Rose. Dorothy Rose had a turned-up nose. Did she worry about it, do you sup~ posed \ ' OH, no; but a plan she began to hatch, | To /make the rest of her features LL. match, : First of all, she trained her eyes, Turning them up to the sunny skies, Look at the 'mud -and the dust ?<--not n - 8 : 9 TR Nothing but sunshine v slope, crest, ridge, brook, gate, hill, ©