A boy
from that family, even if he never learned to read or write,
might some day have some IDEAS about soap.
The curriculum of an old New England home, so far as presided
over by the wife, may be incompletely suggested as follows:
(N. B. The reader will note the inappropriateness of
congratulating the daughters of that home on their not wanting a
job. They had it.)
VEGETABLES DEPARTMENT.
1. A course in Gardening.
"In March and in April, from morning to night,
In sowing and setting good housewives delight."
2. A course in Medicinal Herbs. Borage, fennel, wild tansy,
wormwood, etc. Methods of distillation. Aqua composita, barberry
conserve, electuaries, salves, and ointments. A most important
course for every housewife.
"A speedy and a sovereign remedy,
The bitter wormwood, sage and
marigold."--FLETCHER: "The Faithful Shepherdess."
3. A course in Pickling. In this course pretty nearly everything
will be pickled, down to nasturtium-buds and radish-pods.
PACKING-HOUSE DEPARTMENT.
1. A course in Salting Meat in the "powdering" tub.
2. A course in Smoking Hams and Bacons.
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