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and what a shame it is, that any persons should ever make it a day of mere idle gossiping, and wandering about; or of loose talk and behaviour. At the same time, you must not, under a pretence of keeping the Sabbath-day holy, refuse to do any necessary work; such as making fires and beds; dressing victuals for the family; milking cows; feeding cattle; attending sick people, and young children. Sabbath was made for man," says our blessed Saviour; "not man for the Sabbath." It was made to do good to men; not to afflict or punish them, or deprive them of any real comfort. No work ought to be done on Sunday, which may as well be done on another day. Contrive to do as much as you properly can the day before, in order that you may have the less to do on the Sabbathday. Whenever you are prevented by sickness, or by any necessary employments, from attending the public worship of God, on the Lord's day, keep the day holy in the best manner your situation will allow. Pray to the Lord; worship him in the secret of your own heart; meditate upon his holy word, even if you are not able to read it, or hear it read. "Families," says an excellent lady, "may be so ordered, that every one may go to church in turns; and if there is any service in which this is not allowed, I would advise the servant of Christ to leave such a master, and to seek for one who fears God."

If you have an opportunity of attending family worship and instruction, be thankful for so great an advantage; and endeavour to improve from it. By your constant and willing attendance, show that you are desirous to give what encouragement you can to your masters and mistresses, to continue so excellent a practice.

Neglect not private prayer. If you have not an oppor tunity of praying to your heavenly Father in secret (which most persons may contrive to have) be not ashamed, or afraid to kneel down, and pray, every morning, and every evening, in the presence of your fellow-servants, or of any one else; even if you should think they neglect prayer themselves, and deride you for doing your duty. You stand much in need of divine assistance, to guide you safely through all the sorrows, trials, and temptations, you must meet with in the world: and particularly to enable you to fulfil a Christian servant's duty, which is very important; and often, even in sober families, very difficult.Matthew Henderson, a servant, who was executed at Tyburn in the year 1746, for murder, sorrowfully owned, that he

had long neglected private prayer: that he had forsaken God, and been a stranger at the throne of grace; and that, therefore, God had given him up unto his own heart's lust, and suffered him to follow his own imaginations; and that he had no help from above in the needful time of trouble and temptation.

Diligently read the Bible. Learn by heart, and treasure up in your memory, the texts in Scripture, especially the following, which teach a servant's duty and rest not till, by divine assistance, you are able to observe the instructions, and to lay hold on the promises, contained in them.

"Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters, according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ: not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; with good-will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men; knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free."-Ephes, vi. 5—8.

"Servants obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God. And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men: knowing that of the Lord, ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance; for ye serve the Lord Christ. But he that doth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons."-Col. iii. 22-25.

"Let as many servants as are under the yoke, count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of .God, and his doctrine, be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service because they are faithful, and beloved partakers of the benefit."1 Tim. vi. 1, 2.

"Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; not purloining, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour, in all things. For the grace of God that bringeth salvation, hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly Justs, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world."-Titus ii. 9-12.

"Servants be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God,

endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. For even hereunto were ye called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth -righteously: who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness."-1 Peter ii. 18-24.

COOKERY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.

ALTHOUGH the following directions are principally addressed to servants, yet they will be found useful to all those, whether mistresses or servants, to whom the care of providing for a family is committed. In every rank, those deserve the greatest praise, who best acquit themselves of the duties which their station requires. Indeed, this line of conduct is not a matter of choice, but of necessity, if we would maintain the dignity of our character as rational beings.

In the variety of female acquirements, though domestic occupations stand not so high in esteem as they formerly did, yet, when neglected, they produce much human misery. There was a time when ladies knew nothing beyond their own family concerns; but in the present day there are many who know nothing about them. Each of these extremes should be avoided: but is there no way to unite, in the female character, cultivation of talents and habits of usefulness? Happily there are still great numbers in every situation, whose example proves that this is possible. Instances may be found of ladies in the higher walks of life, who condescend to examine the accounts of their house-steward; and, by overlooking and wisely directing the expenditure of that part of their husband's income which falls under their own inspection, avoid the inconveniences of embarrassed circumstances. How much more necessary, then, is domestic knowledge in those whose limited fortunes press on their attention considerations of the strictest economy. There

bught to be a material difference in the degree of cate which a person of a large and independent estate bestows on money concerns, and that of a person in confined circumstances: yet both may very commendably employ some portion of their time and thoughts on this subject. The custom of the times tends in some measure to abolish the distinctions of rank; and the education given to young people, is nearly the same in all: but though the leisure of the higher may be well devoted to different accomplishments, the pursuits of those in a middle line, if less ornamental, would better secure their own happiness and that of others connected with them.

Perhaps there are few incidents in which the respectability of a man is more immediately felt, than the style of dinner to which he may accidentally bring home a visitor. Every one is to live as he can afford, and the meal of the tradesman ought not to emulate the entertainments of the higher classes; but if two or three dishes are well served, with the asual sauces, the table-linen clean, the small sideboard neatly laid, and all that is necessary be at hand, the expectation of the husband and friend will be gratified, because no irregularity of domestic arrangement will disturb the social intercourse. The same observation holds good on a larger scale. In all situations of life, the entertainment should be no less suited to the station, than to the fortune of the entertainer, and to the number and rank of those invited.

The manner of carving is not only a very necessary branch of information, to enable a lady to do the honours of her table, but makes a considerable difference in the consumption of a family; and though in large parties she is so much assisted as to render this knowledge apparently of less consequence, yet she must at times feel the deficiency; and should not fail to acquaint herself with an attainment, the advantage of which is evident every day.

The mistress of a family should always remember that the welfare and good management of the house depend on the eye of the superior; and consequently, that nothing is too trifling for her notice, whereby waste may be avoided; and this attention is of more importance now that the price of every necessary of life is increased to an enormous degree.

March's "Family Book-keeper," is a very useful work and saves, much trouble; the various articles of expense being printed, with a column for every day in the year, so

that at one view the amount of expenditure on each, and the total sum may be known.

To give unvarying rules cannot be attempted; for people ought to form their conduct on their circumstances, but it is presumed that a judicious arrangement according to them, will be found equally advantageous to all.

MARKETING.

The first thing requisite is to know the various parts of the different animals, which are brought into our markets, ready slaughtered, and generally denominated "butcher's neat."

In an Ox or Cow, the fore-quarter consists of the haunch, which includes the clod, marrow-bone, skin, and, the sticking-piece, which is the neck-end. The next is the leg-ofmutton-piece, which has part of the blade-bone; then the chuck, the brisket, the fore-ribs, and middle-rib, which is called the chuck-rib. The hind-quarter contains the sirloin and rump, the thin and thick flank, the veiny-piece, and the isch, each, or ash-bone, buttock, and leg. These are the principal parts of the carcass; besides which are the head, tongue, and palate. The entrails are, the sweetbreads, kidnies, skirts and tripe; of the latter of which there are three sorts, the double, the roll, and the reed tripe.

In a Sheep, the fore-quarter contains the neck, breast, and shoulder; and the hind-quarter the leg and loin. The two loins together are called a chine, or saddle of mution, which is esteemed as a fine dish, when the meat is small and fat. Besides these, are the head and pluck, which includes the liver, lights, heart, sweetbreads, and melt.

In a Calf, the fore-quarter consists of the shoulder, neck, and breast; and the hind quarter, of the leg, which contains the knuckle, the fillet, and the loin. The head and inwards. are called the pluck, in Staffordshire, the calf's race, and in Lancashire, the mid-calf; it consists of the heart, liver, lights, nut, and melt, and what is called the skirts; the throat sweetbread, and the wind-pipe sweetbread. Beef, mutton, and veal, are in season at all times of the year.

The fore-quarter of a Lamb consists of a shoulder, neck, and breast, together. The hind-quarter is the leg and loin. The head and pluck consists of the liver, lights, heart, nut, and melt; as also the fry, which is formed of the sweetbreads, and skirts, with some of the liver. Lamb may

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