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How plesent to one located in the city 13.4 run to the country,—and In these days of ra pid locomotion, how readily obtainable. Taking advantage of a day's leisure we acc epted the invitation of a friend, and spent a day at Shubenacadie, rambling over upland and intergale, sniffing up the sweet fresh air, and enjoying the pleasant scenery around, the beauty of which our readers can fancy when they picture to themselves a rapidly running narrow river, sweeping through the rich green intervale, with here and there a fine stretch of cultivated uphard. Nature has done so much for the farmer in this locality that we should not be surprised if those who possess moderate industry there, are comparatively wealthy. In the section we visited the extensive and very valuable farm of F. Parker, Esq., M. P. P. is situated. This gentleman owns much Intervale, extremely productive, and large tracts of upland; he prides himself In keep ing on his farm the most improved stock. Goose to this is the Sinden property, recently purchased by the Government for a Model Farm. ‘This, we should judge to be one of the best farms in the district. It has much excel lent intervals, cleared upland, and plenty of woodland. ‘The first care of the government should be, the selection of a thorough man to take charge of this farm—it may be made a means of pro fit, and give useful lessons to many in that vicinity who now farm in a very slovenly man ner, Or it may turn out a costly failure. Let us hope that no party favors,law will obtain, to militate against judicious operation. One useful lesson should be taught in this locality—that is, the value and convenience of a kitchen garden.There was scarcely a dwelling we passed that had not more waste land directly about it than would be required to grow various kinds of vegetables for use during the season, —and strange to say, there are few vegetables of any kind grown, except in the fields. The absence of flowers is very marked; scarcely any are seen about the village, which is suffering greatly in appearance for the want of paint or white-wash. In a district where nature has done so much, art should certainly lend a helping hand. ‘The stupidity exhibited heretofore by many persons in selecting hollows for dwellings and barns, where an overflow of water might have been reckoned on with certainty, should be guarded against In the future. Among the Interesting features of this loca lty are the two mineral springs, not more than 200 yards from the Post Office. One of these is in the form of a basin, 10 or 12 feet across the surface, and about 10 feet deep in the centre. It is continually boiling up from the bottom. ‘There is a steady out-pouring from it, yet the volume of water is not reduced. It is perfectly cold, and has a magnesia taste. hese springs should be seen by visitors to this locality. A short distance from the springs is Lang's, or ‘Thompson’s, brick yard. ‘This property is situated on the railway line, is extensive in space, and has an abundance of very superior clay, which can almost be thrown from the pits to the grinding mill. Several hundred very fine brick were moulded and spread while we were present. Simple as the hand process is, a large number can be turned out daily, at a comparatively small cost. The wheels want greasing at this establishment—operations are cramped for want of capital. We think a few hundred invested here, if judiciously expan ded, would give a very handsome return. ‘The saw-mill in this place has not been run ning for some time. It has recently come into the hands of Mr. ‘I. Mitchell, of Chebucto Foundry, who contemplates improvements In ‘ity and will probably have it in good working ‘order before very long. ‘There is a Catholic Chapel in this village, but no ‘congrégation. Since the completion of the Railway the service, when held, is atten ded by worshippers from a considerable dis tance. ‘The people are mostly Presbyterians, ‘who are about replacing their present Church with a new and more commodious edifice. ‘The village has a Post Office, two Churches, Telegraph Office, Railway Station, a tannery, and several stores.” The infusion of 2 little more capital and enterprise is very desirable.
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Halifax Sun And Advertizer
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA
Mon, Sep 17, 1866
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