themselves, and to what a degree of kindness and affection they may be habituated to extend their interest in the welfare of each other. The manner in which the poor and industrious member of that society has been assisted in the purchase of his cow, and its beneficial consequences both to the individual and to the property with which he is connected, by increasing and improving the stock upon it, is deserving of attention and imitation.
The second is an account of a village shop:—a subject, the importance of which will be felt by all, who interest themselves in the domestic concerns of the poor, when it is known, that a saving of above 20 per cent. may be thereby made to the labourer, in the purchase of the necessaries of life;—that it is the most effectual means to prevent his running in debt;—that the expence and trouble, to the charitable founder of the shop, is inconsiderable; and that it is liable to no objection, but what may be easily obviated.
