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into consideration my attendance at the Eastern Maine Fair, 

 Bangor, one day, and at the Central ]\Iaine Fair, Waterville, 

 and Maine State Fair, Lewiston, the entire four days. 



I also attended seven county fairs that receive stipend from 

 the State and assisted in every way possible in the advancement 

 of the Dairy Industry by scoring and judging dairy animals and 

 dairy products as well as products from the farm, vineyard 

 and orchard. 



In !-ny awarding of first, second and third prizes on dairy 

 animals, I gave demonstrations as to why the blue ribbon cow, 

 or heifer, was superior to the one that received the red ribbon, 

 as to her excellency in the qualities required of such an animal 

 to reach the standard of perfection for such a breed. 



I received various calls to attend other fairs to act in the ca- 

 pacity of judge, but could not avail myself of the opportunity 

 to attend. 



In closing I wish to express my most sincere appreciation of 

 the cordial assistance given me in the work by the members of 

 the Department, the press and the people of this grand old 

 State, all of whom, both officially and as private citizens have 

 given their assistance to help this good work along. 



I thank you for your ever cordial support and if any condi- 

 tions ever arise whereby I. in any way, can be of service to 

 Maine agriculture, you and all agriculturists may be assured of 

 my hearty co-operation in all that pertains to the advancement 

 of Maine's greatest industry. 



Respectfully submitted, 



H. C. BLACK, State Dairy Instructor. 



