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been cheerfully received. Inspection has at all times been wel- 

 come for they understand that it is not for their own welfare to 

 have inferior products sold bearing their name. 



It was my privilege to be in attendance at the Brockton Fair 

 in Brockton, Mass., where some of the best dairy stock in the 

 country was seen, as well as the judging contest by college stu- 

 dents. I also visited the Langwater Farm at North Easton, 

 ]\Iass., the home of the wonderful animal "Dotty Dimple''. The 

 trip included a visit to the Boston Inspector and to the milk 

 plants of D. Whiting & Sons and H. P. Hood & Sons at 

 Charlestown, !Mass. Much valuable information was gained 

 from these visits. 



I was in attendance at the Central Maine Fair at Waterville 

 and the State Fair in Lewiston, and was in charge of the ex- 

 hibits of milk and cream. I also visited several of the smaller 

 fairs, as requested. At the Dairy Conference in Portland I 

 assisted in taking charge of the dairy products, and spoke on 

 "The Value of Milk Inspection in This State." 



Owing to the lateness of assuming my duties, the first four 

 months' work of the year was carried on by Mr. C. W. Barber, 

 to whom I am indebted for much valuable information in 

 regard to the work. I also wish at this time to thank you for 

 the assistance rendered and the favors shown me in my work. 

 The members of the Department, the dairymen of the State, 

 the press, boards of health of many communities, city and town 

 inspectors and county officials have co-operated in this impor- 

 tant work at dift'erent times, for which I am very grateful. I 

 hope that the spirit of co-operation will be continued more 

 closely than ever before. 



Respectfully submitted, 



RUSSEL S. SMALL, 



State Dairy Inspector. 



