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The tin shield is made to go over the back of the neck and fit well down eactk 

 side, and has holes at each end through which the ties are passed by which the 

 tins are kept in place. 



At a meeting held on 30tli October, the above paper was discussed at 

 some length. It was pointed out that on Mr. McCormack's figures, maiden 

 ewes joined with Lincoln rams gave an increase of 64J per cent., while the 

 same ewes mated the next year with Border Leicester rams gave an increase 

 of 92 per cent. Mr. J. Smith contended that the return in the first case was 

 highly satisfactory for maiden ewes and on a par with the results of the 

 next year. Mr. McCormack agreed that the Lincoln-Merino ewes were of" 

 fine type and might have influenced the progeny quite as much as the 

 Border Leicester rams in giving the increase of 92 per cent. It was ascer- 

 tained that the ewes mated with Lincoln rams in the_second year had had a 

 very severe time prior to coming into Mr. McCormack's possession. 



Members expressed gratitude to Mr. McCormack for his contribution,, 

 which was regarded as presenting valuable experience. 



Stratford. 



At a meeting held on 23rd October, Mr. Mitchell, of Gloucester, outlined' 

 a scheme for the formation of a herd-testing association in the district. It 

 was unanimously agreed to try to introduce the herd testing movement at 

 Stratford, and canvassers were appointed to interview local dairymen. 



It is anticipated that the dairy farmers of the district will very soon be- 

 able to participate in the advantages to be derived by having the yields of 

 their cows systematically tested and recorded, with a view to the unprofitable' 

 cattle being culled out. 



Wellington. 



Instead of the usual monthly meeting in October, this branch conducted 

 a flower show on the 19th of the month, which proved a great success. It 

 was agreed that such a fine collection of garden flowers, more especially of 

 roses, has never before been seen in Wellington, and the success of the 

 fixture fully justified the branch in having taken so much interest in horti- 

 culture. The show was opened by Mr. A. J. L. Stockwell, President of the 

 Agricultural Society, who warmly congratulated members of the Bureau 

 upon the excellence of the blooms staged. '■' 



Wentworthville. 



A meeting of this branch was held on 27th October when a lecture was 

 given by Mr. J. Hadlington on fowl tick and other poultry diseases. The 

 attendance was good and the attention to the lecture and tlie questions asked 

 afterwards were evidence of the interest in the subject, and the usefulness 

 of the advice given. 



The spring show of the branch was held on 30th October, and was a great 

 success, some well known horticulturists in the metropolitan area competing. 

 The show was opened by Mr. W. T.. Ely, M.L.A., who congratulated the 

 branch on the fine show of blooms and vegetables. The entries were very 

 numerous, and the prizes a handsome lot. 



Windsor. 



A meeting was held on 19th October, when it was agreed to hold an 

 exhibition at Windsor prior to the Ilawkesbury District Show. 



Arrangements were also made for two gentlemen to represent the district 

 before the select committee on agriculture. 



