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work, for their ability as instructors in their several lines, and 

 for their unselfish devotion to duty. Obliged to be away from 

 home and business, often for long periods; with prolonged hours 

 of continuous service that frequently extend far into the night; 

 subjected to the discomforts of travel, and frequently to poor 

 accommodations ; taking long drives in all kinds of weather — for 

 appointments must be met, even though heart and flesh fail — and 

 being under a continual mental as well as physical strain, their 

 names deserve to be written high among those who serve their 

 fellow men. 



The latter part of this report is devoted to the special work car- 

 ried on at and in connection with 'Columbia University. Most of 

 the lectures are published, not only because they contain valuable 

 agricultural information, but to satisfy a demand from those in 

 attendance and others who have read press abstracts that these 

 lectures might be had for reference and study ; and also because, 

 so published, they extend the knowledge of and amply justify this 

 most important branch of my work. 



In spite of the handicap from bad weather already mentioned, 

 and of the lack of anything startling, I consider the past year the 

 most satisfactory of the four of my directorate. Thorough, 

 systematic work has .been carried on along all lines, the j^ractical 

 effect of which is clearly evident in agricultural practices over the 

 state. The highest standards of citizenship have been held up 

 and advocated, leading up to and emphasizing our motto for the 

 year : 



We are but farmers of ourselves : yet may, 

 If we can stock ourselves and thrive, uplay 

 Much — much good treasure for the great rent day. 



• — Dr. Dunne. 



