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ber. ■ Several of them were more largely attended than ever 

 before in their history. The result is indicated in the finan- 

 cial reports in another part of the volume. 



The first full year of the work of the Experiment Station 

 has been of great value, as will be seen by the report of its 

 operations herewith included. 



The report has already been spread all over the Common- 

 wealth, in frequent bulletins, issued from the Station as the 

 progress of the work has warranted publication. 



The present year's work will be of» more importance and 

 upon a much more extended field. 



The Institutes have been held by all the societies accord- 

 ing to the requirement of the Board ; several of them held 

 many more than required, to the great benefit of the public 

 that is interested in agriculture. 



The health of cattle, sheep and swine has been good 

 throughout the year, no disease being reported by the Cattle 

 Commissioners. 



