IfEPORT OF THE niJiECTOR 



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SESSIONAL PAPER No. 16 



DR.\1X.V0E. 



More tlian 18.000 feet uf tile v.vre laid in the fields, and GOO feet were used to 

 complete the drainage of the barnyard, which was paved with stone and gravel during 

 the summer. The yard is now tirm and dry. 



An approach to the new barn was also built. The sides of this approach are of 

 stone. 3 feet thick, built on a deep foundation of large rocks and cement. 



Cement platforms were built at the main entrances of the cow stable and the horse 

 stable. The above, with the improvements made to the public roads, have done much 

 to improve the appearance of the Station. 



EXHIBITIONS. 



Exhibits were made at Three Kivers and Quebec, of the products of the Station 

 in fruits, vegetables, honey, etc. At Three Eivers the Station was awarded a diploma 

 for the best exhibit of pure honey, and one for the best exhibit of vegetables. At 

 Quebec a diploma was received for the best exhibit of vegetables, and the gold medal 

 for the best exhibit of fruits and pure honey. 



VISITORS. 



These numbered 1,9^0 during the year, beside? visits made by the Dairy Commis- 

 sioner and his officers of this district, also by the professors and students of the Ste, 

 Anne College of Agriculture. 



VISIT.S MADE. 



The Superintendent examined forty-six fields in the district, and gave practical 

 demonstrations of cultural methods. He installed the Station exhibits at Three 

 Rivers and Quebec, and judged at the L'Islet County Horticultural Show. He was 

 present at the conference of agricultural missionaries at Ottawa, and later attended 

 the conference of superintendents there. He also assisted the Superintendents at 

 Lennoxville at a series of meetings in the counties of Compton and Wolfe. 



Note. — 10 inches of snow are taken as equiyalent to 1 inch of rainfall. 



