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sure remedy for worms. The poplar is one of the most generally diffused 

 and abundant trees in the state. Great quantities of the finest trees are 

 to be found in the central and southern counties. Perhaps some of the 

 largest timber is met with on the affluents of the New, and Kanawha, and 

 the Big Sandy rivers. 

 Philadelphi<i, U.S.A. Burnet Landreth. 



The Highland and Agricultural Society. 



The half-yearly meeting of the members of this affluent and useful 

 agricultural society was held in Edinburgh on Wednesday afternoon ; Mr. 

 Robert Hutchison, of Carlowrie, senior director present, presiding. New 

 members to the number of 18G were enrolled. In reference to the summer 

 show, which is this year to be held at Edinburgh, it was reported that 

 judging would commence at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24th, instead of at 

 1 p.m., as has been the case on the opening day for some years back. The 

 amount of prize money offered is the largest the society has ever given, 

 yet the entries are not so numerous as might have been expected. Of 

 cattle there are 350 entries, horses 310, sheep 540, pigs 40, implements 2250. 

 Except in sheep, the entries, however, compare favourably with those for 

 the last Highland show held at Edinburgh in 1869. A handsome gold 

 medal is to be given by the Marquis of Tweeddale, in memory of his late 

 father, to the best shorthorn bull or Border Leicester tup in the yard 

 which will be a new feature. The implement entry is the largest the 

 society has yet had. 



At a meeting of the directors held immediately before the general 

 meeting, it was resolved by a majority to publish the names of the gentle- 

 men who had consented to act as judges in various classes as soon as the 

 acceptances were all intimated to the secretary. This proposal was sub- 

 mitted to the general meeting, and was passed without comment ; but 

 there were few members present, and scarcely any exhibitors of stock 

 among them. This resolution will take many members of the society and 

 exhibitors of stock generally by surprise. We believe that the feeling is so 

 strong on the matter in certain quarters, that an attempt will be made at 

 next meeting of the board to rescind the resolution. 



Several alterations were made in the rules and bye-laws affecting the 

 examinations of students for the society's diploma, and certificates awarded 

 for proficiency in the science and practice of agriculture, not the least 

 notable of which is the abolition of the rule requiring candidates to be 

 under a certain age. Some changes were also made in the arrangements 

 for the examination of veterinary students for the society's medal and 

 certificates. 



The report of the chemical committee, read by the convener, Mr. Mac- 

 kenzie, of Portmore, stated that the society had resolved to accept of land 



