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Journal of Agriculture. 



[8 Jan., 1907. 



of the best papers are from places least expected, and show that a keen 

 interest was taken in the lectures. One of the most pleasing features in 

 connexion with the classes is the increasing interest everywhere evinced in 

 dairying matters, and the extent to which the industry is spreading and 

 the profitable returns being obtained from it in all parts of the country. 

 The classes are certainly increasing in popularity, and this is always more 

 evident when it is seen what the nature of the work in connexion with 

 the classes is." 



Mr. W . Haile. — " The attendances at my lectures and demonstrations 

 this season have been exceptionally good, and great interest has been 

 manifested in the work. In every centre the students desired more prac- 

 tical work ; this I cheerfullv gave, (giving additional lessons in the morning, 

 which, judging bv the large numbers attending, and the practical work 

 done bv the students, were highly appreciated. The examination papers 



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on the whole are very good — some exceptionally so — which speaks for 

 itself that the instruction given has been retained. I have had several 

 applications for samples of wool as a guide for classing farmers' clips ; 

 in all cases the required wool has been forwarded." 



Mr. H. S. Rudduck, G.M.V.C. — " A great interest has always been 

 manifested in this subject, and some of the papers are very good ; two are 

 worthy of special mention, viz., the one sent in by Miss W. Brotherton at 

 Castlemaine ; and at Weddenburn the paper sent in by 'Mr. A. Gray. The 

 latter is, so far, the best I have received, the full complement of marks 

 indicating its completeness ; at the same time, it must be remembered that 

 i\Ir. Gray is a Vcterinarv Surgeon, and consequently outclasses the ordinary 

 student. Although I am. verv pleased with the popularity of this subject, 

 and admit that many of the papers were most satisfactory, I do not favour 

 these examinations. In several centres the students were examined within 

 half-an-hour after the deliverance of a lecture, so that the one with the 

 most retentive memory alwavs sent in the best paper and scored against 

 men who could lose them in the practical application of the subject. Then 

 again, there is a tendencv to make a young fellow who has sent in a good 



