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paper, and marked accordingly, feel that lie knows a good deal about 

 veterinary work — his paper shows it — whereas it must be remembered that 

 in these lectures we only have time sufficient just to touch on the fringe 

 of a few of the common ailments.' 



Mr. C. D. Strong, G.M.V.C. — " The results on the whole are satis- 

 factory, some of the candidates gaining a high percentage of marks. The 

 Veterinary Science classes are apparently of great interest to the farmers 

 and stock owners, as is evidenced by the large and enthusiastic attendances 

 at lectures and demonstrations. The lantern lectures have drawn specially 

 large classes, and JNIr. Kenneallys shoeing demonstrations have been a 

 valuable adjunct to my lectures and greatly appreciated by all students." 



Mr. J. Cronin. — " Questions were submitted at two centres only, viz., 

 Geelong and Castlemaine. At Castlemaine two questions only were asked, 

 on account of breyitv of lectures, while at Geelong (where I met the class 

 on four separate occasions), four questions were submitted. The papers 

 received from Castlemaine (four) were all correct, one being of special 

 excellence covering a much wider range than the question demanded. Seven- 

 teen papers were received from Geelong, of which one was specially ex- 

 cellent, three poor, and the rest fair to good. Generally the students 

 displayed a fair knowledge of the most important points in relation to 

 the questions submitted." 



The pleasant relations existing at all the centres between the students 

 and the lecturers have contributed in no small measure to the success of 

 the work ; while the many courtesies extended to the staff bv the officers 

 of the local Societies and of the A.N. Association, as well by many of the 

 public and the press, have been greatly appreciated bv all. and our heartiest 

 thanks are tendered therefor. 



Classes for 1907. 



T. Cherry. M.D.^ M.S., Director of .\gricidiurc . 



The number of centres at which classes will be held during 1907 will 

 be limited to 25. The course will last a fortnight, two lectures and demon- 

 strations being given each afternoon, and four limelight lectures on even- 

 ings to be arranged with the secretary of each centre. Forty students at 

 least must be enrolled exclusive of school children. The rent of hall and 

 all local charges are paid iby the Agricultural Society ; all other expenses by 

 the Department. Arrangements must be made to insure the uninterrupted 

 use of the hall during the time the lectures are going on, and tables or 

 desks provided so that students may take notes. The conditions under 

 which medals and prizes are given, are to be subject to approval bv the 

 Department. One course each week is compulsory, the second subject 

 being chosen bv the local committee from the following list : — - 



First Week. 



Compulsory Subject. 

 The principles of agriculture. 



Optional Subject. 



One of the following: — {a) Sheep breeding and management (including 

 wool classing and lambs for export) ; or {b) Dairy farming. 



