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gate's tenancy, at his own expense, with the exception of 2501. 

 allowed by the landlords. He computes his outlay at a little 

 over 1000/. The whole of the buildings are kept in repair by 

 the tenant, and also insured by him. 



A great drawback to this farm is the want of three or four 

 cottages adjoining the buildings, the workmen employed having 

 all to walk a distance of two miles, from Aldborough. We have 

 noticed very much the want of cottage accommodation in con- 

 nection Avith farms in this district. 



Mr. Walgate's buildings, though good and complete as far as 

 they go, require additions, as feeding-boxes, 6cc. ; for it is well 

 known the immense loss sustained both in food and value of 

 manure, through feeding in open courts. We believe that one- 

 third less food in a box or small covered yard will produce the 

 same result as the larger quantity in an open court. 



The rickyard is walled round, and kept very free from loose 

 litter. The ricks are generally made long, and built on stands, 

 and neatly finished off. Thrashing is done by hire. 



The fences, though not fancy ones, are good and well cared for, 

 and of a useful description ; 168 chains' length of quickwood has 

 been planted at the tenant's own expense, and also fenced for 

 protection. This Mr. Walgate estimates at 40^. per chain, or 

 338Z. ; of course, this includes the stubbing up of old and crooked 

 fences. 



The gates and posts are all found by the tenant and kept 

 in repair ; they are all of a useful character, strong and well 

 made. 



Draining. — As we have mentioned before, the farm is entirely 

 drained, with the exception of about 50 acres of light land ; 

 168 acres were drained by the tenant, the landlords giving the 

 tiles ; and about 80 acres were drained entirely at the tenant's 

 own expense, he finding tiles, at a cost of about 505. per acre. All 

 the work seems to be well done ; the outlets and ditches are 

 kept in good and efficient order. 



Artificial Manure or Tillage. — This is generally a mixture of 

 guano and superphosphate. We are able, through the kindness 

 of Mr. Walgate, to give the cost for the last seven years, which 

 amounts to 1415Z., or an average of (in round numbers) 200/. 

 per annum. This is principally applied to the root-crops, though 

 frequently a weakly corn-crop is top-dressed. 



Feeding Stuffs. — W^ith the exception of the corn used, this 

 is entirely linseed-cake. The quantity of the latter consumed 

 on the farm during the last seven years was 2'22 tons, at a cost 

 of 2554/, — an average of 32 tons, or 365/. per year. We find 

 that Mr. Walgate's cake account is increasing very largely, as 

 in the year 1866 only 18 tons were used ; in 1871, 40 tons were 



