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as that set by Horsham. (Hear, hear!) He proposed a cordial vote 

 of thanks to Mr. Drevermann and his staff, and thanked members of the 

 Oouucil who were present at the function. (Applause.) 



Mr. Drevermann sincerely thanked those present for their vote of 

 thanks. It was not necessary to enlarge on the fact that he was very 

 pleased to see visitors at the field days and on other occasions. 

 This was the seventh annual field day. (Hear, hear!) He 

 was pleased to see so many visitors, but he had expected 

 inore. The time devoted to hearing Mr. Richardson's exposition was 

 time well spent. (Applause.) After referring to the honour roll, Mr. 

 Drevermann extended a hearty invitation to all to inspect the farm 

 buildings, equipment, and stock. He was sure that they would notice 

 that many improvements had been effected during the past twelve 

 months. 



Mr. Grant remarked that some of those present may think that the 

 Council was lacking in interest, as it had not been represented on 

 previous occasions. That was not because it did not take a great 

 interest in the College and the annual field day, but because Mr, Drever- 

 mann, and the staff under him, would satisfy the visitors to the fullest. 

 (Applause.) He assured them that he did not think a field day would 

 pass in the future without representation of the CJouncil. (Hear, hear!) 

 With reference to the remark that the Royal Agricultural Society had 

 followed the lead of the Horsham Agricultural Society in instituting 

 farm competitions, he was a member of the committee, which was only 

 too glad to follow the lead of sensible men. (Hear, hear !) In listening 

 to Mr. Richardson, he could not help thinking that he was the right 

 man in the right place. (Applause.) As an old fanner, now living 

 amongst the " dead-beats " at Geelong (laughter), he had enjoyed himself 

 very much. (Hear, hear!) The Council Avas going to get a little more 

 financial assistance from the Government, and, under tlie direction of 

 Mr. Richardson, who had brought back much valuable information from 

 America, it was going to make a progressive movement as far as funds 

 would peraiit. If the farmers would back the Council up it would be 

 successful. They should make their homes on the land more attractive, 

 and not build houses in the city which should be on the farms. They 

 should see that their boys received a good education, so that when they 

 entered a college they would be in a position to grasp the instruction 

 and readily assimilate the scientific principles underlying agriculture. 



Inspection of Farm. 



Under the guidance of Mr. Drevermann and Mr. Munro, the farm 

 manager, the visitors inspected the farm buildings, equipment, and live 

 stock, the appearance of which was very favorably commented upon. 

 An interesting tour concluded a very instructive afternoon. 



