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according to the specifications contained in Clauses xi., xii., 

 and XIII. of the competition schedule. The judges were there- 

 fore forced, rather unwillingly, to disqualify some of the entries in 

 these classes. 



Some very artistic examples of rustic work were shown under 

 this section, in the form of porches, seats, and arbours, etc. In 

 addition, a tree-lifting machine manufactured from timber poles 

 was exhibited. 



Section HI. — Museum Specimens. The large variety of hand 

 specimens, photographs, models and collections of objects of 

 forest importance was a feature of great interest, not only to 

 the general public but also to the proprietor of woodlands and to 

 the forester. The high educational value of such an exhibit 

 should not be underestimated, since it functions as an excellent 

 demonstration of the various tree and timber diseases, insect 

 pests, forms of damage by game, methods of pruning, etc., etc. 



In this section the judges were much impressed with the 

 collective exhibits of Mr J. G. Singer, which were of such a 

 nature and arranged in such a manner as to merit the high 

 award they received. 



Messrs Austin & M'AsIan very kindly supplied pot plants and 

 greenery, which added greatly to the appearance of the stand. 



Conclusions. — In the opinion of the judges the exhibition 

 maintained the high standard of previous years. As it was 

 held in close proximity to one of the largest timber-consuming 

 cities in the world, it served the very useful purpose of arousing 

 the interest of large numbers of people who visited the show- 

 yard. While the entries were fairly representative the judges 

 noted that, in spite of the large quantities of blown-timber in 

 the West of Scotland, the number of entries from Dumbarton- 

 shire and Argyllshire were very few. 



It was observed also that in the timber classes more import- 

 ance had evidently been paid to the size than to the quality of 

 the timber. In the class for field gates the judges recommend 

 that a minimum length should be specified in the schedule, as a 

 gate which is less than ten to ten and a half feet in length is of 

 little value for general use. 



The judges desire to express their appreciation of the valuable 

 assistance rendered by the local committee. 



Judges. — Mr Boyd, Inverliever ; Mr M'Gregor, Ayr ; Mr 

 Gordon, Glasgow. 



