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branches of farm work, and the good seed sown by them 

 has already begun to bear fruit. Thousands of farmers 

 with their wives and daughters attend these meetings, 

 which are veritable farmers 1 schools, in which information 

 along all branches of agricultural work is given by these 

 practical and scientific men, procured from various parts 

 of the Dominion. This necessarily costs a large sum of 

 money, which is cheerfully expended, in order that the 

 agricultural work may be promoted, for with this great 

 industry in a healthy condition all other industries will 

 soon feel the benefit. 



It is pleasing to know that the efforts of this depart- 

 ment are being recognised by the farmers of this country, 

 interests having been aroused that have lain dormant for 

 years, much to the detriment of those who are engaged in 

 all agricultural pursuits, as well as those who are depending 

 upon the agriculturist to make his work a success. 



