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ods enough so as to use that score card, or some score card, 

 and the inspector should fill out the card in the presence of 

 the producer, talking it over with him, and saying, " Now, 

 Mr. A., you see that in cleanliness in the stable, for instance, 

 6 points is perfect; and you see those cobwebs around there 

 and a little manure on the floor, — what is the fair thing to 

 put down % " And the farmer says, " Give me 4 points for 

 cleanliness." And the inspector says, " That agrees with my 

 judgment; " and the farmer says, " When you come around 

 again, you will find the barn whitewashed and the cobwebs 

 down, but 4 is about the thing to-day." If he leaves a copy 

 for the farmer and takes one home with him, it seems to me 

 that will help the producer, showing him just where he loses 

 a point here and there, and create a good, friendly spirit; 

 for where a thing isn't understood there is always a chance 

 for misunderstanding to creep in. If everything were put 

 down in black and white on a score card, opportunities for 

 friction would be very much less. 



Secretary Ellsworth. Request has been made that the 

 subject of forming local cow-testing associations be consid- 

 ered at this meeting. I can do no better than to present the 

 following paper, and to ask Mr. Harwood of the Dairy Bu- 

 reau to speak upon the matter. 



