DEMONSTRATION MEETING OF THE BOARD, AT 

 ASHFIELD. 



A demonstration meeting of the Board was held on the 

 grounds of Mr. C. A. Bronson, at Ashfield, Friday, Jime 5, 

 1908, the following programme being carried out: — 



At 10.30 o'clock A.M. Hon. W. A. Blodget of Worcester 

 demonstrated the proper manner of grading and packing ap- 

 ples for dom.estic and foreign markets. 



At 11.15 A.M. Mr. P. M. Harwood of Barre demonstrated 

 the points of the dairy cow, and showed how to select and 

 breed for best results, illustrated by animals of the various 

 types. 



At 12 M. dinner was sensed by Ashfield Grange. 



At 1.15 P.M. Dr. James B. Paige of Amherst demonstrated 

 the soundness of the horse, with instructions as to feed and 

 care, when in use and when idle. 



At 2 P.M. Prof. S. T. Maynard of ISTorthborough demon- 

 strated the proper methods of budding, grafting and pruning 

 fruit trees, showing proper tools and appliances. 



The day was pleasant. The attendance was estimated at 

 about 350. 



