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engine. We have used this device in the sum- 

 mer months and know that it does efficient 

 work, and it costs nothing but to conduct the 

 steam to the vat. It comes nearer to getting 

 something for nothing than we often reach. I 

 am sorry that I do not know the name of the 

 inventor, as I should be pleased to give him 

 credit for it as a good thing. The creamery 

 proprietor or manager should do all he can to 

 insure the patrons getting their skim-milk in the 

 best possible condition without too much ex- 

 pense. 



Mutual interests should be regarded. This 

 is policy; as every little thing helps to make 

 up the business. The patrons feel much better 

 when the proprietor takes an interest in them 

 and their work. In fact the interests are large- 

 ly mutual. I know of some creameries where 

 the skim-milk is run into underground vats 

 and the proprietors will not comply with the 

 wishes of their patrons and provide better 

 means of keeping the skim-milk in good condi- 

 tion. Such creamery men are not deserving of 

 patronage and they usually do not retain it a 

 great length of time. If they could have the 

 patron's experience in feeding the rotten milk 

 for a time they would begin to think in the 

 right direction. I am happy to be able to say 

 there are not many of this breed of creamery 

 men Left and the earlier they are wiped out or 

 reformed the better. 



