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objections tlie Committee could bring against it, Avere its high 

 price, 130, and its liability to Avear, Even with these objec- 

 tions, it will doubtless have a very extensive sale throughout 

 the country. 



The " xVdvance " mower, by the same exhibitor, is not as 

 simple in its construction as some other mowers ; it has some 

 advantage, however, in the method of raising the cutter-bar ; 

 and mo:e than one of the Committee can testify as to its capa- 

 bility of doing good Avork in the field. 



^^^hittcraore. Belcher & Co. exhibited the " Wood " Mower, 

 ^riie manufacturers of this favorite machine have made a " new 

 departure" in the use of an iron frame. How far this change 

 may be a real improvement, a season's use will determine. 

 The "Wood" was the pioneer among light, cheap mowers, 

 and through all its modifications has proved itself among the 

 very best. The machine on exhibition was very simple, com- 

 pact, and put together with the smallest possible number of 

 bolts. Among its faults the Committee noticed the use of a 

 round bolt with a round head for iiolding the leading wheel to 

 the inside shoe. Such bolts are an abomination to farmers. 



Among the articles exhibited by Whittemore, Belcher & Co. 

 and deserving mention, were the well known "Doe" Plows. 

 Also a cylindrical Hay, Straw and Stalk Cutter. This was 

 not shown to the Committee in operation, nor its price given, 

 but it had tlie appearance of being a very strong and effective 

 machine. The Blanchard ( 'luirn is a standai'd article. The 

 best materials are used in its construction and its price is rea- 

 sonable. 



Buchan's l*atent ( 'arbolic Soaps and disinfectants for which 

 W. B. & Co. are agents, arc made in several different stvles 

 and for distinct purposes. They are adapted for use from the 

 toilet to the farm yard, and the constantly increasing demand 

 for these preparations show that they possess merit. 



Among the articles exhibited by E. E. Lummus, of Boston, 

 ^^'as a Swivel Plow of a new pattern, which Mr. L. desired to 

 test in presenc(> of the Committee. There was some difficulty, 

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