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purpose for themselves or their friends at the expense of the 

 pLiblir. There exists too many persons of this kind, just at pres- 

 ent, and the eves of unsuspecting- people should be opened to 

 them. Our County has not lon,^ since overthrown a notable 

 example of this in political life. 



It is not well to always trust to the opinions of the loudest and 

 most fiucnt talkers. It is much better to study and form one's 

 own opinions from what we can read and hear. 



Do not let personal animosities or predjudices influence you, 

 for often a personal enemy may be one who could best serve you 

 in an official capacity. 



Many members take no pains to attend the annual election 

 and so with-hold their council in appointing the nominating 

 Committee. Every member should make such arrangements 

 as will enable him to attend the Annual meeting and then we 

 should have all parts of the County well represented, which, 

 while it would add greatly to the usefulness of the meeting, 

 would add much to the pleasure of the day. 



The most needed improvement at our Shows seems to be 

 covered pens for the unfortunate animals that now favor the 

 Shows with their presence and have been exposed to the severe 

 storms that have at times taken place. Farmers cannot readily 

 find outside shelter in case of rain or cold, and more often would 

 not care to be put to that expense, consequently many valuable 

 animals are not exhibited which would afford excellent instruc- 

 tion to our farmers. Ayrshires, Shorthorns, Jerseys, etc. will 

 only be exhibited in small numbers until their owners shall be 

 assured that proper protection from the weather will be provided. 



I am convinced that the Society ought not to locate. To lo- 

 cate would be simply suicidal. I would urge all members who 

 have its best interests at heart to strongly oppose all attempts to 

 locate. 



