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Here, then, is opened a wide field in which the intelligent 

 farmer may exercise his mind. And while he is at work in this 

 great laboratory for perfecting the bovine race, he shall be con- 

 sidered as truly a " benefactor of his race " as he who harnesses 

 the lightning and steam for serving his daily wants. 



The skilful engineer cares constantly for his locomotive in 

 order to keep it in good working order. Equally important is 

 it to attend to the wants of the animal machine, when we have 

 a good one that will pay well for this care. Good results are 

 generally obtained from cows in the summer months, when the 

 weather is warm, and the food succulent, but when the cold 

 winter comes they are apt to suffer neglect. That farmer will 

 succeed best, who furnishes food and shelter to correspond as 

 much as possible with the warm season. A writer once remarked 

 that " one square foot of boards was equal to one hundred 

 pounds of beef," meaning by the remark that a current of cold 

 air circulating through the stable from loose boards would cause 

 this loss. A warm, well-ventilated stable, early cut hay, some 

 moist food daily, such as roots, or scalded meal made into a 

 slop, fresh water near the stable, and gentleness in handling, will 

 pay good dividends. 



Lawrence Smith, Cliairman. 



THE DAIEY. 



PLYMOUTH. 



From the Report of the Committee. 



There was not much difficulty in deciding which was the best 

 butter entered for premium. There were twelve entries. Some 

 were very fine, some were colorless, some nearly odorless, one 

 rancid, and some smooth, tallowish, wanting grain and looking 

 as if " baumed over " and pattered with the hand ; and few 

 specimens were of the rich color, and fine, close, spark- 

 ling grain, which is to be expected in good butter. The odor 

 to the sense of smell is the surest test of butter. It is not only 

 true that good butter smells well, but if there is anything 



