Illustrations of Proper Methods of Handlini; Sheep in Judging Them — Continued. 



Manner and place of openinir fleece 

 to see the finest fjuallly of wool. 



Manner and phice of opening fleece 

 to see tlie poorest (|iia ity of wool. 



Illustration show in t; the proper nnilKKi of lioldins 'he hand in iwamin- 

 ingshcep. It will be noticed that in this illustration those e.xamining tiie 

 sheep hold the fingers together in a sloping tnanner, in this way it is possible 

 to feel the form of tlie sheep without disturt)ing or breaking the fleece. The 

 very common method of sticking the fingers into the fleece maltes holes in it 

 which greatly annoy tlie shepherd. 



