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handle certain machines better than others, and it is fortunate 

 there is a good variety of good ones to choose from. Certain 

 ones are also better suited to some localities than others. 



Warrior and Victor mowers were shown by S. J. Pedler of 

 Methuen and C. H. Fellows & Co. of Haverhill, respectively. 

 The former exhibitor had, besides the mower, a solid collar 

 axle fitted to Archibald wheel, for which he claims superiority. 



An iron flexible harrow, with teeth of different kinds on 

 either side was shown by Hanscomb Bros, of Haverhill. This 

 does excellent work and is also used much in England. It 

 should be handled thoughtfully to prevent its getting tangled, 

 but a little care only is necessary. 



The Continental horse hoe in the collection of Albert C. 

 Hill, of Amesbury, seemed a very practicable implement, with 

 a liiller attachment, if not too heavy from being made wholly 

 of iron, but perhaps any such weight might keep it steadier 

 and hold it more firmly to its work. 



The " Acme" harrow, exhibited by James T. Johnson, of 

 No. Andover, is a new thing and is worthy of a careful exam- 

 ination by the farmers. 



A Sulky plow was shown by Whittemore Bros., which is 

 best used with three horses abreast, is adjusted readily by the 

 driver from his seat and can do good work. 



Mr. George G. Creamer, of Hamilton, had a Sulky attach- 

 ment, which is said to fit any plough and also can do good work. 

 The former, from its higher cost would not be so near the 

 reach of most farmers, but might be owned by some individual 

 to let out its work to farmers. 



Ruhlman's wheel hand hoe was shown by A. E. Low, of 

 Essex, and appeared of a useful design. 



As to the ploughs we can only say, from what we saw of 

 them at work in the field, that the variety of work they eould 

 do was well done by them at the hands of the ploughmen, and 

 would advise those who are in need of a new plough to decide 

 in advance as to their needs and visit the ploughing matches 

 at our Fairs to decide which plough can do their work best. 



