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field, before a Committee for their 'preference. Hence the general 

 movement of the machines was critically examined, and after the hay 

 had been removed the Committee again examined the field and were 

 not unanimous. This committee was composed of one 'professional 

 gentleman and four practical farmers, each of whom was the owner of 

 a horse mower ; yet they were equally divided in giving their prefer 

 ence. The chairman not being a practical farmer, dechned giving an 

 opinion. One member of the present Committee was also a member 

 of the committee in the field where the machines were exhibited and 

 had a fair trial. Hence from the experience we have had in using 

 horse mowers, we are satisfied that the good work done is not all in 

 the machine, — that it requires a good team before it, and a man of 

 judgment and common sense behind it. Now we have simply to say, 

 that we have seen just as good work done by the Clipper as by the 

 Buckeye, and by the Wood machine as either, and Jos. Marshall of 

 North Leominster performs first rate work with the Union, while Solon 

 Carter, with the ** old Manny," will do as good work as the next man 

 with any machine. 



To the Buckeye Mowing machine Co. we award the 1st 

 premium, ^ $10 00 



HORSE RAKES. 



Only one small premium being offered was probably the reason that 

 only two rakes were offered, and 



To the Buckeye Mowing machine Co. we award the 1st and 

 only premium, 5 00 



As this farm implement has for so long a time been used in this sec- 

 tion, it is hardly necessary to speak of its merits. Those who have 

 used the old wooden revolver, very well know that one acre can be 

 raked in less than an hour. Therefore, no farmer that owns a horse 

 has a right to rake bis hay by hand and let his horse stand in the 

 stable or run in the pasture. And no farmer that cuts hay sufficient 

 for twenty head of cattle and a horse, can afford to be without one of 

 the improved rakes mounted upon wheels ; it is a great labor-saving 

 machine and should be in the hands of every practical farmer. 



Now as hay is the principal crop raised in New England, every 

 farmer should be well armed with such farm implements as have been 



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