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markable for the purity and quantity of its water-supply, 

 for which it is drawn upon by two pumping stations, for 

 Beverly and Salern respectively. Two fort-like structures, 

 resting conspicuously on neighboring hills, near by, form 

 ample reservoirs, and it is from one of these that Morain 

 Farm is supplied. 



"We soon arrived at the substantial main entrance, beauti- 

 fully covered with hardy vines, passing alongside of a rich 

 looking field, where the pure-blood Jerse}' - cattle and the 

 Cotswald sheep were herded for the inspection of your 

 Committee. They were fine specimens and were admired 

 b} r those present. The cows showed, evidence that they 

 had been bred with reference to promoting their milk-yield 

 and. health. 



The barn, with its convenient arrangements, was next 

 inspected. No posts or stanchions were used in tying 

 the cows, collars and chains taking their place, and thus 

 affording an unobstructed view of the animals, and less 

 opportunity for dust, or germs of any possible disease to 

 gain a resting place. 



A watering-trough extended in front of the feeding boxes 

 of the cows. 



On the opposite side of the drive-way is the bull-pen, 

 with a fine animal in it whose pedigree contains Rioter, 

 Stoke Pogis, Eurotas and other well-known strains of milk 

 ^,nd butter stock. 



Completing the row on this side are box-stalls where 

 horses arc wintered. 



A room is provided near the entrance, where the milk 

 is separated from any possible odors of the barn as soon 

 as the milk-pails are filled ; and opposite this room is the 

 herdsman's room with his sleeping apartment above. 



One of our number, a botanist, spoke in words of praise 

 of the pure condition of the hay that filled the mows. 

 I wonder if it is generally known that in England grass 

 seeds are sold "guaranteed pure" and free from ergot and 



elder. I find this in the Royal Society's report, where 

 it recommends that grass seed be bought unmixed. 



