124 National Farming Society. 



the spring are held in Dublin, in the autumu, 

 at Bally nasloe. 



The premiums, annually distributed by the 

 society are very numerous ; and aid from their 

 funds is also extended to the different provincial 

 societies ; by which means, though much dis- 

 tributed, each becomes identified with the 

 agriculture of the whole country, while the 

 parent establishment is enabled to direct their 

 attention to those practices which are of the 

 most important consideration. 



These valuable exertions have already been 

 rewarded by great improvement in the breed 

 and appearance of the cattle. In most similar 

 establishments, agriculture takes the lead of 

 live stock ; here it is wisely reversed. Great 

 attention is paid to a proper selection in breed- 

 ing, the beneficial consequences of which must 

 soon be felt in every quarter. Instead of con- 

 fining, by means of high prices, the prime 

 stock to a few graziers, the best bulls are 

 here open to the use of every one on a trifling 

 payment. 



The Right Hon. John Foster is the president; 

 Mr. Wynne, and many other experienced and 

 spirited agriculturists, form the committee; 



