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attention. She seems bereft of the power of locomotion. Gradually 

 approaching, the monster glides slowlj to the udder. The suction 

 appears to be equally paralyzing, for she remains entirely quiescent. 

 After that she seeks the interview, and is uneasy till the operation is 

 finished, when she returns to feeding. In keeping one cow it is impor- 

 tant that she should be contented, otherwise, the product desired will 

 not equal expectation in a return of milk. Comfort is everything about 

 a cow's home. Wiien educated by kind care, she exhibits a spirit of 

 satisfaction immensely influencing the milk secretion. Their maternal 

 proclivities should be indulged as often as once in three years at 

 farthest. Even cattle want something to love and caress. Their 

 fondness for the calf, and the boldness with which they protect it 

 against threatening dangers are familiar exhibitions. Milking tubes 

 thrust up the milk ducts, or li3'draulic apj^aratus may be expeditious 

 methods of milking, which may beguile a purchaser into the belief 

 that he has a labor-saving, economical appliance; but the human 

 hand is the best machine ever put in motion for milking cows and 

 least liable to produce injurious consequences. 



Without daring to plunge into a sea of technicalities, the language 

 of science in its highest forms, the foregoing observations were 

 designed to be plain expressions, with a view to encouraging those 

 who are not entirely familiar with the natural history of the cow, to 

 watch her movements and study her habits. It will aftbrd interest, 

 and it may largely contribute to the advancement of that kind of 

 practical knowledge which may turn to profitable account, while it 

 will make us more considerate and kind in our treatment of a very 

 useful animal, especially adapted to our use. 



The horse, the ox, cow, and sheep are pillars which sustain the 

 burden of mankind. They are his servants, clothing us with their 

 wool, providing coverings for our feet ; working in yokes or harness, 

 and carrying us on their backs. What would civilization do witliout 

 them ? Savages and barbarians could not dispense with them. They 

 have accompanied man in every age and in every country, and they 

 should have tliat care and protection which evidences our apprecia- 

 tion of their indispensable importance in the economy of life. The 

 merciful man will be merciful to his beast. 



The address of Dr. Smith was received with frequent marks of 

 approval. 



Mr. A. S. Fuller, inquired why so many horses are diseased. A 

 sound animal is a rarity. 



