thus introducing a good example everywhere ; it is enough to give 

 us confidence in a general and rapid advance. 



I do not doubt that, when we ask each parish for a pupil to be sent 

 to our favra schools, we shall have the support of all these associa- 

 tions. Responding to the appeal of the generous and devoted men 

 in whom they have full confidence, they seem to be all determined to 

 travel resolutely along the path of progress. 



Agricultural Missioners. 



It is with deep satisfaction that I observe the arrival of our devoted 

 agricultural missioners. Appointed by the Bishops of the Province, 

 they have begun their labours, dividing among them the different 

 parishes of each diocese, so that every parish shall be visited twice a 

 year. They will thus go about, carrying the good news without 

 cost to the state, and with great benefit to our people. 



To the clergy we are indebted for the higher education, which has 

 furnished us with the men we needed for our guidance and defence, 

 and to ensure to our country her proper position among the surround- 

 ing nations. To the clergy we shall be indebted for the good farmer 

 of the future, the strong man of the nation, who feeds it and makes it 

 what it is. 



For, this second task undertaken by the clergy, we shall doubtless 

 find conducted as successfully as the former ; and is it not still easier? 



These agricultural missioners working in concert with well dis- 

 posed men who have at heart the improvement of our agriculture, 

 have already met in consultation several times. They have agreed 

 upon a plan of agricultural instruction. On their return to their dif- 

 ferent divisions, the same directions having been given everywhere, 

 we may expect tuat the same excellent results will everywhere 

 follow. 



Lastly, I rely on all friend- of agriculture, and I am happy to be 

 able to reckon a great number mi those who desire the immediate im- 

 provement of our farming, and who, to attain this end, are willing to 

 sacrifice their time. I am about to arrange all these efforts, to get 

 them to work in the same direction, a direction that will, 1 trust, lead 

 us to the success we all desire. 



