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ward. If the operator can use the shears with his 

 left hand he can start on the shoulder and work 

 backward, the same as on the left side. The breast 

 is trimmed next to make the correct lines on that 

 part. Now the left side of the neck is trimmed 

 and then tlie right side, and finally the neck and 

 head are finished. If a sheep does not have a 

 straight underline some wool may be taken off 

 from the belly. 



The first set of illustrations shows a Cheviot year- 

 ling wether, first, in his natural rough fleece, sec- 

 ond, after the first trimming, and third, when he 

 won first prize and championship at the Interna- 

 tional in 1910. In the second set are given three 

 similar pictures of an Oxford yearling wether 

 which likewise won first prize and championship 

 at the International in 1910. 



To do this work well requires considerable time 

 and a great deal of patience. A person with a 

 sharp eye and a good model in his mind, will make 

 the best trimmer. A systematic way as outlined 

 in the foregoing should be followed in order to 

 perform the work in the best manner. Some peo- 

 ple will clip off a little wool at one place and then 

 jump to another place, so that they can never see 

 clearly how much of the work is done and what 

 remains to be done. 



