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Where paving is used the urine is absorbed in the litter, 

 and thus saved with the manure: had removed paving 

 after many years standing and found the sand underneath 

 perfectly clean and dry, as when put down. Under most 

 floors in dairy barns was a complete cess-pool, and no 

 amount of ventilation can remove the odors. Should have 

 plenty of fresh air; barn should be high between joints, so 

 air could freely circulate among stock. In one barn had 

 sixteen windows ; top sash he left out in warm weather; 

 used wire screens to keep out flies in summer, and used 

 blinds in winter. Ventilation is of great importance; 

 when doors and windows are closed and the barn is full of 

 cattle, the air soons becomes really foul. The convenience 

 of the barn is also important; as well as the convenience 

 of getting the milk to the cooler. A good board fence, 

 eight or ten feet high, should protect the yard. The house 

 is also of great importance on a dairy farm. It should 

 front so as to get as much sun as possible, and receive a 

 free circulation of air. Many dairymen do not build as to 

 comfort ; some build with the front north, which is wrong 

 when it can be avoided. The rooms most used should be the 

 pleasantest, and all should be arranged with a view to the 

 convenience and comfort of the family. 



On motion the chair now appointed the following Com- 

 mittee on Finance: 



E. H. Sewaed, J. R. Mo Lean, and C H. Laekin. 



On motion, adjourned to meet at 7:30 p. m., to listen 

 to an address from Prof. G. E Morrow, of the Illinois State 

 Industrial University. 



