1921.] Small Holdincis, Bath and West Show. 45^- 



tliis Messrs. Sutton had kindly oUci'L'd to undertake, but a- on 

 careful consideration questions of site and danger from late 

 frosts were thought to render the proposal too risky, tho diagram 

 referred to was substituted. 



In connection with the Section, a demonstration of the method 

 of producing clean milk [i.e., free from bacteria) was undertaken 

 by Eeading University. A special building was provided ne.ir 

 the Small Holdings Pavihon and demonstrations were given twice 

 daily during the Show. This was the first time that this demon- 

 stration had been held in a show yard, and when the usu .1 

 minor difficulties had been overcome it proved a centre of c(jn- 

 siderable attraction to large numbers of people. It is probable, 

 however, that such a demonstration would be more appropriately 

 situated near the cattle lines, so that the cows for demonstration 

 pur^Doses might be more readily available and the herdsin n 

 themselves might be interested. 



The programme of the Section was completed by a series of 

 " short talks " on such subjects of interest to small holders 

 as " The Small Holder's Live Stock " and " The Small Holder's 

 Bees." 



Altogether, the Small Holders' Section has undoubtedly been a 

 great success from all points of view. The interest taken in it 

 both by press and public was very great, and much useful work 

 was accomplished and helpful information given. 



