English Agricultural Societies. 



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a co-operative sheep-dipping station. A large " swim bath," a 

 drying floor, suitable pens, &c., are provided. Any member 

 giving one day's notice can drive his sheep there and dip them. 

 The charge is a penny per head. This gives the society a good 

 profit. The farmer makes a saving, his man escapes the risk of 

 blood poisoning, and the sheep, instead of being turned on its 

 back, has a swim of one minute's duration without inconvenience. 



Co-operation in Worcestershire is a growing force. Other 

 societies are rapidly forming amongst those who draw their 

 livelihood from the land, namely, the owner, the occupier, and 

 the labourer, the feeling in favour of combination is gaining 

 force, and instead of looking for imaginary remedies, all are 

 beginning to understand that the remedy largely lies in 

 combined action for the common good. 



J. Nugent Harris. 



