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NOTE ON A TOUR IN MT80EE. 
these kumblis is said^ to be made from a strain of the 
merino sheep, concerning which I learn, from a Bangalore 
newspaper, that many years ago the Mysore Govern- 
ment, with the object of improving the quality of the wool, 
imported a number of merino rams, and maintained a sheep 
farm at Heringaiiahalli. It was abolished in 1863, as it 
failed to answer expectation ; yet, in 1876, the good effected 
was even then apparent in the quality of the wool obtained 
in that part, which was infinitely superior to that sold in 
other parts." 
* Eice. Mysore and Coorg Oatetcer. 
