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saving  machine,  But  the  value  is  not  only  or  principally  in 
the  saving  of  expense ; but  mainly  in  the  fact  that,  as  fewer 
hands  are  required,  the  work  on  farms  of  moderate  size  could 
be  done  more  within  their  own  resources  ; and  we  should 
not  have  to  scour  the  country  preparatory  to  a threshing  day 
to  get  extra  hands,  who  are  frequently  of  very  indifferent 
quality,  and  who  by  means  of  such  occasional  work  manage  to 
exist,  often  filling  up  their  time  in  a much  less  innocent 
manner.  A great  and  well-deserved  interest  was  shown  in  this 
machine  by  the  spectators,  and  I do  not  doubt  that  the 
ingenuity  of  the  inventors  will  be  rewarded  by  a large  sale. 
The  two  prizes  of  50^.  each  for  Dairies  suitable  for  Butter 
and  Cheese  making,  offered  by  the  Rev.  T.  Stanifortli,  M.A., 
of  Storrs  Hall,  Windermere,  resulted  in  two  entries  only  under 
the  first  head,  there  being  no  competition  for  cheese-making 
appliances.  It  is  to  be  regretted  that  this  liberality  was  so  little 
appreciated,  especially  as  the  importance  of  Dairy  interests  are 
so  generally  recognised.  The  wording  of  the  offer  of  the  prize 
was  as  follows  : — 
“ The  best  equipped  Dairy  suitable  for  a Farm  on  which  not 
more  than  20  milch  cows  are  kept,  and  where  the  principal 
object  is  Butter-making.” 
The  following  conditions  were  issued  in  reference  to  the 
above  : — 
1.  Every  competitor  must  send  to  the  Secretary  a ground  plan  of  his  pro- 
posed Dairy  drawn  to  scale,  showing  exactly  the  area  aud  shape  of  the  ground 
which  it  will  occupy,  as  well  as  a specification  of  the  Implements  and  Uten- 
sils with  which  it  will  he  furnished,  and  a statement  as  to  the  motive  power 
which  he  will  employ,  so  as  to  reach  12,  Hanover  Square,  London,  W.,  on  or 
before  April  1st. 
2.  Members  of  the  Society  may  compete  without  payment,  but  Non-mem- 
bers must  pay  an  entry  fee  of  1?. 
3.  There  will  be  no  charge  for  space,  but  in  the  event  of  any  competitor 
failing  to  erect  his  Dairy,  and  to  furnish  it  according  to  bis  specification  by 
the  last  date  of  arrival  for  agricultural  implements,  he  will  be  compelled  to 
pay  a fine  at  the  rate  of  6 d.  per  square  foot  for  the  ground  space  which  he  had 
asked  for. 
4.  All  work  connected  with  the  erection  of  the  Dairy,  its  foundation, 
floors,  &c.,  will  be  executed  by  the  Society’s  Superintendent  of  Works  at  the 
prices  stated  in  the  ordinary  Schedule,  provided  that  at  least  one  month’s 
notice  of  their  requirements  is  given  by  the  competitors.  In  default  of  such 
notice  the  competitors  will  be  themselves  responsible  for  the  incompleteness 
of  their  Dairies  at  the  time  when  the  Judges  commence  their  inspection. 
5.  The  Society  will  provide  a continuous  supply  of  cold  water  from  a 
hydrant  in  a convenient  position  contiguous  to  each  Dairy ; but  the  competi- 
tors must  arrange  for  an  efficient  drainage  therefrom  and  for  all  heating 
arrangements  and  working  power. 
6.  Each  competitor  must  make  his  own  arrangements  for  the  supply  of 
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