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He thought the discussion on the subject of the paper was a 
very good thing, and when any idea struck them it was best 
to speak right out, and then they might get to the bottom of 
it. He was satisfied with the explanation given by Mr. 
Thompson, that the sheep he alluded to on the marsh must 
have contracted the disease before going there for the winter. 
The Chairman, in putting the proposition to the meeting, 
alluded in eulogistic terms to the disinterestedness Mr. 
Thompson had always shown in trying to benefit the farming 
community, and had great pleasure in submitting the reso¬ 
lution. 
The vote of thanks was warmly accorded to Mr. Thompson, 
and briefly acknowledged. 
