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A progressive change in the English country show is brought out by the present unhappy outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. These institutions were first called cattle shows, then, as they increased in scope, agricultural shows, and to-day they deserve such a name as rural shows. Though many newspapers, even The Times, are still obstinate in utterly disregarding the more novel features, these shows are now remarkable for their variety, and they are not of less value to husbandry on that account. You may always find in them a demonstration of the latest discoveries in agricultural science. Though our oldest station did time a special demon- stration at Rothamsted on the day of the county show at Hatfield, such an example of disregard is unique. The county stations find the occasion most useful for making public their contributions. The revival of the village and its arts and crafts is nearly always well displayed ; and the women's institutes both spread their gospel, and gain recruits and learn by example from others.
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