Abstract

I was proceeding to the Show grounds this morning, when I was accosted by a young man in a green coat. I saw several of them all along the main road posted like policemen on duty. On my approach. ing him, the young man pointed to me a ryot's field close by say. ing that the working of the improved ploughs was being demonstrated there and that I might I be benefited by having a look at the working. I turned my way to the spot when one of my ryot friends joined me, Several ryots thus diverted by these young men also followed. There were already in the field a good many ryots and the number increased enormously in a short time. Some European gentlemen, were also soon here. Ous of them assisted by Indian Officers, was directing the demonstration and two iron ploughs were working. I questioned my friend what he thought of the iron ploughs. "This would never suit us" was his reply. He said, "Big pairs costing Rs. 300 to 400 will be required for working the plough and he cannot afford the money.

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