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in this there is from three to four feet of water. There is a good cement curbin and the well is concreted down to the water. It will be necessary to install a pump to take care of the surplus water before digging to a greater depth. A small reservoir has been partially constructed but it will need considerable work yet to complete it. After completed it will be necessary to have it puddled to prevent seepage. At this point it seems that a committee was appointed to take charge of the work and they in turn turned this over to Mr. Thomas Johnson who has had to do the major part of the work. Up to date the non-resident land owners have not assisted in this matter and if the work is to proceed it will be necessary to have a cash subscription from them of approximately §500. This cash subscription, however, should be put on deposit subject to check by Mr. Johnson when counter' signed by Mr. ^Tinsor. I do not think that the money paid in should be left in the hands of the committee since it has developed that they are not enthusiastic over the farm because of the fact that it was located on the line of the railroad and not on their holdings several miles to the east. The success of this farm will go a long ways towards the re­clamation of the Escalante Valley. The soil on which the farm is located ig of excellent quality, the water is pure and climatic conditions favorable for the production of all crops that can be grown in this vicinity. The Agricultural College authorities are taking a deep interest in the work and it is being well supervised by those, who have charge of the matter from the college (Messrs. McLaughlin and Winaor.)