AGRICULTURE, CHAMBERS OF. The Central Cham ber of Agriculture in Great Britain was f ounded in 1866 simul taneously with the formation of local chambers in the country. These were combined into one association, known as the Central and Associated Chambers of Agriculture. The objects of the Association are to promote the interests of agriculture, and with that view to watch over all measures affecting agriculture both in and out of parliament, and to take such action thereon as may seem desirable in its interests. The scope of the association has widened, and it now comprises not only chambers and farmers' clubs, but agricultural societies, unions, federations, dairy associ ations and other agricultural institutions. Its aim is to form a common centre for all the different sections and groups in the industry. The work of the chamber is governed by a council of twenty-four members chosen by the subscribing members of the central chamber, and about 7o deputies appointed annually by the various federated bodies.