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ladies themselves are deeply interested in the fair, and wher- 

 ever they are interested, it has its due influence upon the 

 sterner sex, and it was very certain from viewing the entries, 

 that the interest felt by Gov. Hyde was not wanting in other 

 members of his family. 



Another fact was particularly noticeable, and that was the 

 interest felt by the merchants and tradesmen of Stafford 

 Springs, which induced them to fill the hall with the various 

 articles of their sales, whereby the same are brought to notice 

 and thus thoroughly advertised. So, throughout every depart- 

 ment of the exhibition there was evidence of a deep interest 

 in the prosperity and welfare of the society, which was suf- 

 ficient to warrant the prediction that, though still in its in- 

 fancy, it will, as it increases in years, grow in strength and 

 popularity, until it occupies a position second to none among 

 kindred associations. 



At twelve o'clock of the day of the Fair an address was 

 delivered by the President, Lieut. Gov. Hyde, in which, as 

 might have been expected, were contained very many valua- 

 ble practical suggestions, which should receive the careful 

 consideration of the audience. And here we may be per- 

 mitted to suggest that the annual address should become one 

 of the permanent things to be found in all of our fairs. 



We feel that we should be doing injustice should we fail to 

 express our thanks to Mr. Hyde and family for their efforts 

 to make our visit pleasant. 



WILLIAM H. YEOMANS. 



Delegare to Tolland County^ JEast. 



