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for the present, but they also give promise of even greater pros- 

 perity in the years to come. 



To-morrow in a nearby hall will be held the annual meeting 

 of the Franklin County Agricultural Society, an organization 

 created by act of the legislature in 1840. I think without inter- 

 ruption it has held its annual show and fair. It owns extensive 

 grounds and buildings, expending in improvements the past 

 year over $1,000. The first report I find was for 1857, when 

 the receipts of the society were $388.01 and S340 was paid out 

 in premiums. This year there were on exhibition at the fair 

 nearly 600 head of cattle, loi horses, 188 sheep, 5 swine, and 

 III coops of poultry, besides a large display of vegetables, fruits. 

 and domestic products. The receipts for the year were $4,605.96, 

 and the awards made amount to $1,258.35 besides the races. 

 As the representative of this society I am glad to convey to 

 you these facts, for we hear so much said of the big agricultural 

 shows in Maine. 



Xow. sir, I have by no means exhausted my subject, but I 

 have endeavored to call your attention to some of our institu- 

 tions and our natural resources. It is a pleasure to turn on the 

 lights once in a while, because then we may see ourselves as 

 others see us. You know now where you are, and somewhat 

 of the people among whom your lot is cast the present week. 

 In behalf of our citizens and the great interests you are here 

 tc promote. I welcome you to our home town. We are glad 

 to have you with us and we will endeavor to make you so happy 

 you will want to come again. Mr. President and gentlemen of 

 the State Dairy Association, the town is yours. 



