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many resolved to go home and d^ better and to take " excelsior** (or their 

 motto. The Secretary would urge upon such of you as did thus, not 

 to "resolve and re-resolve and die the same," but carry out your reso- 

 lutions in a manner worthy of farmers possessing such a goodly land 

 as we possess, and having such a heritage. 



Fourth — Music by the Band — good music, too. 



Fifth — The reading of the award of premiums by the Secretary. 



Sixth — The election of officers for the ensuing year. 



The President, W. S. H. Wei ton, urged upon the members in making 

 such a selection of officers, to choose those who would perform their 

 several duties promptly and faithfully, and who would be on hand 

 without fail at the meetings of the executive committee. It is hoped 

 that such a selection has been made. 



After the election of officers a hearty vote of thanks was given to 

 the speaker for the able and instructive address delivered. Also, to 

 the Band for the good music with which they had entertained us — also 

 to the Marshal, W. P. Mills, for his valuable services during the fair. 



Eighth and last — Some very loud guns by the artillery company 

 from over the river. 



Thus has passed the seventh annual fair of the Kent County Agri- 

 cultural Society. Has it been profitable! Has it paid the cost and 

 trouble ! The eye has, no doubt, been well satisfied, but sight-seeing 

 alone does not always pay. The understanding must be enlightened, 

 the judgment strengthened, the purposes of life ennobled. That this 

 fair has had or may have this effect, the executive committee ardently 

 hope and trust. Cherishing this conviction the officers of the Society 

 feel strengthened and determined to make the eighth annual fair a very 

 great improvement on Ihe seventh — having an eye at all times to the 

 advancement of agriculture, manufacture and the mechanic arts, hoping 

 by their promotion to contribute in no small degree to the happiness 

 of man, 



SLUMAN S. BAILEY, 



Secretary. 



The following is the list of officers at that time elected for the 

 "present year: 



