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MISCELLANEOUS. 



In closing this report, we would only say that the exhibition of 

 eighteen hundred and seventy-eight will compare favorably with any 

 of the preceding years. Owing to the excitement over the ri^imor of 

 that fatal disease, the glanders, being prevalent in some parts of the 

 county, the exhibition of horses was not as large as usual, while on 

 the contrary the exhibits of cattle were greatly in excess. In this 

 latter department we notice a considerable interest manifested in 

 Ayrshire cattle, and a fine herd was exhibited by Peter Coutts of May- 

 field. This is the first time that this grade of cattle has been shown 

 at our fairs. The Durham and Alderney grades show considerable 

 improvement over former years. 



GOATS, SHEEP, AND SWINE. 



In these departments there was but little interest manifested, and 

 but few entries, the reason for which we are unable to state. The 

 Angora goat industry is assuming large proportions, and we expect 

 at our future fairs to see full exhibits in this class. 



AT THE PAVILION. 



The display of articles at the Pavilion was about as usual. 



In the fruit department there were but few entries, owing to the 

 lateness of the season. Among the most praiseworthy exhibits was 

 that made by the San Jose Fruit and Packing Company. They made 

 a very meritorious display of their goods. This is an industry that 

 has grown to very large proportions, and ranks favorably with any 

 in the State. At their manufactory they give employment to a vast 

 force of men, women, and children. 



Our San Jose Furniture Factory also made a good display of home- 

 made furniture. 



In fine arts the display far exceeded any of the preceding exhi- 

 bitions. 



THE RACES. 



The trials of speed during the week were largely attended, and 

 gave general satisfaction. 



GRAND STAND, 



A very elegant and commodious grand stand has just been erected. 

 A number of persons loaned the Board of Directors one hundred dol- 

 lars each, to build the stand, and agreed to take the receipts of the 

 same, pro rata, until they Avere repaid. The stand cost, completed 

 and furnished, seven thousand one hundred and fortj'-four dollars, 

 and is one of the most comfortable and best arranged stands in the 

 United States. 



Knowing of nothing further to report, I remain. 

 Very truly, yours, 



ALEX. P. MURGOTTEN, Secretary. 



