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by spectators and members. About $4^0 were received of year- 

 ly members and admittance fees on the Fair grounds. No life 

 memberships were offered for sale. In anticipation that we 

 should receive $100 from the State, we had offered a larger 

 amount of premiums than we were able to pay. The improve- 

 ments of the grounds, printing and other expenses were $ 1 50 ; 

 leaving $300 to be paid for premiums, which only enabled us to 

 pay about 80 cents on the dollar. And to encourage the read- 

 ing of some agricultural paper, the Wisconsin Farmer for ]857 

 was paid those whose premiums amounted to one dollar and 

 over. An address was delivered by N. L- Stout, on the 3d day 

 of the Fair. 



This was certainly a proud day for Green county. The grade 

 of stock had so far improved for the last three years that no per- 

 son could have anticipated the great change for the better. The 

 improvement in cattle was the most marked ; but that of horses 

 had also improved materially. The display of sheep was very 

 good, although limited, and the hogs were of fair quality ; the 

 poultry very good. The mechanical department was not as well 

 filled as it ought to have been. We hope for better things this 

 year. 



A premium of $10 was awarded to the Monroe Brass Band. 

 This Band made a fine appearance, and by their excellent music 

 added much to the enjoyment of the occasion. 



A premium and diploma was awarded to F. F. West, for a 

 patent windmill. This was a very ingeniously constructed 

 machine, adapted to pumping, but may be applied to many uses 

 requiring a small motive power. During the Fair, it supplied 

 both mm and beast with water from an adjacent well, thereby 

 giving a practical illustration of its ability. 



Several very fine carriages attracted particular attention, es- 

 pecially a two horse carriage owned by T. W. Hall, and a one- 

 horse carriage owned by D. Cady; but, as they were not made 

 in the county, no premium was awarded. 



A plowing-match came off on the afternoon of the third day, 

 and as the ground was near by, all business was suspended, to 

 see the plowing. Four teams were entered, and the work was 



