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well done. Qiiigly Ball, of Jefferson, drew the first premium, 

 and Elijah Evens, of Monroe, the second. 



After the plowing, a trotting-match came off, under the direc- 

 tion of the Jockey Club. Seven or eight horses were entered, 

 and good trotting vras done. Otis Wells, of Jordon, won the 

 purse. 



At this juncture, a new feature was gotten up, for a ride by the 

 ladies. A purse was raised for the purchase of a saddle, and 

 competitors entered. The riding was well executed, under the 

 circumstances, and the prize was won by Miss Grardner. 



In June, 1857, our Society organized according to law, and 

 elected S. M. Hume, of Decatur, President; M, Kelly, Jr., of 

 Monroe, Vice President; Josiah Richardson, of Clarno, Secre- 

 tary; John A. Brigham, of Monroe, Corresponding Secretary; 

 N. Churchill, of Monroe, Treasurer. 



Our Fair will be held on the 22d, 23d and 24th inst. The 

 fence is to be extended around seven acres of the ground, and 

 many other improvements made before the Fair. 



lu submitting this report, I regret that I cannot give better 

 statistical information. This is owing to the records, or, rather 

 to the want of records of the Society. No records have been 

 kept until the last year. 



Our Society is proceeding steadily and satisfactorily in the 

 great work of agricultural improvement. The results, thus far, 

 are sufficient to justify the warmest expectations, when we con- 

 sider what may be done when greater effort is made. The diffi- 

 culties with which these organizations are beset, are rapidly dis- 

 appearing, and the people are becoming satisfied of the utility of 

 agricultural societies and exhibitions. With the experience of 

 the past, and the slight encouragement furnished by the legisla- 

 tive bounty, together with the increasing attention manifested 

 by the farming community, it cannot be doubted that Green 

 county will, ere long, rank with the first counties in the State, 

 distinguished for agricultural improvements. 



Yours truly, M. Kelly, Jr. 



To Mr. D. J. Powers. 



Monroe, Green county, Sept. 4, 1857. 

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