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compete, by the first day of the fair ; accompanied "with a state- 

 ment of the kind and condition of the soil, how manured and 

 tilled, the measurment of the ground and weight of the yield, 

 verified by affidavit, and attested by two disinterested witnesses. 



On motion it was resolved, that Hon. H, C. Hobart, be re- 

 quested to deliver the annual address at the Fair. 



The Fair was duly held on the 6th and 7th of October, as ap- 

 pointed, and was well attended, both by exhibitors and specta- 

 tors ; the weather was favorable and the whole passed off in a 

 manner that was creditable to all parties, and promising for the 

 future, in a manner that encourages us to hope for better things 

 in future, from our young but progressing county. 



ASAPH GREEN, President 



W. F. "Watrous, Secretary. 



ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION. 



The Second Annual Fair and Cattle Show of Calumet Co., 

 was held at Stockbridge, on the 6th and 7th of October, in ac- 

 cordance with the appointment of the Executive Committee. 



There was a good attendance and an interest manifested by 

 the people of Calumet county, that augurs well for our future 

 prospects as a Society, and for the advancement of the science 

 of agriculture in our midst. 



The exhibition of Horses and Catttle was large for this county, 

 and of good breeds, much of the Durham and Devon blood, 

 but none pure — some high grades of each. Sheep and Swine a 

 good show. 



The display of vegetables was truly equal to any I ever saw, 

 and the ladies have fully performed their part, in adding to the 

 interest of the Fair by their attendance, and the display of their 

 handi-work which was truly excellent. 



Balance in the Treasury not used last year, $ 25,00 



Due from State for last year, 100,00 



Receipts into the Treasury, 100,00 



Total, ■ $225,00 



Premiums awarded, 162,00 



