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scriptions of members, hope to be able to offer a more liberal 

 premium list the ensuing year, and thus increase the usefulness 

 of the Society. 



James M. Claek, Secretary. 



WINNEBAGO COUNTY. 



This Society is in a very prosperous and thriving condition. 

 It has over two hundred members, among whom are many of 

 the best and most thorough farmers in the county. There is 

 an increasing interest in the cause of Agriculture and Horticul- 

 ture as well as in the prosperity of the Society. Valuable breeds 

 of neat stock, horses, swine and sheep have recently been intro- 

 duced into this county, which is rapidly improving our former 

 varieties. 



The receipts into the treasury of our society since our last 

 annual meeting have been over six hundred and fifty dollars, 

 all of which has been expended for the promotion of agriculture 

 in the county. 



"We have a lease for ten years of five acres of land in the city 

 of Oshkosh, enclosed with a tight board fence seven feet high to 

 be used as a show ground. It is contemplated that before the 

 next exhibition the area will be increased to ten acres and a trot- 

 ting course graded so that the good qualities of horses can be 

 more thoroughly tested, and ladies can have an opportunity to 

 exhibit their skill in equestrian performances. 



We purchased in New York last summer, at an expense of 

 two hundred and fifty dollars, a tent made of the best cotton 

 duck, that covers a space sixty feet in diameter, in every way 

 fitted to the wants of the society. 



The annual Fair of this society was held at their grounds, in 

 the city of Oshkosh, on the 24th and 25th of September. The 

 3d 



