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Only 14 different entries were made in the department of sheep 

 but these were exceedingly good. 



The plowing match was well contested. 



In swine, the exhibition was slim in quantity, but of superior 

 quality. 



In the exhibition of butter and cheese, the effect of the severe 

 and protracted drouth was more apparent than in any other de- 

 partment of the fair. 



The exhibition of agricultural implements was very good. The 

 farmers of this cour.ty keep pace with the improvements in labor- 

 saving implements, and the collection at this fair was well calcu- 

 lated to stimulate the cultivators of the soil to renewed economy, 

 in seeking to obtain the best labor-saving machines for almos 

 every kind of work required on their farms. 



In the mechanical department 18 entries were made, and the 

 exhibition in this branch under the circumstances, no specified 

 premiums being offered, and the aggregate of all being limited 

 to $40, was really meritorious. 



In the miscellaneous department, where everyting is registered 

 that is not provided for under any other class, 45 entries were 

 made. This was in fact one of the best features of the fair, and 

 showed that the exhibitors were not afraid to come forward and 

 take their chances. 



Thirty-five entries were made under the head of foreign stock 

 and articles; tliat is, animals and articles exhibited from other 

 counties. 



In the floral department G4 entries were made, embracing just 

 so many varieties or designs of flowers. In this the exhibitors 

 displayed unusual good taste, and too mucli praise caruutt be 

 awarded for the interest they iDanifested, and tlie matchless skill 

 they exliibited, in this branch of the exliibition. The floral de- 

 partment excelled that of the last State Fair at Ttica. 



In fruit the exhibition was very satisfactory, embracing the dif- 

 ferent varieties. 



