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weighing 1,167 pounds. The other neat cattle were creditable to 

 their owners, and show the importance attached to the improve- 

 ment of stock. 



The show of horses was good, and attracted much attention 

 among the spectators. 



The exhibition of sheep and swine, although not numerous, was 

 of a superior grade, and showed a commendable desire among ouf 

 farmers for improvement in these animals. 



The exhibition of agricultural products proves that great inir 

 provement has been made in this department since our society 

 was organized. The exhibition far surpassed any former year. 

 The exhibition of implements was small. 



Mr. Keeler Norris presented some specimens of peanuts and sweet 

 potatoes, which were grown by him, on his farm in the town of 

 Mamakating. I am not in possession of his manner of cultivation, 

 and therefore have to omit it. His sweet potatoes were equal to 

 any I ever saw, and judging from their appearance I think one 

 would almost be inclined to believe they were grown at the sun- 

 ny south. 



The exhibition of fraits was good. The early and severe hail 

 storms injured the fruit some, but many fine specimens were pre- 

 sented. 



The ladies embellished the show with the fabrics of their skill, 

 taste and industry. Their household articles and artificial flow- 

 ers and fruils, attracted unusual interest and attention. They 

 prove that their syn'pathy is with the cause of progress. 



In the afternoon, Hon. John Delatield delivered the address to 

 a large and attentive audience. It was a protluction replete with 

 interest and initruction. 



The second day was devoted to awarding the premiums, and 

 the sale of cattle. The olQcers of the society had previously 

 given notice that cattle might be disposed of at auction on that 

 day, and^juite an interest was manifested in this new feature of 



