3^ [Absfmbly 



The show of fraiiS and vege tables, was tike best ever exhibi- 

 ted in the county, there has been much improvement made in 

 this important branch of industry in this county within the last 

 few years. 



Poultry was shown in abundanoo of all shades and colors, from 

 the highest hen J ever vaiiety down to the old speckled hefi. 



The officers and members of the society have great reason to 

 be encouraged with their prospects, and there can be no doubt 

 that Erie county will eventually do her duty. The farming 

 interest seems, to some extent, to have awakened from its 

 lethargy, and is determined to enjoy the .means of improvement 

 which are placed within its reach, and to do credit to this great 

 and all important industrial piu-suit 



In the forenoon of the second day of the fair we had a spirited 

 plowing match, in which four teams entered for the prizes, the 

 work was well done by all, and in remarkably quick time, and 

 the best kind of feeling prevailed throughout the contest. 



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In the afternoon the address was delivered by Mr. W. R. 



Ooppock, which Irom its highly scientific, and. at the same time 

 plain practical bearing, and the very attentive manner in which 

 it was listened to, we may calculate to have a lasting and bene- 

 ficial influence in our county. 



After the address the premiums were awarder! and paid, and a 

 place agreed upon to hold the next annual fair, and then the ele<^ 

 tion of officers took place» 



The whole amount of premiums offered was about $400 0©. 

 Our account for the year stands as follows, viz : 



By balance from last year |;i851 ,) $148 30 



Cash for membership in 1852, , 186 00 



Ueceived for books sold, 3 25 



Due from State (not yet received,) 186 00 



Tots,l, „ . $523 55 



