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while those of less bulk were displayed in the interior of the 

 building. The show was very creditable, but was not, perhaps, 

 superior to those of some former years. The exhibition of cattle 

 was fair, there being about forty entries made. Some fine animals 

 of the various breeds were noticed, consisting of Durhams, De- 

 vons, and natives, but mostly grades. The number of cattle 

 upon the grounds would have been considerably larger had the 

 arrangements for carrying stock upon the railroad been better 

 understood in the western section of the county. Some forty 

 head from that quarter failed to reach the fair grounds, by not 

 havinoj been brought to the railroad in time. Eut farmers 

 showed a very commendable spirit in bringing out some of their 

 best horses. Sixty-two entries were made. Some of the animals, 

 for symmetry and action, would bear comparison with any bred 

 in the State. The sheep exhibited were very respectable in num- 

 ber and quaiity. The swine appeared very well, and some good 

 specimens were noticed. The products of the dairy formed quite 

 an interesting feature of the fair. Cheeses of delicious flavor, and 

 butter of golden hue, attested the superior skill of the housewives 

 of Montgomery in this branch of domestic industry. The display 

 of poultry was quite ordinary, both in point of numbers and va- 

 riety. A very few only, merited and received premiums. 



The show of stoves, although rather limited, showed that our 

 manufacturers in this department are not surpassed by those of 

 any other county. The exhibition of domestic manufactures, 

 farm implements, S:c., was quite extensive, and attracted much 

 attention. Most of tlie articles were of real utility, and many of 

 them displayed superior workmanship, Tlie vegetables a])peartd 

 to excellent advantage, for the collection was large and of all va- 

 rieties. The fruits had tlieirj>lace, also, in the exliibition. Ap- 

 ples, pears, quinces, gra2)es, plums, and peaches,' were so tempt- 

 ingly displayed that some df them fell a prey to those whose ap- 

 petites were evidently much stronger than their iiutiuns of pro- 

 priety or honesty. 



Tlie great mass of spectators were attraettd }>y, and pleased 

 with that vlepartinent of the exhil>iii«>n, under the supervision of 

 the ladies. The display ofiheir handiwork was large and beau- 



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