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part attributable undoubtedly to the lateness of the time of holding: 

 the fair, and in part (perhaps mainly) to the unfavorable character 

 of the past season for almost all kinds of fruit raising, and which 

 ■was the principal cause that the competitors for prizes in the fruit 

 department were so limited in number. 



That there is a nev/lj awakened interest in this county on the 

 subject of fruit culture, is apparent in every town and upon almost 

 every farm, and the additional sources of profit and enjoyment that 

 are thus opened for the poor as well as the rich, must add much to 

 the prosperity and happiness of all classes. The results of the efforts 

 that have been made in this department, in this county, are in the 

 highest degree encouraging and show that Lincoln need not be depend- 

 ent upon her sister counties or other States for a rich abundance 

 and variety of the choicest fruits. It has been said that " the fruits 

 are God's bounty and the Jlowers are his smiles;" let us then cul- 

 tivate and encourage the cultivation of each with the view to the 

 enjoyment of such blessings. 



We award the Jirst premium on winter apples, for bushel of Bald- 

 wins, entered by Reuben Hager, Union. 



For six baskets winter apples, to Lyman 11. Winslow, Noble - 

 borough. 



For two baskets winter apples, gratuity to Alexander Palmer, 

 Waldoborough. 



For one bushel Rhode Island Russets, gratuity to Warren Merrill, 

 Nobleborough. 



For one basket of apples, Wra. McDowall, Washington, gratuity. 



Aiitiimti Fruit. — For one bushel Porter apples, fiirst premium to 

 Sumner Leach, Warren. 



For one basket Porter apples, second premium to John Currier, 

 Waldoborough. 



For one basket Porter apples, gratuity to J. P. Hollis, Waldo- 

 borough. 



For best dish of apples, gratuity to Mrs. Adams Benner, Waldo- 

 borough. 



For two dishes of apples, gratuity to J. W. Benner, Waldo- 

 borough. 



For thirty- two dishes, greatest variety of apples and in best coa- 

 dition, first premium to John Currier, Waldoborough. 



