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weighing 3,867 pounds, (nearly two tons,) to be dragged upon the 

 sand or gravel. And the Committee are of opinion, that it is load 

 enough for a pair of well-trained oxen of good size.. 



The trial was well contested, and first premium awarded to John 

 N. Davis of Lewiston, second premium to George Jones of Webster. 



Steers and Steer Calves. 



The Committee on Steers and Steer Calves report entries of 

 twelve pairs, of which they speak well. Thej "have no hesitation 

 in saying, that the lovers of good oxen need not for many years to 

 comCj go from the county of Androscoggin to find them." 



Farm Stock. 



The Committee report, that there were five entries made on Farm 

 Stock. They award 



To Augustus Sprague of Greene, the first premium, for his fine 

 variety and quantity of Durham and grade Durham stock, (sixteen 

 in number,) consisting of one large and finely made bull, four years 

 old ; five cows, one pair of oxen, heifers and calves. 



To Benjamin P. Rackley of Greene, second premium, for his 

 variety of Durham, Hereford and native stock. This stock appeared 

 very well considering its proximity to large meadow country. 



The third premium, to Milton Carville of Lewiston. 



Cows AND Heifers. 



The Committee on Cows and Heifers, having attended to the duty 

 assigned them, report : 



There were a large number of competitors for this class of stock. 

 The larger premiums were as follows : 



A. Sprague of Greene, first and second premiums on Durham 

 cows, full blood ; first on three years old heifer, and first on two 

 years old heifer. 



