12 KENNEBEC COUNTY SOCIETY. 



the unjust/' for the bountiful harvest of hay, grain and fruits 

 with which we were favored. 



The hay crop was one-third more than the average, of excellent 

 quality and well secured. Corn was excellent and abundant and 

 the smaller grains far above an average fur the last decade. The 

 season was most propitious for the catch of grass and the prospect 

 for an abundant crop of hay next season was never more flattering 

 than now. 



Potatoes looked finely and grew well until nearly ready to dig, 

 when the continued wet weather caused them to rot quite badly, 

 but enough for the table were secured and in most cases a few for 

 stock or to sell. 



Fruit was abundant, of excellent quality and almost unprece- 

 dently cheap — selling at from $1.00 to $1.75 exclusive of barrels. 



The Annual Show and Fair of this Society, which occurred 

 September 25th and 26th, was one of the most gratifying exhibi- 

 tions both of stock, produce and manufactured articles which it 

 has been our privilege to witness in many years. The number of 

 horses and colts on exhibition was more than double that of pre- 

 vious years — representing Fearnaught, Knox, Membrino and Mor- 

 rill stock, each having their good qualities, whether of size, speed 

 or carriage, and representing the best stock in Maine. Oxen and 

 herds were present in healthy numbers, and taken together, were 

 without doubt, in finer condition than the same number would 

 average in ten years. 



The display of farm produce, including fruit and dairy products, 

 Was full and complete, attesting to the thriving condition of the 

 farm and the thrift of its free and happy workers. 



In looking over the articles of household manufacture, we were 

 gratified to see that nearly all of them were new, and that the 

 time-honored and familiar quilts, coverlets, rugs, carpets, &c, 

 which have held sway in years past had been withdrawn, leaving 

 the contest for the palm between those of more recent manufac- 

 ture. We hope they may not hereafter be disturbed in the dis- 

 charge of their home duties. 



George A. Russell, Secretary. 



