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Neat Stock. 



The committee on oxen and steers report, that there were 

 twenty entries of oxen and steers, and the cattle presented 

 made a very creditable appearance, taking into consideration 

 the fact that many of the best cattle have been driven out of 

 county by drovers. 



Freeman Ellis, Jr., Chaii-man. 



Cows AND Heifers. 



The committee on cows and heifers report, that there were 

 thirty-nine entries of cows and heifers, and are proud to say 

 that in their judgment, the show of stock in this department 

 surpasses in quality that of any other show since the society 

 has been in existence, and may safely challenge any other county 

 in the State to produce better cows and heifers than were pre- 

 sented the present year. 



Joseph Blake, Chairman.. 



Cows. 



The committee on town cows report, that but three entries 

 of ten cows each were made by David Foster of Presque Isle, 

 Hiram Stevens of Letter D, and Joel Bean of Letter G. The 

 exhibition was very creditable, giving conclusive evidence that 

 the farmers in those towns take the true view, that it is better 

 to rai«e one good cow than two poor ones. The committee 

 are of opinion that the stock of Aroostook will compare favora- 

 bly with that of any other portion of the State, and were much 

 gratified to witness these evidences of the thrift and good man- 

 agement on the part of farmers, in this department of husbandry. 



Joseph B. Hall, Chairman. 



Swine. 

 The committee on swine report, that only nine entries were 

 made, and express their regret that so little interest was mani- 



