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dall & "Whitney of Portland, Furbish & Goddard of Brunswick ; 

 each showing plows of different patterns, mowing machines, &c. 

 We have succeeded financially, as well as in the exhibit, having 

 received in cash the sum of $2,053.19, besides the stipend from 

 the State ; and every one seems to be satisfied, who comes to the 

 fair, that they get their money's worth. It is the object of the 

 executive oificers to throw out inducements that will excite the 

 farmers to competition, and make a good show, and then people 

 will come to see it. Our motto is still " Onward." 



NORTH WALDO SOCIETY. 



By Wesley Webb, Secretary. 



The Annual Exhibition of this Society was held at Unity, Octo- 

 ber 13th and 14th. The weather was favorable and all depart- 

 ments of the show were well filled. Much interest was manifested 

 by the leading farmers of this section in the neat stock exhibited. 

 The oxen and steers on the grounds, pointed plainly to one of our 

 most profitable branches of industry. Tlie chief defect of the fair 

 was the absence of much valuable stock of all kinds. One could 

 not help thinking that if all the good farmers had been present 

 with their families and various agricultural products, the exhibi- 

 tion would have been vastly more interesting and instructive. 

 More liberal premiums should be offered upon cows, sheep, grain, 

 root crops, and dairy products, that farmers may realize the im- 

 portance of both raising and exhibiting first-class articles. 



The season has been favorable for most crops, hay being 

 especially good. The cheese factory system, lately introduced 

 into this section, is destined to work a decided change for the 

 better. Ill kept pastures will be improved, old horses will be sold 

 out of the county, and thrift and intelligence among farmers will 

 be promoted. As we look back a few years we can see that the 

 wheel of progress does not stand still. As we look forward we 

 may well hope for greater advances than have yet rewarded our 

 efforts. 



