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crop was very unequally distributed within our jurisdiction by 

 reason of the devastation of the army worm, but the low price of 

 apples assisted very materially to assuage our disappointment in 

 not being able to pick this healthful and much needed fruit from 

 our own trees, by placing them within the reach of all. Stock is 

 in fair condition and ample in number both to supply the wants of 

 the people and consume the forage in store. 



It is somewhat suggestive to us as farmers that beef is imported 

 from the West, and calls upon us to inquire into the cause, and 

 supply our home consumption if nothing more. 



The Kennebec County Agricultural Society is in a prosperous 

 condition, and doing much for the improvement of the farms as well 

 as the methods of carrying them on, and in the introduction of 

 blooded 'animals. The Annual Exhibition in October, was one of 

 the best, both in quantity and quality of exhibits, which it has 

 been my privilege to attend — the great interest manifested by all, 

 and friendly manner in which the exhibitors contested for the 

 palm, being a noticeable feature. Altogether, we have every rea- 

 son to render thanksgiving and praise to Him, " Who giveth rain 

 upon the earth, and sendeth waters upon the fields." 



KENNEBEC UNION SOCIETY. 

 By C. S. Wharff, Secretary. 



For several years previous to last year this Society has held no 

 exhibition, but has retained its organization. Last season it 

 ventured on holding one, and was so encouraged by the interest 

 manifested by several of our leading agriculturists that the Society 

 again repeated the experiment this year. The exhibition was 

 holden on the grounds of the Oakland Park Association, in Gardi- 

 ner, on Wednesday and Thursday, September 27th and 28th. The 

 weather was very favorable but for rain the previous night, which 

 prevented the appearance of many animals from a distance. As 

 a whole the exhibition was very good. Among the stock on 

 exhibition were six full-blood Ilolsteins and five Jerseys, exhibited 

 by Gen. Wm. S. Tilton of Chelsea, which were all fine animals 

 and attracted much notice. F. G. Richards of Gardiner, exhibited 

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