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has been done to improve the breed of farm stock of every kind, as 

 well as an improvement in the kcep^ providing better shelter, and 

 in every way improving the condition of animals, and this also at 

 less expense than heretofore. The improvement of farms generally, 

 is a subject now receiving more attention than at any former period, 

 and much interest is felt in the promotion of the cause of agricul- 

 ture in all its departments. 



The Society has voted to make a permanent location, and have 

 raised a fund of $750, by life membership, with which it has pur- 

 chased a beautiful spot of land containing eighteen acres, which they 

 intend to enclose, and erect suitable buildings, stalls and yards in 

 season for the next annual show. When this is done and all things 

 are ready, we hope to make a better show in the agricultural world 

 than heretofore." 



LIVE STOCK. 



Horses. First premium on stallion, to Hiram Andrews, of the 

 "Norman" breed. 



J. F. Collins showed a Morgan, and L. F. Allen a Black Hawk. 



First premium on breeding mare, to Wm. R. Flint of Anson, a 

 Morgan and Messenger. 



Second, to Wm. W. Waugh of Starks. 



Bulls. First premium to Cyrus Bryant of Anson, for grade 

 Durham, nine years old. 



Second, to B. F. Hilton of Starks, for grade Hereford, two years 

 old. 



Third, to A. Bailey, for grade Durham, two years old. 



A full blood Devon bull was shown by E. S. Hopkins of New 

 Portland. Mr. H. in his statement, says : 



" This breed, or rather race, possesses some excellent properties, 

 well deserving the attention of farmers. They are of uniform color, 

 and the oxen are easily matched. They are peaceable and easily 

 managed and trained. They are active and fast travelers, and 

 make the best oxen for service, girting from 6| to V feet. They 

 are round and close built, and hardy animals, being heavy in pro- 

 portion to their appearance, and thriving on ordinary keeping, being 

 well adapted to our short pastures and cold winters. The cows 

 give rich milk, but not a great flow, but when bred towards milk 

 they make excellent dairy cows." 



