HANCOCK COUNTY SOCIETY. ^ 



HANCOCK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Our Fair this year was held at Bucksport. The display of 

 stock, horned cattle, far exceeded in numbei's and in blood im- 

 proved that of any former year. Each succeeding year since the 

 advent of our Society has shown a steadily increasing gain in 

 animals of high grades, and a very promising introduction of 

 thoroughbreds. " Pedigree" animals begin to appear upon our 

 grounds. In this department this Show excelled. Ten years 

 since a pure bred animal could not have been found within our 

 county lines. Now they may be counted by tens. 



While most of our farmers are on the highway to a better class 

 of stock, animals improved and better adapted to our wants and 

 our surroundings, the advance is slow compared with the end to 

 be gained, but the influence of the Society is very perceptibly 

 accelerating the onward progress. 



In farm products, this year's display far exceeded any exhibi- 

 tion we have heretofore made. That it was fortuitous, or brought 

 out by the novelty of a neio thing is disbelieved, for among the 

 competitors we recognize old and familiar faces, those who have 

 been true and constant, their products telling of thought, labor 

 and skill at home upon their farms. 



The horse interest — fast horses — is becoming a subject full of 

 perplexity. How to keep it within proper bounds is an unsolved 

 problem. We have almost determined to lop it off altogether, but 

 "everybody" says, "no receipts if you do."" 



Our Farmers' Clubs are doing a good work. Most of them are 

 actively alive, and are taking high rank as a medium of usefulness. 

 Their influence upon the Society is most salutary. Within their 

 own circle their impress for good is plainly to be seen in the sur- 

 roundings of those who are identified with them. 



As a whole, our farming is becoming more and more reputable 

 and remunerative. 



Samuel Wasson, Secretary. 



