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NORTH WALDO AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



The Ninth Exhibition of this Society was to have been on the 

 4th and 5th of October, but on account of rain it was postponed 

 till the 1th and 8th, The weather being fine the attendance 

 average, the show as a whole was a decided improvement on some 

 previous years. The show of stock was not as large as in some 

 former years, owing to the postponement and bad traveling. 

 Some fine specimens of Hereford and Durham bulls were shown, 

 and also grades. Quite a number of grade cows and heifers, also 

 oxen and steers. 



The number of horses and colts was quite large, some really 

 fine animals among them that were creditable to their owners. 

 The drawing of horses and oxen was pronounced first-rate. The 

 trial of speed was better than ever known before on the track. 

 The display of sheep was small, but of superior quality ; Leicester, 

 Cotswold, South Downs, and grades, were shown, and none of the 

 natives, indicating improved quality. 



Our grain and root crops were good, notwithstanding the severe 

 drought, as will be seen by the following, compared with former 

 years, the average being 100. The yield is about as follows: 

 Hay 100, wheat 100, with a larger breadth sown, no weevil, no 

 rust; corn 130, never of better qua^ty ; potatoes 112, of fine 

 quality, no rot ; oats 15, barley 15, rye 100, beans #5 ; fruits, 

 apples and plums 300, apparently fine, but do not keep well. 



The fair in the hall was superior to any former year ; a great 

 variety of fruit of all kinds usually raised in this vicinity was 

 tastefully displayed. The exhibition in the ladies' department 

 exceeded all former years 100 per cent, in quantity, and of excel- 

 lent quality. The display of cloth, quilts, coverlets, blankets, 

 linen, damask, tow and linen carpeting, rugs, hose, mittens, yarn 

 and needle work, were indicative of much skill and perseverance. 

 Many thanks are due our fair exhibitors for the increasing interest 

 they take in our annual show. Our society has increased 25 per 

 cent, in numbers this year. We have a Farmers' Club, and much 

 interest is manifested in the various subjects of debate. 



Amount of premiums offered, $381 ; amount awarded, $262. 



John Royal, Secretary. 



