MAINE STATE SOCIETY. ;19 



berlain of Foxcroft, were entered only for exhibition, six being 

 necessary to a premium. The committee hope these pigs may be 

 purchased and carried into different parts of the State, as their value 

 can only be duly appreciated by further acquaintance. 



The Committee award the Society's premiums, as follows : 



For best boar of large breed, which, when fattened at mature age 

 will weigh not less than 400 lbs., to W. A. P. Dillingham, Sidney, 

 for Chester. 



Second do., to Thomas Ilaston, Portland. 



For best sow, do., to Jotham Weston, Bloomfield, for Chester. 



Second do., to W. A. P. Dillingham, Sidney. 



For best boar under two years of age, to Jotham Weston, T>loom- 

 field, for Chester. 



For swine of small breed, which, when well fattened at mature 

 age, will weigh less than 400 lbs., first premium to G. 11. Bailey, 

 Westbrook, for Cumberland County, 



Second do., to H. L. Clark, for Grade Suflfolk. 



For best litter of pigs, of any breed, not less than six, to Jotham 

 Weston, Bloomfield, for Chester. 



Second do., to M. W. Mosher, Gorham, for Grade Suffolk. 



Poultry. 



For best fiock of hens exhibited, not less than fifteen in number, 

 statement of profit to be made, to Purrington & Bailey, Westbrook. 



Second best, to Timothy Kelley, Westbrook. 



Third best, to W. Jordan, Yarmouth. 



For best flock of turkeys, not less than ten in number, statement 

 of profit to be made, to Purrington & Bailey of Westbrook. 



For best pair of guinea fowls, to P. H. Holmes of Winthrop. 



For best fancy lot of fowls, to include also pigeons and rabbits, 

 to P. H. Holmes of Winthrop. 



Mr. Holmes submits the following statement : 



The coop of poultry to which I call the attention of the committee, 

 contains the following varieties. 



1. English Red Caps. These are a compact, energetic breed 

 of henSj of medium size and handsome plumage. The cock has a 



