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higher qualities of heart which elevate man above the brute 

 creation. 



In closing their report, the committee would express their 

 pleasure at the manifest increase of pure blood, as indicated in 

 the animals presented for their inspection, bearing evidence of 

 increased attention to the valuable qualities of animals which 

 have been especially cultivated in thorough-breds for successive 

 generations, thus giving them a far more reliable character. 

 We commend this subject to the earnest consideration of our 

 fellow-laborers in Hampden county. 



Moses W. Chapin, Chairman. 



FRANKLIN. 



From the Report of the Commiltee. 



Milch Cows. — Your committee regret, that they are obliged 

 to report so few entries for premiums on cows. Although there 

 were a good number present, there was but one competitor, who 

 complied with the requirements necessary to obtain a premium. 

 It certainly is but little trouble to weigh the milk and butter of 

 one cow, for one week, and give statistics which are to be the 

 general guide for the committee. Your committee are well 

 aware, that a good stock cow is not always a good dairy cow ; 

 and a good dairy cow may be a poor cow for stock, and it is 

 rather difficult to have the qualities of a good stock and dairy 

 cow combined in one. For this reason we would recommend 

 that there be a premium offered for the best stock cow with a 

 specimen by her side. 



H. Hawks, Chairman. 



Statement of Ira W. Barnard. 



Dairy No. 1, five cows. White cow came in April 25, 1855 

 — age, 9 years. Dark red and white cow came in December 24, 

 1855 — age, 4 years. Light red and white cow came in January 

 8, 1856 — age, 4 years. Dark roan cow came in March 25, 1856 

 — age, 10 years. Light roan cow came April 8, 1856 — age, 7 



