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The ploughing-match had taken place in the morning, but the fur- 

 rows gave evidence of the skill with which this important part of 

 husbandry was performed. About a dozen teams contested for the 

 supremacy. 



As one would infer from the fertility of the lands of Worcester 

 County, the gi-eat feature of the exhibition was the fine herds of 

 cattle that filled their pens to overflowing, many being tethered to 

 the enclosm-e. The choicest breeds were well represented, both in 

 quality and numbers, several herds of each distinct class being pres- 

 ent, competing for the large premiums which this society so liberallj- 

 offers , 



The other departments of the exhibition were generally' good. If 

 there was a deficiency in that of fruits and vegetables, it was more 

 than made up at the horticultm'al exhibition held in the city, and 

 distinct from that of the society. 



Pardon us for suggesting whether it might not be better for 

 both societies that their exhibitions do not occm- at the same 

 time. 



The second day was all that could be desired to insure success. 



As with so many other societies, this day was entirely set apart 

 for an exhibition of the horse ; and although twice the ordinary fee 

 — or fifty cents — was charged for admission to the grounds, yet the 

 multitude who thi'onged the enclosure in the afternoon indicated 

 the deep interest felt in the exercises then to take place. We 

 believe the programme was carried out to the entire satisfaction 

 of all. 



May we not hope that the time will come when the products of 

 the soil, from whence the whole famih' of man so largely derives its 

 sustenance and support ; when the skilful handiwork of the matron 

 and the lass, without whose refining presence life would be a waste, 

 and civilization again relapse into the barbarism of the past, shall 

 be as potent to attract and awaken as lively an interest as the ex- 

 cessive speed of that noble animal, the horse. 



Although this is one of the oldest societies in the State, we per- 

 ceived none of the imbecility- of age. The good order that prevailed 

 was noticeable throughout the fair. 



We shall long remember the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Had- 

 wen who took us to their pleasant home, anticipating our every 

 want, and thereby enhancing our pleasure on that pleasant oc- 

 casion. 



Geo. M. Baker. 

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