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smooth road was well calculated to exhibit the strength of the 

 teams and the skill of the drivers. A good degree of interest was 

 manifested by a large crowd of spectators. 



The ploughing-match on Wednesda}-, the second da\', was also 

 outside the parlc, on ground admirabl}' adapted to the purpose of 

 ploughing. It was on a beautiful hillside slope, affording a fine 

 view of the operation to the great crowd of spectators. Five double 

 and four single teams, nine of horses, four with swivel-ploughs, and 

 four driven b}' bojs, took part in the contest. There was awarded 

 in all for ploughing the noble sum of $186. Fifty dollars of this sum 

 was awarded in three premiums for bo3--ploughing, understood to be 

 presented by the President, General Sutton. 



The annual address was by Rev. E. C. Bolles, of Salem. Subject : 

 " The farmer's control of the forces of nature which work for him. 

 Science and the practical are not in conflict." 



The dinner, and short speeches after it, were enjoyed by nearly 

 500 persons, all the more sociable and enjoyable for the chilly fog 

 and rain outside. 



The noble building and grounds of the Peabody Institute were 

 occupied by a busy crowd. The large hall was well filled with 

 fruits, flowers and fancy articles. A large tent, which was con- 

 nected with the hall by a rear entrance, contained a splendid 

 collection of seeds and other garden and farm products. 



I wish here to speak of the courtesy and efl3ciency of the officers 

 of the Society. Large experience and ability' are brought to bear, 

 and the hearty cooperation of all, united in affording an entertain- 

 ment of a high order, and insuring, it may be too much to say 

 complete, but at least great success. 



The remark was often made during the fair, " This is the best we 

 have ever had." It was indeed a great success, and a credit to all 

 concerned. 



In closing this report, we would say that much attention was 

 given to a portrait of Hon. Timothy Pickering, which was con- 

 spicuous in the hall. He was one of the founders of the 

 Essex Agricultural Societ}-, in 1818, and was its first, and for ten 

 consecutive years, its President. As we looked upon the venerable 

 form, and saw the people and the smiling faces of old Essex, we were 

 constrained to say in the language of another, " If j'ou seek their 

 monuments, look around you." 



C. Sanderson. 



