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Among the noteworthy objects were fine A3-rshire, Jersey and 

 Shorthorn cattle. Where so many fine specimens were to be seen, 

 perhaps it is invidious to mention the beautiful Jersey stock of 

 J. F. Brown, of Lunenburg. 



An especial interest was manifested in the exhibition of poultry, 

 and the show in this department was exceedingly fine. In the hall, 

 the display of fruit was creditable, considering the year ; that of 

 vegetables was all that could be desired. 



Perhaps the greatest attraction of the day was His Excellency, 

 Governor Gaston, who made a good speech, which added much to 

 the profit and pleasure of the occasion. 



The officers seemed, under the influence of the bright dsij and 

 multitudes of visitors, to take new courage in their work ; so that 

 your delegate could not help feeling that the exhibition was not 

 onl}- highly creditable to all concerned, but that it gave promise of 

 great future success to the Worcester North. 



P. A. Chadboukne. 



WORCESTER NORTH-WEST. 



The ninth annual cattle show and fair of the Society occurred 

 at Athol, October 5 and 6. The Hampden Agricultural Society 

 holding its exhibition in Springfield on the same daj's, your delegate 

 was at a loss to manage to be in both places at the same time. The 

 only compromise that seemed possible to make, under the circum- 

 stances, was to divide the time ; I therefore attended our own fair on 

 the first day, and that at Athol on the second day. From what I 

 saw and learned, the fair was truly a grand success, notwithstanding 

 the cold north-easter that raged all through the second da}'. The 

 secretar}' reports the largest number of entries of any j'ear ; and the 

 large attendance of from 3,000 to 4,000 people. 



There was an exceedingly large show of poultry, over 50 coops, 

 from 20 or more contributors. The show of sheep and swine 

 was good, though not a large competition. The show in the hall 

 was said to surpass the one a year ago. There certainl}^ was an 

 excellent display of fruit, considering that this was not the bear- 

 ing j-ear. 



The spacious hall was literally crowded, though tastefully arranged, 

 with the products of the farm and gaiden and dairy ; with mechanic 

 arts and fine arts and domestic manufacture. 



The ploughing-match was participated in b}' three horse and one 

 ox team. 



