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figures. I have a general impression of the success of the show, 

 from having been present as an interested competitor, with twenty 

 head of Devon cattle, Morrill colts, Cotswold sheep and Dorking 

 chicks, and a large collection of apples in the hall. 



In all departments this was the best show the society has had for 

 several years. There was a lively competition at the plonghing- 

 match, which came first on the programme, with twelve entries, — 

 seven ox and five horse teams. The ploughing was creditable, con- 

 sidering the nature of the subsoil, which was very stony. 



There were over 250 animals on the park. The State Primary 

 School was represented by G3 head, mostly cows, including 25 head 

 of pure-bred Ayrshires. Among the ten cows entered as a herd of 

 milch cows from this institution, Avas one twelve years old, that has 

 given 7,980 pounds of milk the past year, and over 25 tons of milk 

 in seven years. There were eight entries of herds of neat-stock, and 

 59 of cows and heifers, the show of cows being unusually fine. Also 

 large representation of oxen and steers, with a few flocks of sheep, 

 and pens of swine, and coops of poultry. The show of thorough-bred 

 stock is increasing in the societ}-. 



Besides the 55 head of Devons and Ayrshires, the Shorthorns 

 and Alderne3's had a few representatives. Among the grades, the 

 Durhams predominated. 



The hall was well filled with an unusuallj' fine displa}- of fancy 

 goods, fruits, flowers and vegetables. 



Horace Wallis, Jr., of Holland, one of the society's directors, 

 exhibited a 121 pound squash, grown since August 1, from the seed 

 of President Clark's Mammoth Lifter, at the rate of over 2^ pounds 

 per day. Every department in the hall was represented. The show 

 of bread, butter and cheese, though small, was of excellent quality. 

 The exhibition of fruit was very fine considering the short crop. 



Besides the ploughing-match the first day, there was the exhi- 

 bition of working-oxen attached to a loaded cart, of walking-oxen 

 around the track, and trained steers. 



The committee on milch cows came to the subscriber with the 

 inquiry', "What constitutes the best milch cow?" We told them at 

 once, that the class should be divided, into, " cows for butter," and 

 " cows for milk." We think the societies generallj' should increase 

 the classes and premiums on milch cows and heifers, to encourage 

 the raising of more and better cows. The exhibition of horses the 

 second day was of about the usual interest and display. 



H. M. Sessions. 



