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sufficiently large and strong to bear the weight of a man. The 

 flower is of the purest white. 



The closing scene of this most interesting exhibition and fair 

 was at the dinner taJale, in the hall owned by the Society. The 

 tables were spread witli all of the choice things that make up a 

 siiperior dinner. Never have I sat down to an agricultural 

 dinner so well served up, with so much taste, and so teeming 

 with all the bounties of a goodly land as here. Tables were 

 surrounded with the yeomanry of tlie county, partaking of 

 the fruits of their own toil, — men and women of striking 

 intelligence and warm hearts, celebrating their yearly jubilee in 

 this most becoming manner, giving character to their profes- 

 sion, and friendly greetings over this sumptuous board. 



After the good dinner was partaken of, under the most favor- 

 able and joyful circumstances, the Hon. John Brooks, the 

 President of the Society, introduced William Brigham, Esq., to 

 the audience, as the orator of the occasion, and he delivered a 

 chaste, forcible and practical address, doing ample jnstice to 

 his various topics. After this the President made some per- 

 tinent remarks touching the great interests of agriculture. He 

 then introduced Gov. Lincoln, who favored us with very appro- 

 priate remarks touching the interest of the Society and of agri- 

 culture. Hon. Charles Hudson was called upon, who responded. 

 He is always in his philosophy clear, and in his illustrations 

 acceptable to any audience. Mr. Sprague, of the Board of 

 Agriculture, was also called upon, and, with his usual good 

 sense, much interested the audience. Our friend, the Hon. 

 Secretary of the Board, was among the number who, sparkling 

 with wit and timely remarks, helped to fill up the hour with 

 interest and profit. 



Then came off the most excellent reports of the committees, 

 and awarding of premiums, which closed up this most interest- 

 ing festival. 



• Justus Tower. 



