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large, but the specimens of both were of fine quality, and gave 

 evidence of good cultivation. 



The products of the dairy exhibited, fell short only in quanti- 

 ty. The quality of several lots of butter and cheese was excel- 

 lent. 



Garden and field products, mechanical articles, &c., were 

 exhibited in the lower Town Hall, which is also spacious, and 

 was well filled. The display of potatoes, squashes, <fec., was 

 extensive and very fine. Other field and garden products were 

 also well represented. The display of mechanical articles was 

 varied and interesting. This Hall, as well as the upper one, 

 was thronged with visitors throughout the day, all of whom 

 seemed interested and highly gratified. 



At twelve o'clock a procession was formed, and marched to 

 the new Baptist Church, where an interesting Address was 

 delivered by the Hon. N. P. Banks, Jr., in which the relation of 

 agriculture to the other industrial pursuits of the United States 

 was illustrated in a forcible manner. 



After the services in the church were concluded, the proces- 

 sion was again formed, and repaired to the Fitchburg Hotel, 

 where an excellent dinner had been provided for about three 

 hundred persons. The seats were all filled, many ladies favor- 

 ing the company with their presence. The bounties of the 

 table having been duly attended to, brief speeches were made 

 by his Excellency Gov. Gardner, Hon. Chas. Hudson and S. 

 Chandler, of Lexington, Hon. N. P. Banks, of Waltham, 0. A. 

 Brewster, Esq., of Boston, Hon. Alexander DeWitt, of Worces- 

 ter, and Dr. Reynolds, of Concord. The occasion was one of 

 much pleasure to all present. 



In conclusion, I deem it but just to remark, that the affairs 

 of this Society seem to be managed with great skill and good 

 judgment. All the arrangements for the occasion were of the 

 most satisfactory character. Every thing was done at the 

 proper season, and in good order. 



S. Chandler. 



