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The show of horses on the second day was good. Several finely 

 matched teams, and single horses, in harness, showed good action 

 and discipline on the track, and several noble colts gave promise of 

 future usefulness. 



A good dinner was served on each day of the fair, in an L at- 

 tached to the society's hall. 



On the afternoon of the second day an address by Professor Tat- 

 lock, of Pittsfield, was followed by music, the reading of the names 

 of successful competitors, and the payment of prizes. 



Much credit is due the ofiicers of the society for the order, 

 promptness and dispatch with which all the departments of the 

 fair were conducted ; and your delegate is under special obligations 

 to them, and to other members of the society, for courtesies and 

 hospitalities. Herman Vincent. 



HAMPDEN. 



The delegate assigned to the Hampden Fair, at Springfield, 

 being sick, was not able to attend ; therefore, in compliance with 

 the request of the officers of that society, I offer the following 

 report : — 



The fair at Springfield opened on the 7th of October, a mild and 

 pleasant morn, in which the society demonstrated their capability 

 of making a creditable show of cattle, both thoroughbred and 

 grade, which, however, belonged mainly to a dozen individuals, 

 shadowing forth the inference that there was not that general re- 

 sponse in this line that would serve to encourage the old veterans. 



There were three town teams, from twelve to twenty-five pairs 

 each ; West Springfield carrying off the premium therefor. 



The Devons made a marked display among the herds, with some 

 fine exhibits of Durhams and Ayrshires. 



A meagre show of sheep and swine. 



Show of poultry creditable, though not large, with an offering of 

 thirty-one Longmeadow white turkeys at the head. 



There was quite an extensive display of agricultural implements 

 of the best imj)roved patterns. 



The address, by General H. K. Oliver, was delivered on the 

 stand, at 2 o'clock P. M., and was listened to by some 200 or 300 

 persons, amid frequent applause. At the close of the address a 

 gentle rain set in, which ended the proceedings on the grounds for 

 the day. 



The exhibition in City Hall seemed rather lean, considering the 



