APPENDIX. xxiii 



HAMPDEN EAST. 



The nineteenth annual cattle show and fair of the Hampden 

 East Agricultural Society was held at Palmer, October 10th and 

 llth, 1871, at which we were present as a delegate from this Board. 



On arriving at the grounds we reported ourself as delegate to the 

 society from this Board, but to our surprise we were informed by 

 the keeper at the gate, that he knew nothing of us, and having 

 no pass we tendered our quarter and passed in. Having gained 

 admission we proceeded to make examinations. 



We found a large exhibition of stock on the grounds. Among 

 the thoroughbreds were Durhams, Devons, Ayrshires and Jerseys. 

 We particularly noticed among the herds exhibited, twenty Short- 

 horns, by O. M. Graves, of Monson. H. M. Sessions had on exhibi- 

 tion some nice Devons ; Alvin Hastings, a herd of eighteen milch 

 cows, that exhibited remarkable properties as milkers. 



So far as we can judge, we should say that the show was as good, 

 if not superior, to what it has been in former years. 



In the afternoon there was an address by Professor Stockbridge, 

 from the Agricultural College, subject, " Forest Trees," which was 

 listened to by a large concourse of people, whom, we trust, were 

 benefited thereby. 



There were but few entries of sheep, and those not of a superior 

 quality. 



Of poultry the number was small, but the quality, we should 

 think, fair. 



In swine the entries were few; the quality, we think, very good. 



The fair was held in the vestry of an adjacent church. On ar- 

 riving at the door, thinking of our success at the ground in gaining 

 admission, we tendered fifteen cents to the doorkeeper, and were 

 admitted without further question, 



In the hall the exhibition of fruit was very good for the season. 

 Vegetables and the grains were well represented. 



Butter and cheese were there in abundance, and judging from 

 looks, the quality must have been excellent. 



In fancy articles the ladies had done their part well, as they 

 always do. 



Domestic manufactures were fully represented there, and 

 appeared well. 



On the morning of the llth it rained, in consequence of which 

 it was expected the exhibition of horses would be postponed, and 

 we took the first train for home. We have since learned from one 



