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class. Never has it been my pleasure to witness such an exhibi- 

 tion. The oxen entered in this class were mostly Devons and 

 grades, although there were one or two pairs of grade Shorthorns. 



The rich mahogany red, the long, smooth horns, the bright, in- 

 telligent e^'e, the quick elastic step of the Devon, clearl}' showed 

 its adaptability to many kinds of fann-work. Its quick attention 

 and obedience to the word of command testified to its thorough 

 training. 



In the afternoon trained steers were exhibited upon the track in 

 fi'ont of the stand. The tricks and gjTations which were per- 

 formed by this class, from calves to four-j^ear-olds, would be a suit- 

 able exhibition for a gymnasium, and showed remakable patience 

 and perseverance on the part of the trainer ; and that intelligence 

 in the bo\-ine race, when developed, can be made useful. 



The exhibition of other stock was very creditable indeed, — 

 some fine specimens of thoroughbreds of the various breeds, 

 namel}", Shorthorns, Devons, Jerseys. The Devon predominated, 

 both in bulls and cows, and consequently in the young stock. 



The sheep on exhibition were only fair in numbers, and small 

 in size, and the specimens only good, not best. Of swine there 

 was a good exhibition, with man}' fine pigs, some approaching that 

 3'outhful period in which they are denominated shotes. 



The poultry were arranged near the hall. There was a long line 

 of coops ; and many and various were the breeds, all ha\'ing their 

 merits according to the fancy of the exhibitors. Of the beauty 

 and utility of these I am unable to judge, and will onl}^ remark 

 that the show was verj^ creditable in this department. 



Farm implements were shown near the hall, and were such as 

 are generally exhibited at our fah's, consisting of ploughs, mowing- 

 machines, horse-rakes, &c. 



The exliibition in the hall was very good, as a whole, although, 

 from the general scarcity of fruit, there was not a large collection, 

 but verj- good specimens of the several varieties. 



The vegetables were only fair, and would not compare with ex- 

 hibitions where market-gardening is a principal industry, as it is 

 not in this region. 



The exhibition of manufactured articles, was quite large ; con- 

 sisting of sleighs, harnesses, creamers, and various other useful 

 articles. 



There was quite a large show of bread, and considerable sharp 

 competition, which was due particularly to the ladies. All tlie 

 varieties common to our tables were exhibited, and it was all 

 apparently good to eat. There was an exhibition of butter and 

 cheese, — not a large display, but of first quality. 



