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eighty-six entries of the usual varieties raised, manj' of which 

 were superior specimens. 



The show of fruits was not large. There were sixt}' entries of 

 apples, fortj'-eight of pears on a hundred plates. A few plates of 

 beautiful peaches, twentj'-one of grapes, and a few boxes of cran- 

 berries, were all of good specimens. Of dair^^ products, the cheese 

 display was small ; and only seven samples received any particular 

 attention and award. There were seven tubs of most beautiful 

 " gilt-edged " butter, very tempting to the eye. There were many 

 fine specimens of bread, honey, preserves, canned fruits, and jel- 

 lies, — sixt3--eight entries in all. Cut flowers and pot plants were 

 numerous, all beautifully arranged in forty-eight entries There 

 were a hundred and seventeen entries of domestic manufactures, 

 and a hundred and seventy fanc}' articles for exhibition, most of 

 which received a premium. Every conceivable article which could 

 in an}' way contribute to the comfort of the old or 3'oung could 

 there be found, and on no similar occasion has yom' delegate seen 

 so great a variety'' of useful articles exhibited. 



The art gallery was graced by the productions of the best native 

 and foreign talent in paintings, drawings, cra3'ons, pastels, photo- 

 graphs, all arranged with taste and skill (a hundred and eight3'-six 

 in all) , many of which were of great merit. The high schools of 

 many towns were represented in a display of ornamental map and 

 geometrical drawings, which attracted universal admiration. The 

 society's dinner was served in the hall, where about five hundred 

 assembled, and partook of the sumptuous repast. It was of the 

 most social character : all appeared happy. The after-dinner 

 speeches by citizens of the Old Colon}' were short, pith}', pertinent, 

 humorous, and witty, and were listened to by an appreciative 

 audience. 



On Friday a grand carnival was announced to take place. No 

 one knew, and all were anxious to learn, what it would consist of. 

 Curiosity was on tip-toe from eai'ly morn until high noon. The 

 grounds and every avenue leading to them were filled by an anxious 

 crowd, adding largely to the receipts of the society. What the 

 carnival was, I leave to the imagination, and wiU not attempt to 

 describe. 



The Plymouth Society stands in rank and wealth among the best 

 societies in the State, — an honor to the county she represents, 

 and to the State. 



D. B. Fekn. 



