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for examination, in a very great degree, exceed those of former 

 years. 



Some of tlic varieties imported within a few years past ap- 

 pear to have received an unusual degree of attention from citi- 

 zens in various parts of the county. The species of larger 

 fowls that have been presented for examination were very 

 much admired as well by the committee as by the citizens in 

 attendance. The stately Shanghae, the graceful Dorking, the 

 fair proportion of the Chittagong, all showed that, foreign fowls 

 as well as foreign fashions, have been received and cultivated 

 with a very considerable degree of extended popular favor. 



J, C. WoLCOTT, Chairman. 



NOKFOLK. 



From the Report of the Committee. 



There were no natives, if we except some geese and turkeys. 

 This should not be. The conditions upon which premiums 

 are offered should positively require statements showing the 

 expenses and income for at least twelve months previous to 

 their being offered. Then the number of premiums should be 

 reduced at least one-half. At the same time the amount should 

 be no less than now offered. The premiums should be offered 

 for the most profitable fowls without regard to breeds. We 

 have had experience to show that poultry and eggs can be pro 

 duced at a handsome profit ; no part of the State can be more 

 favorable for this business than Norfolk County. We have nu- 

 merous breeds of fowls from which a good selection might be 

 made ; then grain may be raised as cheap as in other counties, 

 and the market is as convenient as we could desire. As popu- 

 lation increases, so the price of eggs and poultry increases. 

 Our towns are fast filling up with inhabitants. It is desirable 

 that this branch of business should keep pace with the popula- 

 tion, as it will affect both producer and consumer favorably. 



E. Mansfield, Chairman. 



