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merits. Would advise cutting the premiums offered in this class, and 

 putting them on some of the more popular breeds. 



Would also suggest making the herds premium much larger, and 

 charge a percentage entry fee. Diplomas for the sweepstakes gave good 

 satisfaction and are worthy of a further trial. 



FEANK MAYNARD, 



Superintendent. 



DIVISION B— HORSES. 



As acting superintendent of Division B I beg to report as follows: 

 Total number of entries, 219. Amount of premiums offered. $2,117. 

 Amount awarded, |1,030. The show in this department was much better 

 than the two years previous. So far as I know, this department ran along 

 fairly well^ and I think the awards were well made. Some of the rules 

 in this department should be more closely drawn, in my opinion. 

 All of which is respectfullv submitted. 



W. E. BOYDEN, 

 Superintendent. 



DIVISION C— SHEEP. 



As superintendent of sheep, I report as follows: 



The number of sheep on exhibition was 396. Amount of premiums 

 awarded, $825. The quality of the exhibit was good. Shropshires still 

 lead in number. There is apparently a renewed interest in the merino 

 classes, which formerly were the leading breeds in this State. 



JOHN LESSITER, 



Superintendent. 



DIVISION D— SWINE, L. W. BARNES, SUPERINTENDENT. 



As superintendent of Division D I respectfully submit the following 

 report : 



Total number of entries 338 



Total amount of premiums offered .$924 



Total amount of premiums won 833 



The exhibit of swine was very good in point of numbers shown — not 

 quite up to some of our late fairs, still it was a big show. 



The quality was decidedly good in some classes, notably that of Poland- 

 Chinas, in which there was strong competition. 



Everything passed off smoothly, and I think exhibitors were well 

 satisfied. I wish to recommend one or two changes or additions in the 

 rules^ at the proper time. 



Very respectfully, 

 L. W. BARNES. 

 Superintendent, 



DIVISION E— POULTRY. 



The total number of entries in this department was 889 



The total amount of premiums offered $516 



The total amount of premiums won 303 



H. D. CUTTING, 



Superintendent. 



