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The annual address was then delivered by Rev. F. D. Huntington, 

 of Roxburj. As a literary production, and in every respect, it was 

 characteristic of the author's well-known superior talent. Its delivery 

 also demonstrated that power of eloquence for which he is no less 

 famed. It will be found in the preceding pages, and merits an at- 

 tentive perusal. 



At the conclusion of the Address, another Hymn was sung, and 

 the Benediction pronounced by the Rev. Dr. Lamson. 



The Society with their guests then reassembled in procession, and 

 under the influence of lively music and the peltings of the storm, 

 returned with a quick march to the new Dining Hall. 



THE DINING HALL. 



Tables had been spread for one thousand persons, and although 

 the weather was so unpropitious, these were nearly filled. The Hall 

 was tastefully decorated with flags and appropriate emblems. On 

 the west side, behind and above the guests' table, was a scroll, bear- 

 ing the words 



NORFOLK AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Fifth Anniversary. 

 On the west side, and in front of the Orchestra, was the following 

 inscription : — 



" From Agriculture are these blessings sent ; 

 "Wealth, Commerce, Honor, Liberty, Content ! " 



Immediately above the President's head was suspended (we hope 

 not in the Damocles fashion) the World's Prize Plough, presented 

 to the Society by Messrs. Prouty & Mears, of Dorchester. 



The Company being seated, the blessing of Heaven was invoked 

 by the Rev. C. C. Sewall, of Medfield. 



THE DINNER. 



This was served up under the direction of Mr. Howe, of the Phoenix 

 Hotel, Dedham, in capital style. That it was relished was liberally 

 demonstrated by all present, among whom were a large number of 

 ladies. This feature is one introduced by the Norfolk County 

 Society, and ought to be universally adopted. After doing duty 

 to the inner wants, the President called for order, and stated that 

 the Judges would now make their reports. 



