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in a stooping posture. What a pity it is that those birds cannot 

 be induced to leave off crowing, and be taught to sing in more 

 euphonious tones. 



At twelve o'clock the officers of the Society, the chaplain, 

 orator, invited guests, etc., dined, and at one o'clock, entered a 

 church near the town hall, and listened to a very interesting 

 address by Mr. Cutler, who is a teacher and lecturer of consid- 

 erable note, in the orbit in which he revolves. 



Mr. Cutler has spent some time in Europe, is an acute observer, 

 I should judge, a thinking man and well calculated to instruct 

 and edify an audience. 



After the address, the secretary of the society, before leaving 

 tlie church, announced the premiums, together with the names 

 of the successful competitors. 



I heard no complaints uttered, saw no one intoxicated, dur- 

 ing my sojourn ; witnessed as little which appeared rowdyish as 

 could be expected on such an occasion, and, taking the exhibi- 

 tion all in all, I regard it as a success. 



The large number of persons interested in the several depart- 

 ments, the energy and zeal manifested by all, indicate that a 

 large measure of success must crown the efforts of our friends 

 of the Worcester South-East Agricultural Society, so long as 

 those traits are adhered to and petty jealousies kept out. 



Asa Clement. 



HAMPSHIRE, FRANKLIN AND HAMPDEN. 



The forty-fourth exhibition of the Hampshire, Franklin, and 

 Hampden Agricultural Society was held at Northampton on 

 Thursday and Friday, October 2d and 3d, and all things con- 

 sidered, was very satisfactory. 



The violent rain of the day preceding, which continued almost 

 uninterruptedly through Thursday, prevented the appearance 

 of many animals entered, and interfered materially with the 

 show of fiincy articles and flowers. 



The attendance on the first day was very small ; in addition 

 to tlie officers of the society, the exhibitors and their assistants, 

 few persons were on the grounds; this no doubt was owing 



