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Tables were well filled with apples, pears and peaches, of choice 

 varieties, preserved fruit, wine and hone}'. 



The bread and butter were excellent and abundant ; but oh 

 for a Barre man ! — where was the cheese ? And echo answered 

 — where ? 



In the mechanic arts, both in the first and second division, includ- 

 ing the lighter and heavier implements, there was a good represen- 

 tation ; and we are pleased to notice that they are constantly- 

 receiving inspection by observing inquirers. 



The second daj r was devoted to horses. At ten o'clock, all the 

 horses entered for exhibition were arranged in classes, and passed 

 twice around the track, under the lead of the marshals and a band of 

 musicians. Then followed the examination by committees of the 

 different departments. The draught-horses were tested on heavily- 

 weighted wagons and stone-boats. There was a large' a number of 

 entries here, — all well-trained and powerful animals. The skill of 

 the horsemen, the obedience and education of the animals, and the 

 feats performed, in our judgment, were second to none on the 

 ground. One horse drew a load of three tons, on turf ground, with 

 comparative ease. 



Stallions, breeding-mares and colts, of all ages, were well repre- 

 sented, and showed much good judgment and intelligence in the 

 selection and breeding of this most important class. 



One noticeable feature — a new one to us — was town-teams of 

 horses, — Easthampton carrying off the first prize. 



Perhaps the chief interest centred in the exhibition of carriage 

 and driving horses, pairs and single. The horses were carefully 

 examined by the committees, and then given a few turns around the 

 track. Some very fine animals were presented, and the large num- 

 ber of lookers-on seemed well pleased with the display, and the 

 owners had a right to feel a little proud of their possessions. 



After the dinner in the hall, on the second day, the society 

 listened to their annual address, which was delivered by H. M. Burt, 

 Esq., editor of the " Homestead," and was full of practical thoughts 

 and suggestions. 



This society had, for the first time, an exhibition on three succes- 

 sive days. The third was advertised as a " special benefit " day. 

 The special benefit expected was more money. The day was devoted 

 to the trial of the speed of horses on the track, the fastest horse 

 taking the first premium. The different classes of entries common 

 to such occasions, were made, and the programme carried out with 

 apparentl}' all the satisfactory results that could be expected. 



This society appears to be well officered by active and intelligent 

 farmers, who may well take an honest pride in the success of every 



