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how success is attained, while some of them are experts in the pro- 

 duction of the articles or stock the} r examined, and the light and 

 and knowledge which has guided them in some sense belongs to 

 the State. We sa} r in all sincerity to our brother-farmers on the 

 river, when you again make out the report of your transactions, 

 " put in an appearance." In conclusion, your delegate will only sa} 7 , 

 that his visit was full of satisfaction to himself and faith in the 

 Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Agricultural Society. 



Thos. P. Root. 



HAMPSHIRE. 



The morning of the first day of the exhibition, September 29, 

 the weather was unpropitious, with showers and mist enough to 

 dampen the ardor of most men. Notwithstanding, the farmers and 

 managers were on hand, and the programme for the day was fully 

 carried out. 



Sixty yoke of cattle appeared in the track procession, including 

 many fine animals. The milking-stock was not as extensive as I 

 have met on like occasions ; but among them were herds and indi- 

 viduals that would be hard to beat. The large herd, belonging to 

 the Agricultural College, under the superintendence of Farmer Dillon, 

 was present, and though not entered for premium, it added greatly 

 to the interest of the occasion. I could but notice the interest taken 

 in these cattle by the students of the Farmer's College. 



Sheep and swine not extensive, but fine specimens. 



The poultry department was well filled by representatives from 

 nearly all the fine breeds. 



The display in the hall was very fine. Fruits of all kinds were in 

 abundance, and superior in quality. We seldom meet with so fine a 

 collection. The heaps of grapes and peaches reminded me of the 

 days before the prevalence of yellows and mildew. The vegetable 

 department, including all the cultivated products of the farm, would 

 do credit to any part of the State. There were 37 entries of bread, 

 butter • and cheese, together with canned-fruits and other tidbits in 

 profusion. 



There were 150 entries in the domestic and fancy departments ; 

 and in the mechanical department you could find anything, from a 

 horse-cart to a monkey-wrench. 



After the dinner came the address by Prof. Seel3'e, who stated 

 the subject to be " Money," and the monetary affairs of the nation 

 were handled in a masterly manner. 



