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cultural community can base their general deductions, is to be 

 obtained from the points laid down in the reports of committees and 

 elicited by them from the exhibitors themselves in various ways, 

 it is evident that the records, reports and papers of the various 

 societies become of the highest value. 



The public exercises of the society, the exhibition of horses, the 

 dinner, and the outside amusements, were properly and judiciously 

 conducted. 



Geo. B. Loring. 



BRISTOL CENTRAL. 



The fifteenth annual fair of the Bristol Central Agricultural Society 

 was held on their grounds, September 1G, 17 and 18. 



The second day was the more important one. The earl}- morning 

 threatened rain, but proved more favorable than was feared. Though 

 doubtless many were deterred, from weather appearances, yet there 

 was a good attendance. 



This society's history for the year has been one of decided suc- 

 cess. There has been expended in new buildings and other improve- 

 ments, about $10,000. To previous accommodations for cattle, there 

 has been added, the last season, a double row of pens, with roof 

 ample to protect them, making it one of the best arrangements for 

 its purpose. 



A large building, 150 feet long, has also been erected for a grand 

 stand, with dining-hall under it ; the whole building is so provided 

 with roof and folding-doors as to be full}- inclosed and protected 

 when not in use ; a judges' stand is also new. It would seem that 

 the society need not incur more expense for buildings for many 

 years. They are substantial and well adapted to their various 

 purposes. 



The show of stock was a very fine one, and filled all the pens, and 

 many animals were tied outside the pens. The display of neat- 

 stock was said to be the best ever made by the society. Of full- 

 bloods, Ayrshires were the most numerous ; then Jerseys, Durhams 

 and Devons, man}- grade animals, some fine, fat oxen, steers and 

 cows ; one yoke of oxen weighed, 5,000 pounds. 



The exhibition of horses was larger than usual at this fair. There 

 were 24 colts of ages up to three years ; swine were represented by 

 15 entries ; sheep by 14 entries ; there were 101 coops of fowls. 



The display in and about the lower hall, of dairy products, fruits, 

 flowers, A-egetables and manufactured and fancy articles was very 

 good, showing skill, industry and success. 



