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There were 141 entries of horses of all kinds, viz., 9 of stallions, 

 31 of carriage horses, 34 of family horses, 3 of single draught 

 horses, 5 of pairs of draught horses, 16 of travelling horses, 9 of 

 breeding mares, 2 of colts of a year old, 10 of colts of two years 

 old, 16 of colts of three years old, and one entry as a walking 

 horse. Every part of this feature of the show was conducted 

 with promptness and in excellent order, and every animal could 

 be shown to advantage. 



The main purpose of advancing the interests of agriculture, 

 — to cultivate the arts and refinements of our rural homes and 

 occupations, making thereby the pursuits of the farmer more 

 attractive to the young of both sexes, has been fully accom- 

 plished in this exhibition. 



There was a very large attendance during both days, and the 

 remarkably good order preserved throughout the whole is a 

 sufficient commendation to the efficient management of the 

 officers of this society. 



At two o'clock, members of the society, invited guests, and 

 others, partook of a sumptuous dinner in the upper hall of the 

 society's building. The festival was honored by his excellency, 

 Governor Andrew, accompanied by the secretary of State and 

 several members of the executive council. Speeches were 

 made by his excellency, several of the council, and representa- 

 tives of the press, adding dignity, grace and pleasure to the 

 occasion. 



I cannot close this report without my personal acknowledg- 

 ment to the officers of the society, and especially to Mr. Steb- 

 bins, of Deerfield, and to Mr. Peck, of Northampton, for their 

 courtesy and kindness. 



Elias Grout. 



HIGHLAND. 



The Highland Society held its annual exhibition, at Middle- 

 field, on the 10th and 11th of September. 



The weather was in pleasing contrast with that of some 

 former seasons at the time of exhibition, and indeed was all 

 that the society's most ardent friends could desire. 



