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sandy. The age and weight of the oxen are also noted, as 

 forming, in the opinion of the committee, elements necessary, 

 in estimating the work performed. 



From the ease with which the work was done, it is believed, 

 that fifty per cent, more load might have been added, without 

 taxing the teams to the extent of their ability. The oxen were 

 in most excellent condition, and their appearance bore ample 

 testimony, that they had good reason to " know their owners' 

 crib." 



A very useful lesson was taught by the teamsters, on this 

 occasion, viz., that quietness of manner and gentle urging, are 

 much more efficient means of getting " a heavy load up hill," 

 than boisterous scolding, or goading the operative power. 



To G. A. Parker, of Roxbury, first premium, $8. Oxen, six 

 years old, weight, 3,300. S. Smith, teamster. 



Asa Rideout, of Dorchester, second premium, $6. Oxen, 

 six years old, weight, 3,100. Himself, teamster. 



A. D. Williams, Jr., of Roxbury, third premium, $5. Oxen, 

 six years old, weight, 3,300. A. Boothby, teamster. 



Jona. French, of Braintree, fourth premium, $4. Oxen, five 

 years old, weight, 3,060. Pratt, teamster. 



THOMAS MOTLEY, Chairman. 



Poultry. 



Largest variety, $3, E. W. Bray, Canton. 

 Best lot shanghaes, $3, C. B. Marsh, Roxbury. 

 Best lot dorkings, diploma, Eben. Wight, Dedham. 

 Best lot turkeys, .$3, Lem'l Kingsbury, Needham. 

 Best lot geese, .^2, A. B. Ware, Stoughton. 

 Best statement, diploma, H. W. Jones, Dover. 



Until quite recently, the breeding and rearing of poultry, in 

 this section of the country, have been considered too insignifi- 

 cant to require any, or very little, notice at our agricultural 



exhibitions. Poultry, as will be shown, is certainly not the least 

 important article of stock to the farmer ; and the subject is now 



