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of one yoke of steers and a horse — seventeen of which ap- 

 peared on the ground, notwithstanding the severity of the 

 storm, and performed the work. 



The committee, after careful examination of the work, have 

 awarded premiums as follows, viz. : — 



To Ox Teams, without a Driver. 



To John B. Newcomb, of Norton, 1st premium, 

 " John A. Hall, of Raynham, 2d do. 

 " Henry Southworth, of Taunton, 3d do, 

 " Jacob Shepard, of Norton, 4th do. 



" Darwin Deane, of Mansfield, 5th do. 



To Horse Teams. 



To Jona. K. Fairbanks, of Taunton, 1st premium, 

 " Josiah Woodward, of Norton, 2d do. 

 " Ezra P. Woodward, of Taunton, 3d do. 



To Horse and Steer Teams. 



To Eben. Paddelford, of Taunton, 1st premium, 

 " Luther L. Short, " 2d do. 



" Eli K. Washburn, of Raynham, 3d do. 



CROMWELL LEONARD, Chairman. 



Honey. 



There were four lots of honey exhibited, some of which 

 were exceedingly fine. We award 



To Simeon Green, of Mansfield, 1st premium, . $6 00 



" Barnum Hall, of Raynham, 2d do .3 00 



Mr. Green's statement, as to the management of his bees, is 

 interesting and instructive ; and it is hoped, all in the county, 

 who feel interested in the management of bees, will avail 

 themselves of his experience. 



A. H. HALL, Chairman. 

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