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was greatly admired, two splendid yokes of oxen, belonging to 

 Consider Arms, claimed particular attention. They were got 

 by a bull of Judge Ball, of Hoosick, in the state of New York. 



The whole number of working cattle in teams, was 172 yokes, 

 of which Southampton sent 45 yokes, Easthampton 39, and Had- 

 ley 28. The committee award the first premium of $20 to 

 the town of Conway ; the second premium of $18 to the town 

 of South Hadley. The towns of Southampton and Easthampton 

 were so well balanced in merit, that a premium of $15 was given 

 to each, and a gratuity of $10 each to the towns of Hadley and 

 Williamsburgh. 



The show of working oxen was greater in number, and supe- 

 rior in quality, to any ever before exhibited. In awarding the 

 prizes, the committee were bound, by a recent regulation of the 

 society, that the capabilities and training of the animals should 

 be tested in carts ; and this led to the award of some prizes to 

 cattle that would not, under former circumstances, have ob- 

 tained them. This remark particularly applies to the cattle 

 entered by Merrick Dickinson, of Conway, the training of 

 which was so perfect, as to reflect great credit on the teamster. 

 There were thirteen entries of three years old steers, five entries 

 of two years old, and nine entries of fat cattle. 



Of cows, there was a fine collection. The first premium 

 of $5, was awarded to Hervey Strong, of Southampton. A 

 statement in writing was handed to the committee of the 

 quantity of butter his cow made in each of 14 consecutive 

 weeks, from the 20th of February to the 22d of May. The 

 greatest quantity she made in any one week, was 14 lbs. 11 oz. ; 

 the smallest, 10 lbs. 1 oz. ; the total, in the above period, 

 173 lbs. 2 oz. ; being an average of 12 lbs. 5 oz. per week. 



The second premium of $4, was awarded to Dr. Barrett, 

 of Northampton ; the third of $3, to John W. Hubbard, of 

 Northampton ; the fourth of $2, to Charles H. Clapp, of Hat- 

 field. A cow of Edward Clarke's, and one of Dr. Walker's, and 

 several others, were deserving of premiums ; but the committee 

 decided in favor of those respecting which they were furnished 

 with written statements of the amount of their produce. 



JOHN EDEN, Chairman. 



