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also the number of entries. The total reduction of our indebtedness approximated 

 $600, leaving a debt still standing of $160. Arrangements are being made to im- 

 prove and beautify our grounds, and we think we can say that soon we will have 

 one of the nicest and best fair grounds in the State. 



E. L. ElxLIOTT, 



Secretary. 



KNIGHTSTOWN UNION AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. 



The fair was one of the most successful ever held here, and was only second to 

 the one held in 1883, which was the best ever held by the society. The live stock 

 shows were particularly good, and some of the animals very valuable. It it esti- 

 mated that the total value of the horses exhibited would alone amount to $-50,000. 

 The cattle show was deficient, owing, it is believed, to the extra premiums offered, 

 which had the contrary effect to t^e one desired. Other live stock about the same 

 as last year. 



The Ladies Department was most excellent, and better than ever. 



Of course the counties of Henry, Rush and Hancock being among the most fer- 

 tile and well cultivated in the State, the very best results are expected at these 

 fairs, and at this one the people in attendance were not disappointed. We can not 

 close without mentioning the fact that this part of the State is eminently fitted for 

 textile manufacturing on account of the abundant water power afforded, yet, 

 strange to sav, these advantages are not improved. 



T. B. Deem, 



Secretary. 



LAWRENCE DISTRICT. 



The fourth annual fair was held as usual on the third Tuesday of September 

 and the remainder of the week. The weather was all that could be desired. The 

 show in the stock and all other departments was an improvement over any pre- 

 vious exhibition. This was especially so with i-egard to points of excellence, the 

 quality of the exhibits ranking high. There appears to be a gradual improve- 

 ment on every hand : better bred stock, better varieties of grains, fruits, veget- 

 ables, etc., better machinery, better cultivation, better appliances for home, health 

 and comfort. The outlook for the future is very encouraging. 



No detailed account of the exhibition will be attempted ; suffice it to say that 

 some new features were included thi.s year, among which may be mentioned the 

 securing of a natural history collection during the fair. This proved so satisfac- 

 tory that it will be continued. The managers have procured for next year one of 

 the largest and best exhibits of this kind in the W^est. Experts were used in the 

 Sheep and also in the Poultry Departments with satisfactory results. Exhibitors* 

 tickets were sold entitling the person named to pass at pleasure during the fair. 

 This met with much approval, and will be continued for trial. 



