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herds of Alden Derby, of Leominster, John F. Brown, of Lunen- 

 burg, and Geo. W. Goddard, of New Ipswich, (Jerseys), and 

 the herd of N. B. Reed, of Princeton, (Devons.) 



The exhibit of swine compared favorably with that of last 

 year, while in sheep we had the first exhibit for some years. 

 We are glad that notwithstanding the small premiums in this 

 class some had the courage to make an exhibit, and trust that 

 next year there will be a much larger entry. 



The poultry show was small, in part owing to the small 

 premiums offered. 



The display of fiuit was ver}' large and especially fine, so 

 much so that even Mr. W. A. Warner, the representative of the 

 State Board of Agriculture, spoke of it especially, and remarked 

 that " the quality was equal to that shown at the New England 

 Fair." 



In the vegetable department the show was good, our mar- 

 ket gardeners especially excelling in this department. 



The hall exhibit was not as large as usual, and for the past 

 two years has not been what it should be. While the feeling 

 exists among some of our merchants and manufacturers that it 

 doesn't pay to exhibit their wares at the fair, little can be done 

 toward making a good display. But when all can unite as they 

 used to do, there will be an exhibit worthy of the city. The 

 exhibit of manufactured articles, though not as large as for- 

 merly, was of the finest quality, and reflected credit on those 

 who took the trouble to arrange their goods for inspection. We 

 believe that as an advertisement, if for no other reason, it pays 

 once a year, at least, to show the people of surrounding towns 

 what you have for their use and comfort. 



The report of the chairman <)f the committee on fancy 

 articles embraces the whole subject so concisely that I will 

 simply refer the reader to that. 



Many will take real pleasure in perusing the comprehensive 

 report of Mr. R. G. Huling, chairman of the Fine Art Commit- 

 tee, and probably rejoice that so efficient a person is again 

 placed at the head of that important department. 



I feel that a word must be added concerning- the need of 



