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There was a fair exhibition of stock of the various kinds ; among 

 those we noticed were some fine specimens of Jerseys, and other 

 pure breeds. We also noticed a strnig of oxen from Dracut, con- 

 taining some very fine cattle ; also a pair of steers three years old, 

 tliat exhibited remarkable training. 



The entries for horses were but few, and those not of superior 

 quality, we should judge. We think we shall be supported in say- 

 ing that the show was not all horse. 



There were but few entries of sheep, and those were not of su- 

 perior quality. Of swine, there was a fair exhibition. 



The exhibition of poultry was excellent. Among them we no- 

 ticed some nice turkeys, and also fine geese ; one bird was said to 

 weigh forty pounds. 



In the hall there Avas an excellent display of the various articles. 



Vegetables were there in abundance, and of superior quality. 



We were particularly pleased with the fine display of fruit. We 

 noticed that our friend Clement contributed liberally to the fruit 

 department, and we think the society is largely indebted to him for 

 the arrangement and fine effect in this department. 



The products of the dairy were fully represented. We were 

 pleased to notice in this department that those receiving premiums 

 on butter were required to furnish' statements of the manner in 

 which it was made. We think it might be a good idea for other 

 societies to adopt ; it certainly would tend to diffuse a knowledge 

 of good butter-making. 



At one o'clock a large number of ladies and gentlemen sat down 

 to a dinner at which Col. Ladd, the president of the society, pre- 

 sided. After a few appropriate remarks, he introduced to the au- 

 dience His Excellency Gov. Claflin, the agricultural orator of New 

 England, (which proved to be Dr. Loring, a member of this Board), 

 Gen. Butler, and Ex. -Gov. Smyth of New Hampshire, all of whom 

 made excellent remarks, which are fully reported in the printed 

 reports of the society to this Board. 



The fair thi'oughout was characterized by good order and sobriety, 

 and in the opinion of your delegate, was a success. 



I would here tender my thanks to the president of the society, 

 and to their delegate to this Board, for courtesies and attentions 

 received during my visit to the fair. 



Nahum p. Brown. 

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