xl REPORTS OF DELEGATES. 



The exhibition of stock, comprising Jerseys, Ayrshires and 

 Dutch, was particularly excellent, and the most extensive ever 

 made by the Society. 



The ladies' department was very fine, and though less extensive 

 than we may have seen elsewhere, could not be excelled in quality 

 or skill. 



In that of fruit, it is sufficient to know, that the Society embraces 

 within its domain the gardens of pomologists, whose names will be 

 remembered wherever, and so long as, good fruits are appreciated. 



The display of vegetables was magnificent. 



In the poultry department there were twenty of the leading varieties 

 exhibited, and we think no chanticleer, were he Brahma or Cochin 

 or Spanish or Leghorn, etc., need have uttered one crow less on 

 account of any deficiency in its particular class. 



Of the part which the horse was called upon to pla}^ in the drama, 

 we are reminded that the " Home Farm " is within the limits of the 

 Society, and " Fearnaught " for the quality of the stock. The 

 Morgan, Messenger, St. Lawrence, Morrill, Knox, Gray Eagle and 

 Touchstone breeds were also exhibited. 



But we shall wear^^ your patience if we pursue this description 

 farther, and will close by introducing far more reliable testimony. 

 Hon. Marshall P. Wilder, who, in speaking of the comparative excel- 

 lence of this compared with former exhibitions, was pleased to say : 

 " I believe the audience will give me credit of having had some 

 experience in this way, and I stand here to-day to say that I have 

 never seen a better exhibition of the old Norfolk Agricultural 

 Society than has graced its festival to-day." 



Of its comparative merits with other exhibitions in the State — our 

 honored secretary will pardon me for quoting his words — said he, 

 " I have attended many exhibitions during the present season, and 

 am happy to say that this is the crowning glory of them all." 



Addresses were made by R. Morris Copeland, Esq., Hon. Mar- 

 shall P. Wilder, President Clark and Hon. C. L. Flint, the exer- 

 cises being interspersed with vocal and instrumental music. 



Leaving the pavilion, all wended their way to the track where the 

 closing exercises of the exhibition were to take place. 



Tarrying there but a short time, we left for home, well pleased 

 with what we had seen, and thankful for kind attentions received. 



Geo. M. Baker. 



