Hi REPORTS OF DELEGATES. 



when I saw the vegetables, I knew other things than marsh hay 

 were grown there ; and it seems to me the waj' is being opened for 

 great improvements in the marshes of this section ; and I believe 

 the time is not distant when much better hay, and more stock and 

 vegetables will be raised there. 



A goodly number of teams joined in the ploughing, and the work 

 generally was done well. A part of the ground was filled with 

 strong roots, making it hard work for the teams. James F. Leach's 

 team, of Bridgewater, who took the first prize here and at the New 

 England fair, did the work remarkably well. 



The dinner, the second day, was a most excellent repast, with 

 five hundred ladies and gentlemen seated at the tables. After this, 

 followed the appropriate address of the president, George M. Baker, 

 and at the conclusion he turned to Governor Washburn, who was 

 seated on the platform, and gave a beautiful sentiment to the 

 " Commonwealth of Massachusetts," which was responded to b}' the 

 band, "Hail to the Chief" ; when His Escellencj' the governor came 

 forward and gave an interesting address, that was listened to atten- 

 tively, and enthusiastically applauded at its close. The president 

 then gave another sentiment, "To the Agricultural College"; to 

 which Col. Clark responded, in his usual energetic wa}^ and was 

 often interrupted by hearty cheers. 



The company then adjourned to the open air, and remarks were 

 made by Col. Stone, of Dedham, and a poem read bj" E. P. Dj-er, of 

 Shrewsbmy. In the evening there was a concert by the band. 

 Among the important exercises of the last day, was an address to 

 the farmers, by Hon. Charles G. Davis, of Plymouth. 



I cannot close without expressing ni}- heartfelt gratitude to the 

 officers of this Society, especially to our esteemed friend, George M. 

 Baker and his family, for their kindness in ])roviding for m}^ wants 

 during the exhibition. Also to Dr. S. Henry, who took me into his 

 carriage, and carried me to the " Webster place," the " Beach," the 

 " Dyke," " Meadows," etc. 



J. McElwain. 



NANTUCKET. 



In reporting the 18th cattle-show and fair of the Nantucket Agri- 

 cultural Societ}', held on the 24th and 25th of September, I may 

 quote its efficient secretary, who says, "As an exhibition it exceeded 

 the expectations of all. In a business point of view it was a finan- 

 cial success." The Societ}^, he adds, has freed itself from debt 

 and accumulated a small fund. -- 



