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The display of horses was not such as I expected to find, being few 

 in number and inferior in quality ; and, judging from what I saw of the 

 horses driven by the citizens of the place, I concluded that they could not 

 be fair specimens of the type and style of horses bred and kept by the 

 citizens of Barnstable. 



The show of poultry was remarkably fine. A variety of coops of 

 various forms and sizes, filled with fine specimens of geese, ducks, tur- 

 keys and chickens of the different species, all entitled to merit, and in 

 quantities far exceeding what we usually find exhibited at our county 

 fairs, showing a great advance in this department of agriculture over 

 "Western Massachusetts. 



The display of fruits, vegetables and domestic manufactures, in the 

 spacious and well-arranged hall of the society, was very fine, exceeding 

 far our expectations, showing the commendable interest and zeal of the 

 people of Barnstable in the cultivation of the various kinds of vegetables 

 and fruits. Of dairy products, the specimens exhibited were exceed- 

 ingly fine, and put up with remarkable good taste. Of household Inan- 

 ufactures, the entries were numerous and in great variety, exhibiting 

 good skill and a spirit of emulation on the part of the ladies in the 

 manufacture of those articles that are not only practically useful but 

 highly ornamental. 



The second, and final day of the exhibition, was enlivened by a visit 

 to the grounds of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, of 

 Boston, who halted on their way to Harwich, whither they were going to 

 participate in celebrating the opening of a portion of the Cape Cod Central 

 Railroad, taking up their line of march directly from the depot to the large 

 upper hall of the society's building, where tables had been prepared for 

 about one thousand, richly laden with all the heart (if not the appetite,) 

 could desire. 



After the repast, the president of the society called the assembly to 

 order, and introduced Dr. George B, Loring, wliQ addressed the society 

 upon the subject of " Practical Agricultural Education," congratulating 

 the members upon its prosperous condition, and in a clear, forcible and 

 practical address, that was listened to with profound attention, urging 

 upon the farmers the importance of " lasting benefits to be derived from 

 a proper collection of material facts as a basis upon which to rear a 

 good agricultural education," suggestions that were eminently practical 

 and instructive, and if appreciated as they should be, will be of lasting 

 benefit to the farmers of Barnstable County. 



This society is in a prosperous and thriving condition, evidence of 

 which is clearly manifest in all departments of its exhibition not only, 

 but in the conveniently arranged farai buildings and well cultivated 

 fields that attract the notice in passing through the towns. 



