266 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. [Jan. 



and in great quantity. There were forty-five entries of butter, 

 and twenty of not less than 100 lbs. each, of cheese ; this part of 

 the exhibition fully sustained the high reputation which has so 

 justly been accorded to this county, for its superior dairy pro- 

 ductions. The samples of bread were numerous, and appar- 

 ently of excellent qualily. 



The ladies' department was quite well filled with varioiis 

 specimens of their skill and ingenuity, not only in light handi- 

 work, but in many of the more substantial articles of domestic 

 manufacture. 



There was not a great variety of agricultural implements, 

 nor of mechanic arts, displayed. 



The second day was almost entirely devoted to the exhibition 

 of horses. The number of entries was large, and embraced 

 many fine animals, and, judging from the large concourse of 

 spectators who were in attendance, it seemed too evident that 

 it was the most attractive feature of the Fair. A particular 

 hour was fixed for the exhibition of each class, commencing at 

 9 o'clock, A. M., and as indicated by the programme, the pro- 

 ceedings were closed after a contest for trotting, which took 

 place at 4 o'clock, P. M. 



The undersigned regretted that his engagements at Boston, 

 to fulfil duties assigned him by the Board, in assisting to make 

 the necessary preparations for the State Fair, prevented him 

 from remaining to witness the ploughing match on the third 

 day, and also to hear the address of the Hon. Benjamin F. 

 Mills, of Williamstown ; he is happy to learn, however, from a 

 reliable source, that they were in all respects satisfactory. 



Samuel Chandler. 



NORFOLK. 



The undersigned, having been appointed a delegate from the 

 State Board of Agriculture, to attend the Ninth Annual Exhi- 

 bition of the Norfolk County Society, has the honor to report 

 that he had great satisfaction in performing that service. 



The exhibition took place on the beautiful grounds of the 

 society, at Dedham, and occupied the two last days of Septem- 



