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More attention was paid to the breeding of horses than I had ex- 

 pected to see. There were some fine colts, of all ages, entered, and 

 a good show of carriage, farm, and working horses. The show in 

 the hall was very excellent, all being arranged in perfect order, 

 showing that great care had been taken in the preparing and cart- 

 ing of the vegetables. The hall was very neatly decorated, and 

 nothing was wanting in the way of vegetables, grains, fruits, flowers, 

 and works of art, to make it beaiitiful and attractive. 



The bread and honey I should pronounce good from their appear- 

 ance, but the butter I did not call first quality, as I had a chance to 

 taste as well as look at it. There was no cheese presented. 



The show of agricultural implements was not large. 



Your delegate was much pleased with the arrangements in gen- 

 eral which governed the fair, and all the committees which came 

 under our notice seemed to be composed of men who took an inter- 

 est in and were competent to discharge their duties. They exam- 

 ined the stock and questioned and cross-questioned the attendants 

 in such a manner as to show that they knew what they were talking 

 about. We were highly pleased with the hall ; it is well adapted 

 to the wants of the Society. The grounds and track were well 

 located and in good order ; but we were surprised to leani that the 

 Society did not own the track, but did own the hall. This seems 

 to us not what it should be to make the Society prosper, and have 

 everything pass off pleasantly ; they should own the track as well as 

 the hall and pens, and thereby have the whole control at all times. 



We were informed that the rules of the Society require that the 

 stock shall remain in the pens until the second day at three o'clock ; 

 they are to be fed and watered at the expense of the Society. This 

 is very desirable where the fair is held two days, provided the stalls 

 are convenient for the exhibitor. In the judgment of your delegate 

 there should be covered stalls provided for all stock which is re- 

 quired to remain, whether it be for such as take premiums or not ; 

 also a comfortable place for the attendant who has charge of the 

 same. In this way, those who have the stock in charge Avill take 

 pride in keeping it looking neat and worthy of being on exhibition, 

 which is the aim of the second day's show. In this way, with feed, 

 water, and bedding, no one who has any good stock can object to 

 leave it until the second day. 



It seems to us there must be an objection to some bringing out 

 their stock, knowing the rules, and the accommodations the Society 

 is able to furnish. We are of the opinion that the bounty of the 

 Society received from the State is doing good, and should be con- 



