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ally well matched and bred. The Devons seemed to be the finest 

 among them. 



There were exhibited two as fine bred and perfect Jersey bulls, as 

 I have seen anywhere. The cows and heifers of this blood also 

 showed the great attention of their breeders. Then a few Ayrshires, 

 and grades of various bloods indicate that the jDeople in this region 

 are alive to the improvement of the neat stock. We must say, 

 however, that the show of stock seemed small. A few fine speci- 

 mens of swine were on the ground. Two breeding sows, one nine 

 years old had brought 285 pigs ; and another six years old had pre- 

 sented her owner with 156 pigs. 



The show of poultry was very large. We imagine that every 

 breed must have been summoned to show their fine points, by the 

 appearance, and it is rare to find a finer display of birds. 



Everywhere we encountered a crowd of people. This was es- 

 pecially the case in the halls where the large agricultural products, 

 cereals and vegetables were exhibited. The most worthy of es- 

 pecial notice were the white field corn and white wheat, and a very 

 numerous variety of potatoes, showing us that the farmers are look- 

 ing to new seed for something to keep the important crop up to its 

 full yield, in both quantity and quality. 



The dairy also was represented in golden butter and a few 

 cheeses, that must lead the agriculturists to see that this important 

 staple of our farms received due attention. Added to this the man- 

 ufacturers and mechanics presented every variety of machinery and 

 products, which not only graced the exhibition and gave you the 

 assurance of such united interest of producers in this vicinity, but 

 will make the future of this region to show wonderful progress in 

 wealth, and success in every department of labor. 



The most gorgeous and beautiful display was found in the upper 

 hall of their fine building. Here the eye feasted on plants of every 

 kind, — cut flowers, peach, orange and fig-trees, in full bearing ; with 

 the luscious clusters of eight varieties of graj)es, forty-four of pears, 

 and thirty-eight of apples, all of which were contributed by the 

 president. In the same line, though not as extensive, yet most 

 beautiful, was the display of J. M. Godfrey, of Lakeville, 



Considering the heavy gale which had swej)t over this region, we 

 think the exhibition of fruit larger and finer than could have been 

 expected. The beautiful prints and silesias and woollen goods, with 

 some choice specimens of art shown here, all made a picture rich in 

 prophecy, as well as in attainment. 



On the second day there was a real trial of speed of some of the 

 thoroughbred horses of this neighborhood, that had none of the 



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