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discussion at the church, at twelve o'clock the reading of the 

 reports of the committees, at one a dinner at the hotel. 



Very little was done at the fair. Only one ox and forty 

 sheep changed owners during the day. 



The subjects for discussion were — first, Is it expedient to 

 offer premiums on distinctive field crops ? second, Which is the 

 most profitable crop to raise ? 



The affirmative of the first question was taken by Henry 

 Hitchcock, Esq., of Sturbridgc; the negative by Franklin 

 Lincoln, Esq., of Brimfield, and both sides were ably discussed. 

 The second question was argued at length by Dr. Samuel Plart- 

 well of Southbridge, A. P* Avery, Esq., of Fiskdale, Rev. Dr. 

 Waterman of Spencer, and others. Tiie discussion was spirited, 

 and elicited useful hints and valuable suggestions. The speak- 

 ers on tlie last question strongly inclined to the opinion that 

 Indian corn is the most profitable crop to raise. 



The reading of the reports was next in order ; after which 

 the company proceeded in procession, with music, to the hotel, 

 where they partook of an excellent dinner ; and this was the 

 closing performance of the seventh annual exhibition of the 

 Worcester South Agricultural Society. 



This society is in a flourishing condition. Its fund is gradu- 

 ally increasing with the increase of members, and a deeper in- 

 terest in tlie cause of agriculture generally, and in tlie affairs 

 of the society in particular, was never more manifest than at 

 the present time. 



0. C. Felton. 



WORCESTER SOUTH-EAST. 



The annual Agricultural Fair and Cattle Show of the Worces- 

 ter South-East Society, held at Milford, came off, according to 

 previous announcement, October 8th and 9th. The weatlier on 

 Tuesday was unpleasant, being somewhat rainy, but Wednesday 

 was fair and all that could be desired. The attendance the first 

 day was not large, being chiefly limited to persons bringing 

 articles and stock for exhibition. 1 attended only the first day, 

 as I had other business, and could see every thing on Tuesday 



