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is increasing since the erection of a flour-mill on the island ; a 

 few samples were exhibited, but not of so good a quality as 

 usual. There were a few swine of good size, and the usual 

 variety of poultry. A few samples of butter and cheese were 

 on exhibition ; the former, on account of the atmosphere of the 

 room, did not present a very tempting appearance. 



Since the spirit of competition produced by the establishment 

 of the society, much more attention has been paid to horticul- 

 ture, and a few but very handsome specimens of apples, pears, 

 and grapes were exhibited. 



The display of vegetables was very good, especially of 

 squashes, to the raising of which more attention is being paid 

 in producing kinds of a larger size. 



In the female department there was a good display of knit- 

 ting and needle work. 



In conclusion I am happy to state, there was no want of 

 interest exhibited in farm husbandry. I think nearly one-half 

 of the population of the county must have been present on 

 both days, and the contributions to the society were larger 

 than last year. 



Chahles B. Allen. 



