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delegate was called upon for some remarks, the number of persons 

 remaining, in addition to the gentlemen upon the platform, was so 

 small, that there was a very obvious reason for brevity. 



The " Polo " came off, viewed by the multitudes, interrupted for 

 awhile b}- a shower of rain, although the da}-, on the whole, was 

 ver} 7 favorable. It was estimated that during the day there were 

 nearly 15,000 people upon the grounds, a few of whom, I judged, 

 had access to a beverage somewhat stronger than pure water ; but 

 in general, good order prevailed. Some trotting on the course took 

 place after the pla}*, and the third day, as I learn, was mainly given 

 to performances of the same. 



The Bristol is one of the old and strong societies of the State, 

 this being its fifty-third exhibition. This last affords abundant 

 evidence of the continued vigor of the institution, and contributes 

 its quota of proof that in New England agriculture is still vital 

 and progressive. Its finances are in good condition, the amount of 

 awards large, and there can be no doubt that the Society is well 

 worthy of the continued bounty of the State. 



It is but just that I acknowledge the kind attentions of gentle- 

 men connected with the fair, especially those of Judge Bennett of 

 Taunton, — our brother member here, — of our old friend and co- 

 laborer, Mr. Slade of Somerset, and of the Secretary of the Society, 



Mr. Rhodes of Taunton. 



H. Vincent. 



BRISTOL CENTRAL. 



I had the honor of attending the agricultural exhibition of the 

 Bristol Central Agricultural Society, at Myricksville, on the 13th 

 and 14th of September last, and saw much that was enterprising and 

 commendable, and some things that were very novel. 



The Society has ample and commodious grounds and buildings 

 for its exhibition, and everything seemed convenient and sub- 

 stantial ; but the sparse population in its vicinit}', and the dry and 

 comparatively barren appearance of the surrounding country, led 

 me at first to exclaim, Where are the people coming from? Nothing 

 but a single track, and a small railway station near, seemed to war- 

 rant the large outlays made on the park there, and even the potency 

 of the little railroad looked doubtful. But on further acquaintance 

 and inquiry, I found that the Bristol Central was rightly named. 

 On the one side lies busy Taunton, and on the other the factories 

 of Fall River, about seven miles equidistant from Myrick's, while 

 New Bedford, fifteen miles to the southward, brings up the rear, 



