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been buried in dust for half a century. The members of this corps 

 uttered their dread war-whoop, to the gi'eat delight of the youngsters 

 and the amusement of their elders. The command of this valiant 

 corps devolved upon Gen. Ebed L. Ripley, supported by a large 

 and efficient staff. After making a detour of the town, they pro- 

 ceeded to the fair-grounds, where they performed a series of evolu- 

 tions and sham-fights for the edification of the crowd. 



The annual dinner took place at twelve o'clock, a procession hav- 

 ing been formed under the direction of Col. John C. Whiton, chief- 

 marshal, and marched, under the music of the Hingham Brass Band, 

 to the spacious hall. Nearly five hundred persons were seated. At 

 the close of a sumptuous dinner, Edmund Hersey, Esq., President of 

 the Societ}', presided, and in his opening remarks spoke of the dis- 

 play of the products of the farms, and compared the rude imple- 

 ments of their fathers with the improvements of the present, and 

 said we were encouraged to persevere in the progress which has 

 placed this country foremost among the nations of the earth. Ad- 

 dresses were also made by Charles G. Davis, Charles Hale, Edward 

 L. Pierce, Gen. E. L. Ripley, Rev. Henry A. Miles, D. D., Samuel 

 Downer, Hon. John D. Long, and your delegate, who closed with a 

 sentiment to the "Hingham Agricultural and Horticultural Society : 

 It has become distinguished for its agricultural and other industrial 

 pursuits. As the farmers' home, it has become the abode of indus- 

 try, peace, comfort, intelligence, and happiness." 



This Society has been fortunate in securing the services of the 

 ablest and best men for its officers, who do not fail to dispense 

 largely of their wealth and influence to promote its interests and the 

 interests of the county and town. The business of the Society is con- 

 ducted with promptness and fidelit}', a*nd its management is such as 

 to be a sure guarantee of success. 



The President and John R. Brewer, Esq., together with its officers 



and members, have my hearty thanks for their kind attentions and 



hospitality. 



S. B. Phinnet. 



MARSHFIELD. 



It was my pleasure to attend the tenth annual exhibition of the 

 Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society on the fourth and 

 fifth days of last October. 



Arriving on the grounds at 10 a. m., of the first day, I found a busy 

 state of preparation for the exhibition, and entries in all depart- 

 ments continued to be made till quite late in the day. Coming from 



