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large pumpkins, shown by some eight competitors ; some winter, 

 Hubbard and other squashes, — one weighing 44 pounds ; some 

 watermelons,— one weighing 33 pounds, being one of 8 grown on 

 one vine, and whose aggregate weight was 176 pounds. 



The show of corn was very good. 



Apples, pears, grapes, cranberries, quinces, potatoes, onions, 

 beets, carrots, turnips, cucumbers, peppers, and other articles too* 

 numerous to mention, found a place upon the fruit-tables. 



The different kinds of domestic manufactures and fancy articles 

 exhibited by the ladies (the work of their own hands), gave the 

 best evidence of their qualifications to discharge their duties as 

 prudent, faithful, and industrious housekeepers. This department 

 was truly a success. 



In the evening, a grand concert, under the direction of Prof. G. 

 C. Wheeler, was given, which was numerously attended and heartily 

 enjoyed. 



The second day there was quite a large number of entries of 

 horses and colts in the different classes, and about twenty premiums 

 awarded. 



Believing, from the best evidence we could obtain, that the show 

 for the third and last day would be a success, we took our leave of 

 our Vineyard friends. And to the officers of the Society our acknowl- 

 edgments are due, and most cheerfully tendered, for their courteous 

 attention during the fair. 



F. C. Knox. 



