Inspector's Keport. 



The fifty-fourth fair of the Hampshire Agricultural Society was held 

 at Amherst, September 22 and 23. I was present both days; the 

 weather was fine on each. 



The cattle exhibit was large, containing good pure blood stock of 

 the several breeds and grades. The Jersey was the largest in num- 

 ber as the farmers in this section keep large herds to supply cream 

 for the Amherst Creameries. There was a good show of sheep and 

 swine. 



The poultry was shown in the upper room of the large exhibition 

 building and was a large showing of well bred fowls of the various 

 breeds. 



In the lower hall of the same building was the fruit, flowers, 

 vegetables, fancy articles, domestic manufactures, etc. The display 

 of fruit was not large but of good quality for this year. Vegetables 

 good quality and table well filled. A fine exhibition of needle work. 

 One table was devoted to old articles, among these I noticed a bed 

 spread said to have been made more than one hundred years ago. 



The Hatch Experiment Station of the Agricultural College had 

 specimens of corn raised with different chemicals, also a large num- 

 ber of new varieties of potatoes, showing the yield of each. One of 

 the most interesting features of the hall exhibit was the beautifully 

 arranged booths of the three granges, — Hadley, Amherst and Sunder- 

 land, each containing many varieties of well grown fruits, flowers and 

 vegetables. 



The second day was the horse day, many good blood stallions, 

 mares and colts, being shown, also good family and driving horses. 

 There was trotting in the afternoon of each day. The society owns 

 land well located, containing a large exhibition building, grand stand 

 and judges' stand. I wish to express my thanks to the President, 

 Dr. Paige, and others, for courtesies shown me. 



Respectfully submitted, 



Augustus Prai-)-, Inspector. 



