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I first looked over the dairy stock, seventy-two in num- 

 ber, mostly thoroughbreds, representatives of the leading 

 breeds, viz., Holsteins, Jerseys, Guernseys and Ayrshires. 

 They were well housed and groomed, all good specimens 

 of their kind, while each competitor showed individuals 

 of special merit. Only two pairs of working oxen com- 

 peted by showing their strength and docility on the loaded 

 stone drag. Your inspector is of the opinion that a trial 

 on the cart would be much more practical. 



The horses came next in line, the exhibit consisting of 

 stallions for light and heavy harness purposes, gentlemen's 

 driving horses, light and heavy brood mares and colts. A 

 small entry, but they all appeared well, both in the har- 

 ness and the halter. It would seem that the location and 

 inducements given would bring out a larger exhibit of 

 this very important and useful animal. 



The poultry house was next visited, where I found a 

 very unusually large and interesting collection of poultry, 

 hens, geese, ducks, pigeons, and pet stock, doing credit to 

 the exhibitors and Society as well. There was a small 

 entry of good swine of the popular breeds. Sheep made 

 a good showing for the locality. 



From the entire absence of the trotting horse, I con- 

 clude the Society does not cater to that kind of entertain- 

 ment. A small collection of agricultural implements was 

 shown under canvass. The midway abounded in side 

 shows, fakirs, lunch counters, all crying out their wares. 

 A balloon ascension, with parachute drop, a vaudeville 

 company appearing on the stage each afternoon, consti- 

 tuted the side attractions offered by the Society. 



A very large display of fruit, cut flowers, needle work, 

 and works of art, were shown in a down town hall, the 

 collection being very large and meritorious. All were 

 artistically arranged and carefully labelled, and with a 



