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There were several contestants for the prizes offered, and some feats 

 of strength and agility were performed to the astonishment and ad- 

 miration of the crowd. 



At 2 1-2 o'clock P. M. the Address was delivered in the hall 

 by Dr. Loring of Salem. 



The following Hymn, written for the occasion by Rev. Mr. Sewall. 

 was sung by the choir, under the direction of Mr. Cheney. 



HYMN. 



Tune. — " Old Hundred." 



Light o'er our hills, this festive day. 

 From ev'ry heart sends gloom away ; 

 For we, Lord ! thy gracious care 

 And promis'd blessing gladly share. 



Seed-time and harvest yet again. 

 Have prov'd our labor not in vain; 

 And not in vain the hope of Spring 

 That ripen'd fruits would Autumn bring. 



Then, Lord ! to thee to whom we owe 

 All that has made the harvest grow, — 

 All that now makes our hearts rejoice, — 

 We raise our psalm with grateful voice. 



Trusting thy promise while we live, 

 Life to thy service, Lord ! we give ; 

 Then may we reap, life's seed-time o'er, 

 Harvests of joy unknown before. 



At the conclusion of the Address, the Premiums were announced 

 on all entries but horses. 



On Friday the sun rose in all its glory. A finer day could not be 

 asked for. The attendance upon the fair was immense. It showed 

 that the Horse still holds an important place in the affections or the 

 curiosity of the people, and that the managers of the Society made no 

 mistake when they devoted so large a portion of the time and pre- 

 miums to his exhibition. 



The attendance of ladies was large, full half the number on the 

 grounds being of the gentler sex. In the hall, too, they lent their 

 presence and their smiles, and no doubt added much to the attractive- 

 ness of the inside show. 



The display of articles in the hall, was very fine, a description of 

 all the note worthy things would exceed our limits. 



In the Horse department, the entries were quite numerous. The 

 animals were as a class very fine, and the exhibition of their speed 

 and training occupied the principal part of the day. 



