74 HAMPDEN SOCIETY. 



HAMPDEN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



In the return of their doings, the directors of this society state, 

 that " early in the season, extensive notice was given that the 

 fair and cattle show, and exhibition of manufactures, would 

 take place in the month of October. The fair was held on the 

 8th and 9th of October, and was in the highest degree credita- 

 ble to the agricultural and mechanical and manufacturing in- 

 terests of the county; and exceeded the expectations of the 

 officers of the society. Some of the reports of committees are 

 full, and in compliance with the requisitions of the society; 

 others are more summary. This has arisen from the want of 

 time, and also from the lack of experience, our society being 

 now only in its second year. On account of a violent storm of 

 rain during the whole of the second day of the fair, it became 

 impracticable to examine the horses presented for exhibition, so 

 as to do justice in the awarding of premiums, and the committees 

 accordingly reported that they were unable to adjudge any. 

 The number of horses was very large, and great disappointment 

 was expressed at the result now stated, which, however, could 

 not be avoided. Premiums on farms, produce and the general 

 management of farms, are to be awarded previous to our annual 

 meeting in February ; and this arrangement is deemed for us 

 the most practicable. The opinion of the county has established 

 the character of this society for usefulness ; and the directors 

 look forward to its continued progress in advancing the best in- 

 terests of this community." 



Milch Cows. 

 The number of milch cows entered for premium was quite 

 small ; of which four only are entitled to consideration for pre- 

 miums, in consequence of a failure to comply with the published 

 rules of the Society. 

 1st premium, George W. Sizer, . . . . . . $0 



2d " ■ Carlton Thayer, 5 



3d Josiah O. Erownell. . .4 



