WHY YOU SHOULD BE A MEMBER OF THE 

 ESSEX AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY 



Because it is the oldest Agricultural Society in the 

 State holding an Annual Fair. Founded in 1818. 



Because every town in Essex County is included in its 

 membership. 



Because it owns the most beautiful one hundred acre 

 farm and Fair Grounds in the State, at Topsfield, on the 

 Newburyport Turnpike and Ipswich River, twenty miles 

 from Boston, clear of incumbrance. 



Because it encourages agriculture, horticulture and 

 animal industry. 



Because agriculture is the basis of all prosperity: for 

 the laboring man, the mechanic, the manufacturer, the 

 merchant, the banker, and the professional man. 



Because if agriculture is not successful, farms will be 

 abandoned, and Essex County will become nothing but 

 a summer resort. 



Because it holds one of the largest and most attractive 

 annual Fairs in the State, fast growing in popularity. 



Because it provides once a year, to both young and old, 

 the most entertaining and instructive four-day attraction 

 in the county. 



Because its beautiful grounds and improvements are 

 offered free of charge to the fraternal, industrial, finan- 

 cial and religious organizations of the county, for picnics' 

 and outings. 



Because it provides a County Community Playground. 



Because it very much increases the county attractions, 

 for both residents and visitors, providing recreation and 

 increased enjoyment for all. 



Because it v/ill provide more pleasure and recreation 

 and encourage young men and young women to remain 

 on the farms. 



Because, during the summer, weekly dancing parties 

 are given at the grounds for the enjoyment of the mem- 

 bers. 



Because we need your interest and co-operation to 

 make this the best Fair in the State. 



