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P. Downing, of Amesbury, and the Abdallah Colt, three years 

 old, entered by T. W. Quiniby, of Amesbury. 



Mr. Downing's horse is a good specimen of the old-fashion- 

 ed, well-known, valuable"* and serviceable Morgan horse of 

 Vermont. He is a strong-built, muscular, vigorous horse, of 

 gallant, resolute action and great courage. We consider his 

 introduction into the County fortunate for those who desire to 

 breed good business horses. 



The Committee award him the j_first premium in his class, 



Mr. Quimby's colt is a valuable animal — well-bred, free and 

 open gaited, and of good speed. He promises to be a valuable 

 stock horse, and the Committee award him the first premium 

 in his class, $8. 



Committee — Geo. B. Loring, Geo. M. Wonson, A. W. 

 Mooney, C. H. Gould. 



BROOD MARES. 



The Committee on Brood Mares report that they found elev- 

 en entries submitted for their inspection, and after a careful 

 examination, taking particularly into consideration the sound- 

 ness of the animals, together with other qualities, award as 

 follows : 



To Francis Dane, of Hamilton, the first premium of $15. 

 To W. J. Dale, Jr , of North Andover, the second premium 

 of $10. 



To A. C. Morse, of Haverhill, the third premium of $8. 

 For the Committee — James B. Foster. 



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