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The exhibition of vegetables, in the society's tent adjoining, 

 Tvas remarkable for the line specimens and great variety, that 

 of J. J. II. Gregory embracing all the vegetables known in 

 our markets, with many rare specimens not often seen there. 



The ploughing and drawing matches showed great skill on 

 the part of the contestants, and were witnessed by a large 

 concourse of people. 



The address by Mr. Tracy, found on the preceding pages, 

 was listened to by a large number of people. 



The society's dinner was partaken of by five hundred gen- 

 tlemen and ladies, and was honored by the attendance of His 

 Excellency Governor Rice and Staff, Hon. Charles P. Thomp- 

 son, M. C., Mr. Baker, member of the State Board of Agri- 

 culture, and other distinguished men. 



On the whole, the Fair was one of the most successful ever 

 held by the Society, both in the value and attractiveness of 

 the contributions and the number of people present from all 

 parts of the county. 



