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Second premium of 16 to William and Alfred Little of 

 Newbury, all of which are respectfully submitted. 



Hartwell B. Abbott, 



for the Committee. 



TOWN TEAMS. 



The Committee report as follows : — 



For twelve pairs of Horses from North Andover, first pre- 

 mium, i!25. 



For sixteen pairs of oxen from North Andover, first pre- 

 mium, '125. 



For ten pairs of oxen from Bradford, second premium, 815. 



George W. Sargent, J. Longfellow, Edward G. Dole. — Com- 

 mittee. 



STEERS. 



The Committee on Steers respectfully submit their report, 

 as follows: — 



Whole number entered for premium, ten pairs. Three year 

 old, three pairs. 



Byron K. Farnum of North Andover, entered a fine pair of 

 twin steers, very handy and appeared as well used to the yoke 

 as older oxen. The Committee were told that these steers 

 would be used to lead one of the teams in the ploughing match 

 (swivel plough), the next day, and we award to said Farnum 

 the first premium of $8. 



Henry Berry, of Boxford, showed a fine looking pair of 

 well matched steers, handy in the yoke or out of it. These 

 steers were a very near match for Farnum's and the awards 

 were not made until the Committee did make a very close 

 examination of the two pairs, and wer'3 unanimous in our 



