4 secretary's report. 



The display of fancy goods and fine arts continues to increase 

 from year to year, for which the Society are mostly indebted to 

 the ladies. 



I take this time and manner to thank the other officers of the 

 Society and the different committees, for their kindness and assist- 

 ance, which is necessary to make these annual exhibitions pleasant 

 and successful. 



Three Institutes have been held during the year, with good at- 

 tendance. The first at Ashburnham, with address by William H. 

 Earle of Worcester ; subject, "General Farm Culture." The 

 second at Lunenburg ; address by E. W. Wood of Boston, on 

 "Fruit Culture." The third at Westminster. 



C. S. KEITH, Secretary. 



