4 SECRETARY S REPORT. 



The display of fruits, flowers and vegetables was fully equal 

 to past years, the use of a large tent being secured in place of 

 the upper hall, which was used for the Society's dinner this 

 season. And here let me thank the caterer, Mr. F. W. Aldrich, 

 for the promptness, quantity and quality ; and I would suggest 

 that the Society in the future hold their annual dinner each day 

 of the exhibition at their hall on the grounds, and that it be 

 made one of the principal features of the day's attractions. 



The display of fancy articles and fine arts was fine and in- 

 teresting, and would have been much larger but for lack of 

 room. Especially was this so with the fine arts, a large part of 

 the space usually devoted to that department being taken by our 

 merchants for a display of their exhibits ; thanks to them, as I 

 truly think these exhibits are mutually beneficial, both to them 

 and the Society, and that no merchant in our city realizing the 

 benefits arising from a good advertising medium can afford to 

 lose the opportunity of making a display of his merchandise at 

 our annual fairs. 



The exhibition this year, outside of the bad weather, was in 

 nearly ever}^ particular a decided success. This result is to be 

 attributed to the interest taken by our merchants and citizens, 

 and the citizens of the adjoining towns, together with the 

 committee of arrangements, to which great credit is due. 

 For the promptness with which the various parts of the pro- 

 gramme were carried out, for the good order maintained, 

 the thanks of the society are especially due to Col. J. W. Kim- 

 ball, chief marshal, and the officers under his charge ; great 

 credit is due for the satisfactory results attending their en- 

 deavors ; also to Mr. A. F. Whitney, for the efficient manner of 

 the superintendency of the exhibition hall. 



C. S. KEITH, Secretary. 



