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properties — first premium, the Wilder Cup, of the value of $25 ; 

 second premium, ^12 ; third premium, $8 ; fourth premium, S6. 



Committee.— ^Vijah Tucker, Milton; Ellis Tucker, Canton; John Sias, Milton; Lemuel 

 Billings, Quincy. 



Heifers. — For the best Heifer, two years old and under three, 

 foreign stock, of either class, each, $3 ; second best, $2 ; third 

 best, $1. 



Grade or Native, $3 ; second best, $2 ; third best, $1. 



For the best Heifer, one year old, of any stock, $2 ; second 

 best, $1. 



For the best Heifer Calf, under one year old, of any stock, $2 ; 

 second best, $1. 



CommUtee.—Hohert Mansfield, Needhara ; Robert Porter, Stoughton; Henry M. Mack, 

 Dorchester; John Battelle, Dover; William Q. Fisher, Medfleld. 



Working Oxen. — For the best yoke, four years old and upwards, 

 $6 ; second best, $4 ; third best, $2. 



Town Teams. — For the largest and best team, of not less than 

 ten 3^okes of Oxen or Steers, from any city or town in the County 

 — first premium, $12 ; second best, $8. 



Steers, — For the best yoke, well broken, three years old and 

 under four, $4 ; second best, $3 ; third best, $2. 



For the best yoke, well broken, two years old and under three, 

 $3 ; second best, $2. 



Note.— For Oxen or Steers, and also for Herds of Milch Cows, bred and 

 raised by the exhibitor, twenty per cent additional. In testing the 

 strength, docility and training of Working Oxen, the load shall not be less 

 than 2,500 pounds for oxen of Ave years old and upwards ; and not less 

 than 2,000 pounds for oxen under five years old. In testing the character 

 of Steers, as the Committee may direct, special regard will be paid to 

 their docility and proper training. 



Committee.— James Capen, Foxboro'; Lewis W. Belcher, Foxboro'; Charles Went- 

 jvorth. Canton. 



Fat Cattle. — For the best beef animal fattened by the exhibi- 

 tor, within the County, regard being had to the manner and expense 

 of feeding — of wliich a written statement will be required — first 



premium, $8 ; second do., $6. 



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SWINE. 



Committee — Thomas B. Griggs, Brookline; William J. Hyde, Brookline; Henry 

 Goulding, Dover; B. N. Sawiu, Dover; Jeremiah W. Gay, Dedham. 



For the largest and best collection of Swine — not less than six 

 bogs in number — first premium, $15 ; second do., $10 ; third do.^ 



