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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.— A. Vf . Cheever, Wrentham; A. T. Messerve, West Roxbury ; Charles 

 Wentworth, Canton. 



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

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

 of feeding — of which a written statement will be requii'ed — first 

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



SWINE. 



Committee.— ^nmwfA B. Noyes, Canton ; Thomas B. Griggs, Brookline ; Henry Gould- 

 ing, Dover; Solomon Flagg, Needham ; Thomas Beless, Needham. 



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

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

 $7. 



Boars. — For the best Boar, not less than six months old, $6 ; 

 second best, $4. 



Sows. — For the best Sow, not less than six months old, $6 ; 

 second best, $4. 



Weaneu Pigs. — For the best litter, not less than four in num- 

 ber and not more than six months old, $6 ; second best, $4. 



Fat Hogs. — For the best Fat Hog, regard being had to breed, 

 age and feeding, $10 ; second best, $6. 



Note. — No competitor for the largest collection of swine will be allowed 

 to offer the same for any premium of a different class, 



SHEEP. 



CommiMee.— Charles Breck, Milton; John S. Mackintosh, West Roxbury; Theodore 

 Harding, Medway. 



For the largest and best lot of Sheep — not less than six in 

 number — $10 ; second best, $8. 



For the best lot of Lambs — not less than six in number — bred by 

 the exhibitor, $8 ; second best, $5. 



For the best Ram — Cotswold, Leicester, Oxford Down or South- 

 down — not less than one year old, $5 ; second best, $3. 



