Introductory. 



To the ' Memheis of the 3Iarshfield Jgricultutal and Horticul- 

 tural Society : 



It will be seen at a glance that this annual Keport is much 

 thinner than those that have immediately preceded it, and a 

 glance at the Treasurer's leport may explain the reason. 

 " Money makes the mare go," and it requires money to make 

 the printer's ink flow. 



In view of the fact that there is not money enough in 

 the Treasury to meet the current expenses of the Society, the 

 Directors have thought it best to economize in every direction 

 possible and judicious. Therefore, it was decided not to print 

 ■with this Report the long list of individual awards that has 

 already been printed in the Old Colony Memorial, and been 

 read, doubtless, by most of you. 



The amount awarded in each department will appear in the 

 abstract of the annual return made to the Board of Agriculture. 



