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an early variety would have enhanced the value of the crop 

 very much. The oats from the Marsh, sent by Mr. Bourne, 

 were admired by all visitors. 



In conclusion, we urge our friends to new exertions and new 

 experiments. The infirmity of our nature is known ks inertia. 

 When it degenerates and becomes a disease we call it the 

 tramp. There is no better specific than tilling the soil ; and 

 closely connected whith this calling are the higher virtues 

 — health, and mental and moral activity. 



For the committee, 



G. J. PETEKSON. 



PICKLES, PRESERVES, JELLIES AND HONEY. 



We feel that this department of our Fair has failed to come 

 up to its usual standing, owing, in a great measure, to the fact 

 that our exhibition was held nearly one month earlier than it 

 has commonly been. 



There were in all one hundred and thirty-four articles con- 

 tributed by twenty-one persons. One lot contained forty-two 

 varieties, and it was quite instructive to look over this collec- 

 tion, and find so many good things preserved for future use. 



We notice that the young ladies are becoming interested in 

 this department, and find the names of quite a number of our 

 little girls on the list of contributors, and their offering is a 

 credit, both to themselves and to the training they have 

 received. 



In this department we give all gratuities and no premiums ; 

 still your committee must make a distinction, and take into 



