In our fourth division, althougli liberal premiums have been offer- 

 ed, there seems to be a want of competitors. The departments of 

 Orchards, Forests, Pear trees, Apple trees, and Vineyards, appear 

 without an entry on our books. Peach trees were entered by John 

 W. Clark, and took the first premium. There were several compet- 

 itors but a large proportion of them failed to file their statements in 

 time, thereby forfeiting their claim to a premium. There were three 

 reports presented for premiums, of these the one on fruit by John W. 

 Clark stands first ; the report on Stock in general by Austin East- 

 man is second, while the third was awarded to L. P. Warner's report 

 on Vegetables. 



There have been some additions to our list of life members. The 

 only list of old members is what have been from time to time print- 

 ed in the transactions. As the old list was consumed in the late fire- 

 at Amherst, there should be some means devised by which all 

 members may bring forward their certificates and have their 

 names enrolled on the new list. 



Our financial condition will appear from the treasurer's report ; the 

 indebtedness of the society is not large and need not concern us. 

 If we can pay even a little every year it will not be long before we 

 shall be free from debt and one of the most prosperous and thriving 

 societies in the State. 



Our yearly revenue might be considerably increased by preventing 

 the digging of wood-chuck holes under the park fence, also by 

 placing a few strands of barbed wire fence on top of the present 

 fence, on that side adjacent to that renowned institution, ''Amherst 

 College." 



Our thanks are due to all those who have contributed to the main 

 object of the Fair, or in any way aided us, either at the show or in 

 writing reports and essays for this our annual transactions, and 

 above all to our able President, Avhose untiring effort and good man- 

 agement has placed the Society in so favorable a condition. 



