REPORTS, &c, 



INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. 



Experience is the best guide. On a review of what has 

 been done by this Society, there is much cause for congratu- 

 lation. Nevertheless, when we look about and see what oth- 

 ers are doing, it is impossible not to perceive that increased ef- 

 forts are necessary to maintain that comparative reputation, 

 we have so long enjoyed. On all sides, it is admitted, that the 

 publications made, under the direction of this Society, have 

 done much to awaken attention to the importance of improve- 

 ments in agriculture. For these, there is due to Pickering 

 and CoLMAN, a large debt of gratitude. 



When we say that increased efforts are necessary, we refer 

 particularly, to what is wanted on the day of our "Cattle 

 Show." It is not sufficient to bring forward animals enough 

 to absorb the premiums offered, and only enough for this pur- 

 pose ; but there should be a full and fair representation of the 

 stock of the County ; and more or less, from every town in 

 the County. Every Trustee when he accepts the appointment 

 should feel it to be a duty to see that his town or his neigh- 

 borhood is fully and fairly represented at the Show. Not 

 simply that they may enjoy their share of the bounty, but 

 that they may do their part in diffusing instruction useful to 

 the public. 



Is there any town in the County, that could not with ease, 

 bring forward twenty or more pairs of working oxen ? Sup- 

 pose this to be done by each town, and a brigade of 400 pan- 



