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taimnent. A spirit of emulation, of this kind, needs to be awak- 

 ened, before we can fully appreciate Avhat can be accomplislied. 



We forbear to speak iu detail of the exhibitions of the 

 present year ; cboosing to refer to the Reports of the Commit- 

 tees having these matters in charge. We have indicated some 

 points, in which, we think, there is room for improvement ; 

 and we confidently hope that the yeomanry of Essex will con- 

 tinue to be so mindful of their well earned fame, that they 

 will not suffer any reasonable effort to be omitted, necessary 

 to maintain it. 



There seems to be an almost imperative necessity of some 

 modification of the arrangements on the day of Exhibition. 

 Many are of llie opinion that two days should be approjjriated 

 to the show. The chief objection to this, arises from the ex- 

 pense of persons and animals being away from home over 

 night. If all entiries of stock and articles for exhibition, could 

 be made and properly arranged bj' noon of the first day, so as 

 to be examined by the several Committees on the afternoon 

 of that day ; this would give ample opportunity for the prepar- 

 ation of Reports, and for the public to view on the second day. 

 It may, however be deemed expedient to appropriate two days 

 for the show. Some modification seems to be indispensable 

 to avoid the confusion incident to the examination of the 

 multitude of objects demanding attention. 



It was particularly gratifying to the farmers of Essex, ou 

 the day of their Exhibition, to be favored with the presence 

 of the Governor of the Commonv.'ealth, and to hear from him 

 the words of instruction and encouragement. This was as it 

 should be. The farmer merits and needs this encouragemeuL 

 Content to labor as he does from "early morn to latest eve,'^ 

 and "by the sweat of his brow to eat the bread of careful- 

 ness," it is meet that he should be encouraged : and what bet- 

 ter encouragement can he have, than the approbation and sym- 

 pathy of those in authority. 



The address before the Society was delivered by the Rev.. 

 Milton P. Braman, of Danvers. It will be found replete with 

 sound instruction. JOHN W. PROCTOR, Puesidknt. 



A. W. DoDGK, Secrktary. 



