27 



coursethey remain in profound ignorance of their mer-^ 

 its and excellences. 



Those of the Committee who had the honor last year 

 of serving upon the same Board, are of opinion that 

 the entries of three, two and one year old colts this year 

 were not quite equal with those of last y ear, although 

 there were some fine colts exhibited ; the colts from 3 to 6 

 months old came up fully equal, and probably superior to 

 any former exhibition. 



After mature consideration, the Committee award the 

 following premiums : 



For the best 3 years old colt, to Luther Ilodg- 



man, of Ashby, the first premium of $ 4,00 



For the second best 3 years old colt, to Newell 

 Marble, of Ashburnham, the second pre- 

 mium of 3,00 



For the best 2 years old colt, to Henry B. Jones, 



of Townsend, the first premium of 4,00 



For the second best 2 years old colt, to Allen B, 

 Wood, of Westminster, the second pre- 

 mium of 3,00 



For the best yearling colt, to J. Lamb, of Athol, 



the first premium of 3,00 



For the second best yearling colt, to Charles 

 Nicholson, of Leominster, the second pre- 

 mium of 2,00 



For the best colt, 3 to 6 months old, to Gardner 

 Merriam, of Leominster, the first premium 

 of 3,00 



