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good bite in the form of a crust of bread or some otlier 

 dainty, for which she never fails to make a good return in 

 an increased flow of milk. We do not wish to be under- 

 stood that all cows will become good milkers with the best 

 of care ; but we do believe that all may be very much im- 

 proved ; and that if it will pay to give cows ordinary care, 

 it will certainly pay much better io give them good care and 

 keeping. 



Being well aware of the just estimation in which this 

 important and interesting branch of the farming economy is 

 held by the community, your Committee have not regarded 

 the responsibility entrusted to them lightly, or of minor 

 importance. And it has been their desire to enter upon 

 their duties without any bias in favor of, or prejudice 

 against any competitor; but simply to award to the owners 

 thereof, for the several best animals coming within their 

 province to examine, such sums as have been placed at their 

 disposal. 



The Committee found entered for premiums, including 

 milch cows and heifers, 28 animals, — first class 13, second 

 class 5, third class 10. And they are happy in sa^nng that 

 in point of excellence they have on no fomer occasion been 

 excelled if equalled. They would gladly speak in detail of 

 the excellent qualities which many possessed, but time and 

 circumstances would not permit. The Committee found it 

 extremely difficult in many instances to determine which, 

 for their peculiar merits, were most entitled to the preference. 

 But after a thorough examination and mature consideration, 

 agreeed upon the following awards: 



MILCH COWS. 



For the best milch cow, to John Brooks, Jr., of Prince- 

 ton, the first premium of $6,00 



For the second best, to J. P. Reed, of Princeton, the 



second premium of 5,00 



For the third best, to N. B. Reed, of Princeton, the 



third premium of 4,00 



