INTRODUCTORT. 



Working Oxen, Steers, and Draught Horses commenced 

 at ten o'clock. The fact that there were no premiums 

 ofifered for Town Teams as heretofore, tended to lessen 

 the number of working oxen on exhibition. There 

 were a good number of competitors however for the 

 premiums in this department, and the drawing and 

 backing was easily and quietly performed, exhibiting 

 not only the wonderful strength of the animals them- 

 selves, but also the controlling power of the human 

 mind over that force which they possess. 



The exhibition of Fruit, Flowers and Vegetables was 

 •all that could have been expected, and indicated con- 

 stantly increasing care and attention on the part of 

 the farmers in the vicinity in the cultivation of these 

 articles. The display of pears surpassed all former 

 exhibitions in that department, while that of apples and 

 peaches contained many choice varieties and excellent 

 specimens ; that of grapes also indicated a commendable 

 attention to the cultivation of this excellent fruit. 



The show of Mechanical and Manufactured Articles, 

 although not equal to the expectations of those inter- 

 -ested, was nevertheless, in some respects, superior to 

 that of other years; thus encouraging the hope that 

 this department of our show will soon receive that 

 attention which our locality claims for it. The Fancy 

 productions of the vicinity were /«/r/y and richly repre- 

 sented. Of Bread, Butter, Cheese, kc, there was also 

 a good display. 



The address usual on such occasions was omitted. — 

 At half-past twelve the lower Town Hall was opened to 

 the members and frien(]s of the Society, who partook 

 of a substantial and satisfactory repast, prepared W. F. 



