DRAUGHT HORSES. 23 



different parts of the land before steam becomes avail- 

 able. Tlie horse is capable of being trained and edu- 

 cated to do almost anything. We believe there is a 

 great lack on the part of the owners of horses in train- 

 ing them when young for after service, for then it can 

 be done with little or no whipping, and there is scarcely 

 any animal so tractable, or that will appreciate kindness 

 so well as the horse, or that has so much pride in 

 appearing well. The horse has always been man's most 

 faithful servant, in time of w\ar and peace, and the 

 draught horse is his indispensable servant. The fancy 

 horse like ladies' jewelry, well enough in its place, but 

 not very essential. 



There were 15 entries for draught, — 13 teams drew. 

 Most of the teams performed their work very well. The 

 Committee were of a unanimous opinion that there was 

 a desire on the part of those who drew to load their teams 

 too heavy, to their disadvantage. They regret there 

 were no more premiums to award. There were a noble 

 span of greys, entered by Messrs. Mclntire & Gushing, 

 that performed well, and a pair of horses, entered by 

 Jona. Whitman, whose performance was creditable, and 

 .also a pair of mules, entered by Jabez Fisher, that 

 attracted much attention by their great power. 



The Committee, after examining the matter carefully, 

 have awarded the following premiums : 



DOUBLE TEAMS. ' 



First premium, to J. W. Hollis, of Fitchburg, $6.00. 

 Sjecond premium, to John Brooks, Jr., of Princeton, 

 $4.00. 



