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buildings and pens, headquarters and fencing was too 

 .short to have the exhibits do justice to the Society and the 

 location. Nor was the advertising of the fair in any man- 

 ner complete, which lessened the receipts from what will 

 ibe possible in the future. 



Some criticism, as to the location, has been made, but 

 from every part of the county, words of commendation and 

 encouragement have reached the ears of the management, 

 which proves to them that interest can still be expected in 

 the old Essex Society, which means that representative 

 exhibits can be expected in the future as in the past of an 

 high quality. 



We must have active workers among our members in 

 every city and town, who will promote the interests of this 

 Society and see that our exhibits are representative of old 

 Essex County, and are not local in character. There are 

 enough men who are ready to thus exhibit, and who only 

 need to be reminded that they will be welcomed at Hall 

 or Show Grounds, if they will bring of their produce or 

 live-stock. 



It may be well to appoint a committee of one, or more, in 

 each city and town, as advised so earnestly at our last 

 annual meeting, to see that their respective localities are 

 represented at our show. 



Our transactions, it would seem, need revising. They 

 are larger than the requirements of the times warrant, and 

 the amounts of our prizes, and their liberality far surpass 

 any other Society in the state. This subject can well be 

 left to a Judicious Committee, who are willing and ready 

 to take the responsibility of considering fully this matter 

 and of acting before the next issue of the transactions, and 

 prize lists for 1896. 



The possibilities of an exceedingly good show next year 

 with attractions oL" an interesting and hai'mless charactei', 

 an be introduced to advantage. A careful committee 

 should have charge of this matter with power to act. 



