O TKANSACTIONS. 



returned to their homes, satisfied with what they saw and 

 heard, and with judiciously formed plans of future improve- 

 ment. 



As the exhibition has become from year to year more ex- 

 tensive, more attractive and more instructive, the want of a 

 suitable hall has been felt more and more. The public spirit 

 of the inhabitants of Amherst will doubtless soon furnish that 

 enterprising town with a suitable Town hall, which will also 

 accommodate our annual exhibition, and secure its continu- 

 ance at Amherst. * 



ORDER OF EXERCISES AT THE CHURCH. 



MUSIC BY THE SOUTH DEERFIELD BAND. PRATER BY REV. PRESIDENT STEARNS. 



HARVEST HYMN, 

 Composed for this occasion, by H. C. Hayd'n, of Amherst College, 



1. God of the harvest — thou hope of the sower, 

 Humbly we bow at thine altar below ; 

 Thou of the rain and the dew art bestower. 

 Sunshine and smiles from thy px-esence do flow. 



2. God of the household — vouchsafe thy protection, 

 There let affection and peace ever reign, 



Give young and aged thy gracious direction, 

 Free them from sorrow, and soothe every pain. 



3. God of our Nation — thou source of our gladness, 

 Shall not thy banner forever be love ? 



Break ev'ry fetter, wipe each tear of sadness. 

 Guide us to glory — receive us above. 



4. God of creation — hear our petition, 

 Pity our weakness and fill us with praise, 

 Send us the spirit of humble contrition, 

 Open the heavens, thou Ancient of days. 



ADDRESS BY CHARLES L. FLINT, OP BOSTON. 



ODE, 



Written for this Anniversary, by J. E. Twitchell, of Amherst College f 



1. The God of bounteous harvest praise, 

 The God of truth and love ; 

 Who scatters blessings o'er our land. 

 And reigns supreme above. 



