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one of the clerks could at once attend to it, and give them the 

 cards in a few moments, — instead of being obliged to wait half 

 or three-quarters of an hour, as is now often the case. 



The Farmer's Supper, in February, was largely attended, and 

 a good sum added to our funds thereby. 



Three Farmers' Institutes have been held during the year. 

 At the first, W. H. Earl, Esq., of Worcester, spoke on the sub- 

 ject of small fruits. At the second, Hon. J. E. Russell, Secre- 

 tary of the State Board, gave an interesting address on the 

 general subject of agriculture. And at the third, a general dis- 

 cussion of agricultural topics ensued. 



For the first time in several years the Society has its 

 interest paid in full — to May ist, 1884. No outstanding bills, 

 and over $500 in the Treasurer's hands. A decided change 

 from the state of its affairs two years ago. 



FRED A. CURRIER, Secretary, 



REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 



The Committees awarded the following premiums : 

 THOROUGH-BRED STOCK. 



Jerseys. Herds, J. F. Brown, ist premium, $6. 



Bull, two years, G. W. Goddard, ist, %\', J. F. Brown, 2d, $2. 



Bull, one year, J. F. Brown, ist, $\; G. W. Goddard, 2d, $2. 



Calves, J. F. Brown, ist, $1.50; and 2d, $1.00. 



Cows 7 years, J. F. Brown, 1st, $3 ; and 2d, %2. 



Cows 3 years, J. F. Brown, ist, $2.50. 



Cows 2 years, J. F. Brown, ist, $2 ; and 2d, $1. 



Heifers i year, J. F. Brown, ist, $1.50; and 2d, ^i. 

 Devons. Herds, N. B. Reed, ist, $6. 



Bulls, N. B. Reed, ist, $4. 



Cows 6 years, N. B. Reed, ist, $3. 



Cows 5 years, N. B. Reed, 2d, $2. 



Cows 3 years, N. B. Reed, ist, $2.50; and 2d, ^1.50. 



Cows 2 years, N. B. Reed, ist, $2 ; and 2d, $1. 



Cows I year, N. B. Reed, ist, ^1.50. 



Calves 2 weeks, N. B, Reed, ist, ^1.50. 



