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tionary power of withholding premiums, if, in their opinion, the 

 articles or objects are not deemed Avorthy to receive the same. 



The Trustees have carefully revised and approved of the fore- 

 going proposals for Premiums. The respective Committees, ap- 

 pointed to award the same, arc required to enforce a strict 

 conformity to all of the rules in relation to Entries and Certificates. 



In the appomtment of Committees^ the Trustees will seek for 

 the most judicious and skilful individuals in the various towns in 

 the County, to award the Premiums; but should they fail to 

 secure the aid of the ablest and most experienced men in the 

 above capacity, they Avill rely upon the forbearance which, they 

 believe, will be generously extended towards sincere and un- 

 wearied efforts. 



As it will become the duty of the Society to make to the Legis- 

 lature an exact report of its doings, the Trustees deem it of the 

 highest Importance, that earnest and persevering efforts should 

 be made by the citizens of every town in the County, to bring out 

 the results of their skill and industry. 



MARSHALL P. WILDER, President. 

 EDWARD L. KEYES, Secretary/. 



