must have a comfortable seat, where they may rest, exchange social greet- 

 ings, and be entertained by new and interesting attractions. 



The exercises in the Hall on the third day were of much interest, a most 

 excellent address on "Taxation and Suffrage " being delivered by Hon. H. 

 C. Jo3'-ner, in which the speaker pointed out and made clear to the average 

 mind many of the intricacies and knotty problems of law as it affects the 

 farmer. The address was attentively listened to by the large audience 

 present and proved to be of much practical value. 



A number of improvements can yet be made to advantage in the Hall and 

 about the grounds. It is believed that if the fruit and vegetables could be 

 shown together in a separate building, or tent, better light could be secured 

 and a better opportunity afforded for arranging and displaying the exhibits 

 in this department. At many fairs very prettj- effects are obtained by the 

 artistic and attractive arrangement of the fruits and vegetables. A special 

 effort should be made in the development of this class of exhibits. It has 

 been suggested by people having a practical knowledge of such matters, 

 that the band stand should be moved across the track to a point perhaps 

 fifty feet north of the judges' stand. The music would thereby be more 

 evenly distributed and the attractions would thus be grouped together 

 directly in front of the grand stand where the greatest interest centers. 



The society is to be congratulated upon the fact that the last exhibition 

 was the greatest in its historv in point of attendance and general excellence. 

 The Great Barrington Fair is winning fresh laurels every year, and as it pro- 

 vides with every recurring anniversary what has been aptly termed a 

 " Grand Harvest Festival" for all of the people for many miles around, it 

 becomes the plain duty of ever)- officer and every member of the society, 

 in the light of its glorious past, to make ever}- endeavor to promote and ad- 

 vance its promising future. 



FRANK H. BRIGGvS, 



Secretary. 



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