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treatment. That this mode of training is attainable 

 was proved by those of Mr. Merriam, which obeyed like 

 spaniels every word and motion ; and the steers of 



Master Estabrook, a lad of clever displayed 



such docility and promptness in their evolutions as is 

 rarely shown by the oxen of more experienced drivers. 

 And with all deference, the Committee would suggest 

 to the farmers of Worcester North, that they exhibit 

 the graces of patience, gentleness and decision in 

 training their sons, and then present to said sons a 

 likely pair of steers on which to exercise the same 

 virtue. This will afford the two-fold benefit of having- 

 an opportunity to practice their precept, and an incen- 

 tive in the reward for doing it well, and also an 

 inducement to take more interest and pleasure in the 

 labors of the farm. 



JOEL HAYWARD, Chairman. 



YEARLING STEERS AND STEER CALVES. 



Your Committie on yearling steers and steer calves 

 have awarded the following premiums : 



1st, to Daniel Miles, of Westminster, for the 



best pair of yearling steers, $3,00 



2d, to S. H. Sprague, of Westminster, 2,00 



J. M. HARRIS, Chairman. 



