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and performed his work so well, that the committee recom- 

 mend for him the above gratuity. The ground, for plowing, 

 although presenting a tolerably smooth surface, was not very 

 clear from cobbles, and being quite dry, was not in condition 

 for fancy plowing. The teamsters performed their part in a 

 very quiet and orderly maimer. 



Mr. Sawyer used a double swivel plow, it being the only 

 one of the kind on the ground. The time occupied in per- 

 forming the work by Mr. Sawyer, was forty-three minutes ; 

 by Mr. Mclntire, thirty minutes ; by Mr. Woodward, twenty- 

 nine minutes; by Mr. Harrington, twenty-eight minutes. 

 And, although Mr. Sawyer occupied the longest time, the 

 committee were of opinion that the very thorough manner in 

 which he accomplished his work, (with his swivel plow,) 

 would amply pay the difference in time. 



All the awards were made on that principle. Taking into 

 consideration the plows used by the other competitors for the 

 premiums, and the unfavorable condition of the ground 

 plowed, the committee were of opinion that they performed 

 their work in a manner highly creditable to them as plow- 

 men. 



Asaph Wood, Chairman. 



PLOWING— SINGLE TEAMS. 



The Committee on Plowing with Single Teams, report : 



That the whole number of teams entered for premium was 

 four, viz. : 



Joseph dishing of Fitchburg, by his man, Elijah Taylor, 

 as plowman and driver. 



Levi Down of Fitchburg, holder and driver. 



J. E. Mcrriam of Princeton, holder and driver. 



George Wood of Leominster, holder, with driver. 



J. E. Merriam intended, but failed to make the entry, sea- 

 sonably, the committee decide, taking the post office mark on 



