.".I Reports of Committee*. 



It may be worth while to such to describe 



An animal, which, belongs to no tribe. 



Wv hope that some may be seen here to-day, 



(Tho* we shouldn't much wonder, if all kept away,) 



Then those who would see them, can judge for themselves 



To what class they belong — whether fairies, or elves. 



They are surely strange creatures, as some of us know, 



Without legs or feet, and yet they can go ; 



Provided you furnish, a "smart boy" to ride them ; 



Hut they won't "stir an inch," if you venture to drive them 



They'll tumble right down, and he still as a mouse, 



And you can't make 'em budge, any more than a house. 



They've backbone enough ; but then they won't use it ; 



And you can't even ride them unless they shall choose it, — 



They have a strange fancy, f r lying around, 



And won't travel at all, except on hard ground, — 



'Tis easy to keep them, in proper condition, 



But they always prefer, the "recumbent position." 



'Tis useless to feed them, by day or by night. 



For do what you will, they wont stand upright. 



The soul they possess, seems dead to all pride, 



And you must control that, or else you don't ride. 



Such an animal then, in these practical days. 



We wouldn't advise these farmers to raise. 



The Durhams or Ayrshires, we much should prefer, 



To this "nondescript" thing, that has made such a stir. 



So don't sell your horses, and buy one of these, 



Thinking, the faster you'll travel, and with the more case. 



For although the "animal" has bottom and speed. 



The bottom Moll drop, when it most you shall need. 



If you wish "active exercise," buy one of these ; 



"Twill furnish enough, for your arms and your knees. 



The boys too may use them for work or for pleasure ; 



To them they may prove quite a valuable treasure. 



But if you would ride with ease o'er the course, 



We advise you by alt means, stick to the horse. 



And now as your committe 



On nothing have reported, 

 And by "velocipedists" 



nave not at all been courted, 

 Of course they have no premium* 



At this time to award. 

 Yet they've a slight suggestion, 



To make in that regard. 



You may not think it modest, 

 For us to venture so ; 



But modesty's a quality 

 That was — some time ago. 



'Tis this :— as no one has appeared, 

 From village, town or city, 



To claim the promised premiums. 

 Give them to your committee. ' 



first premium Cornelius O'^ie! of Egremont, $15 00 



2d do , William Woodworth of Great Barrington. 10 00 



Time— 2:43 ; 3:22. Half mile heats. 



Respectfully submitted, 



M. Warner, Chairman, 



