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Mr. Ayer's hcifef was two years old in April last ; calved May 

 6th, and gave during June and July, 11 quarts of milk per day ; 

 and at this time about Gh quarts. Her only food was what she ob- 

 tained from a very high and dry pasture. 



The heifer of Mr. Abbot was three years old — her milk of a good 

 quality, about 9 quarts per day during the best part of the season, 

 and held out much better than that of his other cows, especially in 

 the winter. 



Two very fine heifers, belonging to William P. Endicott, of Dan- 

 vers, were exhibited, but not for a premium ; one of them was 15 

 and the other 16 months old. 



Two good heifers were also offered to the view of the Committee 

 by Mr. John Torrey. 



Steers. 



For the best pair of two year old steers, the Committee award 

 the premium to James Ayer, of Haverhill, - - 5 dollars. 



For the best pair of three year old steers, a premium of 10 dollars 

 wag offered by the Trustees. The Committee after some hesitation 

 recommend, that it be divided between two of the candidates, as 

 follows. 



To David Gray, of Andover, for his pair of three year old 

 steers, ..,..--- 5 dollars. 



To Jesse Putnam, of Danvers, for his pair of three year old 

 steers, »*-.---- 5 dollars. 



To William P. Endicott, of Danvers, for a fine pair of yearling 

 steers, sired by Admiral, the Committee recommend a gratuity 

 of-. *-- 6 dollars. 



A pair of twin steers, 5 months old, belonging to Mr. Endicott, 

 were at the exhibition, and were very beautiful and promising 

 animals. 



A large and well formed pair of four year old steers, belonging to 

 Rev. Abiel Abbot, and another similar pair, to Moses Clark, were 

 exhibited, but not for a premium. 



A remarkably large ox, of a fine form, eight years old, and 

 altogether a noble looking animal, raised by Moses Newell, of West 

 Newbury, was exhibited by him. The weight of the ox was 2223 

 poundsi For this ox the Committee recommend to Mr. Newell a 

 ffratuitv of --------7 dollars. 



