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TRANSACTIONS

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Great Barrington, Mass

1891.

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Housatonic Agricultural Society,

AT THE FIFTIETH ANNUAL CATTLE SHOW AND FAIR. HELD AT

GREAT HARRINGTON, MASS.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Sep. 30, and Oct. 1 and 2,

1891.

Press of Berkshire Courier Company.

great harrington, mass.

1891.

President,
Vice-Presidents,

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ALUiJZO BRADLEY, of Lee.

/ MEXRY L. ROWE, of Egremont.
• \ HOPKINS T. CANDE. of Sheffield.

Treasurer,
Secretary.

WALTER B. SAXFORD. of Great Barriiigton.
HENRT T. ROBBIXS, of Great Banington.

EXECUTIVE C0M3IITTEE.

ALONZO BRADLEY, of Lee.

HEXRY L. ROWE, of Egremont.

HOPKIXS T. CAXDE, of Sheffield.

WALTER B. SAXFORD, of Great Barrington.

HEXRY T. ROBBIXS, of Great Barrington.
JAMES H. ROWLEY, of Egremont.
JOHX B. CtlADWICK, of Great Barrington, one year.
FLINT E. SMITH, of Sheffield, one year.

HENRY W. SHELDON, of Xew Marlboro, two years.
FRAXK K. HINCKLEY, of Lee, two years.

LESTER T. OSBORNE, of Alford, two vears.

SUPERINTENDENT OF FA IE GROUNDS.
JOHN B. CHADWICK, of Great Barrington.

COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS.
EXECFTIVF COMMITTEK.

DELEGATE TO STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 1801-03,
JAMES II. ROWLEY, of Egremont.

FARMING COMPARED WITH OTHER BUSINESS PURSUITS.

An Address

Delivered by WELLINGTON SMITH, of Lee,

At the Fiftieth Annual Fair of the Housatonic Agricultm-al Society, at Gi-eat Barrington
on Friday, October 2, 1891.

J/r. President, Ladies and Gentlemen : Your Society having in the past
honored by inviting to address you at your annual gatherings, Governors and
clergymen, senators and lawyers, Members of Congress, and professional men,
your "committee, this year, selected a member of that class whose interests are
so closely identified with yours, and as a representative of the manufacturers I
thank you for the courtesy. I do not propose to talk to you about religion, or
politics, the tariff, or how to manage your farms. You are already well in-
formed on these subjects. There is an impression abroad that farmers are, as a
class, raoredisco'.tented than those in other callings, have a harder lot, and are
miore inclined to grumble at the results of their business enterprises than peo-
ple generally. Perhaps this is illustrated by what I read a few days since in one
of our great dailies: '"A gentleman driving through the country met a farmer .
and asked him how his crops were. He replied "bad, very bad; been too dry."
The gentleman replied : •• Wiiy, y>)ur neighbor near here says his crops are
bad because it has been too wet." The farmer replied : "Well, his farm is a mighty
sight bigger than mine."

Perhaps, if I can show you from uiy business experience and observation,
that there is a sharp competition in nearly all business callings, depreciation in
values, lo;>ses and failures to a greater extent than in farming, you may feel
better contented and resolve to fight life's battles with renewed courage and
hope.

I began my business career when fifteen years old as clerk in a country
store, worked from six in the morning until nine at night and received as salary
$50 a year and my board. I did not need any quieting powders to put me to
sleep when night came. The firm for which I worked failed, one of the part-
ners started again but failed twice afterward, owing to bad debts and compe-
tition. I then tried a small manufacturing business but it was not a success,
then went to Xew York and engaged as travelling salesman. The firm I was
with failed, oiie of the partners started again manufacturing and has failed
twice. I commenced the paper business after two years experience travelling
and have had in it a fair share of success, but it has only been by persistent
hard work and by overcoming many troublesome obstacles. Nearly every
town in our country has its history of manufacturing and mercantile failures,
and those who have made the matter a study state that over 80 per cent, of
those who engage in business, at some time in their career fail. Farmers show
no such per cent, of failures. Your calling is also one of the healthiest in the
world and I have lived long enough to learn that Health is better than Wealth.
You produce healthy boys and girls and men and women.

The sleepless nights, the worry and anxiety of conducting large business
enterprises, the losses by fire and flood and bad debts, you are largely free from.
Let me give you an experience of a friend with a strike of his workmen. He
was a large stove manufacturer and was informed by his foreman that the
moulders wished to see him. He went to them and asked if they were not well
paid for their work ; they replied they were ; he then asked if they were not well
and properly treated; they replied that they had no complaint to make on that

score, but they stated that they wished to control the hours of labor anduuniber
of apprentices, etc., by a committee. The proprietor asked how many of the
committee he was to appoint. " Xone," they said. "It amounts, then," replied
the owner, "to this, that you propose to run my business; I am not constituted
so that I can allow that. Now all of you who wish to work for me under the
old arrangement can do so, and I will protect you ; any that now leave my
employ can never work for me again." About one-half the men remained; he
was obliged to teach new men at a great loss. Those that left put a patrol
about the works and kept it there for fourteen months, to assault and intimi-
date those who were working and trying to support their families. Several were
arrested and imprisoned for their lawlessness. Tho owner was successful in the
end, but it cost him forty thousand dollars to carry the fight through.

You, often in doubt, look at a manufacturing establishment and think of it
in comparison with your farms, but do you realize that often such establish-
ments represent as nmch capital as is invested in one hundred farms and employ
more help than that number ef farms would do. Mr. Lester T. Osborne stated
in his paper, read at the Farmers' Club of Egremont, that there had been a
great decline in the value of farms, and in the prices of farm products in the
past few years. Xo doubt this is so, but it is also true of everything. Mills
have declined in value; three are idle in the town where I reside, and one was
recently sold at one-fifth of its cost. This is also true of other manufacturing
lines, owing to more favorable locations, new and improved machinery, etc.
You farmers are troubled about short water for your stock often, but the
manufacturers suffer great loss and expense for steam, when such a drouth as
now, prevails. It does me good sometimes to know the troubles and annoyances-
of other business men, and to find that no one is free from such things, but I
think there is a better prospect ahead for the farmer. Nearly all the best
land has been taken, and there can be no such increase in acreage in the future
as there has been in recent years. The population is increasing faster than
farmers are. Mr. Erastus Win man, in an article in the North American Review
for July, gives some very interesting figures on this point. He says: "' The last
census showed an increase for ten years of about twenty per cent. In the cities
the increase was 45 per cent.,^ while the farming increase was only 14 per cent."
From 1871 to 1885-fourteen years. Mr. Winraan states, that " the increase of
farmers and farm lands was 112 per cent while the increase in population
during the same period was but 44 per cent." This shows why farmers' products
have been so low, but now a change has come and the largest crops ever rased
in this country are to be marketed at good prices to supply the markets at
home and abroad, and as the population is increasing within this country and
abroad faster than the farmers, it is certain that farmer's products in the
future are to bring better prices, and that means prosperity to all classes, for it
increases the purchasing power of the largest single class in our country. So,
farmers, cheer up, run in debt sometimes to enlarge your business and work it
off. Do better always if you can, but if you cannot, then enjoy what you have
and don't go a])out grumbling at » verything. Look at the pleasant side of
things. Some always look at the dark side and see all the defects. Show them
a fine horse or a fine cow that may have nine good points and one defect, they
will always notice and point out the defect and talk about it more than the
other nine good qualities. I have traveled in this country and in Europe and
find that there are as good, pleasant and comfortable homes among the farmers
of Berkshire county as exist among any class of people of like circumstances,
and much better than in most places. A very rich acquaintance of mine was
asked how it seemed to be worth millions. Tie replied he had never thought
much about it, but he knew he had no more to eat now than when he was
much poorer and that he thought he did not enjoy his food as well. He
certainly did not sleep as well as formerly and could wear no more clothes.
Money often creates more wants than it satisfies and the worry and fret about
the loss of it takes away much of the pleasure of its possession. All classes of
people are at times discontented and this is well illustrated by the story of
"The Grey Mare is the Better Horse" Several years ago a man married a
wife and,' as he should, thought she was the pleasantest, most agreeable and
loving lady of his acquaintance. After a few months^ however he thought

«he wanted her savand her way, much more than half the time. (Those of us who
have had experience in such' matters would have expected this and yielded
gracefullv as we all have to do in the end), but he became dissatisfied and went
to his wife's father and told him he was very much disappomted in his daughter;
that when he man led her she was very pleasant and agreeable and seemed to
want to please him and consult his wishes in nearly everthing but now she
wanted her way all the time, etc. The father replied; "It is so with all the
ladies; you will find you are no exception to the rule and to prove this I make
you the following proposition: Take a pair of my horses and a dozen of eggs,
drive about the country, and everywhere you find the wife has her say and w^ay,
leave an egg; and where you find' the husband has his way, leave a horse, and
if your dozen of eggs are not disposed of before the horses, I will take my
daughter back; but if the eggs go first, ^ you are to keep your wife and accept
the situation as the fate of mankind." The young man said that was fair and
started on his travels. It was not long before all the eggs were gone but one,
.and he still had both horses. At the close of a pleasant afternoon he drove into a
village and saw a gentleman sitting quietly on his porch, while the wife was work-
ing among her flowers. All seemed so quiet and peaceful that he thought. "Here
I shall find what I am looking for." He begged permission to stay with them,
and after consulting the wife It was granted. She seemed to consult her hus-
band's wishes about nearly everything; so at last the traveler told his errand
and conclud. d that, at last, he had found a place to leave a horse. They
thought so too. In the morning he led out the horses for the husband to take
his choice, and he selected a bay one, but his wife said the grei/ mare was
the better horse, and she insisted uiion his taking the grey. After listening to
the discussion for some time, the young man said that he would leave his last
egg and drive home to accept his fate and be discontented no more. Can we not
learn wisdom from this fable?

One of our statesmen in addressing a graduating class from college, gave
three words of advice that I think will apply to all of us in our various busi-
ness occupations. They were, " Dig, Stick, ^ Save.'' We must apply ourselves
early and late in wdiatsoever we attempt. We must stick to it to accomplish
success, and whatsoever our income we should aim to save some of it yearly.
In closing, I will quote again from Mr. Osborne's address, as it expresses
my views exactly. He stated that in his opinion " good farms have depreciated
in' value less iii Berkshire county and there has been greater prosperity
among the farmers than in most any other section. We live in a county that
has already a world-wide reputation for wealth, for the beauty and variety of
its scenery and for its lovely drives, and men of culture and means are fast
settling among us. Let us remember that we have a goodly heritage and that
we possess homes in a country the description of which exceeds in beauty that
of the promised land. We have a land of hills and valleys, of green fields, of
fountains and running brooks. We have a people who reverence the Sabbath
and respect those truths which make nations to stand firm as the everlasting
hills, and without which they crumble away to ruin."

So let us take courage and go forward to fight the battles of life with re-
newed vigor, and a determination to succeed and to do each his part, and bear
Lis share in life's obligations.

Reports of Committees.

Early Summer Crops.

Whole number of entries, 91. Four acres of Rye, 23; one acre of Rye, 29;:

one acre of Barley, 10; five acres of Grass, 10, three acres of Grass, 19.

Your Committee finished their labors regretting very much that there were

no more premiums offered, especially upon rye, as every piece examined was

well worthy of a premium. Still, there were a few a little superior to others,

and we award as follows :

Best four acres of Rye. F. Abbey. Great Barrin^ton, $e 00

2d do. John A. Griffith. Sheffield. 5 00

3d do.. John D. Noxon. Great Barrin^ton. 4 00

4th do.. P. G. Comestock, Great Barring ton, 3 00-

5th do.. H. L. Rowe. Egremont. 2 00

Best acre Rye. Edward Holmes, Sheffield, 4 00

2d do., James Ballard. Lee. 3 00

3d do.. Roger Haves. New :Marlboro, 2 00

4th do.. Harry Chapin. Sheffield, 1 00

Best acre of Barley. S. H. Bushnell. Sheffield, 4 00

2d do.. X. C. Gordon. Sheffield. 3 00

3d do.. O. J. Brusie, Great Barrington, 2 00

Best five acres of Grass, Warren Crissey, Great Barrington, 5 00

2d do., J. H. Van Deusen. Great Barrington, 4 00

3d do.. Andrew Buck. Stockbridge, 3 00

4th do., H. L. Rowe. Egremont. 2 00

5th do., Dennis Hayes. New Marlboro, 1 00

Best three acres of Grass, Warren Crissev, Great Barrington, 4 00

2d do.. Pratt L. Tobev. Sheffield. ' 3 00

3d do.. E. W. Rhoades, New Marlboro. i 00

4th do., H. C. Byington. Stockbridge. 1 00

Committee.— J. R. Stanton, Gilfred Smith.

Late Summer Crops.

Whole number of entiies, 102. Four acres of oats, 31 ; one acre of oats, 36;.
one hundred acre "farms, 9; forty acre farms, 2; five acres ensilage corn, 4;
two acres sowed corn, 8; one-half acre sowed corn, 12.

Best four acres of Oats, Warren Crissey, Great Barrington. $6 00

2d do.. J. E. Rogers, Great Barrington, 5 00

3d do.. J. A. Kline, Egremont. 4 00

4th d').. Michael Haves. New Marlboro, 3 00

5th do.. Langdon Hulett. Sheffield, 2 00

Best one acre Oats. G. R. Cook. Sheffield. 5 00

2d do.. S. A. Foole. Pittsfield. 4 00

3d do.. J. C. MuDSon, Great Barrington, 3 00

4th do.. R. D. French. West Stockbridge, 2 00

Best one hundred acre Farm. Warren Crissey, Great Barrington, Diploma

2d do.. W. H. G().slee. Great Barrington, JO OO

3d do., Mrs. Samuel Newell. Great Barrington, 8 00

Best forty acre Farm, J. M. Cooper, Stockbridge, Diploma

2d do.. A. J. Buck. Slockbridge, 7 00

Best five acres Ensilege Corn, N. B. Turner, Great Barrington, 4 00

2d do., Isaac Riioades. New Marlboro, 3 00

3d do.. Charles N. Gilbert. Great Barrington, 2 00

Best two aci't s Sowed Corn. P. M. Shaylor & Son, Lee, 5 00

2d do., W. H. Burgett, Great Barrington, 4 00

3d do.. :m. I. Wheeler, Great Barrington, 3 00

4th do., C. B. Benedict, Egremont, 2 00

Best one-half acre Sowed Corn. J. H. Rowley, Egremont, 4 00

2d do., T. S. Baldwin. Egremont, ' 3 00

3d do., H. D. Cone, 'i'vringhani. 2 00

4th do., Fred DeBell. Great Barrington, 1 00^

Committee.— Martin Brown, Arthur M. Ilewins.

Fall Crops.

Whole number of Entries, 155. Four acres Corn, 32; one acre Corn, 37;

Sweet Corn, 12; Buckwheat, 23: Potatoes, 26; White Beans, 5; Sugar Beets,

2; Onions, 4; Mangle Wurtzels, 3; Carrots, 3; Sweet Turnips, 2; Cabbage, 6.

Best four acres of Coi-n. Jared Lewis, Great Barrinffton, $7 00

•2d do.. Joseph Millard. E«remom, 5 00

3d do., E. W. Banbolomew. Sheffield. 4 00

4th do., P. M. Shaylor & .Son. Lee. 3 00

5th do., Mrs. Samuei Newell. Gretit Barrington, 2 00

Best one acre Corn. Z. Cande. Sheffield. 5 00

2d do., Miss A. B. Sa^e, Sheffield. 4 00

3d do., S. E. Forrest, Great Barrington, 3 00

4th do., B. F. Gilmore, Great Barrinffton, 2 00

5th do., A. G. Stevens, Stockbrid^e, J 00

Best one-half acre Sweet Corn. D. C. Belden, Lenox. 3 00

2d do., W. H. Bur8:ett. Great Barrin^ton. 2 00

3d do., J. A. Kline, Egremont. 1 00

Best one acre Buckwheat. Hiram Din^s, Great Barrington. 4 00

2d do., B. F. Clark, Sheffield. 3 00

3d do., Charles E. Llovd. Sheffield, 2 00

4th do., John Hu^gins, Sheffield, • 1 00

Best one acre Potatoes, William H. Goslee. Great Barring:ton. 5 00

2d do., A. M. He^ins, Sheffield, 4 00

3d do,. J. R. Stanton, Sheffield, 3 00

4th do., Harry Chapin, Sheffield, 2 00

5th do.. Michael Hayes. New Marlboro. 1 00

Best one-quarter acre White Beans. R. H. Race, Egremont. 3 00

2d do., Elisha Collins. Great Barrington, 2 00

3d do.. J. E. Rogers, Great Barrington. 1 00

Best one-fourth acre Sugar Beets. Fred De Bell, Great Barrington, 3 00

2d do., Mrs. Tuckerman, Stockbridge. 2 00

Best one-fourth acre Onions, Levi Boardman. Sheffield, 3 00

2d do., W. C. French. West Stockbridge. 2 00

3d do.. Elisha Collins, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best one-fourth acre Mangel Wurzels. George M. Gibson. New Marlboro. 3 00

2d do., Andi-ew Buck, Stockbridge. 2 00

3d do., Mrs. Tuckerman, Stockbridge. 1 00

Best one-fourth acre Carrots. Elisha Collins, Great Barrington. . 3 00

2d do., Mrs. Tuckerman. Stockbridge, 2 00

Best one-fourth acre Swedish, Russian. French Turnips. John W^agner, NewiMarlboro. 3 00

2d do.. J. F. Coleman, Richmond, 2 00

3d do.. Domiuick Garrihan. New Marlboro. 1 00

Best one-fourth acre Cabbages, W. C. French, West Stockbridge. 3 00

2d do.. Shaylor & Son. Lee. 2 00

3d do., R. H. Race, Egremont. 1 00
Committee. — George A. Stevens, T. S. Baldwin.

Seeds.

Whole number of entries, 44. Timothy Seed, 1; Sweet Corn, 3; Corn, 3;
Pop Corn, 3; Oats, 8; Rye, 10; Beans, 7; Barley, 4; Buckwheat, 5.

Best bushel Timothy Seed, H. M. Brown, Egremont. |3 00

Best thirty pounds traced ears of Sweet Corn, W. J. Warner. Great Barrington. 2 00

2d do.'. N. B. Turner, Great Barrington. 1 00

Best thirty pounds traced ears S^ed Corn. R. H. Race, Egremont, 2 00

2d do.. J. A. Kline. Egremont, 1 00

Best twenty pounds traced ears Pop Corn. John Osborn, Great Barrington. 2 00

2d do.. G. Ezra Judd. Lenox. 1 00

Best bushel Oats. J. N. Warner. Sheffield. 3 00

2d do., I. T. Pettis, New Marlboro, 2 00

3d do., Edwin N. Hubbard, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best bushel Rye. R. D. Andrews. Sheffield, 3 00

2d do.. F. N. Kellogg. Sheffield. 2 00

3d do.. Elisha Collins. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best bushel White Beans. G. B. Lee. Sheffield. 2 00

2d do.. Edward Holmes. Sheffield. 1 00

Best bushel Barley, J. N. Warner. Sheffield. 2 00

2d do., Frederick Dellert, Great Barrington. 1 00

Best bushel Buckwheat. S. Nodine. Great Barrington. 2 00

2d do., Joseph Candee. Sheffield. 1 00
Committee. — D. Wright Manvel, W. L. Abbott.

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Vegetables.

Whole number of entries, 97. Display of Vegetables, 3; Display of Pota-
toes, 4; Single Variety of Potatoes, 13; Beets, 6; Cabbages, 4; Melons, 7:
Onions, 9; Squashes, 11; Tomatoes, 12; Peppers, 3; Pumpkins, 3; Salsify, 3.
Turnips, 5; Miscellaneous. 14.
Best display of Garden Vegetables, C. L. Goodrich, Stockbridge,

2d do.. Fred Dellevt. Great Barringtou.

3d do., Hiram Xodine. Great Barrington.
Best display of Potatoes. F. :\I. Ford. Sheffield.

2d do.. W. J. Clark. Sheffield.

3d do.. Frank Schunder. New Marlboro,
Best single variety of Potatoes. F, N. Kellogg, Sheffield,

2d do., J. A. Kline. Egremont.
Best Beets. J. L. Milligan. Alford.

2d do., P. Mignerey, Great Barrington.
Best Cabbage. H. Z. Cande. Sheffield,

2d do.. ]\Irs. Amos Smith, Tyringham,
Best Melons, H, Z. Cande. Sheffield.

2d do., C. L. Goodrich. Stockbridge,
Best Onions. L. H.Boardman. Sheffield,

2d do., E. L. Boardman. Sheffield.
Best Squash, Edward Holmes. Sheffield,

2d do.. L. T. Osborne, Alford,
Best Tomatoes. C. L. Goodrich, Stockbridge,

2d do., W. H. Snyder, Great Barrington.

PISCRETIONARY.

Celery. F. Dellert. Great Barrington.
French Turnips. P. Mignerey, Great Barrington,
Pumpkins. P. Mignerey, Great Barrington.
Citron. Mrs J. W. Rood. Sandisfield.
Peppers, H. Z. Cande. Sheffield.
Cucumbers. Mrs. Amos Smith. Tyringham,
Squash. George E. Hale, Tyringham.
Beets, Fred De Bell, Great Barrington,
Potatoes, J. J. Schunder. New Marlboro.
Onions, E. L. Boardman. Sheffield.

Committee. — R. H. Race. William Bidwell.

Household Manufactures.

FIRST DIVISION.

Whole number entries, 28. Rag Carpets, 11 ; Hearth Rugs, 17.

Best Rag Carpet, Mrs. A. He wins, New Marlboro,

2d do., Mrs. J. S. Spencer. Lee.

3d do., Mrs. C. E. Brown, West Stockbridge,

4th, do., Mrs. G. F. Prindle. Alford,

5th do., W. H. Snow, Becket,
Best Hearth Rug, Mrs. William I. Walker. Great Barrington,

2d do., Mrs. M. J. Roberts, Great Barrington,

3d do., Mrs. R. H. Beebe, Alford.

4th do., Mrs. J. N. Warner. Sheffield,

DISCRETIONARY.

Rag Carpet, Mrs. W. Abbott, Sheffield.

do.. Mrs. Nelson Van Deusen. Egremont.

do., Mrs. E. D. Shears. Sheffield.

do., Mrs. I. C. Hyde. Monterey,

■do.. Mrs. L. Melius. .Mount Washington.
Hearth Rug, Anna .M. Briiismadc Great Barrington,

do.. Miss N. Crissey. OJreat Barrington,

do., Mrs. S. Baldwin, Egremont,

do.. Miss Carrie Chapiu. Sheffield,
Committee. — J. H. Bacon, Mrs. F. A. Palmer, Mrs. J. B. Hull,

SECOND DIVISION.

Whole number of entries, 31. Afghans or Lap Robe, 9; Woolen Hose or
Mittens, 17; Silk Hose or Mittens, 4; Cotton Hose or Mittens, 1.

Best Afghan, or Lap Robe, Mrs. D. N. Fuller. Great Barrington, $3 00

2d do.. Miss J. M. Dewey, Sheffield. 2 00

3d do., Mrs. H. C. Clark,* Pittsfield, 1 00

Best pair Wool Hose or Mittens, Miss Ora Snow, Becket, 2 00

2d do.. E. A. Kenyon, Otis. 1 00

Best pair Silk Hose or Mittens, Mrs. Frances Crosier. Washington, 2 00

2d do., Miss Ora Snow, Becket. 1 00

Best pair Cotton Hose or Mittens. Mrs. G. M, Beach, Otis, 2 00

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Afghans, Mrs. J. F. Westover, Egremont, SI 00

do., W. H. Snow, Becket, 50

do., Mrs. F. T. Whiting, Great Barrington, 1 00

do., Miss G. E. Kellogg. Sheffield, 1 00

do., Miss A Atwood. Stockbridge, 1 00

do., Mrs. M. E. Huggins, Sheffield, 1 00

Wool hose, Mrs. J. N. Warner. Sheffield, 1 00
do., Mrs. E. A. Kenyon. Otis, / 1 00

do., C. Crosier. Washington, 1 00

do., W. L. Abbott. Sheffield. 1 00

•do., C. E. Lj-nch. Stockbridge. 1 00

do.. Miss C. Hulbert, Great Barrington, 1 00

Silk Hose and :Mittens, Miss Adele Goux. Great Barrington, 1 00

do., Mrs. Frances Crosier. Washington, 1 00
Committee.— T. C. Wickwire, Mrs. -lohn B. Chaclwick, Noble B. Turner.

THIRD DIVISION.

Whole number of entries, 30 . Bed Spreads. 14; Bed Quilts, 9 ; Silk Quilts,
12; Girls' Patchwork, 4; Old Ladies* Patchwork, 2.

Best Bed Spread, Miss E. P. Wood. Pittsfield,

2d do., Mrs. Frances Crosier, Washington,

3d do., Mrs. A. C. Burt. Pittsfidld.
-Best Bed Quilt. Mrs. H. W. Burnet. Egremont,

2d do., Mrs. N. Herrick, West Stockbridge,

3d do., Mrs. L. E. Parson. Sheffield,

4th do., Miss S. M. Gilbert. Egremont,
Best Silk Quilt, Miss Minnie Crippen. Sheffield,

2d do., Mrs. J. Vosburgh. Sheffield,

3d do., Mrs. Frank Crippen, Sheffield.

4th do.. Mrs. C. O. Hatch. Lenox,
Best Patchwork. Edna Beach, Otis,

2d do., Nellie G. Loomis, Great Barrington,

3d do., M. Roys, Sheffield,

DISCRETIONARY.

Quilt, Mrs. R. Kilmer. Lee,

do., Mrs. Jane Griffith, Sheffield,

do.. Miss Georgie Andrus, Sheffield,

do., ]Mrs. ^L G. Munsell. Sheffield,

do.. Miss L. Gorham, Pittsfield.

do., Mrs. Isaac H. Rice, Great Barrington,

do.. Mrs. L. M. Joyner. Egremont,

do., Mrs. S. B. Dewey. Egremont,
Patchwork. M. Hewins. New Marlborough,

do., Mrs. E. Roys. New Marlborough,
Silk Quilt, Miss C. P. Clark, Pittsfield,

do., Mrs. N. Sherrill, Richmond,

do.. Miss F. M. Bradford. Egremont,
Bed Spread. Mrs. G. F. Bradford. Egremont,

do., Adele Mignerey, Pittsfield.

do., Mrs. W. Briggs", Sheffield,
Bed Quilt, Mrs. J. Shepardson, Pittsfield.

do.. Miss M. Hurley, Pittsfield.
Committee.— 0. H. Pixley, Mrs. II. L. Rowe, Mrs. E. F. Barnes.

Painting, Drawing, Etc.

Whole number et. tries. 32. Oil Paintings, 6; Water Colors, 6; China
Painting, 2; Crayon Drawing, 6; Charcoal Drawing, 2; Pen and Ink Drawing,
2; Pencil Drawing, 6; Photographs, 2.

Best specimen Oil Painting. Mrs. J. A. Tanner, Lee, $4 00

2d do.. Miss Abbie Pixlev, Great Barrington, 3 00

3d do.. Carrie L. Smith. Sheffield, 2 00

4th do.. Miss N. P. Wickwire, Sheffield, 1 00

Best specimeTi painting in Water Colors, N. P. Wickwire, Sheffield, 4 00

2d do.. B. L. Roys. Sheffield, 3 00

3d do.. Miss Abbie Pixley, Great Barrington. 2 00

4th do.. Miss Isabella Whiting. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best specimen China Painting, Miss N. P. Wickwire, Sheffield, 3 00

2d do., Mrs. A. N. Chapin, Pittsfield, 2 00

Best Crayon Drawing. Mrs. John Tuttle, Alford. 3 00

2d do.. Miss N. P. Wickwire. Sheffield. 2 00

3d do.. Miss May Loop. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best Charcoal Drawing. Miss May Loop, Great Barrington, 3 00

2d do., Miss Abbie Pixley. Great Barrington, 2 00

Best Pen and Ink Drawing, Miss N. P. Wickwire, Sheffield, 3 00

2d do.. Miss Abbie Pixley, Great Barrington, 2 00

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2d do.. Miss Abbie Pixley,

DISCRETIONARY.

Water Colors, Mrs. J. A. Tanner, Lee.

Crayon, Louise Goodrich. Stockbridgre,

Crayon, Miss Mary S. Tuttle.

Pencil, Isabella Bradford, Ejrremont,

Pencil, Master Clarence Bradford, Egrremont,

Pencil. Kitty H. Millard, E^remont.

Oil. Scarf, Mrs. A. N. Cliapin. Pittsfield.

Lustre Painting. Scarf, Mrs. A. N. Chapin, Pittsfield,

Committee. — Mrs. E. L. Boardman, Mrs. A. J. Carroll, Miss 1j. L

Miscellaneous Ornamental Work.

Whole number entries 17,

Specimens Brass Work. Miss A. N. Chapin, Pittsfield, $1 00'

Violin. Jeremiah Schufelt. Great Barrinjjtc^n. 2 00

Ornamental Bottle. Carrie J. Smith. Sheftieul. 100

Mounted Bird, Miss Emma Snyder. Sheffield. 1 00

Chair. Georgre Wood. Sheffield. 1 00

Two Jars, Kittie Cutting. Sheffield. 50

Sea Mosses. Mi'S. George Wood, Sheffield, 2 00

Butterfly Lamp Shade, Mrs. C. VV. Snyder, Sheffield, 50

Easel, Mary Kellogg. Sheffield, 2 00

Rope Table, Mrs. M. M. Rice, Great Barrington, 2 00

Duster. Mrs. Frank Brown. Springfield, 50

Handkerchief Case. Mrs. George Tobey, Alford. 50

Horn Bag, Henry Miner, Monterey. 50

Bead Bag, Carrie J. Smith, Sheffield, 1 00

Sachet Bag, Mrs. George French, Great Barrington, 50

Glass Box. Mrs. Betsey Fix lev. Great Barringti)n, 50

Stuffed Bird. Howard Candee. Sheffield. 1 00

Committee. — Mrs. T. G. Ranisdell, Miss Anna R. Turner.

. Cotton or Linen and Worsted Embroidery.

Whole number of entries, 22. Cotton or Linen Embroidery. 13; Worsted
Embroidery, 5 ; Miscellaneous, 4.

Best Cotton or Linen Embroidery, Mrs. W. W. Langdon, Great Barrington,

2d do.. Miss Charlotte Mercer. Pittsfield,

3d do., Mrs, George Messenger, Washington,

4th do., L. A. Strevell, New Marlboro,

5th do., Mrs. Shepardson. Pittsfield,
Best Worsted Embroidery, Mrs. William Abbott, Sheffield,

2d do.. Miss Julia Day, Great Barrington,

3d do.. Miss Nellie Buckley, Pittsfield,

DISCRETIONART.

Miss Angle Rice, Great Barrmgton,
Mrs. William Abl-ott, Sheffield,
Mrs. Ralph Huriburt, Sheffield,
Mrs. Albert Whi man, Sheffield,

MISCELLANEOUS.

Sofa Pillows, Miss Charlotte Mercer, Pittsfield,
Plain Sewing, Mrs. H. G. Arnold, Pittsfield,
Needlework, Miss Ella Williams, Pittsfield,

Committee. — Mrs. Daniel Beckwith, Mrs. A. L. Hubbell, Mr;
Giddings.

Kensington, Silk, Outline and Arasene Embroidery.

Whole number entries, 42. Kensington, 3; Silk, 14; Outline, 15; Arasene,
1 ; Miscellaneous, 9.

Best Kensington J:mbroidery, Mrs. E. S. Rogers, Lee, $5 00

2d do., Mrs. Frances Hhoades. New Marlboro, 4 00

3d do,, Mrs. William Abbott. Sheffield. 3 00

Best Silk Embroidery. Mrs. William .Abbott. Sheffield, 4 00

2d do., Mrs. E. F. liariics. West Stockbridge, 3 00

3d do., Nettie J. Hatcli. (ircat Hai-rington, 2 00

4th do., Mrs. J. B. Hull. Stockbridge, 1 00

Best Outline Embroidery. Mrs. David Son, Great Barrington, 3 00

2d do.. Miss Julia Day, Great Barrington, 2 00

3d do., Mrs. P. J. Ashe, North Adam.s, 1 00

Best Arasene Embroidery, Mrs. Frank Weaver, Mount Washington, 3 00

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Mrs. M. E. Huggins, Sheffield,

DISCRETIONARY.

Mrs. M. Luchsinger. Great BarringtoUi

Mrs. Wesley Hall, New Marlboro,

Miss Emma Potts, Egremont,

Mrs John Griffeth, Sheffield,

Miss Anna Crippen, Sheffield,

Mrs. L. V. Crippen. Sheffield,

Mrs. W. H. Snow, Becket,

Mrs. G. M. Beach. Otis,

Miss Charlotte Mercer, Pittsfleld,

Mrs. J. B. Hull. Stockbridge,

Mrs. George Messenger, Washington,

Mrs. Frank Weaver. Mount Washington,

Miss Gertrude Smith, Sheffield,

Mrs. F. T. Owen, Sheffield,

Mrs. A. C. Burt, Pittsfleld,

Miss Ada Hatch, Great Barrington,

Mrs. Ralph Hurlburt, Sheffield,

Mrs. G. M. Beach, Otis.

Mrs. P. J. Ashe. North Adams,

Miss Charlotte Mercer. Pittsfleld,

Mrs. R. M. Lane, Great Barrington,

Mrs. J. A. Tanner, Lee,

Committee. — H. C. Rowley, Mrs. L. M. Joyner, Miss Louisa Boardmaii.

Crochet Work.

Whole number entries, 48. Silk, Linen or Cotton, 35; Woolen. 13.

Best Silk, Linen or Cotton Crochet Work. Miss Sophia Straub, Great Barrington. $S 00

2d do.. Miss Minnie Ford, Stockbridge, 2 00

3d do.. Miss Althea V. Burt, Pittsfleld, 2 QO

4th do., Mi§s Virgie Dotey, Sheffield, 1 00

Best Woolen Crochet Work, Miss Ora Snow, Becket, 3 00

2d do., Mrs. Frances Crosier, Washington. 2 00

3d do.. Mrs. F. T. Whiting, Great Barrington. 2 GO

4th do.. Miss Jennie Kipp, Great Barrington. 1 00

Committee. — 0. C. Bidwell, Miss Lillie A. Fuller, Miss Nellie C. Wickwire.

Knit Work.

Whole number entries, 24. Silk, Linen or Cotton, 12; Woolen, 12.

Best Silk, Linen or Cotton Knit Work, Miss Sarah Bowditch, Alford,

2d do.. Mrs. William Abbott, Sheffield,

3d do., L. M. Lawton, Great Barrington,

4th do.. Edna Beach. Otis,
Best Woolen Knit Work, Mrs. H. C. Joyner, Sheffield,

2d do.. Miss Adele Goux. Great Barrington,

3d do., Ida Kipp, Great Barrington.

4th do.. Mrs. Ralph Hurlburt, Sheffield,

DISCRETIONARY.— SILK, LINEN AND COTTON.

Mrs. Joseph Chapin, Sheffield.

Mrs. George Beach. Otis,

Mrs. R. T. Pruyn. Great Barrington,

Mrs. M. J. Wellman, ^ew Marlboro,

Miss Cornelia Lasher, Great Barrington,

Mrs. E. A. Kenyon, Otis,

DISCRETIONARY.— WOOLEN.

Miss Alice Ray. Great Barrington.
Mrs, C. E. Brown, West Stockbridge,
Mrs. William Abbott, Sheffield.
Mrs. Henry W. Minor, Monterey,
Mrs. F. C. Burch, Great Barrington,
Mrs. E. F. Barnes, West Stockbridge,
Mrs. A. N. Chapin, Pittsfleld,

Committee.— Mrs, F. G. Heath, M. S. Bidweil. :\Irs. 0. C. Bidwell.

Lace, Drawn Work and Darning,

Your committee found in this division not a large number of entries, but a
highly creditable display of articles and, in returning its list of awards, desires
to speak a few words of honest praise for the fair competitors who produced
and exhibited such perfect, delicate specimens of their handiwork.

We are proud of these daughters of Berkshire, whose fingers have such
magic in their touch as to cause to spring up beneath them laces so web-like-

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jet firm, and so carefully made as to compare favorably, so far as they go,
with the productions of the expert Swiss lace workers. Lace making should
be encouraged, for these soft, graceful articles add so much to the dainty
femininity of a woman's attire.

The drawn work showed the largest number of entries, and many pieces
■seemed the perfection of their kind, so perfect that they might have been the
work of machmes instead of being wrought by fingers.

The darning on clothing was so nicely done that it became so much a part
of the cloth as to require a mark around the darned place for an index.

Excellence is measured by quality, not quantity. By this standard the
exhibit in this department was of superior excellence. The ladies did their
work in a commendable manner and we would accord to them their full meed
of commendation. We congratulate the Society upon having such skilled
supporters and think it should more generously encourage their etforts and
promote a larger competition. The scarcity of the fancy articles in the hall,
the emptiness of the cases set aside for this department of the fair, was a sub-
ject of general remark among the attendance this year. The cause of this
somewhat meagre display is attributable, we believe, to the limited number of
premiums offered and, possibly, in part to the small space given for exhibitions.
It would seem that the interests of the Society demand a more liberal premium
list in the various divisions of fancy work. It is a department that is attract-
ive to a large porportion of the patrons of the fair. These wish to examine
closely and carry home new ideas, hoping to add to the cheerfulness
and adornment of their homes, or to the tastef ulness of their apparel. All these
things have a tendency to culture and refinement, touching many lives, hence a
wise expenditure of the Society's funds. The premiums are high enough and
the list a good one as it now stands. The need is for added* classes. At
present, articles have to be entered where they do not belong, strictly speaking.
For instance, in our division, because of the classification, we were obliged to
compare very handsome specimens of darned net lace with the more useful but
more homely darned clothing, under the entry head '•Darning." Between
these there is no comparison and the question of doing justice to those con-
cerned, was as serious as though the matter under consideration had been of
great value. We awarded as we deemed nearest just.

\Ve would suggest adding first and second premiums of $2 and $1 for best
fancy darning; also like premiums for darning of clothing by girls under
fifteen years of age. We would be very loyal to the old Society in all her
interests, and in offering these suggestions we do not take a position of
criticism, but are looking to the advancement of her interests, increasing her
attractions and multiplying her benefits.

Lace, Drawn Work and Darning.

Whole number entries 86. Hand Made Lace, 7; Drawn Work 21
Darning, 8.

Best Hand Made Lace. :Miss :M. E. Van Deusen, Sheffield,

2d do., Mrs. Kalph Ilurlhurt. Sheffield,

3d do., Mrs. V. W. Siiych'r. Sheffield,
Best specimen Drawn Work. Mrs. C. W. Snyder, Sheffield,

2d do.. Miss M. Blanche Baldwin. Egremont,

3d do.. Miss J. M. Dewey, Sheffield,
Best specimen Darning. Mrs. H. B. Rounds, Great Barrington,

2d do., Mrs. Frank D. Rowe, Egremont.

DI8CKETIONARY.

Hand-Made Lace, Mrs. J. M. Ilowk, Lee,

do.. Mrs. W. Abbott, slieffield,
Drawn Work. Mrs. F. Smith, slieffield,

do., Mrs. W. Abbott. Sheffield.

do.. Miss L. Tobev. (ireat Harrington.

do., Miss Althea Hurt. Pittstield.

do., Miss Lulv Dnnvn, West Stockbridge,
Darning. Mrs. W. Abbott, Sheffield,

do.. Miss Lena Cook. Sheffield,

do., Mrs. E. A. Kenyon, Otis,
Committee. — F. A. Palmer, Mrs. J. E. Rogers, Miss Cora A. Potts.

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Butter.

Whole number entries 12.

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Best 20 pounds Butter, Mrs. Myron Rowe. Alford, $5 00'

1st do., Mrs. Jerdon Vosburf?. Sheffield, 5 OO

1st do.. Mrs. E. L. Van Deusen. Sheffield. 5 00^

2d do , Mrs. Willis Bartholomew, Sheffield, 4 00

2d do., Mrs. Edwin Jovner. E^jremont, 4 00

2d do., Mrs. L. Hulett, Sheffield. 4 00

3d do.. Mrs. F. M.Ford. Sheffield, 3 00

3d do., Mrs. W. J. Clark. Sheffield. 3 00

3d do., Mrs. Warren Candee, Sheffield, 3 00
Committee. — George A. Stevens. L. T. Osborne, E. G. Harrington.

Cheese.

Whole number of entries, 3.

Best 25 lbs. of Cheese. Mrs. G. F. Bradfoinl, Ejjremont, %S 00

2d do., Mrs. Charles Adsit, New Marlboro. 2 00-

3d do. (Sage Cheese) Mrs. Charles Adsit. New Marlboro, 1 00
Committee. — hi. E. Barnes, E. J. Vosburgh, H, W. Langdon.

White Bread.

Whole number of entries, 43.

Best specimen White Bread, Mrs. John Maloney, Great Barrington,

2d do., Mrs. H. W. Crippen. Great Barrington,

3d do.. Mrs. James Dunn, Great Barrington,

4th do., Mrs. William Turner, Great Barrington,
DISCRETIONARY.
White Bread, Mrs. F. M. Ford, Sheffield,

do., Mrs. Myron Rowe. Alford.

do., Mrs. James Hickey. New Marlboro,

do., Mrs. D. C. Millard". Egremont,

do., Mrs. Timothy McGee, Egremont.
Committee.— M. J. Smith, Mrs. PI. T. Cande, Mrs. Henry Burgett.

Biscuit.

Whole number of entries, 37.
Best specimen Biscuit. Mrs. E. J. Yosburg, Sheffield.
2d do.. Mrs. George Day, Great Barrington.
3d do.. Mrs. Edward Holmes, Sheffield,
4th do., Mrs. L. T. Osborne, Alford.

DISCRETIONARY.

Mrs. Frank Weaver. Mount Washington.

Miss Hattie Damms. Sheffield.

Mrs. John Maloney, Great Barrington,

Mrs. L. Hulett. Sheffield,

Mrs. C. H. Shaylor, Lee.

Mrs. Nelson Van Deusen, Egremont,

Committee. — Mrs. Emma A. Ticknor, Mrs. E. M. Wilcox, Miss Jennie B.
Andrus.

Rye, Brown and Graham Bread.

Whole number of entries, 42. live Bread, 18; Brown Bread, 6: Graliam
Bread 18.

Best specimen Rye Bread. Mrs. L. H. Rowe, Egremont,

2d do.. Mrs. L. A. Foote, Pittsfield,

.3d do.. Mrs. D. W. Manvel, Sheffield,
Best specimen Brown Bread. Mrs. D. C. Millard. Egremont,

2d do.. Miss Hattie Clark. Sheffield.

3d do,, C. W. Baldwin. Great Barrington.
Best specimen Graham Bread. Mrs. C. W. Shaylor, Lee,

2d do.. Mrs. William I. Walker. Great Barrington,

3d do.. Miss Lena Giddings, Great Barrington,

DISCRETIONARY,
Mrs. Edward Holmes. Sheffield,
Mrs. Harvey Roys. Sheffield.
Mrs. Herman T. Potts. Egremont,
Mrs. Nathan Canon, TjTingham,
Mrs. H. L. Rowe. Egremont.
Miss Julia Day, Great Barrington.

Committee.— Mrs. Edward Barthlomew, Mrs. George E. Hale.

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Maple Sugar, Syrup and Honey.

Whole number of entries, 24. lALaple Sugar, 8; Maple Syrup, IT: Honey, 4.

^est twentj- pounds Maple Sugar, W. W. Garfield, Tyringham, $S 00

M do., W. H. Snow, Becket, 2 00

3d do., Mrs. E. W. Rhoades, New Marlboro, ^ i oo

Best quart Maple Svrup. Henry R. Spurr. Sheffield, 3 00

2d do.. W. \V. Garfield. Tvrinffham, 2 00

3d do., E. W. Hubbard, Sandisfield. 1 00

Best five pounds of Honey. M. V. Thompson. Monterey, 3 00

2d do.. J. Q. A. Race. Great Barrington. 2 00

3d do.. W. \V. Garfield. Tyrin{?ham. 1 00
Committee. — Ralph Little, William J. Warner, C. C. French.

Flowers and House Plants.

Whole number of entries, 123. Potted Plants, 15; Cut Flowers, 63; Floral
Designs, 7; Pansies, 6: Verbenas, 5: Roses, 2; Geraniums, 9; Foliage plants,
4; Asters, 3; Gladiolus, 3; Wild t'lowers, 6.
Best display of Potted Plants, Mrs. Frank Crippen, Sheffield,
Best Cut Flowers. Mrs. Dwiffht Andrews. Sheffield,

2d do., Mrs. William Walker, Great Barrington,
Best Floral Design. Mrs. L. H. Boardman. Sheffield,

2d do., Mrs. John Grilith, Sheffield,
Best collection Pansies. Miss Frances Rhoades, New Marlboro,

2d do.. Miss Lizzie Hubbard. Great Barrington,
Best Verbenas. Mrs. M. Luchsinger, Great Barrington,

2d do., Mrs. William Walker. Great Barrington,
Best Roses. Frederick Dellert, Great Bari-ington,

2d do., Mrs. Levi Boardman. Sheffield,
Best Geraniums. Mrs. Ellen Dewey, Great Barrington,

2d do.. Frederick Dellert. Great Barrington,
Best Foliage Plants. Mrs. Frank Crippen, Sheffield,

2d do., Mrs. Edward Shook, Sheffield,
Best Asters, Mrs. Henry Dresser, Great Barrington,

2d do., Mrs. L. H. Boardman, Sheffield,
Best Gladiolus, Mrs. Ralph Little, Sheffield,

2d do., W. H. Bolton, Alford,
Best Wild Flowers. Jenny Sage. Sheffield.

2d do.. Miss Lina Melius, Mount Washington.

DISCRETIONARY.
Potted Plants, Ella Gardner. Egremont,

do., Mrs. E. T. Clark. Sheffield,

do.. Julia Day, Great Barrington,
Cut Flowers, Mrs. Clara Bradford, Egremont,

do., Mrs. J. Stanton. Sheffield.

do., Mrs. M. W. Andrus. Sheffield.

do., Mrs. Carrie E. Greattrax. Egremont,

do., Mrs. A. W. Merrill. Great LJarrington,

do., Mrs. D wight Boardman. Sheffield,

do., Mrs. Mary Wolliston. Pittsfield,

do., Mrs. R. H. Bradford, Egremont,

do., Mrs. E. T. Clark, Sheffield.

do.. Miss Julia Day, Great Barrington,

do., Mrs. Z. Cande, Sheffield,

do., Mrs. Porter Smith, Sheffield,

do.. Mrs. H. L. Rowe. Egremont.

do.. Mrs. E. H. E. Huested. Egremont.
Floral Design, Mrs. E. C. Ticknor, Alford,

do.. Mrs. E. Shook, Sheffield.

do., Mrs. H. W. Crippen, Great Barrington,

do., Mrs. Grace Hatch, Great Barrington,

do., Mrs. Linus Melius, Mount Wasliington,

do., Frederick Dellert, Great Barrington,

do., Mrs. L. Melius. Mount Washington.

do.. Mrs. F. M. Ford. Sheffield,

do., Mrs. E. T. Clark. Sheffield,

do., Mrs. William L Walker. Great Barrington,

do., Mrs. E. C. Ticknor, Altord,

do., Mrs. Henry Ticknor. Alford,
Foliage Plants, Mrs. Ellen Dewey, Great Barrmgton,

do.. A. W. Merrill. Sandisfield,
Gladiolus, Mrs. Z. Cande, Sheffield.
Wild Flowers. Nettie Coleman, Richmond,

do., J. F. Coleman, Richmond,
Phlox, Mrs. William I. Walker. Great Barrington,
Star Phlox, Mrs. L. H. Boardman, Sheffield, '
Begonias, Carrie Evans. Great Barrington,

do., A. W. Merrill, Sheffield,

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Mrs. Henry Dresser, Great Barringrton. 1 00

Dried Grass. Mrs. F. M. Ford. Sheffield, 50

Zinnias. Mary H. Cande. Sheffield. 50

Winter Bouquet, Mrs. William I. Walker. Great Barrinjjton. ' 50

Sweet Peas. Mrs. William I. Walker. Great Barrington, 50

Begonias. Harry Burget, Great Barrington. 50

do. Mrs. L. H. Boardman. Sheffield, 50

do.. Frederick Dellert. Great Barrington. 50

Salvia. F. Dellert. Great Barrington. 50

do.. Miss Nellie Crissey. Great Barrington. 50

do., Mi'S. Levi Boardman. Great Barrington, • 50

Everlasting. Lizzie Hubbard, Great Barrington. 50

do.. Mrs. J. L. Huggins. Sheffield, 50

do.. Edith C. Little, Sheffield. 50

Committee. — George Thompson, Miss Bella Bradley, Mrs. M. C. Laiigdon.

Fruits.

FIRST DIVISION.

Whole number of entries, 9. Fall Apples, 8; Variety Fruits, 1.

Best specimen Fall Apples. P. M. Shay lor & Son, $4 00

2d do.. Horace Cande. 3 00

3d do.. Edwin Boardman. 2 00

4th do., J. N. Warner. 1 00

Best Variety of Fruit. Dwight Andrews. 6 GO
Committee.— Norman W. Shores. J. Q. A. Race. A. M. Hewins.

Report of Committee on 2d Division of Fruits.

The committee found the finest lot of fruit ever shown in their division,
each entry fit for a premium. Mr. Little kindly explained his treatment of
his orchard: Soil, a deep loam, with considerable sand. Manure, ashes and
hen manure with slops of the house. Trees stand in grass. Stable manure
fresh, injurious to the trees and fruit. Mr. Bartholomew's statement: Trees,
well cut back bel'ore planted. Soil, a gravelly state. Manure, ashes and slops
of the house; fresh stable manure highly injurious. Trees cut back each year
when they have made much growth.

Your committee think that a statement of the care of soil and manner of
cultivation would be a great help to many members of the society.

Yours, ' George W. Parrish.

SECOND DIVISION.

Whole number of entries, 17.
Best specimen Winter Apples, A. M. Hewins, Sheffield, So 00

Seek-no-further.ripen from October to March:Baldwins, ripen frf)m ><'ovember to May,
Roxbury Russet, ripen from November to May; Tompkins Courity King, ripen from
October to March: Winter Pippins, ripen from October to March: Rhode Island Greenings,
ripen from November to May; Pearmains, ripen from October to April : Bendanis. ripen
from November to May: Northern Spies, ripen from October to March: Hurlburt Stripes,
ripen from the middle of September to March.

2d do.. J. N. Warner, Sheffield. U 00

Winter Apples. 10 varieties. Baldwin, Rhode Island Greening, Northern Spy. King of
Tompkins Co., Vandevere. Newtown Pippin. Esopus Spitzenburg, Rome Beauty, Roxbury
Russet, Seek-no-further.

3d do., J. Cande. Sheffield. $3 00

Winter Apples: Baldwin. Northern Spv, Mammoth Pippin, Sweet Greening, King,
Yellow Bellflowei-, Twenty Ounce Pippin. Wagoner, Hubbardston's, Rhode Island Green-
ing. Roxbury Russet.

4th do.. F. H. Baker. Great Barrington. $2 00

List of Winter Apples: Baldwins, ripen November; Northern Spy, ripen November;
Rhode Island Greening, ripen November; Bailey's Sweet, ripen October; Cooper's Market,
ripen September: King Tompkins County, rijpen Septembev: Fameuse or Snow, ripen
October: Roxbury or Boston Russet, ripen November; Seek-no-further, ripen November;
Yellow Beilflower, ripen, November.

5th do., Charles Rote. Great Barrington. $1 00

10 Varieties of Winter Apples; Greening. Baldwin. Northern Spy, Winter Pippin^

Seekno-rurther, Spitzenburg, Maiden Blush, Six Ounce Pippin, King of Tompkins, Russet.

Committee. — E. F. Barnes, George H. Warner, Luther Winch.

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THIRD DIVISION.

Whole number of entries 100. Peaches, 19: Varieties of Pears, 4; Bartlett
Pears, 7; Bell Lucrative Pears, 4; Bose Pears, 4. Clarigan Pears, 6; Sheldon
Pears, 10; Seckel Pears, 14; Plums, 5; Variety Plums, 4; Quinces, 12; Cran-
berries, 7; Blackberries, 1.
Best specimen Peaches. Edward Khoades, New Marlboro, $3 00

2d do., J. S. Curtiss. Xew Marlboro, 2 00

3d do.. John W. Campbell. Egremont, 1 00

W. Bartholomew, Discretionary. 2 00

Best specimen Pears. Ralph Little, Sheffield. 4 00

12 Varieties of Pears. Beurre Clarigan. ripen October and November; Edmunds,
October: Howell. October and November: L. B. De Jersey. September and October;
Columbia. October: Beurre d" Anjou: October to December: Duchess d' Anprouleme, October
to January; Beurre Bose. October: Seckel, September and October: Flemish Beauty,
September'and October: Bartlett. August and September; Sheldon. October.

2d do,, Z. Cande. Sheffield. 3 00

Sheldon Anjou. Seckle. Louise bonne de Jersey. Clarigan Diel, Bartlett. Boussock,
Howell. Anjiouleme. Stevens Genesee. Onondaga.

3d do., Horace Bronson. Sheffield.

4th do., Edwin Boardman, Sheffield.
Best specimen Bartlett Pears, Mrs. W. Bartholmew, Sheffield,

2d do.. E. W. Khoades, New Marlboro.
Best Bell Lucrative Pears. Ralph Little, Sheffield,

2d do., Z. Cande. Sheffield,
Best Bose Pear. Benjamin Gilmor, Great Barrington,

2d do.. Horace Bronson. Sheffield,
Best Clarigan Pears. E. W. Rhoades. New Marlboro,

2d do.. Benjamin Gilmor. Great Barrington,
Best specimen Sheldon Peai*. George Tobey, Alford,

2d do., Edward Loftus. Great Barrington.
Best specimen Seckle Pears. Z. Cande. Sheffield,

2d do.. Mrs. Egbert Shook. Sheffield,
Best specimen Plums, J. N. Warner, Sheffield,

2d do., F. N. Warner, Glendale.
Best Single Variety Plums. G. N. W^arner, Glendale,

2d do.. J. N. Warner. Sheffield.
Best speciuien Quinces J. N. Warner. Sheffield.

2d do., J. C. Smith. Sheffield.

3d do., F. H. Baker. Great Barrington,
Best specimen Cranberries, W. F. Stevens. Sheffield,

DISCRETIONARY.
R. L Langdon. Otis.

One Plate of Blackberries, Fred Dellert. Great Barrington,
Howell Pears, Edwin Boardman, Sheffield,

Committee. — George W. Parrish, Henry Dresser, M. P. Lawton.

FOURTH division.

Whole number of entries, 11. Grapes raised in open air, 9; Grapes raised
under glass, 2.

Best specimen of Grapes, raised in open ale. E. M. Rhoades, NiW ^Marlboro, $3 00

2d do., Henry Dresser. (Jieat Barrington. 2 00

3d do.. Edwin Boardma:i. Sheffield. 1 00

Best specimen of Grapes raisfd undei- glass. E. F. Sea •! :•, Great Barrington 4 00

2d do.. Mrs. R. F. Coffing. Great Barrington. 3 OC

Committee. — Charles G. Hull, Geoige H. Warner.

FIFTH division.

Whole number of entries, 15. Canned Fruit^, 6; PIcaIjs, 5; Jellies, 4.

Best specimen Canned Fruit, Minnie Crippen, Sheffield. 3 00

2d do., Mrs. J. S. Spencer, Lee. 2 00

3d do.. Julia Day, (ivcat Banington, 1 GO

Best specimen P.ckles. Mrs. Sarah £. Cauh, Sh ffield, 3 00

2d do., Mrs. E. D. Shciirs. sIh ftield, 2 00

3d do., Mrs. Frank Kellogg, Sheffield, • 1 00

Committee. — S. P. Lincoln, Mrs. J. A. Kline, Mrs. L. T. Osborne.

Domestic Animih.
fir^t division.
Whole number of entries 24; Fat Oxen, 4: Working Oxen, 9; Draft Oxen,
(over 3,200 pounds] 8; Draft Oxen, (under 2,00C) 3.

Best yoke Fat Oxen, Frederick Abbey. Great Barrington, $5 00-

2d do., George Sheldon, New Marib iro, 3 00

3d do., J. H. Van Deusen, Great Barrington, 2 00

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Best yoke Working Oxen, George E. Hale. Tyringham. S5 00

2d do.. P\ K. Hinckley. Lee. 4 00

3d do.. Nathan Canon. Tyrlngham, 3 00

4th do.. Jared Lewis, Great Barrington, 2 00

Best yoke Draft Oxen, (over 3.200 pounds. ) George Hale, Tyringham, 4 50

2d do.. J. H. Van Deusen, Great Barrington, 4 50

Best yoke Draft Oxen, (under 3,200) Frederick Dorinan, Tyringham, 5 GO

2d do,. Joseph L. Millard, Egremont. 4 00

Special premium to Nathan Canon. Tyringham, for Draft Oxen, 2 00
Committee.— ^C. U. Stedman, J. A. Kline, Carlton Curtis.

SECOND DIVISION.

Whole number of entries, 12, (36 head.) Four-year-old oxen, 6; three-year-
old steer, 3; native or grade stock, 3.

Best yoke four-vear.old Oxen, (broke) ^^■illiam H. Hale, Tyringham. $5 00

2d do., Horner Kimlierlv. Monterey. 4 00

3d do.. W. J. Clark, shettit'ld. 3 00

Best voke three-year-old Steers. J. R. Huggins, Sheffield, 4 00

Best display Native or Neat Stock. Frederick Abby, Great Barrington. 5 00

2d do., Jared Lawis. Great Barrington, 3 00

3d do., William H. Day, Great Barrington. 2 00

Committee.— H. T. Potts. John C. Taylor, G. H. Kirby.

THIRD DIVISION.

Wliole nutiiber of entries, 10. Two-year-old Steers, 2; Yearling Steers, 3.

Best pair two-year-old Steers, F. H. Turner. Great Barrington, $3 00

2d do., C E. Brace. Stockbridge. 2 00

3d do., William W. Hale, Tyringham. 1 00

Best pair Yearling Steers. C. E. Brace, Stcckbridge, 3 00

2d do-. George E. Hale, Tyringham, 2 00

3d do., William W. Hale, Tyringham. 1 00

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F. Abbey, Great Barrington. 2 00

P. G. Comstock. Great Barrington. 1 00

Frank Durant, Great Barrington. 1 00

Committee. — AVilHani I. Walker, IT. L. Smith, C. E. Hale.

FOURTH DIVISION.

Whole number of entries, 20.

Best Milch Cow. John A. Griffith. Sheffield, $7 00

2d do.. Oscar M. Hall. Great Barrington, 6 00

3d do.. Hopkins T. Cande. Sheffield. 5 00

4th do.. Hubert H. Hall, Great .Barrington. 4 00

.5th do.. J. A. Kline. Egremont. 3 00

Gth do.. William H. Day, Gi*eat Barrington. 2 00

rth do., H. C. Byington, Stockbridge. 1 00

CoMMiTTEE.--Wm. M, Chapin, James Bullard, J. L. Milligan.

FIFTH DIVISION.

Whole number of entries, 9.
Best Grade Butter Cow, J. A. Kline: Egremont.
2d do., H. C. Bvington. Stockbridge.
3d do., John A'. Griffith. Sheffield.
4th do., E.J. Van Lennep. Great Barrington.

Committee.— C. B. Benedict, E. M. Tyrol, H. Z. Cande.

SIXTH division.
Whole number of entries, 35. Two-year-old Heifer having calf, 5;
year-old Heifer not having calf. 8; Yearling Heifers, 10; Heifer Calv(
Matched Calves, 4.
Best two-year-o d Heifer, having calf. P. M. Shaylor & Son., Lee.

2d do.. George B. Lee, New Marlboro.

3d do., J. A. Kline, Egremont,

4th do.. William I. Walker, Great Barrington.
Best two-year-old Heifer, not having calf, Harry S. Chapin. Sheffield,

2d do.. Jared Lewis. Great Barrington,

3d do., Hubert H. Hall. Great Barrington.
Best Yearling Heifer. P. M. Shaylor & Son.. Lee,

2d do.. E. N. Hubbard & Son.. Great Barrington.

3d do., H. C. Byington. Stockbridge.
Best Heifer Calf, Harry S. Chapin, Sheffield.

2d do.. William J, Warner, Great Barrington,
Best Matched Calves, C. E. Brace, Stockbridge,

2d do., Patrick Burns, Stockbridge,

3d do., F. E. Hawlev, Sandisfield,
Committee.— E. T. Clark, E. L. Tuller.

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SEVENTH DIVISION.

Whole number of entries. 2 1,(65 head.) Five Dairy Cows, 11: Fat Cows, 1;

G-rade or Native Neat Stock, 9.

Best Five Dairy Cows, W. H. Day, Great Barriufjton, $T 00

2d do., J. A. Kline, Egremont, 6 00

3d do., Jared Lewis, Great Barrinfrton. 5 00

4th do., Jolin A. Griffith, Sheffield. 4 00

5th do., J. H. Van Deusen, Great Barringtou. 3 00

Best Fat Cow. J. A. Kline, Egrremout. 3 00

Best Grade or Native Stock Cow, W. H. Day, (^reat Barrinsrton, 4 00

2d do., E. N. Hubbard, Great Barrinjjton. 3 00

3d do., O. M. Hall, Great Barrington, 2 00
Committee. — W. C.Pahuer, J. R. Muggins. H. J. Hall.

EIGHTH DIVISION.

Whole number of entries, 22: (35 head.) Bulls two-year-old, 2; Bulls under
two-years, 3; Cows, 5; two-year-old Heifers. 4: Yearling Heifers, 5; Bull Calves,
8; Heifer Calves, 2; Herds of four, 4.
Best Bull, two-years-old, J. H. Van Deuseu. Great Barrin,<?tou,

2d do., F. K. Hmckley. Lee.
Best Bull under two years, Frederick Abbey. Great Barriu^ton,

2d do., J. E. Rog^ers, Great Barriugton.
Best Cow with progeny, Frederick Abbey,

2d do., J. H. Van Deusen. Great Barrin^tou.

3d F. K. Hinckley, Lee,
Best two-year-old Heifer, Frederick Abbey. Great Barrington,

2d do.. E. N. Hubbard, Great Barrington,
Best Yearlins: Heifer, E. N. Hubbard. Great Barrington.

2d do., Frederick Abbey, Great Barrlngton,
Best Bull Calf, E. N. Hubbard. Great Barriiigton,

2d do.. D. P. Bradley, Lee,
Best Heifer Calf, Frederick Abbey, Great Barriugton.

2d do., William I. Walker, Great Barrington,
Best Herd of Stock, Frederick Abbev, Great Barriiigtrm.

2d do.. F. K. Iliuckley, Lee,
F. K. Sheldon, Southampton, Mass., .ludge.

NINTH DIVISION. — JERSEY CATTLE.

Whole number of entries, 47. (61 head.) Bulls two years old,
under two years. 2: Cow and progeny, 7; two-vear-old Heifer, 6:
Heifer, 6; Bull calves, 9; Heifer calves; 6: Herds, 4. (18 head.)
Best Bull two years old, E. F. Searles, Great Barrington.

2d do., E. L. Van Deusen. Sheffield.

3d do., Charles N. Gilbert, Great Barringtoii,
Best Bull under two years old, J. M. Mackie. Great Barrington.

2d do., P. M. Shaylor &Son, Lee,
Best Cow with progeny, C. N. Gilbert, Great Barrington,

2d do., J. M. Mackie. Great Barrington.

3d do., E. L. Van Deusen, Sheffield,
Best two-year-old Heifer, J. M. Mackie, Great Barrington.

2d do., P M. Shaylor & Son., Lee,
Best yearling Heifer, J. M. Mackie, Great Barrington,

2d do., Warr(;n Crissey, Great Barrington,
Best Bull calf. Mrs. W. E. Tefift. Great Barrington.

2d do., J. M. Mackie, Great Barrington.
Best Heifer Calf. J. M. Mackie, Great Barrington.

2d do., E. L. Van Deusen. Sheffield,
Best Herd Stock, J. M. Mackie. (Jreat Barrington.

2d do.. E. Ti. Van Deusen, Slieffiokl,
JuD(iE. — Abel F. Stevens.

TENTH DIVISION — AYRSHIRES.

Whole number of entries, 14. (22 head.)— Bulls, two years old, 2 ; Bulls
under two years old, 1; Cow and progeny, 2; two-year-old Heifers, 2; Yearling
Heifer.s, 2;* Bull calves, 1; Heifer calves,' 2; Specimen .-^tock, 2. (10 head.)

Best Bull two years old. Theron L. Foote, Lee, $7 00

2d do., William L Walker, Great Barrington. 5 CO

Best Bull luider two years, Theron L. Foote. Lee, 5 00

Best Cow with progeny, William L Walker, Great Barrinuton. 5 00

2d do., Theron L. Foote, Lee. 4 00

BeHt two-year-old Heifer. Theron L. Foote, Lee. 4 00

2d do.. William I. Walker. Great Barrington, 3 00

Be«t yearling Heifer. Theron L. Foote. Lee. 3 00

2d do., William I. Walker. Great Barrington. 2 00

Best Bull Calf. William I. Walker. Great Barrington. 2 00

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Best Heifer Calf. Theron L. Foote. Lee, $2 00

2d do., William I. Walker, Great Barringtoii. 1 00

Best Herd of Stock. Theron L. Foote, Lee, 7 00

2d do., William I. Walker, Great Barrington. .5 00'
Judge — S. A. Hickox.

ELEVENTH DIVISION — HOLSTEINS.

Whole number of entries, 15. (21 head.) Bulls two years, 4; Bulls under

2, none; Cow with progenv, 2; two year old Heifers, 2; Yearling Heifers, 2:
Bull Calf, none; Heifer Calf, 1; Herds of Stock, 2.

Best Bull, two years or older. A. Bradley, Lee, $7 00

2d do.. Isaac PJioades, New .Marlboro, 5 00

3d do., N. B. Turner, Great Barrinffton. 3 00

Best Cow with proffenv. A. Br;idley, Lee. 5 00

2d do., Flint .Smith, Sheffield, 4 00

Best two years old Heifer, A. Bradley, Lee. 4 00

2d do., Fhnt Smith, Sheffield, 3 00

Best Yearling Heifer, A. Bradley, Lee. 3 00

2d do.. Flint Smith, Sheffield, 2 00

Best Heifer Calf, A. Bradlev. Lee, 2 00

Best Herd of Stock. A. Bradley, Lee. 7 00

2d do.. Flint Smith, Sheffield, - o 00
Judge. — William M. Chapin.

TWELFTH DIVISION — GUERNSEYS.

Whole number of entries, 19. (22 head.) Bulls two years old, 4; Bulls

under two years, 0; Cow with progeny, 4; two-year-old Heifer, 3: Yearling
Heifer. 3: Bull Calf. 1; Heifer Calves. 3; Herd of Stock, 1.

Best Bull two years or older, J. H. Rowley, Egremont, $7 00

2d do., Walter Cutting, Pittsfield. 5 00

3d do.. William P. Turner, Great Barrington, 3 00

Best Cow witlj progeny. Walter Cutting, Pittsfield. 5 00

2d do.. J. H. Rowley. Egremont. 4 00

Best two-year-old Heifer, Walter Cutting, Pittsfield. 4 00

2d do.. J. H. Rowley. Egremont, 3 00

Best Yearling Heifer, Walter Cutting, Pittsfield. 3 00

2d do.. J. H. Rowley, Egremont, 2 00

Best Bull Calf. D. W. Beckwith, Great Barrington. 2 00

Best Heifer Calf, J. H. Rowley. Egremont. 2 00

2d do,, Walter Cutting. Pittsfield 00

Best Herd of Stock. James H. J^owley Egremont. 00
Judge. — Abel F. Stevens, Wellesley, Mass.

THIRTEENTH DIVISION. — DEVONS.

There were no entries in this Division.

FOURTEENTH DIVISION — BOARS.

Whole number of entries, 3. Chester, 1; Cheshire 1; Yorkshire, 1;

Best Chester Boar, E. Collins, Great Barrington. $4 00

Best Cheshire Boar, T. S. Baldwin. Egremont, 4 00

Best Yorkshire Boar. Walter Cutting. Pittsfield. 4 00

Committee. — Hiram Dings, William S. Willcox, J. R. Stanton.

FIFTEENTH DIVISION — SOWS AND PIGS.

Whole number of entries, 5. Chester, 1 ; Cheshire, 1 ; Grade 3.

Best Chester Sow and Pigs, T. S. Baldwin, Egremont, $4 00

Best Cheshire Sow and Pigs, Elisha Collins, Great Barrington, 4 00

Best Grade Sow and Pigs. Mrs. David Healey, Great Barrington. 4 00

2d do., Frederick Abbey. Great Barrington, 3 00

3d do., Frederick A. Burghardt, Great Barrington, 2 00

Committee. — Bedjamin F. Clark, H. Jacobs, F. A. Palmer.

SIXTEENTH DIVISION — SOUTH DOWN SHEEP.

Whole number of entries, 29; (95 head.) Bucks, 10; three Ewes, 5; three

Yearling Ewes, 4; three Lambs, 6: Flocks of 10. 4.

Best Buck. W. S. Willcox, Sheffield, $4 00

2d do.. Gerrish Newell, 3 00

3d do.. Walter Cutting. Pittsfield, 2 00

Best three Ewes, W. S. Willcox. Sheffield, 4 00

2d do., Gerrish Newell. Great Barrington. 3 00

3d do.. George A. Stevens, New Marlboro, 2 00

Best three Yearling Ewes. W. s. Willcox, Sheffield 3 00

2d do., George R. Curtiss, Alford, 2 00

3d do.. George A. Stevens, New Marlboro, 1 00

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Best three Lambs, W. S. Willcox. Sheffield. $S 00^

2d do., William I. Wa'ker, Great Barrington, 2 00

3d do., George A. Stevens, New Marlboro, 1 Oft

Best Flock of 10. W. S. Willcox, Sheffield, 4 00

2d do.. Gerrish Newell, Great Barrington. 3 00

3d do.. George A. Stevens, New Marlboro, 2 00

The Committee would recommend special premium for

Dorset Sheep to Hugh M. Johnson, Great Barrington 3 00

Committee. — S. K. Williams, Perry G. Comstock, Jerdon Vosburgh.

SEVENTEENTH DIVISION — HAMPSHIRE AND SHROPSHIRE DOWN SHEEP.

Whole number of entries, 11. (43 head., Bucks, 2; three Ewes, 3; three
yearling Ewes, 2; 3 Lambs, 2; Flocks of ten, 1; Display of Shropshire Down
Sheep, 1.

Best Buck, Theron L. Foote, Lee, $4 00

2d do., E. L. Boardman. Sheffield, 3 00

Best three Ewes, Theron L. Foote, Lee, 4 00

2d do., N. B. Turner. Great Barrington, 3 00

3d do., E. L. Boardman, Sheffield, 2 00

Best Yearling Ewes. Theron L. Foote. Lee, 3 00

Best three Lambs. Theron L. Foote, Lee. 3 00

2d do.. E. L. Boardman. Sheffield, 2 OO-

Best flock of ten Sheep, N. B Turner, Great Barrington, 4 00

Best display of Shropshire Dowtis. H. W. Burget, Egremont, 4 00
Committee.— G. B. Tobey, Levi K. Kline, W. J. Clark,

EIGHTEENTH DIVISION— GRADE AND FAT SHEEP.

W^hole number of entries. 38. (156 head.) Three Grade Wool Ewes, 9;

three Grade Yearling Ewes. 7; three Grade Lambs, 11; three Fat Sheep. 5;

Flock of 10 Grade Sheep, 6.

Best three Grade Wool Ewes, L. M. Joyner, Egremont, $4 00

2d do., W. R. Burtis, Egremont, 3 00

3d do., H. Comstock, Great Barrington, 2 00

Best three Grade Yearling Ewes, A. Boice, Egremont, 3 00

2d do., L. M. Joyner, Egremont. 2 00

3d do., E. L. Boardman, Sheffield. 1 00

Best three Grade Lambs. L. ^l. Joyner. Egremont, 3 00

2d do., W. E. Burtis, EL'^remont, 2 00

3d do.. A. E. Clark, Sheffield, 1 00

Best three Fat Sheep, William I. Walker. Great Barrington, 4 00

2d do.. George A. Stevens. New Marlboro. 3 00

3d do., M. Brown. Egremont, 2 00

Best Flock 10 Grade Sheep, L. M. Joyner. Egremont, 4 00

2d do., E. L. Boardman. Sheffield, 3 00

3d do., M. Brown. Egremont, 2 00
Committee. — Wm. E. Boice, F. M. Church, Walter IT. Lynch.

NINETEENTH DIVISION — MERINOS AND FLOCKS OF SHEEP.

Whole number of entries, 17. (95 head.) Merino Bucks, 2; three. Merino
Ewes, 5; three Yearling Ewes, 3; three Merino Lambs, 3: Flocks of ten, 2;
Flock of Sheep, not less than twenty, 2.

Best Merino Buck. George S. Day, Great Barrington, S2 00

Best three Merino Ewes, A. Boice. Egremont. 4 00

2d do., George S. Day. Great Barrington, 3 00

3d do., William L Walker. Great Barrington, 2 00

Best three Yearling Ewes. George S. Day, Great Barrington, 3 00

2d do., William L Walker, Great Barrington, 2 OO

Best three Merino Lambs, (ieorge S. Day. Great Barrington, 3 OO

Best Flock of ten Merino Sheep, George S. Day, Great Barrington, 4 00

2d do., William I. Walker. Great Barrington, 3 00
Best Flock of Sheep not less than twenty in number, W. I. Walker, Great Barrington, 5 00

2d do., L. M. Joyner. Kgrcmont, 4 00
Committee. — M. W. Coleman, B. N. Clark, T. K. Hewins.

TWENTIETH DIVISION — FARM AND TEAM HORSES.

Whole number of entries, 11. Farm Horses, 7; Team Horses, 4.

Best pair Farm Horses, George G. Sheldon, New Marlboro, $7 00

2d do., Jared Lewis, Great BarringtOQ, 6 00

3d do., J. M. Cooper, Stockbridge, 5 00

4th do., J. R. Stanton. Sheffield, 4 00

Best pair of Team Horses. Coridon Downs, New Marlboro. 6 00

2d do., William H. Hawley, Sandisfield, 5 00

3d do., James Tracy, Jr.. Stockbridge. 4 00

Committee. — Walter H. Ticknor, Frank Curtiss, Edwin R. Joyner.

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TWENTY-FIRST DIVISION — CARRIAGE HORSES.

Whole number of entries, 14. Pairs of Carriage Horses, 15f hands or over,
2; Pairs of Carriage Horses under 15| hands, 11.

Best pair of Carriage Horses. 15% hands or over, Theron L. Foote, Lee. $10 00

Best pair Carriage Horses, under 15% hands, W. M. Prince, Pittsfield, 10 00

2d do.. Miss Sophia Curtiss. Sheffield. 8 00
Committee.— William H. Day, C. H. Stedman, John M. Cooper.

TWENTY-SECOND DIVISION — P\IRS OF ROAD HORSES.

Wliole number of entries, 3.

Best pair Eoad Horses. R. A. Stanley, Lenox, $10 00

2d do,. PI. W. Weaver. Mount Washington, 5 00
Committee. — Caleb Ticknor, J. M. Benjamin, William H. Minor.

TWENTY-THIRD DIVISION — SINGLE HORSES.

Whole number of entries, 16. Single Road Horses, 7; Single Horses, 9.

Best Single Road Horse, John Cormick. Lee. 6 00

2d do., O. J. Brusie, Great Barrington, 5 00

3d do.. C. G. Hinckley, Lee, 3 00

4th do., E. H. Huested, E^remont, 2 00

.Best Sing'le Horse. Warren Crissey. Great Barrington, 6 00

2d do., C. B. Benedict, Eg'remont, 5 00

3d do., L. M. Jovner. Egremont. 3 00

4th do., C. G. Hinckley. Lee. 2 00

Committee. — C. Whitbeck, H. C. Phelps.

TWENTY-FOURTH DIVISON — SUCKING COLTS.

Whole number entries, — . Trotting bred, -; Breeding Mare, and Sucking

'Colt, -.

Best Trotting-bred Sucking Colt. Lester T. Osborne, Alford, $5 00

2d do.. A. H. Stickles, West Stockbridge. 4 00

3d do.. George A. Stevens, New Marlboro. 3 00

.Best Breeding Mare and Sucking Colt, J. L. Milligan, Alford, 5 00

2d do.. MjTon Rowe, Alford, 4 00

3d do., T. S. Baldwin, Egremont, 3 00

4th do.. H. M. Weaver, Mt. Washington, 2 00

Judge. — E. C. Robinson.

TWENTY-FIFTH DIVISION — STALLIONS AND STALLION COLTS.

Whole number of entries. 15. Trotting-bred Stallions, 4; Stallions, general
purposes, 5; Trotting-bred Stallion Colts, 1; two or three-year-old Stallion
Colts, 5.

Best Trotting-bred Stallion, four years or over, S. L. Tuller, Great Barrington. $12 OO

2d do.. C. X. Gilbert, Great Barrington. 8 00

Best Stallion for general purposes. T. S. Baldwin, Egremont, 8 00

2d do.. George Z. Dean. Cheshire, 7 00

3d do.. O. J. Brusie. Great Barrington, 5 00

Best Trotting-bred Stallion Colt, C. N. Gilbert. Great Barrington, 10 00

Best two or three-year-old Stallion Colt, E. W. Bartholomew. Sheffield, 8 00

2d do., S. K. Williams, Alford, 5 00
Judge. — E. C. Robinson.

TWENTY-SIXTH DIVISION — YEARLING, TWO-YEAR-OLD AND THREE-YEAR-OLD COLTS.

Whole number of entries, — . Trotting-bred Yearling Colts, -; Yearling
Colts, -; Trotting-bred two-year-old Colts, -; Two-year-old Colts, -; Trotting-
bred three-year-old Colts, - ; Three-year old Colts, -.

Best Trotting-bred Yearling Colt, Charles X. Gilbert, Great Barrington, $6 00

2d do.. George A. Stevens. New Marlboro. 4 00

Best Yearling Colt, C. K. Brown, Great Barrington, 6 00

2d do.. E. F. Goewey. Monterey. 4 00

Best Trotting-bred two-year-old Colt. C, M. Camp. Great Barrington, 8 00

2d do.. George E. Russell, Great Barrington, ^ 00

Best Two-year-old Colt. Lester T. Osborne. Alford. 6 00

2d do.. Edward Morrison. Great Barrington, 4 00

8d do.. H. W. Weaver. Mount Washington. 2 00

Best Trotting-bred three-year-old Colt. George A. Stevens. New Marlboro. 8 00

2d do., Henry Van Tassell, Egremont. 5 00

JBest Three-year old Colt, D. G. Burgett. Great Barrington, 6 00

2d do.. Charles H. Bentley. Great Barrington, 4 00

3d do.. H. W. Weaver. Mount Washington, 2 00
Judge. — E. C. Robinson.

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TWENTY-SEVENTH DIVISION — FOUR-YEAR-OLD HORSES.

Whole number of entries, 9. Horses four years old or under, for general

purposes, 6; four years or under as Trotting Horses,

Best Horse four j'ears or under, for general purposes, H. W. Weaver, Mt Washington,

2d do., L. T. Osborne. Alford.

3d do., David S. Busby. Monterey,
Best Horse four years or under, for trotting, Charles N. Gilbert. Great Barrington.

2d do.. O. J. Brusie. Great Barrington,
Judge. — E. C. Robinson.

TWENTY-EIGHTH DIVISION— TROTTING HORSES AND COLT STAKES.

Three 3Iinute Class. — {12 Entries.)
S.L. Tuller, Great Barrington, b. s., "Queechy,"

2 1
1 2

3 3

4 4

J. J. Hornbeck. Falls Village, Ct., b. s. "Cornwallis," 3

C. N. Gilbert, Great Ban-ington, b. m., "Olga," 1

I..W. Smith, Lee, c. g.. "Chester," 2

Time, 2:43%; 2:39; 2::39; 2:36; 2:38.

\ 2:35 Class.— {8 Entries.)

F. M. Dodge, Pittsfield, s. g.. -'Morton,'^ 1 1 1

S. L. Tuller, Great Harrington, b. s.. "'Queechy," 4 2 2

H. C. Phelps, Lee, b. m. •Ramona Wilkes." 2 3 3

J. J. Hornbeck. Falls Village, b. s. "Cornwallis," 3 4 4

Time.— 2:36M, 2;33M. 2;34.

2:50 Class — {9 Entries.)

R. Mabbett, Amenia, N. Y., br. g., "Dandy," 2 11

E. C. Watkins, Hinsdale, br. g., -E. C." 3 3 2

J.' J. Hornbeck, Falls Village. Ct,, g. m., " Corawallace," 5 2 3

Time.— 2:39M, 238^. 2;44, 2:39^4.

2:^0 Class— {4 Entries.)

E, E. Dodge, Pittsfleld, ch. g., "Willis A," 1 1 1

J. J. Hornbeck, Falls Village, Ct., g. m., "Corawallace." 2 3 2

I. W. Smith. Lee, "Cornwall," 3 2 4

H. C. Phelps, Lee. bl. m., "Ramona Wilkes," 4 4 3
Time— 2::3934, 2,40, 2:40J4.

{4 Entries.)
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Ttvo-year-old Colt Stakes.

Charles Rosboro. Chatham, N. Y.. br. f,. ■'Blue Queen,"

A. D. Gale, Pittsfleld, b. m., "Ella Rene."

C. N. Gilbert, Great Barringron, b.s., "Shenandoah."

Time, one-half mile,— 1:44, 1:

3 3 3

1:20M.

Three-year-old Colt Stakes. — (6 Entries.)

Charles Rosboro, Chatham, N. Y., br. s., "Chester," 1

Time.— (Walk over) 3:20V^.
Committee. — E. C. Robinson, C. Ticknor, Parley A. Russell.

Time Race, Nearest Three Minutes. — {4 Entries.)
H. W. Weaver, Mount Washington,

TUG OF WAR.

Sheffield team of five.

J..F. Doyle, Adams.
Charles Urquhart, Pittsfield,
L. M. Potter, Pittsfield.

FOOT RACE — 220 YARDS.

POTATO RACE.

Lyman Miller, Sheffield,
Thomas Massey, Sheffield.
Goit Rogers. Great Barrington,
Moses Miller, Sheffield,

BICYCLE RACE — 1 MILE. SOUTHERN BERKSHIRE.
James Strevell, Jr.. Great Barrington.
Tom Tobey, Great Barrington,

BICYCLE RACE — 1-2 MILE. BERKSHIRE.

$7 00
5 00
3 00

12 00
8 00

$50 00
25 00
15 00
10 00

S75 00
37 50
22 50
15 00

$75 00
37 50
22 50

S75 00
37 50
22 50
15 00

|40 00
20 00
12 00

$40 00

$25 00
$10 00

$5 00
3 00

1 00

$3 00

2 00
1 00
1 00

Mantel Clock
Toilet Set

Ray A. Chapman, Pittsfield,
Glenville L. Catlin, Pittsfield,

Gold Pen and Pencil
Silver Cup

Ray A. Chapman. Pittsfield
E,' J. Combs. Pittsfield,

BICYCLE RACE — 1 MILE, OPEN TO ALL.

English Traveling Bag
Diamond Scarf Pin;

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Poultry.

FIRST DIVISION.

Best B. B. Red Game Bantams. Cora Woodbeck, Sheffield. $1 #0

M do., R. M. Dowd. Lee, 50

Best B. B. Red Game Bantam chicks, L. B. Gunn, Pittsfield, 1 ©0

2d do., R. M. Dowd. Lee, 50

Best Duckwingr Game Bantams, A. Dinijs, Great Barrin|?ton, 1 ©0

Best Golden Sebrij^ht fowls, B. F. Clark. Sheffield. 1 ©0

Best Liffht Brahma fowls, Eli Decker, Great Barrington, 1 00

2d do.. R. M. Dowd. Lee, 50

Best Light Brama chicks, W. H. Hubbard, Great Barringlon, 1 ©0

2d do., A. Dinscs, Great Barrinjjton. 50

Best Buff Cochin Fowls, Edward Loftus. Great Barrington, 1 ©0

Best American Dominique Chicks, R. M. Dowd, Lee, 1 ©0

2d do., W. T. Day, Great Barring'ton. 50

Best Colored Dorking Fowls, R. M. Dowd. Lee, 1 ©0

Best White Dorking fowls, R. M. Dowd, Lee, 50

Best White Dorking chicks. R. M. Dowd Lee. 1 ©0

Best Black Game fowls, L. B. Gunn. Lanesboro, 1 00

Best Indian Game fowls, Andrew Dunlap, Egremont. 1 ©0

Best B. Red Game fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, } ©0

Best Brown Game fowls. L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

Best Golden Duckwing. Game fowls. J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington. 1 00

2d do.. L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro. 50

Best Golden Duckwing. Game chicks, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington. 1 ©0

Best Silver Duckwing Game fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro. 1 00

Best Silver Duckwing Game chicks, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

Best Black Sumatra fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 ©0

Best Black Sumatra chicks, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 ©0

Best White Game Fowls, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington. 1 ©0

Best Silver Hamburgs, L. T. Osborne, Alford, 1 00

2d do., J. L. Milligan. Alford, 50

Best Silver Hamburg chicks. J. L. Milligan. Alford, 1 ©0

2d do., L. T. Osborne. Alford. 50

Best Houdans, R. M. Dowd, Lee, 1 00

Best Houdan chicks. O. Dupar, Lee. X 00

2d do.. R. M. Dowd, Lee, 50

Best Black Leghorn fowls, A. Dings, Great Barrington, 50

Best Black Leghorn chicks, A. Dings. Great Barrington. 1 ©0

Best Brown Leghorn fowls, B. F. Clark, Sheffield. 1 00

2d do., O. Dupar, Lee, 1 00

Best Brown Leghorn chicks, O. Dupar. Lee. 1 ©0

2d do., W. T. Day, Great Ban-ington, 50

Best White Leghorn Fowls, A. Dings, Great Barrington. 1 00

2d do., W. H. Post, Alford, 50

Best White Leghorn Chicks. H. Nodine, Great Barrington. 1 ©0

2d do., B. F. Clark. Sheffield, 50

Best Minorca Fow^ls, F. E. Giddings, Great Barrington. 1 00

Best Minorca chicks, M. Giddings. Great Barrington. 1 00

2d do., F. E. Giddings, Great Barrington, 50

Best Plymouth Rocks. Bradley Brothers. Lee. 1 00

2d do.. C. H. Shay lor. Lee, 50

Best Plymouth Rock, chicks, Bradley Brothers, Lee. 1 00

2d do., Frank T. Wheeler, Great Barrington, 50

Best White Plymouth Rocks. C. H. Shaylor, Lee, 1 00

2d do.. Dewitt Smith. Great Barrington, 50

Best Golden Polish, L. B. Gunn Lanesboro. 1 ©0

Best Silver Polish fowls, R. M. Dowd. Lee. 1 00

Best Silver Polish chicks, R. M. Dowd, Lee. 50

Best Spanish fowls. J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington. 1 00

Best Spanish chicks. J. Q. A. Race. Great Barrington. 1 60

Best Wyandottes. F. Kline. Alford, 1 00

SECOND DIVISION.

Best Turkeys. A. Dings, Great Barrington, $2 00

Best White China Geese, A. Dings, Great Barrington, 2 00

Best Brown China Geese, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro. 2 00

2d do., J. L. Anthony. Monterey, 1 00

Best Toulouse Geese, N. W. Hart, Monterey. 2 00

2d do.. L. B. Gunn. Lanesboro. 1 00

Best Embden Geese, Mrs. D. W. Merrifleld, Sheffield, 8 00

2d do.. D. W. Smith, Great Barrington. 1 00

Best Aylesbury Ducks. Mrs. D. W. Merrifleld, Sheffield, 2 00

2d do., R. M. Dowd. Lee, 1 00

Best Pekin Ducks. M. Magnion, Great Barrington, 2 00

2d do., Frank Kline, Alford. 1 :00

Best Rouen Ducks, F. T. Wheeler, Great Barrington. 2 00

2d do., W. H. Post, Alford, 1 00

Best Muscovy Ducks, W. B. Bull, Lenox, 2 00

Best White Crested Ducks, D. W. Smith. Great Barrington. 2 00

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DISCRETIONARY,

Best Angora Rabbits, D. Dupar. Lee. $1 00

M do., R. M. Dowd, Lee, 50

Rabbits, Edward Proper, Great Barrington. 50

Raccoon, J. T. Coleman, Great Barrington, 50

■ Judge. — Abel F. Stevens.

rts of Committees.

Only one report is considered worthy of premium. We, therefore, award
for the report on Laces, Drawn Work and Darning, to Miss Cora A. Potts of
Bgremont, the first premium, $8 00

Committee. — James H. Rowley, lieniy T. Robbins.

Treasurer's Report.

December ist, 1891.

WALTER B. SANFORD, TREASURER.

IN ACCOUNT WITH HOUSATONIC AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

DR.

To Cash on hand, January 1st, 1891, $169 58

Cash borrowed, 300 00

from old members, yearly dues, 1,165 00

from old members, arrears, 50 00

from new members, ordinary, 154 00

from admission at gates, 2,275 70

from season tickets, 180 50

from drivers tickets, 11 50

from grand stand, 173 90

from house rent to November 1st, 1891, 75 00

from J. B. Chadwick, rents, as per statement, 1,031 25

from J. B. Chadwick, grass sold, 72 75

from J. B. Chadwick, Base Ball club, 30 00

from Secretary, colt stake entries, 62 50

from Secretary, trotting entries, 110 00
from Nat'l Trotting asso'tion, entry not paid in '90, 17 50

from State Treasurer, 600 00— $6,479 18

CR.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

Paid Alonzo Bradley, six days.

$12 00

Henry L. Rowe, six days.

12 00

Hopkins T. Cande, six days,

12 00

Frank K. Hinckley, six days.

12 00

Lester T. Osborne, six davs.

12 00

Flint E. Smith, five days.

10 00

James H. Rowley, four days.

8 00

Henry W. Sheldon, three days.

6 00—

COMMITTEES.

Paid Martin Brown, crops,

$24 00

T. S. Baldwin, crops,

18 00

George A. Stevens, crops.

22 50

Gilfred Smith, crops.

13 50

A. M. Hevvins, crops.

28 50

J. R. Stanton, crops,

88 00

J. X. Warner, orchards.

3 00

W. H. Ticknor, crops 1890,

12 50—

$84 00

160 00

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EXPENDITURES MADE BY J. B. CHADWICK,
SUPERINTENDENT OF GROUNDS.

Paid John B. Chadwick, Superintendent's Salary,

Edward Manville, Assistant Superintendent,

C. R. Brewer, bill for lumber, etc.,

Henry Snyder, for labor,

John B, Ciiadwick, labor, with men and team,

Ludger Pilon, for labor,

James Alger, for labor,

John B. Chadwick, railing poles and posts.

John H. Calkins, labor and repairs,

Charles Rote, for labor,

Peter Van Allen, care of men's closets,

Peter Van Allen, for labor,

Mrs. Mary Dean, care of women's closets,

J. H. Brewer, bill of sundries,

James McManus, repairs pumps, etc.,

M. T. Huntington, corn.

P. M. Wood, climbing flag poles,

Burge* & Lewis, bill of sundries,

R. P. Kilbourn, for iron pipe.

John B. Chadwick, keeping man and oxen,

Clarence Calkins, cleaning poultry house,

Evans Brothers, inspecting buildings,

Mrs. Helen Huntley, cleaning show cases,

S. E. Smith, inspecting buildings,

B. B. Moulton, painting signs,

Douglas Brothers, advertising grass,

Stationery and postage.
Cash paid to Committee of Horsemen in charge of Track,

$75 00

12 00
88 27
27 60
21 88

9 2o
19 75

4 25

13 10
8 00

5 25
75

4 50
4 82

4 85

2 00

3 00
3 18

2 00

3 00
2 00
1 00
1 00
I 50

5 00
50 ^

1 75—
for repairs,

AM'T EXPENDED IN LAYING OUT COLT TRACK.

Paid John B. Ctiadvvick, labor, men and team, $12 00

John B. Chadwick, railing poles and posts, 18 00

Henry Snyder, labor, 3 00

James Alger, labor, 2 00

Ludger Pilon, labor, 2 00

R. 1. Taylor, use of roller, 1 00

M. T. Huntington, grass seed, 1 50

Total amount expended by Superintendent of Grounds,

TREASURER'S OFFICE.
Paid Treasurer's salary,

Charles W, Ray, treasurer's office,
John C. Wheeler, treasurer's office,
John Gibson, treasurer's office,
Josejih C. Frein, treasurer's office,
Harold M. Anderson, treasurer's office,
Manning Shores, north ticket office,
Harry Tobey, south ticket office,
William Healey, selling tickets in road,
A. J. Robbins, stock ticket office,
Tom Tobey, grand stand,
Alfred Hutchinson, grand stand,
John W. Morgan, selling tickets,
N. C. Chapin, main gate,
Henry Snyder, main gate,
Frank Chadwick, main gate,
W. S. Bentley, main gate,
John Hickey,' foot gate,
M. Lutchsinger, exit gate,

SALESMEN, Etc.
, $125 00
9 00
9 00
9 00
9 00
4 50
4 50

1 50
6 00

4 00

5 25
4 50

2 00
9 00

6 00
9 00
9 00

7 00

6 oa

$275 20-
40 OO

$39 50^

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Paid F. S. Turner, stock and main gate, $7 00

Seneca Nodine, south gate, 4 00

Martin, Brown, stock marshal, 7 00

Gilfred Smith, stock marshal and assistant, 9 00

D. W. Smith, poultry marshal, 8 00

D. W. Smith, for assistant, 6 00

H. W. Sykes, president's room, 5 25— $285 50

SECRETARY.

Paid Henry T. Bobbins, salary, $125 00

F. S. Wolcott, assistant, 4 50
Emerson Loomis, assistant, 8 00

Henry T. Robbins, stationery, postage, express, etc., 48 40 — $180 90

ORATOR AND MUSIC.

Paid Wellington Smith,

Gartland's 10th Regiment band, 250 00— $275 0(>

MARSHALS.

Paid S. H. Bushnell chief marshal, (with horse),
A. I. Spurr, assistant, (with horse,)

G. L. Roraback assistant, (with horse,)
C. H. Warner, assistant,
G. W. Hall, assistant,

E. H. Slater, assistant,
A. I. Hoyt. extra assistant, 2 00— $55 00

WATCHMEN.
Paid W. W. Lftngdon, Sup't,
Alberdeen Hey wood,
Jared D, Busby,
William Dutcher,
Frederick Kellogg, Jr.,

F. S. Shepard,
Michael Gibbons,
Mark Church,

A. S. Clark.
Michael Cannon,
Anothony Fayhey,
John Barry,
Patrick McCarty,
Edward Loftus, 4 50— $82 75

ON ORDERS BY SUPERINTENDENT OF HALL.

Paid M. J. Smith, Sup't.,
Mrs. Mary Cowles,
Mrs. Frank Rowe,
Mrs. J. Kline,
F. C. Reed,
Mrs. James Dunn,
Miss A. jNTason,
R. M. Smith,
F. S. Crippen,
Minnie Crippen,

B. F. Clark,
E. J. Beers,
Mrs. Mary E. Cowles, 1890, 3 00— $53 OQ

$25 00

250 00—

$15 00

10 00

10 00

e 00

6 00

6 00

2 00—

$15 00

8 00

7 00

4 75

5 25

5 ^5

6 00

4 50

4 50

4 50

4 50

4 50

4 50

4 50—

P HALL,

$15 00

2 00

2 00

2 00

2 00

4 00

4 00

5 00

4 00

2 00

4 00

4 00

3 00—

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DRIV IXG, TROTTING, ETC.

JPaid S. L. Tiittle, 3 minute class,

J. J. hfornbeck, 3 miiuite class,

0. X. Gilbert, 3 minute class,

1. W. Smith. 3 minute class,
F. M. Dodge,, 2:35 class,
S. L. Tuller, 2:35 class,
H. C. Phelps, 2:35 class,
J. J. Hornbeck, 2:35 class
R. Mabbett, 2:50 class,
Xat'l Trotting Association, 2:50 class, for
J. J. Hornbeck, 2:50 class,
Charles Rosboro, two-year-olds,
A. D. Gale, two-year-olds,
C. X. Gilbert, two-year-olds,
H. C. Phelps, 2:40 class, extra,
J. J. Hornbeck, 2:40 class, extra,
I. W. Smith, 2:40 class, extra,

F. M. Dodge, 2 :40 class, extra,
H. W. Weaver, Time race,
J. F. Doyle, foot race,
Charles Urquhart, foot race,
L. M. Potter, foot race,
Lyman Miller, potato race,
Thomas Massey, potato race,

G. Rogers, potato race,
M. Miller, potato race,
X. Xoteware, rope team pull,
W. Ferry, roj^e team pull,
M. S. Austin, rope team pull,
Frederick Lawrence, rope team pull,
F^ W. Crine, rope team pull,
W. H. Martin, rope team pull,
Frederick Turner, rope team pull,
P. C. Comstock, ro2:»e team pull,
Henry Miller, rope team pull,
Ebenezer Comstock, rope team pull,

MISCELLAXEOUS.
Paid William H. Day, note, principal and interest, $293 57

Day & Taylor, executors, note, principal and interest, 323 17

C. X. Gilbert, printing, advertising, etc., 147 25

Berkshire Courier Co., printing, advertising, etc., 113 15

E. Y. Foote. printing, 27 10

Berkshire Xews, printing, 5 75

E. A. Buck, advertising, 25 00

W. V. Reynolds, advertising colt circuit, 7 00

Russell & "Morgan Printing Company, 25 50

X'ational Trotting Association, * 15 00

C. W. Barnum, freight and expense on oxen, 20 00
L. C. Raifstanger,chiefengineer,use of engine '89 & '90, 25 00

E. D. Humphrey, use of si)rinkling cart, 5 00
M. E. Tobey, stationery, etc., 6 02
M. E. Tobey, bicycle prizes, 11 50
I. G. Perry, iDicycle prizes, 10 50
C. ^I. Gibbs, bicycle prizes, 7 00

F. T. Whiting & Son, bicycle prizes, 3 50
F. H. Wright, insurance, 16 00
H. E. Bready, baloon ascensions, 135 00
F. H. Burt, four-horse team 8 00
T. P. Kennedy, team, 5 00

$50 00

25 00

15 00

10 00

75 00

37 50

22 50

15 00

75 00

I.C.Watkins, 37 50

22 50

40 00

20 00

12 00

42 50

42 50

42 50

22 50

25 00

5 00

3 00

1 00

3 00

2 00

1 00

50

1 50

1 50

1 50

1 50

1 50

1 00

1 00

1 00

1 00

1 00— $660 00

29

Paid N. C. Chapin, services, $6 00

J. W. Morgan, bill sundries, 1 OC

A. S. Fassett, bill sundries, 48

J. C. Wheeler, services, 6 00

Alonzo Bradley, cash paid out, 1 00

L. B. Brusie, dinners for Co. K, 42 00

E. W. McCarthy, posting bills, 10 00

John Gibson, distributing bills, 4 00

James T. McMahon, livery, 20 00

Dinners for Committee, press and invited guests, 10 50
, for premiums in cash, 2,030 00

for postage, telegrams express, etc., 5 50

Amount refunded, extra 50 cents paid by members in 1890, 158 50—^8,529 99'

EXPERT COMMITTEE.
Paid E. C. Robinson,
Abel F. Stevens,
F. K. Sheldon,
S. A. Hickox,

Total amount paid out,
Cash on hand December 1st 1891 to balance,

PEBMAXEXT FCXD.
As Reported Januarij 1st, 1891,

ADDITIONS DURING YEAR AS FOLLO^VS :

January 16th. Dividend Stockbridge and Pittsfield Stock.
April 16th. Dividend Xew York Central Stock,
April 16th. Dividend Stockbridge and Pittsfield stock,
July 1st. Interest on Savings Bank Book to date,
July 16th. Dividend Xew York Central Stock,
October 16th. Dividend Xew York Central Stock,
October 16th. Dividend Stockbridge and Pittsfield Stock,
Interest on Savings Bank book to
.January 1st, 1892,

$29 55
19 65
11 00

10 00— $70 20
5,791 04
688 14— $6,479 18

1.488 11

51

00
50
73
00
00

9

10 49— $69 48

$1,552 59

PER3IANENT FUND, DECEMBER IST, 1891.

Invested as folloics : —

Five shares Stockbridge & Pittsfield R. R. stock, par value $500 00

Five shares Xew York Central R. R. stock, par value, 500 00

Great Barrington Savings Bank book, Xo. 5632, 552 59 — $1,552 59

DEBT.

The indebtedness of the Society for money borrowed, with

interest thereon to December 1st 189r,at 5 per cent, is $306 25
(Xote due July 1st. 1892.)
Amount of cash on hand as per report, 688 14-- 688 14

Balance of cash in Treasury, December 1st, 1891, not taking

into account the Permanent Fund $381 89

TABLE SHOWIXG RECEIPTS FOR THREE DAYS AT GATPIS AXD

GRAXD ST AXD.

Wednesday, September 30th, including sales at Treasurer's office before the Fair.

Gate Receipts. §1,473 94

Grand Stand, 30 00

Thursday, October 1st.
Friday, October 2d,

Respectfully submitted,

Gate Receipts.
Grand Stand,

1,742 79
76 60

Gate Receipts
Grand Stand,

619 97
67 30— $4,010 60<

WALTER B, SAX^FORD, Treasurer.

Superintendent's Report.

JOHN B. CHADWICK, SUPERINTENDENT.

IN ACCOUNT WITH HOUSATONIC AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

DR.

To money received for Rent of Stalls and Privileges on Fair Ground.

L. B. Brusie,

$118 00

Sullivan & Bristol

8 00

William Curtis,

25 00

W. Bristol,

2 00

M. E. Kline,

15 00

C. Myres,

5 00

Freeman & Crosley,

35 00

C. Hicks,

10 00

N. S. Stevens.

24 00

S. Murphy,

10 00

Michael Hurley,

12 00

P. Butler;

5 00

Marcus Dearing.

12 00

H. J. Purge,

12 00

J. Debiso,

16 00

H. Wheeler,

12 00

J. Songe,

2 00

Dudd Clark,

10 00

F. A. Brown.

12 00

H. B. Rounds,

40 00

L. B. Jenks.

40 00

Curtis Baldwin,

15 00

C. White,

10 OC

Carl Temple,

2 00

A. Armstrong,

10 00

Con. O'Neil,

15 00

C. Todd,

4 00

E. L. Bunee,

10 00

John S. Gould,

4 00

W. H. Snyder,

25 00

R. Gill,

5 00

H. D. Boardman,

8 00

D. E. Parent,

10 00

Peter Schneider,

6 00

O. C. Burton,

8 00

E. Costello,

5 50

F. Dellert,

5 00

W. H. Wait,

6 00

S. Legrange,

5 00

Thomas Birge,

6 00

C. Matava,

8 00

J. D. Botelle,

9 00

Lewis & C apron,

8 00

A. Woodhouse,

10 CO

Lewis DeMartini,

28 00

C. W. Clary,-

5 00

H. J, Mignerey,

13 00

C. Benway,

11 00

Wilson Haves.

2 00

Josiah Smith,

1 50

E. Ticknor,

14 00

George Russell,

2 50

Otto Barr,

13 00

J. Cavenaugh,

4 00

W. H. Evans.

10 00

Lewis Holburg,

8 00

M. P. Howe,

12 00

W. D. Westlake.

4 00

Horace Ball,

12 00

E. Houghtaling,

18 00

J. G. Adams,

4 00

F. Burlingham,

3 00

Jason Cooley,

34 00

E. McKitrich,

5 00

Vader & Pease,

8 00

M. Scantlin,

3 00

W. H. Saunders,

12 00

Charles Johnson,

3 00

Charles Fonda,

12 75

F. Gray,

1 00

Baloon man,

3 00

E. D. Smith,

1 50

W. H. Towne.

9 00

J. Michaels,

1 00

T. E. Collins,

5 00

E. Johnson,

1 25

J. Wolven.

2 50

Dr. Redning,

4 00

James Brvant.

5 00

J. J. Twining.

1 25

C. A. Smith, '

2 50

Dr. Warden,

2 00

Dr. McKullen,

2 00

C. R. Brewer,

40 00

Walter Burke,

6 00

Hope Base Ball Nine,

30 00

Robert Hayte,

5 00

J. Calkins, house rent from

M. Jerome,'

12 00

Feb. 1st to Nov.

1st,

1891,

75 00

W. H. Keeler,

35 00

Storage of wagons.

7 00

George Owens,

14 00

C. N. Gilbert, rent

of stalls.

5 00

Peter Frider,

4 00

CASH

RECEIVED FROM GRASS.

Charles Pixley,

$25

75

Charles Calkins,

16 25

Coridon Hayes,

13

75

Robert Curtis,

13 25

John B. Chadwick,

3

75-

72 75

$1,209 00

Secretary's Report.

The Annual Cattle Show and Fair of the year 1891 was of unusual interest
and the earnest hopes for its success were generally realized. For the first time
in many years the weather was fine during the entire three days of the Fair,
and the attendance was remarkably large each day. Tlie exhibition of thorough-
bred cattle and of blooded colts and horses was very large, and of a higher
standard of excellence than that of any previous year. The show of fruits and
vegetables was unusually fine, while the display of flowers and plants was by
far the largest and best ever seen on the fair grounds. On Wednesday, Gover-
nor Russell visited the grounds for a few hours, and made a short address. One
of the attractions that added interest to the Fair was the mammoth yoke of
cattle, weighing 5,400 pounds, kindly loaned by the owner, Mr. Charles R.
Barnum, of Lime Rock. Conn. Three' bicycle races took place on Wednesday;
also a successful balloon ascension, with daring trapeze performance and para-
chute descent, which was repeated on Thursday. On Friday, Company K, of
Hartford, Conn., visited the Fair, and won general applause and commendation
by their perfect evolutions, their handsonie uniforms, and their gentlemanly
conduct. They were accompanied by Colt's Band of twenty-five pieces, who
gave a delightful band concert in the afternoon. The intervals between the
trials of speed of trotting horses were occupied with foot races, potato races,
tug of war and other sports. Most excellent music was furnished each day of
the Fair by Gartland*s 10th Regiment Band, of Albany, X. Y. The entries
comprise 384 head of cattle, of which 136 are thoroughbred; 889 head of sheep,
43 swine, 212 horses, and 304 of poultry: total live stock, 1,332. There were
348 entries of field crops, and 907 entries in the various departments in the hall,
making a grand total of 2,587 entries.

A Farmer's Institute was held at the Town Hall in Great Barrington on
Wednesday. January 28th.

D. C. Millard, of Egremont, read a paper on the question, "How shall
awarding committees be appointed?" He proposed two ways; one of which
would be to select from each town its proportion of representative men, and
draw their names from a box. according to the jury system; another way, to
hire a competent judge for each department, to decide upon merits only.

J. H. Rowley of Egremont, read a paper entitled, " Ought the Society to
continue to offer premiums on farms and growing farm crops?" He advocated
the continuance because it is in accordance with a long established custom, and
in obedience to the statutes of the State, also with the by-laws of the Society.
The subjects that had been presented were discussed bv M. I. Wheeler, S. K.
Williams. Jared Lewis. C. B. Benedict, W. H. Day, Robert M. Curtiss, T. S.
Baldwin, and others, and then the meeting was dissolved.

An Institute was held at the Town Hall, Great Barrington, on Wednesday,
Februarv 11th. Theron L. Foote of Lee read a paper on " The true principles
of breeding." In the discussion that followed, P. A. Russell expressed his
opinion that a good dam adds 60 per cent, to the calf. He advocated crossing
the breeds to get the best results; a Jersey bull with a Guernsey or Holsteiii
cow, as he thinks pure Jersey milk too thick. Replying to a question, he does
not disapprove breeding from animals injured by accidents that do not affect
their usefulness. Caleb Ticknor thinks all unsoundness should be avoided in

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breeding; also, that some animals have been so highly inbred that they are de-
generating, having passed the zenith of their prosperity.

T. L. Foote thinks this may apply to horses but not to cattle.

M. I. Wheeler thinks results will be decidedly different where ihe sire is of
one breed and the dam of another, than where the sire is of the latter breed,
and the dam of the former. After further discussion the meeting adjourned.

An Institute was held at the Town Hall, Great Barrington, on Wednesday,
February 25th.

Mr. George Cruikshanks of Fitchburg addressed the meeting on "The
Cultivation of Small Fruits and Flowers." ?Ie spoke first of tiie Strawberry,
the king of small fruits, which is found in almost every clime. We learn of its
cultivation in 1660. In 1806 Mr. Keene of England began experimenting in its
improvement, and for a long time Keene's seedlings were the best known for
cultivation under glass. In 1834 Charles Hovey brought improved varieties to
America. The strawberry requires good, deep, moist soil; nothing better than
thoroughly rotted bai-nyard manure. The ground must be kept free from grass
and weeds. The plants should be set three feet by one foot apart, or they may
be set two feet apart each way. Cut away all runners. If necessary water
freely to last for several days at a time. After bearing fork out all weeds.
When the ground begins to freeze cover lightly with straw or evergreen branches.
Raspberries set four feet apart; blackberries six feet apart in rows. Currants
do best in deep, rich, moist soil. Plant four foot apart each way, trim to
twelve or fourteen inches high. Mulching may be removed after bearing. Old
manure to be applied in fall, and spaded in in the spring. The speaker advo-
cated the cultivation of the black currant for its medicinal qualities, and the
gooseberry as a substitute for the cranberry. Grape culture is mentioned at a
very early date. The vines live to a great age. There is one in Burgundy over
400 years old. The soil required should be dry rather than wet. There are
many places on a farm where they can be grown to advantage. They may be
set six feet apart and trained to horizontal wire; strip off shoots to two or three
leaves, and continue through the season. Prune after fall of the leaf, before
winter sets in. To prevent mildew or black rot, api)ly the Bordeaux mixture.
It is prepared by dissolving 6 pounds of sulphate of copper in 16 gallons of water,
and 4 pounds of lime in 4 gallons of water, when cool mix, and apply with a
syringe. Before the foliage appears there may be used 19 pounds of Sulphate
of Copper in 22 gallons of water, with 33 pounds of lime in 6 gallons of water.
The Werden grape is a week to ten days earlier than the Concord, and is better;
also, Moore's Early. Other varieties were recommended.

For potted plants, old sods mixed with one-third barn manure, run through
a course seive; small roots requir<e fine soil. If pots are too large the soil will
sour; use small pots and change to next size when required. In spring put
cuttings in pots, plunge in ground till fall. «hen prune away part. To see if
plants are watered enough rap on the side of the pot with knuckle; if dry, it
will sound hollow. For drainage put coarse pieces of sod or moss in bottom of
plants. For roses the soil cannot be too rich. A list of the most desirable
house plants, roses and shrubs was given by the speaker.

After a vote of thanks to Mr. Cruikshanks for his very interesting and
instructive address the institute was dissolved.

Henry T. Robbixs, Secretary.

List of Members.

Those designated with a * are Stock or Permanent members; those with a + Life
Members.

This list comprises the names of members in good standing, also of those one year in
arrears. Those two or more years in arrears are dropped from the list.

tBucklin, A. J.

Barnum, Edwin R.
Bassett, Edwin A.
Bradburn, Mrs. K. E.
Beebe. Mrs. R.
Bolton, William H.
Buckbee. Charles
*Burtis, William R.
Champion. Evi
Corson, William E.
Curtis, George R.
Curtis, Robert M.
Church, F. M.
DeForest. John C.
Decker, John

Almsted, Walter
Barnes, Timothy
Brown, George D.

Beebe. Newton
Coon. Frank
Houghtaling, T.

Decker, R.
Drum. H. M.

♦Lincoln, S. L.

ADAMS.
ALFORD.

Edwards, J. H.
Fitch, Horace S.
Galvin, Dennis
Garrison. Andrew S.
Goodsell, Chester
Holmes, Richard A.
Jacobs, Horace S.
Keefe, Luke
Kline. Frank
Kline, Milo
Love. N. A. J.
Mahan, William
*Millard, A. W.
Milligan, J. L.

Milligan, J. L. Jr.,
Milligan,;Merrick
Milligan, William F.
Moore, William R.
Oles, George
Osborne, Lester T.
Post, Leonard
Post, Charles F.
Post. William H.
Rowe, Myron
Shepard, Albert H.
Smith, H. W.
Smith, Charles H.
Smith, Ernest

AUSTERLITZ, N. Y.
Drum, David Moore, William H.

Michael. Anthony J. Vosburgh, Wesley

CANAAN, CT.
McCarthy. Frank Sackett, T. L.

Rossman, W. W. Spaulding, John F.

Roraback, A. T. Strong, George P.

COPAKE, N. Y.
Holsapple, J. W. Miller, J. E.

Miller. Lester

EGREMONT.

Smith, Robert A.
Sperry, William A.
Stickles, George W.
Taylor, J. M.
Taylor, Wesley
*Ticknor, Ezra C.
*Ticknor. W. H
Ticknor, Henry
Tobey, George B.
Tuttle. John H.
Wagner, Silas
Williams, Samuel K.
Woodford. John B.
Woodford. Harvey H.

Wheeler, Martin
Wheeler. Wellington

Van Deusen, Frank
Van Deusen, J. N.
Heath. Francis G.

Robinson, N. J.

♦Baldwin. Benj. F.
Baldwin, Charles O.
♦Baldwin, Theodore S.
tBaldwin, E. R.
Baldwin. Stephen
Bettis. John A.
Bignal, Walter
Bignal. C.

Bradford, George F.
Bradford, John
Bradford, Ralph H.
Benedict, C. B.
Ben.iamin. A. A.
Benjamin, F. K.
Benjamin. Frank
Best. Ezra
Boice, Abram
Boice, Frank A.
Boice, William E.
Brewster, George A.
Brown. Henry M.
♦Brown, Martin
Brown, R. H. ;-
Brown, JeromeO.

Bliss. William M.
Blunt. Rutson
Blunt, Joseph
Bimce. Daniel
Bunce, Estill L.
Bunce. Geerge
Bunce. Edwin
Bunce, Frank D.
Buckbee. Burton
Burdick. Nathan
Burget, Henry W.
Campbell, John W.
Church, George A.
Codding. Henry E.
Collins. Allen
Curtis, P. W^
Curtis. Orrin I.
Crippen. William F.
Colby. Charles H.
Cronin. Michael
Dalzell. W. C.
Decker.- Allen
Derrick. Arthur B.
Dewey; Seytooi»r-B.

Doty, George S.
Doty, Sanford
Dunlap, Benjamin
Emigh. Alvin
Fenton Brook Farm
Fee. William
Felder. Leonard
Funk. George
Funk. William A.
Gardner. James A.
Greattrax. Luther P.
Hall. G. W.
Harrington, E. G.
Harris. C. E.
Hasty. William
Haywood. Orrin
Hollenbeck. Artemus
Hollenbeck. Jacob E.
Hollenbeck. John H.
Holmes, William L.
Houghtaling. Alex'r
Huested. E. H. .-
Hutchinson. C. B.
Jones; William ..'

Joyce. Joseph L.
Jo'yner. Frank H.
Joyner. Frank S.
*Joyner, Loomis M.
Joyner, E. R.
Joyner, John M.
Joyner. W, R.
Judd, Oliver W.
Karner, Andrew- P,
Karner, S. N.
Kipp, Harmon P.
Kissleback, Peter
♦Kline, Joseph A.
Kline, Levi K.
Kline, Mason B.
Kline, Scott W.
Kline. George H. -
Kline. Norman
Lawrence, W. A.
Lee. WilUam
Loomis, Benjamin F
Loomis, Minor B.
Love, , Johto N:.
May. WiUiam E'.

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Malally. John
♦Millard, U. C.
♦Millard. Joseph L.
♦Millard. A. W.
Millard, Eugene
Murphy. William
Murphy. William Jr.
Murphy. John
Murphy, A. J.
Newman, E. E.
Olmstead, F. M.
O'Neil, Cornelius
Peck, George A.
Peck, W. B.
Peck. E. R.
Phelps, Charles H.

Bell, Alexander
Clark, Dudley

♦Abbey, Frederick
Acker, Daniel
Ackerman. H. L.
Adams. Edmund
Adams. Edwin J.
Alger, James B.
Almonte, Bernard
Ambach, F. E.
Ambach, Julius
Anderson, George W.
Andrews. George A.
Andrus, Henry
Armstrong, Franklyn
Atwood, A bert
Atwood. Phineas T.
Atwood, Levi H.
Atwood, Henry B.
Atwater, H. J.
♦Avery, Miles
Baker, George S.
Baker, Henry
Baker, F. H.
Baldwin, Amos M.
Barry, Thomas
Bates, William T.
Baldwin, Joel
Bassett, Charles H.
Barnes, C. W.
♦Barnes. Edward E.
Barry. Thomas
Barrett, Michael
■ Baldwin, Curtiss W^
Beals. R. H.
♦Bentley, Charles H.
Beebe, James W.
Beckwith. Daniel W.
♦Beckwith, James H.
Bell, Charles H.
Benham. Frank
Benson, H. C.
Benton, John C,
Bennett, George W.
Beecher. Chester C.
Bidwell, O. C.
Billings, Stephen H.
Billings, William H.
Brainard, E. D.
♦Brewer, Charles R.
♦Brewer, John A.
Brewer, Reuben R.
Bronson, M. G.
♦Briggs, George W.
Briggs, Luther A .
Briggs, James
Boardman, H. D.
Broderick, Dennis
Broderick, William H,
♦Brown. C. K.
Brown. Ransom A.
Bruey. Augustus F.

Phillips, George A.
Ploss, George E.
Floss, Henry
Po matter, Charles
Polmatier. William
Potts. Herman T.

♦Rowe, Frank D.
♦Rowley, Henry C.
♦Rowlev. James H.
Sabin. William E.
Shultis. Lvman H.
Skiflf, F. W.

Potts. Mrs. Robert A. Smith. Almon M.

Proper, John P.
Race, Seneca T.
Race, R. H.
Ramsey, John
Ramsey, Joseph
Rider. Andi-ew J. Jr.
Rockafeller, Peter
Rogers, Ransom
Rowe, H. L.

GREEN RIVER, N. Y.
Dellea, Gaeten Dunn. Peter

Duntz, John L. Grant, Willard G

GREAT BARRIXGTON.

Smith, Gilfred
tSmith, D. W.
Stillman. Frederick
Stoddard. George B.
♦Stoddard. Benton E.
Strong, Erastus
Taft, R. C.
Tinker, George H.
Tinker, Louis

Brusie, Orville J.
Brusie, L. B.
Brusie. Charles F.
Buck. Henry F.
Buckbee. Giflford
Burget, John L.
Burget. Charles J.
Burghardt, J. M.
Burghardt, Fred A.
Burghardt. L. N.
Burgett, Dwight I.
Burgett. William H.
Burns Garrett
Busby, Edward J.
Busby. Lester H.
Calkins, Charles P.
Calkins. Harrison
Cahiil, John
♦Camp, Samuel
Camp, Frank B.
Camp, Charles M.
Case, Frederick J.
Chadwick, John B.
Chapin, Norman C.
Chapin. T. M.
Childs, Daniel B.
Chinn. William L.
Church, Alonzo
♦Church, George
Church, Mark
Clark, T^enjamin F.
Coffing, Mrs. R. F.
♦Collins, A. C.
Collins, Elisha
Coleman, D. J.
Comstock, Mortimer
Comstock. 2d. Hiram
Comstock, Lancaster
Comstock, 2d, P. G.
Comstock. Mrs. J. W.
♦Cone, J. Shepard
Coon, Freeland
Coolev, Jason
Cooper, William T.
Couch, Fred A.
♦Couch, R. N.
Crissey. Warren
Crissey. B. W.
Crine. Sidney
Crippen. H. Wright
Crotty. James
Cropper. John G.
Crown. Jesse
Curtiss. Mrs. Susan A
Culver. Edmund B.
Dacy, Michael
Day, George S.
Day, Guy
Day, W. H.
Darling. Joseph

Dearing, Ransom
Decker. Arthur H.
Decker, George W.
Decker. Eli
DeBell, Fred
Dellert, Theodore R.
Dellert. Frederick T.
Dellert. Frederick
Dewey, Mrs. E. E.
Dikeman. Grove
Dimon. John
Dings, Hiram
Dings, Adelbert
♦Dodge, John L.
Donahue. James
Donahue, John
Dorman, J. A.
Dorman. Levi R.
Dorr. Gilbert L.
♦Dresser. Henry
Drummond.Robert D.
Drum, William H.
Duncan. Henry
Dutcher. William
Durernoy, George
Dykeman. Becker
Easland, Hendrick
Elsden, R. E.
Endres, Otto
Evans, Charles
Evans, Thomas J.
Farley, Thomas
Fassett. A. S.
Fellows. F. M.
Fellows, Oscar F.
Ferguson. John
Fisk, Nathan A.
Fox. Philip
Foote. Edward Y.
Foote. Enos C.
Ford. Gilbert
Forrest, Sheldon E.
French. Martin
French. George M.
Fritz. William
Frein. Joseph
♦Fuller. Laura E.
Fuller, W. R.
Fuller, David N.
Fuller. Franklin C.
Gibb'^ns, Martin
Gibbons, Michael
Giddings. Frank E.
.Gilbert, Charles N.
Gilmore. B. F.
Gllmore, Jr., B. F.
Girling, Robert
♦Gorham, Edward L.
Gorham. LeGrand L.
♦Gorham. William T.

Tinker, Reuben
Tinker. W. H.
Tyrrell. EarnestiM.
Van Bramer, J. E.
Van Deusen, Frank
Van Deusen. Nelson
Van Deusen, New'nL.
♦Wait. Dyer
Wait. Charles T.
Warren, W. C.
Warren, John P.
Westover. John
Whitehouse. Wm. S.
Wilbur. Burtiss
Williams, Cornelius
Wright, Lucy J.

Palmer, W. H.
Schutt, Martin

Gorham. William W.
Goslee. William H.
Goodhind, H. C.
Guenther. Henry
Hagaman, John
Hall, Hubert H.
Hall, Merrick G.
Hall. Oscar M.
Hall, Luther B.
Hallock. Miles
Hamm, Samuel
Hamm, Homer
Harris, Samuel L.
Hasson, James
Hatch. Austin E.
Hatch, B. H.
Hatch. John A.
Haywood, Alberdeen
Hayes, Harlow
Hayes, Coridon
Haves. Wilson
Hawes, S. S.
Harvey, John
Harris, George F.
Healey, David
Healey, Timothy
Hickey, James
♦Hickey, John
Higgins, John
Higgins, Robert
Hinman. W. C:
Hill. Char es E.
Hill. William D.
Holmes. Charles H.
Hollenbeck. G. M.
Hollenbeck. Charles
♦Hollenbeck, W. W.
♦Hollister, Taylor«fcCo.
Holmes. Charles F.
Holmes. George E.
Howe, Edward
Houghtaling. O. C.
Hubbard. Albert F.
Hubbard, Edwin N.
♦Hubbard. Eli.iah N.
Hubbard, William H.
'^Hubbell, A. L.
♦Humphrey. Edwin D.
Hunt, Alfred J.
Huntley, L. S.
Huntley, W. Scott
HurlbuVt. Edwin
♦Hulbert. Henry S.
Huntington. Miles T.
Hughes. John
Hallock. Charles
Hurlook. Henry J.
Jackson. James H.
Jacobs. Himan
Jaqua, Frank

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Jenkins. L. L.
Jerdon. Thomas
Johnson. Hujfh M.
Jones. Mrs. George J.
Joyner. Herbert C.
Kane, Amos
Kane, F. W.
Kastner, Mrs. John
Keefe. William
Kelly. Michael
Kelly. John
Kelly. James
Kelley. Peter
Kelloffg. Charles F.
Kelloprg, Frederick
Kellogg, Jr.. Fred
Kellogg, Charles
Kennedy, Timothy F.
Kilboiirn, Mrs. E. A.
Kilbourn. Robert P.
Kilduff. John
Kilmer, David
Kilmer. Robert
Kimberly. William
Kimberly. Arthur
Kimberly. William
Klahn. George
Larkin. John
Larkin. Airs. Patrick
Laird, John H. C.
Laird. Alark
Laird. Samuel
Lane. R. M.
Langdon. Wallace W.
Langdon. Elbridge G.
Large. Alfred
Larkin, P. T.
LaPoint. Frank
Leonard, W. A.
Leonard, Willis B.
Leonard. Mrs. A. F.
Lesco, Alice M.
Leslie. William H.
Lester. A. R.
Lewis, Jared
Lewis. John
Lewis, Ward
Lewis, Walter E.
Loftus. Edward
Logan. Rupert J.
Loring. Almon R.
Loring, Lyman A.
Lux. M.

*Mackie. J. Milton
*Mackie. David I.
Maher, Andrew
Maloney. John
Mallory. Edward J.
Mambert. John
Mansir, Mrs. A. S.
*Manville. Edward
Manning. John H.
Marrion. Michael
Martin. Eli
Mason, F. L. D.
Mason. M. F.
McAuliffe. C. C.
McCarthy. James
McCormick. James
McDonald. William
McDonald. R. H.
McPherson. George B

Baird. William
Becker. Charles H.
Bell, Charles M.
Coon. Henrv L.
Cornell. C. M.
Decker. R. W.
Decker. John E.
Dean, Randall

McTigue. Thomas
Mellen. George W.
Meach. Charles
Miner, C. H.
Miner, S. D.
Miller. Orson A.
Mignerey, Henry J.
Mignere'y, Jules L.
Migtierev, Pierre
Moore, R. H.
Morrison, D. W.

Rice, Willard W^.
Rice. Merrick M.
*Robbins, Henry T.
Rogers. John E.
Rogers. Patrick
Root. Albert
Rovce. Frank E.
Rote. Charles L.
Rounds. H. B.
Russell. Charles G.
Russell. Parley A.

Morrison. William H. Russell. George E.

Moulton, B. B.

Morgan. J. W.

Alunson. George G.

Alunson. John C.

Murphy, Jerry

Murphy, Stephen

Mulhall. James

Mulhall. Thomas

Mullaney. 2d. James

Nettleton, Lucius J.

>^ew. John C.

Nodine. Seneca

Nodine, Joel

Nooney, H. J.

Norton, William W.

Newell, Samuel

Noxon, J. D.

Oakes. James M.

O'Hara. William

0"Neil. Hugh

Oschman. Mrs. Wm.

Osborne, Mrs.Mary R. Shaw. Edward H.

Osborne. John L Shepard. F. S.

Palmer. William R. Sheldon, Seth L.

*Pattison. Cornelia H. Shores. N. W

Sabin, George W.
Sabin, Mrs. J. F.
Sabin. E. C.
*Sanford,J.F. & F.T.
Sanford, S. A.
Saniord, W. B.
Schriber, P.
Scott, Henry B.
Scott, Henry W.
Scott. Miss S. W.
Searles. E. F.
Seeley, Albert
Seeley, Albert A.
Seeley, Julia E.
Seeley, Thompson
Seeley, William
Seeley. Fred
Seeiev, John B.
Selkirk, A. W.
Shaw, George H
Shaw, Charles L

Parker. James K.
Palmatier. Henry
Parshley. Alouzo
Renders. T. H.
Perry. Isaac G.
Persons. R. L.
Phillips. Michael
Piper. William
Pixley. Charles W.
Pixley. George A.
Pixlev. Edward A.
*Pixley. Ellen M.
Pixlev, Hawlev
Pixley, William H.
Pixlev. Peter H.
Pixley. Samuel W.
Pixley, Noah E.
Potter, Charles J.
Potter, Timothy Z.
Proper, Raymond
Prindle. Isaac R.
Pruyn. R. T.
Quinn. Patrick
Race. Gorton H.
Race. John H.
Race. J. Q. A.

Shufelt, Harvey
Siggins, John K.
*Siggins. Lincoln S.
Small. W. P.
*Smith, Stephen E.
Smith. Jacob
Smith. John S.
Smith. Henrv J.
Smith, William A.
Smith. George C.
Snyder. William H.
Snyder. Charles R.
Snyder. Alexander
Snyder. Henry
Snyder. John
Snyder, Jr.. Matthias
Stannard, Kasson P.
Steinway. Peter
Stillman. Myron P.

*Tavlor. Charles J.
Taylor, John C.
Taylor, R. I.
Thatcher. Eugene S.
Thiery. Charles
Thomas, E. A.
Thompson. George H.
Treat, F. M.
Tlcknor, Caleb
Tillotson, Mrs. F. O.
*Tobey. Henry A.
Tobey, Marcus E.
Tobey. Pratt L.
Townsend. Mrs. A. C.
Tuller, Egbert L.
TuUer, George A.
Tuller. S. L.
Turner. Charles G.
Turner, Cornelius
Turner, James M.
Turner, N. B.
*Turner. H. H. B.
Turner. William P.
Turner. Frank S.
*Turner. Rachael M.
Tuttle. Isaac S.
Tymeson. Martin
Van Deusen, H. A.
Van Deusen. Isaac
Van Deusen. J. H.
*Van Deusen. Wm. I.
Van Lennep, E. J.
Van Tassell, Widiam
Van Tassell. Henry
Van Valkenburgh. N.
Viscardi. Frederick
Vosburg. John C.
Walter. Frederick W.
Ward. J. S.
Warner. Daniel
Warner. William J.
Warner. Henry C.
Warfield. J. F.
*Walker. William I.
Watson. Charles
Weir. John L.
Webb. Arthur H.
*Wheeler. Merritt I.
tWheeler. John C.
tWhee er. Frank T.
Wheeler. Mary E.
tWhite, Charlotte
Whited. James A.
* Whiting, FrederickT.
Whiting, John F.
Whittlesey. F. P.

'^Stanley. Jr.. William Winchell. John L.

Stone. John S.
Strevell, Harvey
Stoddard, A. A.
Strong, Reuben J.
Stoddard. Charles F.
Stoddard, Parker L.

Raifstanger, Jacob A. Strong, Edwin D.
Raifstanger, Louis C. Sullivan, Timothy

Ramsdell, T. G.
Reynolds. Milton
Reynijlds. Hannah S.
Reed. Ward X.
Reed. Albert L.

Sullivan, Dennis
Suma. George W.
Suma. Frederick
Supernaugh. W.
Supple, John

Remington. George F. Studwell, George S.
Rewey, Albert Sweet, Norris'S.

HILLSDALE. N. Y.
Dennis, Albert
Downing. Frank M
Evans. Thomas

Wilson, James
Whitwell. Sarah C.
Wilcox. E. F.
Wilms. H. F.
Wilms. E. F.
Williams. N. C.
Winchell. Albert
Wood. George E.
*Woodworth. E. P.
Woodin. Henrv C.
Wolfe James C.
Wooster. Edwin C.
Wright. Mrs.HenryW.
Wright. Frank H.
Wright, George A.

Gtiildersleeve. A. H. Quick. John E.

Hayward. Wellington Mcintosh. James

Hunt, Gilbert L. Mitchell. Stephen W.

Fulgraff. William Hunt, Leon Mitchell. George

Gilbert. R. A. Hunt. Aaron Mitchell. Wallace

Gilbert, L. Hollenbeck, Martin AMorey, Austin

Gilbert; J. W. Hollenbeck. Nicholas Overhiser. Ambrose L.

Gilbert, George Loomis, Reuben Palmer, Justin S.

36

Palmer. Jackson
Reid, Jacob
Robinson, George
Robinson. Charles
Rowe. John G.

tBall. Luther
tBaldwin, William H.
*Beebe, Levi
Blake. John U.
Brace. Charles E.
Bradley, Alonzo
Bradlev. Ernest A.
Bradley. Dwight P.
Bradley. Jared
Breed. William H.
Bullard, James
Chadwick. W. B.
Church, James W.
Clark. Albert B.
Cormick. John
Dowd. R, M.
Dresser. David

Belden, Daniel C.
Belden. H. A.
Bigelow. James G.
*Bishop. H. W.
Butler. John W.

Brochu, Francis
Brusie, David
Heath, E. L.
Laird. Edwin
Melius, Linus

Anthony, James M.
Barnum, W. S.
Benedict. Isaac X.
Benedict. J. F.
Bidwell, Marshall S.
Bidwell. W. S.
Bills, Eli
Bills. Elmer E.
Bills, Jasper H.
Blake, Joseph W.
Brouker, Ferry
Brochu. Clifford S.
Brochu, Francis
Burke, Timothy
Busby. David S.
Carrington, B. S.

Adams, Edwin
Adams, Derrill
Adsit. Charles
Alexander. A. IL
Alexander, Frank R.
Alexander, John
Alexander Fred G.
Amsted, William M.
Brennan, James
Brennan, Michael
Baker. John J.
Baldwin, I. R.
Baldwin, Edward C.
Baldwin, Edwin R.
Bradburv, James
Barber. H. L.
Bentlev. Watson S.
Bradley, W. S.
Benton, A. E.
Brewer. Amos
Brewer. C. B.
Brinton. W. G.
tBloodgood, H. K.
Brooks. William G.
Cagney. John

Shultz. Cortez Van Deusen. FreelandWhitbeck. Dewey B.

Simeons. Friend E. Van Deusen. Richard White. Lester G.
Traver. P. M. Vosburg. Egbert Williams. Sanford

Van Deusen. Arthur Waldorf. Sylvester Williams. Ambrose L.
Van Deu-«en. Chas. W.Ward, Mitchell
LEE.

Dupar, Oliver S.
Fellows. C. H.
Foote. George C.
Foote. Theron L.
tFrench. Henry X.
French. John P.
Gale. Bennett T.
+Gross, Francis S.
Gross. William H.
Hawver, Frank
Heebner. Heiman E.
Hinckley. C. E.
Hinckley, Charles G.
Hincklev. F. K.
Howk, J. M.
Ingersoll, William F.
Johnson, Frank A.

Bull. H. L.j
Butler. Mrs. Albert C
Clahasey, W. G.
tComstock. A.
*Curtis. William D.

MOL^^T WASHINGTON

Launders. Peter
Lyons. James H.
Langdon. Egbert M.
Lawrence. Frederick
Mange. Alfred
Merrill, Edgar S.
Merrill. Franklin
Norton. Thomas
Perrv. H. J.
Pendleton. H. J.
Phelps. H. C.
*Pixley, Isaac H.
Parsons, David H.
Roraback, George W.
Sabin. Charles H.
+Sherrill. E. N.
Stallman. Jr.. John
LENOX.

Dewey, D. B.
Dunbar, Samuel
tGoodman. Richard
Judd. George U.

Melius, Henry P,
Patterson, Ira L.
Poucher. Jacob N.
Schutt. Alexander
Schutt. Frank B.

MONTEREY.

Spurr, Isaac
Spurr. Charles W.
Van Deusen, J. G.
Weaver. Frank S.

Clark. Loudon
Curtin, Timothy
Dowd, Albert M.
Fargo. Henry P.
Fargo. Reuben
Forest. Fred L.
Goewey, E. J.
Goewey, George M.
Hadsell, J. K.
Hall, H. J.
Hall, William A.
Hall, A. J.
Hall. Wallace W,
Hall. Calvin
Harmon, P. C.
Haywood, Albert M.

NEW MARLBORO.
Calkins, John G. Gangell, Amos W

Hart, William
Hart, N. W.
Hyde. John C.
Hyde. S. W.
Huggins. E. N.
Johnson. Clarence
Judd. Henry H.
Keyes, George L.
Kimberley. Homer
Lagier, Cyprien
Langdon. Henry W.
Leary. Daniel
Loom. Isaac F.
Markham, Chauncey
Martin, W. H.
Martin, George C.

Canfield. William
Clark. George A.
Curtis. J. W.
Curtis. George A.
Crine, Walter
Crine. Frank W.
Coucli. Lyman
*Cr()sly. Thomas B.
Canticld. Wallace
Ciark. T. H.
Crosby, Arthur J,
Doncaster, John A.
Dowd, Martha M.
Downs, Cordon
Doyle, John P.
Doyle. Keran
Doyle, William
Fargo. Albert L.
Feighery. Jaines
Fitzi>;itrick. Michael
Forrest. David G.
Ferry. Harry D.
Forrest, George
Freeman, Andrew J.

Gardner, Albert
Garrahan. Dominick
Garrahan. John
*Gaylord. Grove
Gibson, George M.
Gibson, William B.
Gordon. S T.
Hall. Salmon
Hall. Wesley
Harris. Edwin
Hayes. Michael
Hayes, Dennis
Hayes, Roger
Haftnet. John
Hickey. James
Holt. F. (4.
Hoag. Albert S.
HoUister. Gilbert
Hollister. John W.
Houghtaling, Henry A
Houghtaling. Charles
Hyde, Henry D.
Hvde. John A.
Haskell. J. O.

Shaver. R. I.
+Shavlor, P. M.
+Shaylor, Charles H.
Smith. Henry M.
tSmith. Wellington
*Smith, Henrv L.
+Smith. Elizur
+Smith. De Witts.
Tanner, E. P.
Tanner. J. A.
Tanner, George H.
Tucker, Chauncey
Turner. David M.
Verranes, John de
tWolfinger. John L.
Walker, E. D.

Munson, George D.
tSargent. John O.
Stanley. R. A.
*Washburn. E. M.

Weaver, Henry P.
Weaver, Herbert W.
Weaver, William H.
Whitbeck. Orrin C.

Miner." Wilbur F.
Minor, William. H.
Morse, George W.
Munson, Orrin H.
Palmer. John
Purdy. Horace
Purdy, Henry H.
Rav, Edwin
Rogers, S. J. S.
Thompson. M. V.
Tryon. D. C.
Tyrrell, Albert
Twing, J. L.
Twing, Charles H,
Wilson. Charles

Hubbard, E. W.
Kasson, Henry N.
Kasson. William C.
Kasson. William E.
Keyes, William N.
Keyes, Lorrin P.
Keyes, Frank W.
King, George H.
Knight, Andrew J,
Leffingwell, A. W.
Leflfingwell. H. W.
Lewis. Franklin W.
Lumbert, K. J.
Mambevt. Pinter J.
Maxwell. Abram
Martin. Ali)lieus W.
Moses. William A.
Moran. Edward
Moran, John A.
Moran. James
Murray, James
Noonan, John T.
Norton. John H.
Palmer, H. W.
Perkins, Hai'vey .

3^

Pettis. Isaac T.
Pettis, James E.
Pettis, Edward C.
Powell. Stephen
Pratt. David L.
Roys, Everett A.
Roys. Perrin J.
Robbins, DwightM.
Rhoades, Charles A.
Rhoades. E. W.

Burr. Ralph C.
Hull, John

Beardsley. E. B.
*Blakeman. L. V. X.
Brown. William L.

Bristol. Isaac L.
Champlin. A. B.
*Hawley. Frank E.

Andrus. F. O.
Benedict. Arthur M.
Coleman. J. F.
Cutting. Walter
Foote, Sanford A.
Gale. A. D.
Humphrey, Georg'e

Colemon, M. W.
Dorr, Charles H.

Barnum, Horace P.
Beer. Ralph
Clark. Jr.. William

Adsit. Edward P.
Cone. O. W.
Cronk. George M.
■Deming, Henry
*Hawley, William H.

*Andrews. Dwight
Andrus. Edward D.
AndruS, Harry
Andrus, MjTon W,
Allyn, D wight
Abbott, William L.
Ashley. Charles S.
Austin. Horace U.
Austin, Michael S.
Austin, Ambrose
Bacon. J. H.
Balch. E. H.
Barnes. Russell E.
Bartholomew. G. F.
Bartholomew, E. W.
Bartholomew, H. A.
*Bartholomew.Mrs.W
Benjamin, J. il.
Blodgett. George H.
Blodgett, George
Belcher. John A.
Brewer. George A.
*Boardman. D wight
Boardman. Edwin L.
Boardman. Henry
*Boardman.;Levi
Boardman. L. H.
Boardman. Amos
Bottum. Charles W.
Bronson. H. R.
*Bushnell, S. Hopkins
Callender, Heman
Crane. David A.

Smith. Charles G.
Smith. Philo C.
Stannard, Ambrose
Stannard. Edward B.

Rhoades. Edward

Rhoades. Isaac

Rhoades; James A

Rogers. Charles F.

*Schunder. Joseph J. Stannard. Levi M.

Stannard. Dyer

Stevens. Henry R.

Stevens, George A.

Turner. Samuel A.

Tubbs. John B.

Sheldon. George S.
Sheldon. Henry W.
Sisson. Henry
Sisson, H. D.'
Smith, Edwin R.

NORFOLK, CT.
Calkins. John G. Cogswell, C. W.

NORTH COLEBROOK. CT.
Thompson, Burt C.

NEW YORK.
tLyons, John H. +Newman, Samuel C,

*Mali. H. W. T. Teftt. William E.

Hayden, John C.
tKenyon. Mary J.

OTIS.

Langdon, Ralph I.
Manley. J. H.

PITTSFIELD.

Johnson, Frank E.
Johnson. Billings
Jordon, Freeman
Jordan, D. V.
*Lawton, Moses P.
*Lawton. Nelson J.

♦Murray, W. H.
Milligan, T. W.
Merrill, John E.
Moore, Jacob
Pleu, G. W.
tPierson, H. M.

RICHMOND.
Gaston. Robert F. Miller, Andrew J.

SALISBURY, CT.
Gilbert. David W. McLean. Belden
Gordon. F. A. Melius. Harmon

SANDISFIELD.

Ives. Truman W,
Ives, A. J.
Merrill. Adna W.
Rood. John W.

Sage. Lewis G.
Sears. E. B.
Shepard, George A.
Snow. A. G.

SHEFFIELD.

Campbell. WMllie H.
Cande, Zacheus
Cande, Horace Z.
Cande, Hopkins T.
Cande. J. W.
Cande, Wan-en
Cassidy. Peter
Cassidy. James
Chapin, William M.
Chapin, Harvey S.
Chapin. W. G.
Chase. Aai'on B.
Clark. Amos E.
Clark. M. A.
Clark. Henry C.
Clark. Bela N.
+Clark. Elias
Clark. Wilbur J.
Clark. B. F.
Chase, Riley
Crippen. F. S.
Crine. Walter
Chapin. Harry S.
Carey. John
Connor, John
Cropper, J. W.
Collar. Stephen
Conway. J. C.
Conway. Marion J.
Conway. Patrick
Conway. William F.
Cook, George B.
Cooper. Frederick F.

Cooper. Milton
Corcoran. John
Cross. Henr\' B.
*Curtiss. A.'W.
*Curtiss, Frank
tCurtiss. Miss Sophia
Curtiss. Willard
Damms. James
Darling. Frank
Dunham. Grove
Decker. Charles J.
Decker. Harvey
Decker, George
Decker, John A .
Decker. Miron N.
Dewey. Charles O.
Downing. Homer
Daubach. Joseph
Dresser. William H.
Dutcher. Henry
Dutcher. David N.
Dunham. Asahel
Dye. Miss L.
Ferry. George W.
Ferrv. James
Field, R. M.
Finkle, John A.
Finkle. Jacob
Forbes. Charles W.
Field. J. H.
Fitzgerald. John
Fritts, Freeman
Ford, William

Underwood. W. C.
Van Deusen. John E.
Wagner. John
Walker. Wan-en
*Walker. John B.
Ward. Alva W.
Wellman. M. J.
Wheeler, George H.
Whitney, Albert F.

Rood. Humphrey

Van Deusen. Frank
Younger, C. H.

Tillotson, George W.
Whitney, Miles F.

tPierson, Mrs. tt. M.
Prince. William M.
Purcell. John
Richardson. T. H.
Sykes. H. W.
Wolfe. John S,

Salmon, T. B.

Selleck, James M.
Teeter. John M.

Snow. Charles A.
StumpfF. George H.
Twining, Orlow C.
Woodin. George F.

Ford. Frederick M.
Foley. James
Fowler. Robert J.
Freeman. Marcus
French, Cyrus
Fi-etts. Charles
Funk. Peter
Gardner. James
Gorham, George W.
Gordon. Nelson E.
Gordon, Van Earl
Grav, John S.
Griffith. John
Griffith. Mrs. Grove D.
Hadsell. Nelson
Hall, Alexander
Heaton. Thomas H.
Hewins. Arthur M.
+Holmes. Miss Mary
Hubbell. James
Huggins, John L.
Huggins, Arthur
Huggins. Joseph H.
Huggins. Wm. J.
Hughes Patrick
Hulett. Langdon
Hurlburt. A. R.
Hurlburt. R. L.
Johnson. Irving L.
Johnson. Nathaniel H.
Johnson. Benjamin
Joyner. Henry C.
Kellogg, George

38

Kelloggc. Frank N.
Kells. Abram A.
Knickerbocker, Milo
King, Frank
Kirby, George H.
Laird, Charles A.
Lawrence, George N.
Landers, Michael
Landers, James
Landers, John
Lee, George B,
Lee. Seth
Leroy, Albert
Little, Ralph
Little, R. F.
Little, A. M.
Little, Frank
*Little. Henry R.
Little, Wm. H.
Linsey, Henry
Linsey, Luther
Lloyd, Charles
McCarthy, Martin
Manvel, D. W.
Markham,Franklin W
Markham, Egbert
McGraw, James
McGraw, Jr., James
McGrath. John F.
Merriam, S. D.
Merrifield, Mrs. D. W.

Miller, Albert
Miller, Walter M.
Miller, Hiram
Moore, Michael
Morrison, Edward
Morrison, .lohn
Mosley. George
Mullen, John
Meach, Henry
Munn, O. E.
Munn, Charles H.
Munn, Edward W.
Munson. John N.
New, Frank N.
North, Harvey
Owen, Francis T.
O'Hara, John

Roys, Abner
*Roys, Levi
Roys. Frank
Roys. Harvey
Roraback, James
Roraback. J. C.
Rood, E. H.
tRood, Miss Emily
Sacket. W. F.
tSage, Alice B.
Sardam, S. B.
Shalley. Thomas
Shalley. Patrick
Shears, Albert W.
Shears. Edgar D.
Sheldon, William H.
Spaulding, H. N.

*Parks, Mrs. James W. Stall, Frank

Parmalee, F. G.
Parmalee, Walter S.
Parsons, C. L.
*Peck, George N.
Peck. George G.
Phillips, B. F.
Rock. John
Rote, Leonard
Rote, S las,
Rote, Wes ey
Rote, Walter
Roys, Charles J.
Roys, John M.

STOCKBRIDGE

Stuernewald. Peter
Stevens, William F.
Stevens, William A.
Schneider, Louis
Stanton. J. R.
Smith, John C.
Smith, Flint E.
Smith, M. J.
Smith. Frank L.
Smith, Porter E.
Soles. Frederick
Stoddard, David T.

Aymar, Fred S.
Aymar, Jr,, Fred S.
*Barton, Harvey B.
Baird. William
Barnes, Albert W.
Barnes, James
Bechtel. Fred W.
♦Brace. Marshall
Buck, Andrew J.
Buck, Anson
Buck, John M.
Bums, Patrick
Burns, James
Byington, H. C.
Case, Egbert H.
Clennan. Thomas
Clarke, William B.
Carpenter. Henry A.
Callender, Charles E.
Carey, John

Brace, William
Brewer. John M.
Cannon, John
Cannon. Nathan
Crittenden. Jerome
Dorman, Frederick
Dowd, Edward

Allen, George W.
Baldwin. Henry M.
Barnes, Erwin F.
Barnes, Seth A.
Barnes, W. H.
Brewer, Carmi A.
Brown, F. E.
Brown, C. E.
Calkins, E. V.
Carpenter, John W.
Carpenter, J. P.
Cobb, George H.
Cobb, Jr., George H.
Comstock, P. G.

Galusha, C. S.
Fisher, John B .

Cooper. John M.
Cooper, George R.
Comstock, Sanford
*Cone, Henry D.
Curtis, Carlton
Curtis, E. S.
Curtis, S. C.
Curtis. Nathan B.
Davis, D. C.
*Dunham, Henry J.
Fenn, Henry C.
Fenn, T. H.
Fields, William C.
Ford, J. W.
Ford, William M.
Goodrich, C. L.
Griffin. Frank W.
*Heath. Marshall S.
Heath. Frank W.

Hoffman. Ferdinand
Hoyt. Edwin
W.Huggins. B. C.
Hull, John B.
Hull, Charles E.
Jones, W. H.
Jones. Henry C.
King, Michael
Laprize, Samuel
Lincoln, S. P.
*Luchsinger, Henry
Lynch, C. L.
Mercer. Benjamin
Morley, Charles E.
Nettleton. A. C.
*Palmer, Frank A.
*Palmer. W. H.
Palmer. William P.
Pratt, F. J.

TYRINGHAM.

Fielding, E. C.
Gardner, George M.
Garfield, John C.
Garfield, W. W.
Garfield. W. D.
Goewey, N. F.
Hale, Charles H.

Hale, George E.
Hale, William.W.
Johnson, E. M.
Langdon. Horace E.
Olds. George W.
Rouse, George
Slater, Edward H.

WEST STOCKBRIDGE.

Curtis, W. W.
*Dewell, James
Easland, George
French, C. C.
French, Abel B.
French, Robert D.
French, Thomas
French, W. C.
Gaston, James A.
Harris, A. E.
Harvey, Charles S.
Harvey, Frank E.
Hewins. T. K.
Jaquins, H. E.

Kearsey, Dennis
Kniffin, C. W.
Lock wood, Leroy
Moffatt, Lawrence
Moore. James S.
Olds, Edward A.
Page. E. B.
Phillips. Arthur L.
Piatt. C. S.
Reed. T. B.
*Shead. James
Shead, Hiram
Shook. J. W.
Son, John M.

Shook, Egbert
Stone, Augustus R.
Spurr, Henry R.
Spurr, George H.
Slye, F. B.
Stalker. Nelson
Taft, Richard M.
Tripp, Hiram M.
Tobey. M. P.
Van beusen. Levi
Van Deusen, James
Van Deusen, E. L.
Van Deusen, L. C.
Vosburgh, Eugene J.
Vosburgh, Jerdon
Warner, J. N.
Warner, C. N.
Wickwire, M. H.
Wick wire, T. C.
Wickwire, Eugene H.
*Willcox, William S.
Wilcox. F. B.
Winch, Luther
Williams, Charles H.
Williams. Mrs. J. A.
Wood. George
Woodbeck. Eli
Woodbeck. William N.
Woodbeck, James

Rathbun, Charles E.
Stevens, Amos G.
Sayles, J. P.
Sears. J. S.
Searing, George W.
Seeley, F B.
*Sedgwick. Henry D.
Seymour, George
Tracy, Andrew
Tracy, James
Tracy. Jr.. James
tTuckerman, Mrs. L.
tTuckerman, Lucius-
Trask, W. W.
Trask. W. E.
Warner. George H.
Whitehead. James
Whitney, George F.
Willis. Charles H.

Smith, Amos
Steadman, C. H.
Sweet, Albert G.
Taylor. J. B.
Thompson. W. T.
Tinker, I. B.

Spaulding, William C.
Spencer, James H.
Spencer, John S.
Spencer. Sylvester
Spooner, E. S.
Stickles, Albert H.
Tibbals. Charles S.
Tobey, E. J.
Truesdell, H. M.
Truesdell, Harry
Truesdell, Vallas R.
T>^merson. Edward
Wilson, John G.
Welch, Patrick

WILLL\MSTOWN.
Hickox, Stephen A. Reed, John W.
Martin, JohnJC.

Stevens. A. M.

39

DECEASED STOCK MEMBEKS.

Atwood, Jeremiah
Bailey. Levi S.
Barton, Joshua A.
Curtis, Abijah
Canning. E. W. B.
Durant, B. F.

Farnum, D. F.
Filman, John B.
Fenn, Daniel B.
Garfield, Harrison
Gibbons, William H.
Goodrich, Charles

Humphrey. Mark
Kilbourn, Mark
Landed on, M. C.
Leavitt. Edward
Palmer. Billings
Pattison, Amos L.

Rice, Isaac H.
Spurr, Charles
Sumner, Increase
Ticknor, William A.
Tuttle, Leonai'd
Wood, Thomas

MISCELLANEOUS.
Rufus H. Whitf ord. South Canaan, Conn. : J. G. Beebe, John F. Spaulding, A. G.
Stevens. East Canaan, Conn.. Hiram Rogers, Boston Corners, N. Y.; *Robert W. Leonard,
Mt. Kisco, N. Y.; A. J. Spurr, James M. Gray, Theodore E. Woodin, Chapinville, Conn.;
Lester B. Gnnn, S. E. Dow, Lanesboro; Allen Conklin, Craryvilie, N. Y.; Martin Miller,
Clarence Miller. Ghent, N. Y.; F. A. Noteware, Kirkwood, N. Y.; George W. Parish, East
Chatham, N.Y.; *William Stanley, Englewood, N. J.; *S. Waldo Stone, Bridgeport, Conn.;
William Foley, Winsted, Conn.; Edward C. Cook, Westfield; D. Leavitt, Jr., Dresden,
Germany; G. W. Peters, Newark, N. J.; A. Reas(mer, Morristown, N. J.; B.N.Snyder,
Westfield; W. H. Wright, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Harvey S. Gordon, Lincoln, Neb.; George E.
Dean, Cheshire, Mass.; D. B, Lester, Selkirk, N. Y.; George Meach, Chester; George G.
Wheeler, Winsted. Conn.; Thomas F. Moore, Wacross, Ga,; George F. Stewart, West
Becket, Mass.

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OF

President,

Vice-Presidents,

Treasurer. .
Secretary.

1892.

H. TICKNOR, of AlfGi-d

HENRY L. ROWE, of Egremont.
HOPKINS T. CANDE. of Sheffield.

WALTER B. SANPORD, of Great Barrington.
HENRV T. ROBBINS, of Great Barrington.

EXECUTIVE C03IMITTEE.
WALTER H. TICKNOR, of Alford.

HENRY L. ROWE, of Egremont.

HOPKINS T. CANDE, of Sheffield.

WALTER B. SANFORD, of Great Barrington.

HENRY T. ROBBINS, of Great Barrington.
JAMES H. ROWLEY, of Egremont.
HENRY W. SHELDON, of New Marlboro, one year.
FRANK K. HINCKLEY, of Lee, one year.

LESTER T. OSBORNE, of Alford, one year.

PARLEY A. RUSSELL, of Great Barrington, two years.
WILLIAM C. DALZELL. of Egremont, two years.

MARSHALL S. HEATH, of Stockbridge. two years.

SUPERINTENDENT OF FAIR GROUNDS.
JOHN B. CHADWICK, of Great Barrington.

COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

DIJIjFGATE to state BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 1891-93.
JAMES H. ROWLEY, of Egremont.

ADDRESS

Delivered Before the Housatoxic Agricultural Society at their Annual
Exhibition, Held in Great Barrington, September 30, 1892,

By REV. DR. HARTLEY.

Mr. President, Members of the Housatonic Agricultural Society: Ladies and
Gentlemen: — The service which you have requested of me on this occasion is
somewliat new. but though new it is none the less willingly accepted. From
the marked activity of the past week, as well the bright and healthful appear-
ance of the society's representatives before me, I do not think that I have been
summoned in any official ca[)aeity — to lay away the Housatonic Agricultural
.Society for its last sleep; on the contrary, there is no evidence that it has ever
known such a thing as sleep, and surely if the same energy and force that now
permeate it continue to attend and thrill it, it can never die. Rather am I here,
it may be, to re-marry you to the holy and noble labors in which for years so
many of you have been engaged: for it is only, as one is wedded to a vocation,
that honorable and gladdening results may be looked for. If any one can show
just reason why you and that which you love may not be joined together, let
him now speak. 1 hear no voice. Regard yourselves, therefore, members and
friends of this society, as betrothed to the soil of beautiful Berkshire: may you
have many followers to rise up and call you blessed. Receive my sincere con-
gratulations. Kiss the bride; kiss the groom — nor ever, forget the day, in
which you gave true allegiance to the fields of old historic Massachusetts.

And. now, before we partake of the prepared feast, a little friendly counsel;
and let it be in the line that will tend to make us better citizens of the prosper-
ous commonwealth in which providence has been pleased to lead us, and beneath
whose sod some day we may —

•• With the rude forefathers' of the hamlet sleep."

Giving my theme a didactic form of expression, it reads: The relations which
every Christian sustains to the State of which he is a member.

Perhaps some one may object to ray use in this presence of that qualifying
word Christian; I cannot do otherwise. Not that I would at any time take ad-
vantage of my position as a humble minister of the gospel, or designedly wound
the feelings of an auditor; by no means; rather am I mindful that ere the dis-
tinguished navigator, Christopher Columbus, whom the American nation at this
very moment is preparing to worthily honor, weighed anchor at Palos, Spain,
he sought and received the blessing of the church in which he was a devout
communicant: and I remember, also, that just so soon as his feet pressed this
Western world, he kissed the earth, and knelt in prayer to God for the many
favors which he had so recently received at His hands; and I recall that when
our Puritan fathers left for a home in the New World, daily, during the voyage,
and so soon, also, as they landed, full recognition was made of God's guidance
and care. Indeed, our fathers in the 3Iayflower began their famous political
compact in the words, "In the name of God, amen." Nor would I forget that
when the representatives of the several States were assembled for the establish-
ment of these United States, the larger number of them were Christian men,
and as honest and consistent in that belief as they were loyal to their political

vows; and you no more cati silence the influence of Christianity in tiie acts or
doings of an intelligent manhood than you can wash a robe without wetting it.

America, then having been discovered by Christian thought, and since the
J/«2/./?o?re/'' 6- voyagers were Christians, and in quest of that lib:rty which they
had derived from the Scriptures; and the founders of the Republic, in the person
of Franklin, amid the earliest sessions of the fi'st Congress moved that divine
guidance be sought in its deliberations; I claim that America is nominally a
Christian nation; and to-day she is indebted to Christianity and only to Chris-
tianity for the moral force that pervades her institutions, and which has given
to her. her power, progress and all her present glory. What would have been
the history of thi- loved land had it been given up to minds unfriendly to the
teachings of revelation, or had those royal principles which run as a scarlet
thread through the New Testament, been set aside, ignored — who will
answer ? Follow unbelief to its logical conclusions, and not only would you
challenge the authority of revelation, but you would have no heaveidy charter
for our noble liberties, and no God; and, therefore, no superintending mind
from which the nations of the world could receive their proper development.
The Bible has done more to give good government to mankind than all the
genius, statesmanship and diplomacy thp world has ever known.

In remarking upon the theme which has just been announced, it siiould be
said as preliminary to the same: That government as government is ordained of
Go(; ; the power and the authority are derived from Him, but the form which
that power may assume is human. Under the hand of a skillful artificer, gold
may readily be converted into coin, or a thimble for some lily finger: but the
metal itself is from the creating hand of God. In like manner with civil power;
the form is man's, but the authority itself, the material, is of heaven. What-
ever, also, may be the form of government under which one lives, if it be in
harmony with the revealed truth of heavei:, obedience to it is a necessity; and
to war against it is to war aginst the divine truth; and with all this, every indi-
vidual has certain i-elations to the State which are no less ordained than is the
State itself.

As much light will naturally be throwni on the subject before us from a proper
conception of the State, let us then at once ask ourselves, what is the State ?
We cover this plain enquiry when we say that some look upon the State as pro-
ceeding directly from the family; others regard it as based upon a compact,
while others again view it as having its beginning in force. Such are the more
general notions which have been held by persons of every nationality when they
would endeavor to account for this well-known organization. Which, however,
is the correct conception, or, are they all wrong ? Whatever be our answer, this
manifestlv is certain; if we allow ourselves to be influenced by the Bible the
State is not always to exist; as there was a time when it was not. so a time shall
come when it shall not be. Revelation is most eloquent in its announcement
that the future shall witness among men what it calls the " Kingdom of God,"
and when that period arrives the State is no longei-. The State spans, so to say,
simply an interim in history, and that interim which lies between its birth and
the coming of the " Kingdom of Heaven." In fact, the birth of this promised
kingdom means the death of the State, and toward this finality the State is
tending.

Now when we hear men speaking of the State as primarily proceeding from
the family, rememberi'.g the mode in which a family is constituted, how the
younger or weaker powder is often transfei-red to the stronger and older, there
does seetn to be some ground for such a conviction. Still mere parallelism is
not argument any more than sound is substance. We can predict like results
from similar conditions, but not like results in different spheres, though thire
be a similarity of forces in those spfieres, and the State and family ai'e different
spheres — totally so. In brief, the one — the family — is the sphere of affec-
tion; the State, that of justice. In the family, also, confidence, loving submis-
sion and willing ol)edience prevail: whereas, in the State, obedience is compul-
sory, ami compulsory both by law and force. 'I'ake justice in its broadest sense,
and what does the family know of it: and, on the contrary, what does the State
know of the warm breath of kindness which forms the soul of family life?
There must alwavs be affectioji. heart, kindliness; and there must alwavs be

law, order aiul justice — these are ueeessiry virtues, but fiow distinct! And if
the elements which enter into the State be different from tnose which we find in
the family, and if as is the seed, so rnu^t be Llie fruit, the St;ite cannol i)e tlie
product of the family so long as it is thus exposed to the influences of a differ-
ent spirit. Nor is the State a com{)act; and by compact, we mean the majoi-ity
agreeing to certain ordinances and tlie establishment of authority for their en-
forcement. Indeed, if the State be the decision of certain members, say the
majority, then it is a mere formation of the will or the invention of the intellect.

Xo State was ever thus produced. For supposing that the people were law-
less anterior to the formation of the State, and that the object of the State be
to restrain or curb that lawlessness— if the State be the result of compact, then
you have lawless people willing to be bound by law, and this is not the mean-
ing of lawlessness, nor do such people make compacts. Nor has the State its
origin in force. True States have been so made, and to-day the history of many
nationalities is nothing more nor less than the history of a most uncompromis-
ing and persistent despotism. iMen urged forward by an ambition which only
death has been able to arrest, from time to time, have come upon the field of
action whose one mission seemed to be the subjection of the weaker and less
covetous to their own selfish ends, and they have founded a State; and some of
these same States, minus certain fleeting changes, have survived the shock of
centuries; but despotism is not the State. It may be the State in certain lands,
and such also may be the only State that millions of people know as in Russia,
but it is not the State; that is, as the normal and proper condition of society;
as pure force is in direct opposition to the nature of the State. Indeed, the
State exists that human affairs may not be arranged or controlled by force.
Force in the State may be and is necessary, but not as a primary power. Say
that force i - the foundation of the State, then the greater the despotism — the
gi'ander and more solid the State. But we don't so read history, nor is such a
conclusion at all in harmony with fact. Force, as such, has as often annihi-
lated the State as it has created it.

In a single phrase the State has its existence or origin in a high and holy
sense of justice — a justice born of a thoughtful, enlightened and unselfish
nature. If we go back to that early period, when, in order to replenish the
earth, man leaves the ark, we find Jehovah himself, for the purpose of securing
the preservation of human life, declaring "whoso sheddeth man's blood, by
man, shall his blood be shed, for in the image of God made He man.'" At this
early stage in the history of mankind, heaven itself is ordaining the law or
enunciating the very principle upon which society and all the varied relations
in life are to be established. From the fact that a man has been born, he has a
right to live, and that right is his by nature, as well as by the decree of the Most
High. Consequently, let any one interfere with that right and justice demands
he be protected, and should one wrest from another his life, the life of this other
is to be given up; and the execution of this penalty, or the maintenance of
this right, is nothing less than what we call the State. Such, in its h<,st analy-
sis, is the State. True, all States bear within tliemselves an historical element
which is subject to change, and thecomingand going of the centui'ies give birth
to certain movements; but deep down — far beneath all this fluctuating and
accidental element — there is a permanent one, which is the love of justice, or
the need of justice and its administration by its authorized organ.

The State, therefore, is no mere human organization, and born of caprice or
selfish inteiests; it has its origin in God, in that love and sense of justice which
we find Him so early in the history of the race decreeing: and which man, if
he would have the State secure the highest and best results, is ever to recognize.
The pilgrim fathers held to this notion of the State. Yet more, the State is
rooted, and deeply rooted, in religion; and when thus constituted, it has all the
authority of the divine will. Of course, here comes in the old doctrine of " the
divine right of kings," with its many abuses, as well as " the sovereignty of the
people," with its natural excesses. Kings or rulers have divine rights, not,
however, as they rule for themselves, or even for others, but as they rule justly;
as then they rule in obedience to the ordinances of God. Kings, therefore, are
not masters, but servants, and servants for the maintenance under God of jus-
tice. The mere possession of power don't constitute the right to rule; the pri-

mary right is to rule justly. He who rules otherwise rules for some personal
motive, and ruling for mere self is not justice; selfishness should no more have
place in a government than in the creed of an individual. And the people also
are sovereign only as they are right, and endeavor to govern justly. Often
when differences exist among a people to such a degree as to culminate, it may
be in open rebellion, the majority rise up and affirm that there will is to be
recognized. Xot at all. For a majority, as a majority, is to govern only when
it is just in its demands; and minorities, also, are right when they demand that
this same law of justice be given place. This is the bottom truth, or knotless
plank in the State.

But without discussing any further the great principles involved in the State,
let us give our subject a practical bearing. If the State has its origin in that
high and holy sense of justice of which we speak, it is then the solemn duty of
every citizen to take an active interest in its welfare. I know of no offense that
seems to be more universally committed by worthy men in our day than the
utter indifference which some at least manifest in what pertains to the govern-
ment under which they live. It would appear that not a few look upo)i the
relations which they sustain toward the State as positively forbidden, if not
almost as criminal: seemingly they are something of which they are ashamed.

If ever a people should take a most active interest in tiie administration of
government, Americans are that people; and for the double reason that the gov-
erning power is a derived power, and, also, they are so often called upon to change
their rulers. The policy which is to shape and direct monarchial gover.iments,
for the mc st part, is fixed ; at any rate, grand and fundamental changes are
few, whereas it is altogether difl'erent in the State where universal freedom jire-
vails; here, freedom as likely and as often secures a change of policy as the
permanence of monarchial sovereignty contributes to oneness of action. Take
any of the exciting political agitations into which, as a people, we are so fre-
quently thrown — that period, forsooth, in wliich our own State is called upon
to reaffirm or change its policy, and how few of those possessing the ballot have
a full, free and definite understanding of the change, supposing it is a consti-
tutional amendment upon which they are called upon to vote! In national
questions of similar sweep, how small the number who may be said to really
know and take in the fundamental purpose at issue!

Unhappily, not a few individuals are wholly indifferent to all these struggles for
change ; some, also, vote not as they have learned, but as they have been told : while
with others again, its not principle that guides their action, but money. Xow
the bought vote, if known, should be a negative vote, and its repetition should
be the forfeiture of the right to suffrage. Think of a certain politician affirm-
ing that in a close election, two-thirds of all the votes cast by the day laboi-ers.
minor mechajiics and men of small means, could be purchased. Although the
coast of our country be washed by two mighty oceans, there is no room in it for
a ballot that represents a drink, a dime or a dollar. Behind every vote there
should be intelligence — thought: if not, in no sense has it a representative
value. The same is largely true with what is called a [)arty vote. Following
party at times is like accompanying the devil-bewitched swine tluit i-an head-
long from the Gadarene fields down into the sea.

Indeed, from the actions of some " party " is but another name lor ambition,
or the committing of one's self to be led here and there by irresponsible and
self-constituted leaders to be severely let alone so soon as their purpose have
been attained. The citizen who seemingly knows nothing l)ut " party " is not
unfrequently as oblivious to the end of government as to the inspiring motive
of patriotism.

Politically considered, the wisdom of several millions of votei's is much
greater thari that of a few party leadei-s. Personally. I have more faith in the
people of the United States than in any chairm.an or national committee ever
formed. The errors of public opinion are self-changing. As the essential
force of a government is in the individual, men should do their own thinking.
Bits and bridles are for the mouths of horses, not for freemen ; God never meant
that any human being should be harnessed — that was decided for our country
under an apple tree at Appomatox.

Friends, justice is a priceless boon, nor can any one be indifferent to its

presence, and power and government thrive as well without as with it.
If we would have wise rule and the most beneficent results, love for it is to
enter into and permeate a man's soul as blood the body. In the adminis-
tration of government, the question never should be raised, what is easiest,
still less, what is most profitable; but what is most honorable, as well as what
will conduce most speedily to the diminishing of friction among men, lessen
the need of law and knit heart to heart into one common humanity. Societv
is a common family; hence no member of it should desire action affecting others
rights. The healthiness of the body is infinitely more than the healthiness of
any individual member. Exclusive ownership is not the doctrine of love.
Justice discards party, and therefore it is always represented as blind; and pa-
triotism is not merely the love of home, as we naturally have an affection for
the land in which we were born, whether it be among the icy ridges of the far
north, or amid the verdant savannas of the South. The Ethiopian imagines
that God made his lands and deserts, while angels only were employed in form-
ing the rest of the globe. Patriotism is something moral; nor can any one be
said to take an interest in his country who has not a love for the welfare of
those who inherit it. Yet more, patriotism receives its grandest development
only as we are loyal to those principles which enter into its civil constitution
and give it solid prosperity. Yes, patriotism is principle; true, genuine princi-
ple; and the thought that should rule every lover of his country is the hap-
piness of all. Long since Virgil wrote —

"The noblest motive is the public ^ood."'

And the grandest mdication of all moral progress is when the people, ceasing
to forget their individuality, become troubled and disturbed so often as any
personal right or liberty is abridged, and justice fails to be seen in that mid-day
glory and splendor which appertains to its very nature. Give nie a nation of
patriots, of men such as the poet Pope speaks:

* * * '' Sincere
Statesmen, yet friends of truth, of souls

In actions faithful, and in honor clear.
Who broke no promise, served no private end.
Who gained no title, and who lost no friend,'*

and I have no fear foj- its future. Or broadening my language, give me a
nation which first and last, in poverty or in riches, in adversity or prosperity,
in evil or good report, and which amid all the shifting changes to which this
active world is exposed has determined to preserve sacred and inviolate the
rights of others, and whose single ambition is to see that these same rights are
deepened and enlarged; and alt anxiety concerning the political institutions of
that country may be considered at an end; nor will the time be long coming
before its people wdl be found rejoicing in blessings of which others to whom
such a purpose has teen foreign have not dreamed. And I may add, give me a
nation of politicians, as we now use that word, and soon there will be no govern-
ment worthy that name. A [)rofessional politician is one in whose heart not
only is the sense of justice wanting, but he lives and moA^es and has his being in
self; and not till self is enthroned, will he case his babblings.

Still another truth. Every member of the State should be well acquainted
with all the forces which are at work affecting its interests; to encourage them
if good — to root them out if bad. Whatever may be the theory on which a
government is based, this however is true, that the methods open and secret
which now and then are employed to corrupt its administration, are neither few
nor harmless. Verily, what evil forces might here be alluded to which fre-
quently find full play in the State, and with what determination are they
wielded? Who will say that some in our broad land are not seeking to open up
springs to poison the crystal streams from which prosperous America to-day so
freely and happily drinks? At times what malfeasance in office and prostitu-
tion "^ of authority'! \Vhat betrayal of trusts! What struggling for positions,
negligence of duty as well as gross misrepresentation! What unscrupulous
methods are employed to achieve ends otherwise unattainable! Nor is it very
unusual to find absolute incompetency associated with positions of far-reaching
influence. And yet the people submit to these and kindred practices as though
thev were the needed factors in all o:overnments.

Not long since, at a convention in one of tlie Middle States, assembled for the
nomination of State officers, a claimant contested liis opponent's seat on the
ground that the would-be occu^jant held it ihroiigh manifest fraud; as, in bal-
loting for his rival, the rubber bands which bound togother the name of the
candidate were not even removed from the package ; and thus were thev found
in the ballot-box: a charge which, it is fair to assume, was true, as the contest-
ant gained his seat: and yet no rebuke was heard in that vast assembly, nor was
a frown anywhere visible: rather, a broad laugh rolled over that great assembly
as ripples the water when a mightv stone is cast into its bosom.

At this very hour more than fifty citizens of one of our States are behind
prison bars for stuffing, at a recent election, the ballot box. A free country can
know no higher crime. Less henious would have bee!i the stabbing of the higher
functionaries of the State — for such vacancies could readily have been filled.
But corrupt the ballot box, give fraud undisputed sway, let unscrupulous men
negative by foul means your or my vote, and they are robbing me of a privilege
mine by my very birth-right; they are endeavoring to subtract from the State
your and my personalitv; they are determined with the defeat of justice to en-
throne selfishness and h.tve it monarch ; they are prostituting their j >rivileges to
the most ignoble ends, and they are the most bitter and malignant foes of the
nation: and for the emoluments connected with position and power would not
only impede civilization but wreck the very foundations upon which the grandest
civilization rests, and ovei a ruined and prostrate country — stimulated by
greed, would mount the throne. The ballot is the heaven permitted palladium
of our civil rights. Smite it, and uiankind with a mighty wail will roll back
centuries and centuries to awaken in a bitter despotism ^— more bitter because it
had lost its power. Smite it, and clique — corporations — trusts — unholy
wealth, will soon be found forging fetters heavier and binding them tighter than
even a Roman slave ever wore. Smite it, and the government of the people by
the people dies — I repeat it, it dies;, and out of its remains a new government
will arise whose mission will be to deceive — to filch — to oppress — to slay.
0 no; the ballot must be kept pure and sacred; it must ever glisten with spot-
less integrity ; it must not know even the approach of wrong or fraud ; and it
must be so firmly enthroned that nothing shall be able to unseat it — palsied be
the hand uplifted against it.

Prosperous America does not live l>ehind fortified castles, but in the breasts
of its citizens — or better perhaps, its life under God is in the ballot — and when,
therefore, that is surrendered, freedojn is surrendered — and when freedom is
surrendered slavery again appears to enter upon its cursed and blackened sway.
If need be this truth must be burnt into tlie forel^eads of the people — that any
trifling with the Ijallot box is high treason.

Men talk of plagues visiting this and that eountiy. and our own nation within
a few weeks has received a great scare — but what is the advent of cholera or
any other withering disease to a dead ballot-box. or an unjust disfranchisement
of citizens in a land where the nature, character and execution of its laws de-
pend upon the voice of the people! Our loved country can stand the invasion
of many scourges as it has in the past, and it can afford to lay upon her solemn
altar the lives of a million of her best and nol)lest sons and yet live; but. believe
me. the death knell of the Republic shall have been struck when, under any
pretext, the ballot-box is assaulted, and its patrons are denied the exercise of
the privilege — the grandest civil prerogative in the worhl — the right to vote,
and the additional right that the vote be honestly counted. This point in the
administration of the State is to be most jealously guarded. The noble coun-
try of which we are citizens don't swing, as some suppose, on her mines, be they
of coal, silver or gold, nor on her fields, though they be the boundless prairies
of the west — nor on her factories or commerce, nor on the ease with which
position can be obtained — nor yet on her educational advantages extraordinary
as they are, but upon a clean ballot in the hands of justice-loving patrons, who
use it in place of the living voice. Keep that inviolate, and the destiny of the
nation is in the hands of its varied subjects, and that is where it truly belongs —
no centralization, no oligarchy, but the people — always the people.

One further thought. It should be the aim of every citizen to see that full
justice is meted out to every member of the State. It is said in our day crime

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is very rampant and it keeps steady })ace with advancing civilization. I do
not i)ropose to discuss this question. We believe, however, that never were
there more prominent criminals in our land than to-day, who have less reason
to be violators of law. Now the State demands, and when I say the State I
mean also high heaven, which ordained the State that all crime should receive
its proper penalty. Punishment is as much a part of law as precept. Law
loses its i)ower when it ceases to punish; nay, there can be no law without pen-
alty. In its final analysis punishment issimply the upholding of justice against
disobedience. But how often is this justice withheld from many high in the
social and financial world? What intrigues, also, are often resorted to. and by
professedly honorable men to exculpate the known criminal, and frequently
under what is called professional counsel! There is a poor man. and to keep
his feet from being bitten by an arctic frost, is forced (shall I say) to steal a
pair of boots to cover them ; and there is a man, with whom he may have depos-
ited his scanty savings, and now through some chicaneiy has olosed his doors,
consuming in that suspension, with unnumbered others, the small earnings of
his bootless brother. The one is immediately imprisoned — while often the
freedom of the other is no more interfered with than though he belonged to the
elect. How few raise their voice against such injustice! The little thief is
handcuffed and delivered to the jailer — the great thief is still welcomed —
recognized, dined and wined. It is thus that genuine rascality is made respect-
able; and they make roguery respectable who are indiiferent to the punish-
ment of crime. All knavery, by whomsoever and w^heresoever committed,
should be promptly denounced.

The same desire should be exhibited for the punishment of him who wears
fine linen and fares sumptuously every day as fur the thief who enters the home
at night, or for the way-layer who seeks his prey at day.

If God intended that justice should prevail, he also intended that punishment
be a duty. Punishment is not the will of man, nor is it born of caprice; it is
the will and decree of heaven; and that man is most like God, in his relations
to the State, who is the lover of justice as well as its defender: and justice
m.eans equal rights to all of whatever character or color, be it in the form of
gilded rewards or dire and lasting punishments.

And now I need hardly say that you, gentlemen and members of this Agri-
cultural Society constitute no insignificant part of the State. The very last
class as a class that the State can overlook or do without, are its farmers. You
stand at its strategic points and in no mean sense are its master. Xo general,
whatever may be his skill, nor batallion howsoever well drilled, can ever con-
duct a successful w^arfare without proper supplies. Farmers furnish supplies.
The State can only exist ia theory where its acres remain unploughed and un-
sown. Since the State then leans upon you. and your industries foster and
develope new life, watch with a jealous eye her interests, nor allow anything to
harm its healthiness or prevent its true and logical development. Farmers pos-
sess more true, honest sense than any class in the community ; and it is well
known that their educational attainments are in advance of others who claim
to be important personages. They read, they listen, they talk and they think;
and many of the best in the varied vocations of life are recruited from their
ranks. The great cities in our land would have but little progress, nor would
we read of such worthy leaders w^ere it not for the cottages and the farms which
dot our beautiful hills and verdant valleys.

There never has been a time when your honored profession has not called out
the best thoughts and energies of the race, and given the world evidence of its
true value. Many of the historic worthies of Jewish history, patriarchs, leaders,
kings, seers and prophets, who have left behind them the most stimulating ex-
amples of faith, as well as some of the sublimest teachings that have ever dropped
from human lips, were cultivators of the soil; and for years were identified
with its beneficent products. The Mosaic law by its wise enactments and
thoughtful requirements not only promoted but protected agriculture. What
preserved the unity of the sacred race during their Egyptian experiences, and
later kept them from that consuming idolatry with 'which the commercial
nations became enamored save the pastoral life? It in no way affected the char-
acter of a High Priest that he was reared among the fields, mingled among

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flocks and herds, knew their wayi5 and followed the plow in the open furrow.
In fact every nation has regarded your calling as one of exalted honor. In
primitive Rome, if the chroniclers are to be believed, deities were appointed to
rake charge of all grain in every stage of its development, and indifference to the
cultivation of the soil was an offence involving severe penalties. Cato, as well
as (Jincinnatiis, plowed their own lands; so did the Athenian nobles. Mighty
Rome and classic Greece with all their splendors of temple and mausoleum were
as nothing to their fields of corn, flecked here and there with numerous herds
browsing in the sun.

' In the estimation of Aristotle, a community of husbandmen, outranked all
others, and Xenophon proposed that honorary distinction be given to its profess-
ors at Athens. So it has been down along the line of the ages. Who was a more
thoroughly devoted, skillful and patient farmer than our own immortal Wash-
ington ? It is written of him that during all those serious hours in which he
was battling for a Republic and giving the most intense thought to the character
of its founding, his farm was never out of his Tuind. hmerson assures us that
"the first farmer was the first man. and all historic nobility rests on possession
and use of land.'" It is true, and it is in this line in which your feet are treading.

Be then faithful to your calling. Every man is a debtor to his profession and
should leave it the better from having been identified with it. Some day it will
be seen that the skill of the farmer here in the East, will be a worthy match for
the low^lands of the plains and the virgin prairies of the West.

Along this road science is now advaniiing with rapid step and gathering as-
tounding trophies. The agricultural schools and colleges in our land are as
important to its higher development as the academies and universities of classic
culture. Be loyal then to your trusts, and loyal also to the government which
has made and which as time advances will do even yet more to give your labors
their legitimate significance. Xo enemy can successfully invade, nor can tyrant's
heel ever crush a State that has the strong sympathy and earnest cooperation of
those who till its fields and gather the harvest. Let the State then receive your
continued support, and in time, rely upon it, it will give you her wealth* her
honors as well as her protection.

Above all, see to it that the State is impregnated and guided by a biblical
Christianity ; if so, not only will it be moving along the path of the greatest
good, but it will prove a happy boon and royal blessing to all identified with its
interests, and who with loving hearts are anticipating the advent of "The
Kingdom of Heaven."

God save the Commonwealth of Massachusetts'

Reports of Committees.

Early Siiininer Crops.

Whole number of entries, 73. Four acres of Rye, 24; one aci-e of Ry
Barley, 5; five acres of Grass. 5; three acres of Grass. 9.

Best four acres of Rye. William H. Day, Great Barrinsftor,

2d do.. Henry W. Burget, Egremont.

3d do., E. D. Andrews. Sheffield.

4th do.. N. W. Tinker, Alford,

5th do.. Frederick Abbey, Great Barrinfftou,
Best one acre of Rye. A. J. Freeman. New Marlboro,

•M do.. B. F. Tuttle, Sheffield.

8d do., E. D. Shears, Sheffield.

4th do., Sanford A. Foot, Pittsfield,
Best one acre of Barley, Dwight P. Bradley, Lee,

2d do., M. I. Wheeler, Great Barringcton,

3d do., M. W. Coleman. Richmond.
Best five acres of Cultivated Grass, Alonzo Bradley. Lee,

2d do.. Warren Crissey, Great Barrington,

3d do.. Roger Hayes, New Marlboro.

4th do.. Noble B. Turner, Great Barrington.
Best three acres of Cultivated Grass, Sanford A. Foot. Pittsfield.

2d do., Warren Crissey, Great Barrington.

3d do., J. M. Mackie, Great Barrington.

4th do.. Michael Hayes, New Marlboro,

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Late Summer Crops.

Whole nnniber of entries, 84. Four acres Oats. 28; one acre Oats, 19; Ensi-
lage Corn, 6; two acresSowed Corn, 10; one-half acre Sowed Corn. 10: One Hun-
dred Acre Farms. 8; Forty Acre Farms, 3.

Best four acres Oats, J. H. Van Deusen, Great Barrington. $6 00

2d do.. R. H. Bradford, Egremont, 5 00

3d do.. John C. Munson, Great Barrington. 4 00

4th do., J. L. Millard, Egremont, 3 00

5th do.. William H. Burgett, Great Barrington. 2 00

Best one acre Oats. Arthur M. Hewins. Sheffield. 5 00

2d do.. Domnick Garrahin. Marlboro. 4 00

3d do.. D. W, Merrifield. Sheffield, 3 00

4th do., Carlton Curtiss, Stockbridge. 2 00

Best five acres Ensilage Corn, M. I. Wheeler, Great Barrington, 4 00

2d do.. N. B. Turner. Great Barrington, 3 00

3d do., J. A. Griffith. Sheffield. 2 00

Best two acres Sowed Corn, Alonzo Bradley, Lee, o 00

2d do.. William H. Burgett. Great Barrington. 4 00

3d do.. George A. Stevens, New Marlboro. 3 90

4th do.. H. C. Byington. Stockbridge, 2 00

Best one-half acre Sowed Corn, William H. Burgett. Great Barrington, 4 00

2d do.. Alonzo Bradley. Lee. 3 00

3d do., Robert P. Lee, Sheffield, 2 00

4th do . William I Walker, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best One Hundred Acre Farm, Lester T. Osborn. Alford. Diploma

2d do.. Oscar M. Hall, Great Barrington, 10 00

3d do., P. M. Shaylor & Sons. Lee. 8 00

Best Forty Acre Farm. Ralph Little, Sheffield. Diploma

2d do., Andrew J. Buck, Stockbridge. ' 7 00

Other entries of forty acre farms not considered worthv.

^ GIL^i^REDlMITH. C C'omm^f.fee.

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Fall Crops.

Whole niiiDber of entries, 99. Four acres Corn, 18; one acre Corn, 28; Sweet

Corn. T; Buckwheat, 12; Potatoes, 18: Beans, 2; Beets, 1; Onions, 6; Mangle
Wurtzels, 8; Carrots, 8; Turnips, 2; Cabbage, 4.

Best four acres of Corn, Albert H. Shepard. Great Barrington, $7 00

•2d do.. George S. Day. Great Barrington, .5 00

M do.. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield. Sheffield. 4 00

4th do., W. H. Burgett, Great Barrington. 3 00

.5th do.. Walter Cutting. Pittsfield. 2 00

Best one acre Corn, .Tared Lewis, Great Barrington. .5 (X)

M do., P. M. Shaylor & Son, Lee. 4 00

3d do., A. G. Stevens. Stockbridge. 3 00

4th do.. W. C. French, West Stockbridge. 2 00

oth do., Sauford Foote. Pittsfield. • 1 00

Best one-half acre Sweet Corn, Geoige M. Gibson. New Marlboro, 3 00

•2d do.. H. C. Byington. Stockbridge. 2 00

3d do.. Alonzo Bradley. Lee. 1 00

Best one acre Buckwheat, Ralph Bradford. Egremont. 4 00

■2d do.. M. I. Wheeler. Great Barrington. 3 00

3d do.. Edgar D. Shears, Sheffield, 2 00

4th do.. D wight Andrews, Sheffield, 1 00

Best one acre Potatoes. W. H. Goslee. Great Barrington, 5 00

2d do.. George A. Ploss. Egremont. 4 00

3d do.. N. B. Turner. Great Barrington. S 00

4th do., Harry Chapin, Sheffield. 2 00

.5th do., Henry L. Row^e. Egremont. 1 00

Best one-quarter acre Beans. X. H. Johnson. Sheffield. 3 00

2d do.. Robert P. Lee, Sheffield, . 2 00

Best one-fourth acre Beets, J. M. Mackie, Great Barrington, 3 00

Best one-fourth acre Onions. William J. Warner, Great Barrington. 3 00

2d do., W. C. French, West Stockbridge. 2 00

3d do.. George A. Ploss, Egremont. 1 00

Best one-foui'th acre Mangle Wurzels, L. Tuckerman. Stockbridge. 3 00

2d do., Walter Cutting, Pittsfield. 2 00

3d do.. George M. Gibson, New Marlboro. 1 00

Best one-fourth acre Carrots. George Higginson. Lenox. 3 00

2d do.. Walter Cutting. Pittsfield, 2 00

3d do., L. Tuckerman. Stockbridge, 1 00

Best one-fourth acre Turnips, M. W. Coleman, Richmond, 3 00

2d do., George Moseley. Sheffield. 2 00

Best one-fourth acre Cabbage. P. M. Shaylor & Son. Lee. 3 00

2d do., Alonzo Bradley, Lee. 2 00

3d do.. W. C. French. West Stockbridge, 1 00

Your committee regret that there are no more premiums on corn, as we found
so many good pieces that did not get premiums.

JOHN R. HUGGINS, / .■,,,,.,,,,,

J. A. KLINE. ( (ommittee.

Seeds.

' Whole number of entries, 42. Timothy Seed, 1; Sw'eet Corn. 4; Seed Corn,
15; Pop Corn, 4: Oats. 6; Rye, 4; Beans, 2: Barley, 8; Buckwheat. 8.

Best bushel Timothy Seed. Martin Brown. Egremont. $3 00

Best thirty pounds traced ears Sweet Corn. N. B. Turner. Great Barrington. 2 00

2d do.. David S. Busby. Monterey. 1 00

Best thirty pounds traced ears Seed Corn. L, T. (Osborne, Alford. 2 00

2d do.. H. Z. Candle, Sheffield, 1 00

Best twenty pounds, traced ears Seed Pop Corn. Leon M. Busbv. Monterey. 2 00

2d do . P. E. Smith, Sheffield. 1 00

Best bushel Seed Oats. F. A. Burghardt. Great Barrington, 3 00

2d do.. Chas. Post, Alford. 2 00

3d do.. Mathias Snyder. Egremont. 1 00

Best bushel Seed Rye. F. N. Kellogg, Sheffield. 3 00

2d do.. J. D. Noxon, Great Barrington. 2 00

3d do., R. H. Bradford, Egremont. 1 00

Best bushel White Beans, John Wagner, New Marlboro, 2 00

2d do.. R. P. Lee. Sheffield. 1 00

Best bushel Seed Barley, J. N. Warner. Sheffield. 2 00

2d do.. Seneca Nodine, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best bushel Seed Buckwheat, R. H. Bradford, Egremont. 2 00

2d do., R. P. Lee. Sheffield. 1 00

CHARLES KELLOGG, / nf^rnmittPP

CHARLES H. SMITH, ( ^^^^^^^^^^-

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Vegetables.

Whole number of entries, 97. Display Garden Vegetables, 3; Potatoes (six
or more varieties), 4; Single Variety Potatoes. 9; Beets, 8; Cabbages, 12; Mel-
ons, 4; Onions, 8; Squashes, 11: Tomatoes, 2; Carrots, 5: Turnips, 7; Pump-
kins. 5: Miscellaneous, 19.

Greatest and best display Garden Veg:etables, L. A. Crosby, Lenox,

2d do., S. A. Noble, Stockbridge,

3d do., H. C. Byinfftdn. Stockbrid^e.
Best display Potatoes (six varieties or more), Frederick M. Ford, Sheffield

2d do., Wilbur Clark, Sheffield,

3d do., John Carey, Sheffield,
Best single variety Potatoes, L. T. Osborne, Alfoi'd.

2d do., P. Shally, Sheffield,
Best Beets. L. T. Osborne, Alford,

2d do., Pierre Mig:nerey, Great Barrington.
Best Cabbages. Levi Boardman, Sheffield.

2d do., A. Biadley, Lee,
Best Melons, Louis Schneider. Sheffield,

2d do., S. A. Noble, Stockbridge,
Best Onions. William J. Warner. Great Barrington,

2d do , L. H. Boardman, Sheffield.
Best Squashes, Edward Holmes, Sheffield,

2d do.. E. B. Stanard, Nevi^ Marlboro.
Best Tomatoes, L. A. Crosby, Lenox.

2d do., George N. Judd, Lenox.

DISCRETIONARY.
Potatoes (varieties), H. B. Turner, Great Barrington.

do., (single varieties), E. H. Wickwire. Sheffield.
Beets. W\ C. French. West Stockbridge,

do.. Frederick Debell, Great Harrington,
Cabbages, R. H. Race. Egremont.
Onions, R. F. Little, Sheffield,
Squashes, Edward Dav, Great Barrington.
Best Cauliflower. A. F. Hubbard, Sheffield.

do.. Louis Schneider. Sheffield.
Celery, L. A. Crosby, Lenox,
Turnips. Louis Schneider. Sheffield.

do.. George Noyes. Sheffield.
Best Pumpkins, F. K. Hinkley, Lee.

do.. D. J. Coleman. Great Barrington,

MISCELLANEOUS.
Peppers. J. A. Kline. Egremont.
Parsnips. L. T. Osborne, Alford.
Cucumbers. E. R. Ward. Tyringham.
Egg Plant. S. A. Noble, Stockbridge.
Carrots. Edward Holmes, Sheffield.
Citron. Mrs. J. X. Rood. Sandisfield.

GEORGE G. PECK.

E. D. SHEARS, }■ Committee.

EDWIN N. HUBBARD

Household Manufacturers.

First Division.

Whole number of entries, 22. Carpets, 5; Rugs, 17.

Best twenty yards Rag Carpeting. Mrs. W^illiam Abbott. Lee.

2d do., Lizzie E. Lindsay. Sheffield,

3d do., Mrs. William Fuller. Stockbridge,

4th do.. Mrs. Jordan Voslnirgh. Sheffield,

5th do.. Mrs. Fannie Perkins, New Marlboro.
Best Hearth Rug. Mrs. L. S. Parsons. Sheffield,

2d do.. Mrs. R. H. Bradford. Egremont,

3d do.. Mrs. Mary Roberts, Great Barrington.

4th do.. Mrs. Charles Dewey. Sheffield,

DISCRETIONARY.
Rug. Mrs. William I. Walker, Great Barrington.

do.. Mrs. J. N. Warner, Sheffield.

do.. Mrs. J. C. Smith. Sheffield.

do., Edna Kingsley. Pittsfield.

do,. Eliza O. Kenyon, Otis,

do.. Mrs. (ieo. M. Beach, otis.

do.. Mrs O. S. Higley. Becket.

do., Mrs. A. E. Harris, West Stockbridge,

do., Mrs. Augusta Chapin. Sheffield

do.. Mrs. S B. Dewey, Egremont.

do., Mrs. K. C. Herrick.West Stockbridge,

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Mrs. E. J. BEEBE, >- Committee,
Mrs. F. G. HEATH, \

Secoutl Division.

Wliole number of entries, 27. Afghans, 12; Woolen Hose or Mittens, 7:
Silk Hose or Mittens, 5; Cotton Hose or Mittens, 3.
Be.st Afghan or Lap Robe, Mrs. William H. Snow, Becket,

2d do., Mrs. L. A. Sheldon. Egremont,

8d do.. Mrs. William Rowland. Sheffield,
Best pair Woolen Hose or Mittens. Annie Hodge, Becket,

2d do., Frances Crosier. Washington,
Best pair Woolen Mittens, Mrs. Kelly. Monnt Washington,

2d do.. Mrs. Eliza Kenyon. Otis,
Best pair Siik Hose or Mittens. Mrs. Kelly, Mount Washington,

2d do., Mrs. William Abbott, Lee,
Best pair Cotton Hose or Mittens, Mrs. William H. Snow, Becket,

2d do.. Mrs. Frances Crosier, Washington,

DISCRETIONARY.
Pair Cotton Hose, Annie Hodge, Becket,
Afghans, Mrs. Julia Day, Great Barrington,

do., Mrs. May Robert. Great Barrington,

do.. Miss Ora Snow. Becket.

do., Miss Hattie Barker. Pittsfield,

do., Miss May Tuttle. Alford.

do.. Mrs. D. N. Fuller, Great Barrington,

do.. Miss Adele Goux, Great Barrington.
Woolen Hose, Mrs. George M. Beach, Otis,

do.. Mrs. Kelly, Mount Washington.
Silk Hose, Francis Crosier, Washington,

do.. Mrs. C. White, Great Barrington,

do.. Miss Adele Goux. Great Barrington.

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Mbs. MYRON ROWE, V Committee.

Mrs. J. A. KLINE, )

Third Division.

Whole number of entries, 49: Bed Spread, 5; Bed Quilt, 16; Silk Quilt, 10;
Girls' Patchwork, 18.
Best Bed Spread, Mrs. E. P. Wood. Pittsfield,

2d do.. Mrs. Ralph Hurlburt. Sheffield,

3d do.. Mrs. William H. Snow. Becket.
Best Bed Quilt. :Mrs. Richard Beebe. Alford.

2d do.. Mrs. W. F. Cripepn. Egremont,

3d do.. Mrs. H. W. Crippen, Great Barrington,

4th do.. Mrs. David Son. Great Barrington,
Best 'Silk Quilt, Mrs. John MuUer, Sheffield.

2d do,. Mrs. B. C. Warren. Sheffield.

3d do.. Mrs. Jane Griffith, Sheffield.

4th do.. Mrs. William Spanburgh. Great Barrington,
Best Girls' Patchwork. Myrtle E. Ford. Sheffield,

2d do.. Alta Foot, Pittsfield.

3d do., Bertie A. Taft. Sheffield.

DISCRETIONARY.

Bed Spread. Mrs. Emma Gardner, Great Barrington,

do.. Carrie Tripp. Sheffield.
Bed Quilt, Mrs. H. A. Parrish. Chatham,

do., Mrs. John Spring. Great Barrington,

do.. Mrs. George Peck. Egremont,

do.. Mrs. J. H. Hull, stockbridge.

do., Mr.s. William II. Sn(jw, Becket.

do., Miss Alice Lowden. Pittsfield,

do.. Mrs. James Weaver. Great Barrington.

do.. Mrs. Louise Studlev. Sheffield.
Siik Quilt. Mrs. John (Griffith. Sheffield,

do.. Mrs. J. F. Sabin, (ireat Barrington.

do.. Mrs. William Abbott. Lee,

do., Mrs. Frederick Kingsley, Pittsfield.

do., Mrs. L. E. Belding. Egremont.

do . Effle Prise, Pittsfield,
Patchwork. Ada Foot, Pittsfield.

do . Alice Ray. Great Barrington,

FLINT E. SMITH,

Mrs. H. L. ROWE. Y Committee.

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Whole number of entries, 49. Oil Painting, 12; Water Colors, 16: C'liina
Painting, 1; Crayon Drawing, 3; Charcoal Drawing, 5; Pen and Ink Drawing,
2; Pencil Drawing, 8; General Exhibition Photographs, etc., 2.

Best Specimen Oil Painting, Georgre ^^'. Oles, Tyringham,

2cl do.. Edith Andrews. Great Barrin^ton.

3d do., Mrs. Georjje Robinson. Sheffield,

4th do., Mrs. H. W. Sykes, Pittsfield,
Best Specimen Painting in Water Colors, Miss M. L. Ball, Great Barrin^ton,

2d do.. Miss A. L. Pixley, Great Barrington,

3d do., Miss M. L. Bostwick, Great Barrington

4th do.. Mrs. J. A. Tanner. Lee,
Best China Painting, Mrs. A. N. Chapin, Pittsfield.
Best Cravon Drawing, Mrs. George Kobinson, Sheffield,

2d do., Mrs. J. H. Tuttle, Alford.

3d do., Mrs. W. F. Albrecht, Great Barrington.
Best Charcoal Drawing. Miss A. L. Pixley, Great Barrington.

2d do., Chauncey Grant. Great Barrington,
Best Pen and Ink Drawing, Mrs. George Robinson, Sheffield.

2d do,. Miss A. L. Pixley. Great Barrington,
Best Pencil Drawing. Jennie S. Thompson. Monterey,

2d do., M. Louise Ramsdell. Great Barrington,
Best General Exhibition Photographs, etc., Lane Bros., Great Barrington,

2d do., A. yi. Costello. Great Barrington,

DISCRETIONARY.
Painting on Linen, Mrs. A. N. Chapin, Pittsfield,
Table-Spread— Canton flannel, O. S. Higley. Becket,
Water Color. Mrs. A. X. Chapin. Pittsfield.

do., Mrs. George Robinson. Sheffield,
Pencil Drawing. Miss Fi-ankie Spun-. Sheffield.
Oil Pamting, Willie Jandro, Pittsfield.

do., Mrs. A. N. Chapin, Pittsfield,

do., Mrs. A. F. Albrecht, Great Barrington,

do., Miss Mvra Sealey. Sheffield.

Mrs. S. F. HOPKINS, Committee.

3Iiscellaneous Ornamental Work.

Whole number of entries, 78.

Hair Wreath. Nellie Cadwell. Sheffield.
Switches, Mary E. Coles. Sheffield,

DISCRETIONARY.
Rope stand, Addie Wright, Great BaiTington.
Herbarium. Halhi Boardman, Sheffield.
Two pieces Clay Work, MjTa Sealey. Sheffield,
Umbi'ella Stand. Mrs. L. H. Boardman, Sheffield,
Two Ducks. Hiram Smith Sheffield.
Mounted Bird. Mrs. C. W. Snyder. Sheffield,
Collection Butterflies. Janet Edwards, Sheffield.
Two Lamp Shades. Mrs. C. W. Snyder. Sheffield.
Lamp Shade, Mrs. L. M. Joyner. Egremont,
Ladies" Companion. Clara Phillips. Pittsfield,
Handkerchief Case. Mrs. William Spanburgh. Great Barrington,
Tinfoil Ball, Leroy Tobey. Alford,
Arrow Flints. William Hughes. Sheffield,
Frame. Nellie Cadwell, Sheffield.
Fancv Jar. Miss B. C. Warren. Sheffield.
Jewel Case. Mrs. C. W. Snyder. Sheffield.
Seed Bag. Mrs. C. W. Snyder. Sheffield.
Pumpkin. Mrs. Clara Joyner. Egremont.
Milkweed Pompons, Nellie Perkins. Sheffield.
Banner, Nellie Cadw^ell, Sheffield.

Mrs. J. LEWIS MILLIGAN.

Mrs. F. D. ROWE,

Cotton or Linen and Worsted Embroidery.

Whole nunil)er of entries, 19. Cotton or Linen Embroidery, 11; Worsted
Embroidery, 4.

Best Cotton or Linen Embroidery. Mrs. W. W. Laugdon. Great Barrington. S4 00

2d do.. Miss Angie Rice. Great Barrington. 3 00

3d do.. Mrs. Wm. Abbot. Lee. 2 00

4th do.. Mrs. W. H. Snow% Becket. 2 00

.5th do.. Mrs. George N. Beach. Otis. 2 00

Best Worsted Embroidery. Mrs. William Abbott. Lee. 3 00

2d do.. Laura G. Turner, Great Barrington. 2 00

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Mattie Hatcli. (ireat BarririfrtoTi. Si 00

Ada Hatch. Greal Barrington. 1 GO

Mrs. D. B. Childs. Great Barriiiffton. 1 00

Mrs. J. F. Bailey. Great Barringrton. 1 00

Mrs. H. J. Mi^nerev. Great Barrinstoii. 1 00

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Whole number entries:, 61. Kensiugton Embroidery. 9 Silk Embroiderv, 18:
Outline Embroidery. 26: Arasene Embroidery, 3: miscellaneous, 10.

Best Keiising:t()n Embroidery Mrs. William Abbott, Lee.

2d do.. Miss I. G. A. Wbitinji-. Great Barrinjrton,

3d do.. Nellie Cadwell. Sheffield,

4th do.. Mrs. C. W. Snyder. Sheffield.
Best Silk Embroidery, Mrs. Sarah Pees, Sheffield,

2d do.. Mrs. J. H. Miller, Sheffield.

8d do.. Miss Callie Gallup, Great Barrington.

4th do., Mrs. William .\bbott, Lee,
Best Outline Embroidery, Miss Margaret Mullen. Sheffield.

2d do., Miss Julia Day. Great Barrington.

8d do.. Mrs. Da%id Son, Great Barrinston.
Best Arasene Embroidery. Mrs. O. C. Bidwell. Great Barrinerton,

2d do., Mrs. B. C. Warren. Sheffield.

3d do . Miss Emma Sheldon. Great Barrin^ton,

4th do.. Mrs. O. C- Bidwell. Great Barrin^ton,

5th do., Mrs. B. C. Warren. Sheffield.

DISCRETIONARY.
Silk Embroidery. Miss Clara Phillips. Pittsfield.

do., Miss J. Dewey. Sheffield.

do., Mrs. Georj^e Peck. Efyremont.

do., Miss E. Sheldon, Great Barriniiton.
Outlining, Freddie Andrews, Egremont.

do., Mrs. John Griffith, Sheffield,

do., Mrs. William Rowland, Sheffield,

do., Miss Frances Day, Great Barrington,

do., Miss L. A. Brunson, Sheffield.

do,. Miss Clara Phillips. Pittsfield.

W. E. LEWIS. )

Mrs. p. V. KENNEDY, -Coininitte,-.

Mrs. J. B. CHADWICK. \

Crochet Work.

Whole number of entries 40. Silk, Linen or Cotton Crochet Work, 27: Woolen
Crochet Work, 13.

Best Silk, Linen or Cotton Crochet Work. MifeS Cora Decker, Sheffield.

2d do., Mrs. C. W. iSnyder, Sheffield.

3d do., Mrs. O. S. Higley. Becket.

4th do., Mrs. William Spanburgh. Great Barrinjfton,
Best Woolen Crochet Work. Mrs. T. M. Chapin. Great Barrington.

2d do.. Miss Celeste Hurlbnrt. (ireat Barrington.

3d do.. Miss Fannie Aiidrus. Slieffield.

4th do., Mrs. J. Sabin, (ht-al Ban-inyton.

niSCRETIONARY.

Elsie M. Huntley. Great BarringTon.

Miss Jennie Andrus. Sheffield,

Mrs. E. A. Shunder. New^ Maiiboro.

Miss Angle Rice. Great Barringtoii.

Mrs. A. N. Chapin, I'ittsfield.

Helen Brewer. Great Harrington.

Mrs. William Abbott. Lee.

Miss Nellie Crissey. (ireat Barrington.

Miss Fannie Crosier. Washington.

Mrs. Edwin Lvn(!h. Stockbridgc.

L. 1'. KKVES. )

Mr.s. (iE(;RGE STEVENS. > Committee.

Mrs. (4EORGE KING. )

Knit Work.

Whole numbei- of ciiliics, '21. Silk, LiiuMi oi- Cotton Knit Work, 9; Woolen
Knit Work. 12.

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Best Silk, Linen or Cotton Knit Work, Eliza A. Kenyon, Otis.

2d do., Mrs. W. H. Snow, Becket.

3d do.. Miss Mary Mullaly, Great Barrin^ton,

4th do.. Miss Adele Goux, Great Barrinfrton,
Best Woolen Knit Work, Mrs. F. T. Whiting, Great Barrin^ton.

2d do., Mrs. C. O. Dewey, Sheffield,

3d do., Mrs. C. W\ Snyder, Sheffield.

4th, do., Mrs. H. W. Sykes. Pittsfield,

DISCRETIONARY.
Silk, Linen or Cotton Knit Work, Mrs. David Son, Great Barrington.

do., Mrs. George H. Warner, Sheffield,

do., Mrs. Mary A. Rubcrj:-. Eiiremont,

do.. Miss C. O. Dewey, Sheffield,

do., Mrs. Eliza Injiersoll. (xreat Barrington.
Woolen Knit Work. Mrs. Frank Burtch, Great Barrington.

do., Mrs. Jennie Rice, Great Barrington.

do., Mrs. William Abbott, Lee,

do., Mrs. W. L. Robbins, Pittsfield,

do., Alice Rav, Great Barringtoii.

O. C. BIDWELL, 1

Mrs. E. W BARTHOLO.MEW V Cof/imiftee.

Mrs. EVI CHAMPION. )

Lace, Drawn Work and Darning.

Whole number of entries, 24. Hand-^rade Lace, 5; Drawn Work, 8; Darn-
ing, 8.

Best Hand-Made Lace, Mrs. W. L. Abbott, Lee,

2d do.. Mrs. Sarah Pees, Sheffield,

3d do.. Miss Goux, Great Barrington.
Best Specimen Drawn Work, Mrs. C. W. Snyder. Sheffield,

2d do., Miss Blanche Baldwin, Egremont,

3d do., Mrs. William L. Abbott, Lee.
Best Specimen Darning, Mrs. George Stevens, New Marlboro,

2d do.. Mrs J. E. Johnson, Pittsfield,

DISCRETIONARY.
Mrs. C. W. Snyder, Sheffield.
Miss Jeiniie Andrus, Sheffield,
Mrs. Sarah Pees. Sheffield.
Miss J. Dewey. Sheffield.
Mrs. A. M. Costello. Great Barrington.
Mrs. C. E. Brown, West Stockbridge,
Miss Lena Cook. Sheffield.
Mrs. H. W. svkes, Pittsfield.
Mrs. W. L. Abbott, Lee,
Flora N. Fenn, Lee,
Mrs. George Beech. Otis,
Mi"s Ora Snow, Becket.
Mrs. (4ef)rge Klahn. <4reat Barrington.

H. C. ROWLEY. /

Mrs. L. M. JOYNER. '- C'otiunUtn\

Mrs. O. C. BIDWELL, \

Butter.

Whole number of entries. 26.
Best twenty pounds of Butter, J. H. Rowley. Egremont, $5 00

The butter exhibited by me was made from the milk of thoroughbred Guernsey cows
and their grades. The milk was set in a Cooley creamer twelve hours and then drawn off,
and the cream allowed to stand until slightly acid, then churned in a Davis (No. .5). swing
churn, at a temperature of sixty-two degrees. Time of churning, fortv minutes. When
the butter pellets were the size of a kernel of wheat, they were rinsed off from the inside
of the chm-n with cold water, when the 1)uttermilk was drawn off, and the butter rinsed in
tlie clnuM) twice with the cold water, then worked in a Reid butter worker and salted with
Syracuse salt, one ounce to the pound, no coloring matter being used. No grain of any
kind was fed to the cows. They were obliged to pick their living in the pastures, blanketed
day and night with Buffalo flies. J. H ROWLEY

Egremont Plain. Sept. 38, 1892.
Best twenty pounds of Butter, E. M. Tyrrel. p:gremont. .$.5 00

This butter was made from grade Jersey cows. The milk was set in common milk pans,
churned in a dash churn, washed and salted, one ounce to the pound of butter; worked
with a ladle and packed. Mrs. E. M. TYRREL, Egremont.

Best twenty pounds Butter, L. T. Osborn. Alford. $.-, oo

The competitor makes no claim for originality, but has strictly adhered to the most
important of all rules to be observed in butter-making. Keep evei-ything connected with
the dairy scrupulously clean and sweet, and provide as much as possible against sudden
changes of temperature in the milk room. The rest is easy. The milk is set in the ordinary
dairy pans and allowed to stand thirty-six hours before the cream is taken off. unless a very

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sudden rise in temperature makes it necessary to do so sooner. The cream is cliurued
when there is the slightest suffffestion of tartness. The old fashioned churn is used. The
butter is then thoroughly washed and worked. An ounce of salt being used to the pound,
and an interval of twenty-four hours allowed between the two workings

L. T. OSBORN. Alford.

Second best twenty pounds of Butter. George S. Sheldon. New Marlboro. $4 00

The milk from which this butter was made was set in Cooley creamer for twelve hours,

then allowed to stand until slightly acid, churned in Davis" swing churn, thoroughly washed,

and salted with about three-quarters of an ounce of salt i)er pound.

(rEoHtiK S. SHELDON New Marlboro,

Second best twenty pounds of Butter, Mrs. Jerdon Vosburgh, Sheffield, S4 00

This butter is made from a dairy of thirteen cows, grade Jersey. Is set in shallow pans

from twenty-four to thirty-six hours according to temperature of weather. Is churned in

a dash churn and washed and salted with one ounce to one pound of butter.

Mrs. jerdon VOSBURGH. Sheffield.

Thiid best twenty pounds of Butter. Mrs. L. Hulett. Sheffield. , $3 00

My butter was made from cream raised by the Cooley creamer; salted three-fourths of
m\ ounce to a pound of butter. Temperature of cream, about fifty degrees. It was thor-
oughly and carefully worked. Mrs. L. HULETT. Sheffield.
Third best twenty pounds of Butter. W. F. Milligan, Alford, $3 00
Cream is raised in Cooley cans and churned with a Davis churn. Butter is worked with
a ladle and salted with Ashton salt. No color is used. W. F. MILLIGAN. Alford.
Third best twenty povmds of Butter, William Bolton. Alford. $3 (X)
This butter was manufactured in the old fashioned way — churned in a dash churn.
Butter washed with cold spring water, then salted, and after a time thoroughly worked.
September 28. 1892. WILLIAM BOLTON. Alford.

T. A. PALMER. )
E. E. BARNES, V VommUtee.
H. T. POTTS. S

Cheese.

One sample of Cottage Cheese, exidbited by Mrs. Y. E. Brown, of West
Stockbridge, for which we allow a discretionary premium of $1. No other
entries of anv kind.

H. J. MIGNEREY. I

White Bread.

Whole number of entries, 44.

Best Specimen \\Tiite Bread, Mrs, Henry Cross. Great Barrington. .$3 00

2d do., Mrs. I. S. Tuttle, Great Barrington. 3 00

3d do . Mrs. F. M. Ford, Sheffield, 2 00

4th do., Mrs. C. O'Neil, Egremont, 2 00

DISCRETIONARY.

Mrs. James Dunn. Great Barrington. 1 00

Mrs. E. Clark. Great Barrington, 1 ')0

Mrs. James Hickey. New Marlboro, 1 <K>

Miss Frankie M. Spurr. Sheffield. l "W

Mrs. Timothy McGee. Egremont. 1 '>*^

3Irs. ( ;eori-e Dav. Great Barrington. 1 00

M, J. SMITH. )
Mrs. GEORGE W. LESTER, -Coniwifeec.

Mrs. W. H. TICKNOR, \

Biscuit.

Whole number of entries, 39. Specimen Biscuit, 10.

Best specimen Biscuit, Mrs. H. L. Rowe. Egremont.
2d do.. Mrs. C. H. Bentlev. Great Barrington.
3d do.. Mrs. Bela Clark, Sheffield.
4th do., Mi-s. James Hickey, New Marlboro,

UISCRETIONARV.
Mrs. Henry Brown, Egremont.
Miss ElsieMills. Great Barrington.
Mrs. G. W. Hall. Kgrcniont.
Mrs. Jane (Jriffirh. Sheffield,
Mrs. Edwaid Holmes, Sheffield.
Mrs. Edward Bartholomew. Sheffield,

P. BRONSON, J

Mrs. G. SMITH,

Miss JENNIE ANDKUS. \

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Kye, Brown and Graham Bread.

Whole number of entries, 42. Rye Bread, 17; Brown Bread, 9: Graham
Bread. 16.

Best specimen Kye Bread, Mrs. Jerdon Vosburgh, Sheffield,
2d do., Mrs. H. L. Rowe, Egremont,
3d do., Mrs. D. W. Manvel. Sheffield.
Best specimen of Brown Bread. Mrs. C. W. Baldwin, Great Barrington.
2d do., Mrs. S. Cogswell,
3d do.. Mrs. H. Roys. Sheffield.
Best specimen Graham Bread. Miss Hattie Clark. Sheffield,
2d do.. Mrs. Hopkins T. Cande, Sheffield.
3d do.. Mrs. William I. Walker. Great Barrington,
DISCRETIOXARY.
Rye Bread, Mrs. Marv Cow^les. Sheffield.

do., Mrs. Bella Clark. Sheffield.
Brown Bread. Mrs. C. H. Bentlev. Sheffield.

do.. Mrs. Hattie Clark, Sheffield.
•Graham Bread. Mrs. H. L. Rowe, Egremont.
do.. Mrs. Julia Day. Great Barringtf)n,

E. G. HARRINGTON. J

Mbs. M. E. COWLES, V Committee.

Mrs. LEONARD POST, )

Maple Suj>ar, Syrup and Honey.

Whole nuinhcr entries, 10. Maple Sugar, 3; Maple Syrup, 11; Honey, 3.

Best twenty pounds Maple Sugar, W. W. (iarfield. Tyringham, $3 oo

2d do.. W. H. Snow. Becket. " 2 00

3d do., H. A. Crosby. New Marlboro. 1 oo

Best (juart Maple Syrup, A. J. Freeman. New Marlboro. ' 3 00

2d do.. W. W. Garfield. Tvringham. 2 00

3d do.. 1>. Melius. Mount Washington. 1 oo

Best five pounds Honey, M. V. Thompson. Monterey. 3 oo

3d do.. E. H. Slater. Tvringham. ' 2 00

A. BRADLEY. 1

R. LITTLE, y Committee.
GROVE GAYLORD, \

Flowers and House Plants.

Wliole number of entries, 87. Potted Plants, 2; Cut Flowers, 18; Floral
Designs, 6; Pansies. 2: Verbenas, o; Roses, 1 ; Geraniums, 3; Foilage Plants, 5;
Asters, 5: Gladiolas, 4; Wild Flowers, 6; Miscellaneous, 30.

Best displav Potted Plants. Mrs. William I. Walker, Great Barrington.

2d do.. Mrs. P:gbert Shook. Sheffield.
Best general di.splay Cut Flowers. Mrs. Henry Dresser. Sheffield,

2d do.. Mrs. L. Melius. Mount Washington,
Best Floral Design, Mrs. E. C. Ticknor, Alford.

2d do.. Mrs. L. H. Boardman. Sheffield,
Best collection Pansies. Miss Frances Rhoades, New Marlboro,

2d do., Miss Lillian Hatch, Great Barrington.
Best collection Verbenas, Mrs. William I. Walker. Great Barrington,

2d do.. Mrs. M. Luchsinger, Great Barrmgton,
Best collection Roses, H. W. Crippen, Great Barrington,
Best collection Geraniums, Miss Kitty Andrus. Sheffield.

2d do.. Mrs. Henry Dresser. Great Barrington,
Best collection Foliage Plants, Mrs, Egbert Shook, Sheffield,

2d do.. Mi-s. L. Melius, Mount Washington,
Best collection Asters. Mrs. L. Melius. Mount Washington,

2d do., viiss Jessie Clark. Sheffield.
Best collection Gladiolas. W. H. Bolton. Alford.

2d do.. Mrs. L. H. Boardman, Sheffield.
Best collection Wild Flowers, Mrs. J. F. Coleman. Richmond.

2d do.. Mrs. L. Melius. Mount Washington.

MISCELLANEOUS.
Dried Grass, Mrs. F. M. Ford, Sheffield,
Phlox. Lizzie J. Hubbard, Sheffield.
Cut Flowers. Mrs. William I. M'alker. Great Barrington.
Phlox. Mrs. William I. Walker, Great Barrington,
Sweet Peas. Mrs. William I. Walker, Great Barrington,
Zinnias. Mrs. William I. Walker, Great Barrington,
Winter Boquet. Mrs. William I. Walker. Great Barrington,
Fuchsia, Mrs. William I. Walker. Great Barrinjjton,
Begonias. Mrs. William I. Walker. Great Barrington,

do.. Mi-s. G. C. Munson.
Dried Grass. Porter Smith. Sheffield.
Marigolds. Marsh Giddings, Great Barrington.

do.. Mrs, E. W. Rhoades. New Marlboro.

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Besronias, Mrs. A. W. Merrill, Sandisfield, 50

Celestial Pepper. Leda A. Tobey. Alford. .50

Arbutitos. Mrs. William I. Walker. Great Barrringtoii. .50

Water Orchid, Mrs. W. A. Lawrence. Egremont. 1 00

African Lilies. Grace Hatch. Great Barringcton. .50

Star Begonias, Mrs. William 1. Walker, Great Barrington. .50

Gladiolus, Mrs. Ralph Little. Sheffield. 1 00

Pitcher Plant. ISlrs. F. M. Kello^^. Sheffield. 1 <X)

Cut Flowers. Mrs. R. D. Andrews. Sheffield. 1 00

Wild Flowers. Mrs. J. F. Coleman. Richmond. 1 00

Design " Sweet Home," Mrs. M. E. Scott, Sheffield. 1 00

Wild Flowers. Miss Lottie Bradford, Egremont, 1 00

Cut Flowers. Mrs. Egbert Shook. Sheffield. 1 00

Foliage Plant, Mrs. E. E. Dewey, Great Barrington. 1 00

do., L. E. Cande, Sheffield. 1 00

Cut Flowers. A. W. Merrill. Sandisfield. 1 00

Dahlias, Mrs. G. F. Bartholomew\ Sheffield, l 00

do.. Mrs. P. J. Adams. New Marlboro. 1 00

do.. A. W. Merrill. Sandisfield, 1 0(3

Wild Flowers. Mrs. William I. Walker. Great Barrington. 1 00

Sun Flower. E. M. Pixley. 1 <X)

Tuberoses, Mrs. Dwight Boardman. Sheffield, 1 00

Verbenas, Mrs. E. C. Ticknor. Alford. 1 00

Wild Flowers. Laura G. Turner. Great Barrington. 1 00
Dried Grass, Porter Smith. Sheffield, . 1 OO

Star Begonias. Mrs. George Dav. Great Barringt<jn. 1 (X)

EDWARD J. NORMAN. J
Mrs. E. H. HUESTED. >C<wnnUtee.
Mrs. EMILY TICKNOR. S

Fruits.

Fir.st Division.

Whole number of entries, 8. Fall Apples, 6; Vuriety Fruits, 2.
Best specimen Fall Apples. Lester T. Osborne, Alford. S4 00

York Pippin, Gravenstein, Alexander. Hawley, Porter, Fall Russets.
Second best. J. N. Warner, Alford, 8 00

Maiden Blush. Hollow Crown. Lowell. Fall Jannetting. Charles' Favorites. Colvert. Fall
Pippin, Norton's Melon.
Third best, Frederick Abbey, Alford. 2 00

Bailey Sweet, Culvert, Fall Janneting, Porter. Gravenstein ^lammoth Pippin. Church
ill Greening. Holden.
Fourth best, Zacheus Cande. Sheffield. 1 00

Ribston Pippin, Culvert, St. Lawrence, Centennial. Mother. Leland Pippin. Porter
Baker.
Best variety Fruit, Zacheus Candee, Sheffield. (i 00

Winter Apples : Baldwin, Wagoner. Rhode Island Greening. Spitzenberg. Hurlburt
King of Tompkins, Sweet Greening. Cranberry Pippin, Twenty Ounce. Golden Russet-
Northern Spy, Roxbury Russet, Vandevere. Hubbardston"s Nonesuch. Sw'aar. Fall Applesj
Ribston Pippin. Culvert. Mother. Leland Pippin, Porter. Hollow Crown. Bellflower. Fall
Russet, Excel, Mammoth Pippin. Pears : Columbia. Anjou. Clairgon, Fulton, Sickle. Bous"
sock, Howell. Pratt, Stevens' Genesee, Louise [Jonne de Jersey. Lawi'ence. Duchess:
Peaches : Tw^o varieties. Quinces : Champion and Pear. Plums. Grapes : Isabella. Dela-
ware, Concord. Merrimac. Salem. Northern Muscadine. Israella Seedling.
Second best variety Fruit. E. W. Rhoades. Sheffield. 4 00

Fall Apples (five varieties) : Porter. Famense. Gravenstein. Pippin, Marden's Blush.
Winter Apples Oiine varieties) : Pound Sweet, Baldwin. Greening, Ben Davis, Nonesuch-
Seek-no-farther, Hulbert Stripe. (4illflower. Talmon's Sweet. Pears (four varieties) : Kief,
fer. Seckel. Clarigeau. Barllett. Peaches (six varieties) : Ci'awford's Early, Alexander.
Oldmixon, three Seedlings. Grapes (nine varieties) : Delaware, Martha. Worden. Concord.
Brighton. Telegraph. Moore's Early, Prentiss, Rogers No 3. Quince (one variety) : Orange.
Crab Apple (one variety) : Transcendent. Plums • Yellow Egg. Lombard, Sugar. Simons.
Prune. Mariana. Cranberries.

ANDREW S. SPURR, i
H. L. ROWE, rCon.imftee.

GEO. H. WARNER. \
Second Division.

Whole number of entries, 10.

Best Winter Apples, Zacheus Cande. Sheffield, S5 00

2d do., J. N. Warner. Sheffield. 4 00

3d do., P. M. Shavlor. Lee. 3 00

4th do., Lester T. Osborne, Alford, 2 00

.5th do.. H. T. Potts. Egremont. 1 00

NORMAN W. SHORES, i

T. S. BALDWIN. 'rComintftee.

E. W. BARTHOLOMEW. )

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Third Division.

Whole number of entries, 88. Peaches, 11; varieties of Pears, 3; Bartlett
Pears, 8; Bose Pears, 3; Clarigan Pears, 4; Sheldon Pears, 12; Seckel Pears, 8;
Belle Lucrative Pears, 2; Plums, 3: single variety Plums, 7: Quinces, 11; Cran-
berries. 9; Miscellaneous Pears, 7.
Best specimen Peaches. William H. Snyder. Great Barringrton.

2d do., E. N. Rhoades, New Marlboro.

3d do.. Dorcas Vosburgh. Sheffield.
Best specimen. Pears. Zacheus Candee. Slieffield.

M do., Ralph Little. Sheffield.

3d do.. E. L. Boardman.. Sheffield.

4th do.. H. R. Bronson. Sheffield.
Best specimen Bartlett Pears. F. M. Fellows, Great Barrington,

2d 'do.. T. Bartholomew. Sheffield.
Best specimen Bose Pears. Benjamin Gilmore. Great Barrington.

2d do.. H. R. Bronson. Sheffield.
Best specimen Clarigan Pears. Zacheus, Candee. Sheffield.

2d do., E. N. Rhoades, New Marlboro,
Best specimen. Sheldon Pears. Edward Loftus, Great Barrington.

2d do., R. R. Brewer, Great Barrington.
Best specimen Seckel Pears. Zacheus Candee. Sheffield.

2d do., Mrs. Egbe t Shook. Sheffield.
Best specimen Bell Lucrative Pears. Ralph. Little, Sheffield.

2d do.. Mrs. F. S. Crippin. Sheffield,
Best specimen Plums. J. N. Warner, Sheffield.

2d do.. George H. Warner. Stockbridge.
Best single variety Plums. T. Bartholomew. Sheffield,

2d do.. Richard A. Holmes. Alford.
Best specimen Quinces. Levi Boardman. Sheffield.

2d do., J. C. Smith. Sheffield.

3d do., Ralph Little. Sheffield.
Best specimen Cranberries, O. C. Twining, Sandisfield.

DISCRETIONARY.
Pears, E. L. Boardman. Sheffield.

do.. J. D. Noxon.

do.. Mary E. Cowles, Sheffield.

do.. J. A. Warner. Sheffield.

do.. T. Bartholomew. Sheffield.

A. J. FREEMAN, J
A. H. SHEPARD. V Committee.
HENRY DRESSER, S
Fourth Division.

Whole number of entries, 7. Grapes raised in open air, 5; Grapes raised
under glass, 2.

Best specimen Grapes raised in open air. E. W. Rhoades. New Marlboro,
2d do.. Henry Dresser. Great Barrington.
3d do., B. F. Phillips. Sheffield.
Best specimen Grapes raised under Glass. E. F. Searles, Great Barrington,
2d do.. Mrs. R. F. Coffing. Great Barrington.

JOHN C. SMITH, i

J. C. MUNSON, \

D WIGHT BO ADMAN, S
Fifth Division,

Whole number of entries, 8. Canned Fruit, 4; Pickles, 2; Jelly, 1; Fig.s, 1.

Best specimen Canned Fruit, Miss Georgia Kellogg, Sheffield. $3 00

2d do., Miss Hessie Gorham. Great Barrington, 2 00

3d do.. Miss Julia Dav, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best specimen Pickles. Mrs. H. Boyce. Sheffield, 3 00

DISCRETIONARY.

Tomato Figs, Mrs. Frederick Case, Great Barrington, 50

do., Mrs. L. H. Boardman, Sheffield. 50

Three Tumblers Jellv. Ellen I. Huntley. Great Ban-ington. .50

Miss HATTIE E. CL.^RK, / committee
Mrs. F. a. PALMER. \ committee.

Domestic Animals.

First Division,

Whole number of entries, 22 (44 head). Fat Oxen, 3: Working Oxen, 11;
Draft Oxen over 3,200 pounds, 5; Draft Oxen rf 3,200 pounds, 3.

Best yoke Fat Oxen, F. K. Hinckley, Lee. $5 00

Best yoke Working Oxen, George Hale. Tyringham. 5 00

2d do., Jared Lewis. Great Barrington. 4 00

3d do., F. E. Hawley. Sandisfield. 3 00

4th do.. F. Abbey. Great Barrington. 2 00

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Best yoke Draft Oxen over 3,200 pounds, George Hale. Tyringham, 4 OO-

2d do., Jared Lewis, Great Barrington, 3 (X>

Best yoke Draft Oxen of or less 3,200 pounds, F. E. Hawley Sandisfield. 4 00

2d do.. Frank H. Wright. Great Barrington, 3 0<>

H. L. SMITH, )

CHARLES E. BRACE, r VommUtee.
CHARLES WHITNEY, S

Second Division.

Whole number of entries, 9 (26 head). Four-year-old Oxen. 3; thvee-year-old
steers, 4; native or neat stock, 2.

Best yoke four-year old Oxen, John Wagner, New Marlboro, $5 00

2d do., John R. Huggins & Son, Sheffield, 4 Oa

Best yoke three-year-old Steers. H. D. Cone, Tyringham. 4 00

2d do., Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington. .3 00

Native or Grade Neat Stock. Jared Lewis. Great Barrington. 5 00-

2d do.. Frederick Abbev. Great Barrington, 3 00

N. B. CURTIS. )

WILLIAM H. DAY. > Committee.

GEORGE E. HALE. \

Third Division,

Whole number of entries, 6 (12 head). Two-vear-old Steers, 4; Yearling-
Steers, 2.

Best pair Two-year-old Steers, George E. Hale. Tyringham.

2d do.. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield. Sheffield.
Best pair Yearling Steers. H. D. Cone, Tvringham.

2d do., F. E. Hawley. Sandisfield.

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Fourtli Division.

Whole number of entries, 16.

Best Milch Cow. H. O'Neil, Great Barrington.

2d do.. J. A. Kline. Egremont,

3d do.. Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington.

4th do., Myron Rowe. Alford.

5th do.. Hopkins T. Cande. Sheffield.

6th do., Phineas F. Atwood, Great Barrington.

7th do.. Frank N. Kellogg, Sheffield,

LESTER T. OSBORNE, )

HENRY W. BURGET. yComimffee,

R. HURLBURT. \

Fifth Division.

Whole number ti entries, 10.

Best Grade or Native Butter Cow. H C. Bvington. Stockbridge. ;'i;4 0()

2d do., Frank N. Kellogg. Sheffield. 3 00

3d do., J. A. Kline, Egremont, 2 00

4th do.. Pratt L. Tobev. Sheffield, ' 1 (X>

WILLIAM H. HUBBARD. )

S. A. HICKOX. ' Committee.

ANDREW P. KARNER. \

Sixth Division.

Whole numbei- of entries, 44 (46 head). Two-year-old Heifers having calves,
9; Two-year-old Heifers not having had calves, 8; Yearling Heifers, 13; Heifer
Calves, 12; Matched Calves, 2 pair.

Best Two-vear-old Heifer having had calf, F. N. Kellogg, Sheffield. S4 OO

2d do.,* R. H. Race. Sheffield. 3 00

3d do.. H. C. Bvington, Stockbridge, 2 00

4th do., John Carey, Sheffield, 1 00

Best Two-year-old not having had calf. Jared Lewis. Great Barrington. 3 00

2d do., Harry Chapiii, Sli<ffiel(l. 2 00

3d do., John E. Mull.'ii. Sheffield. 1 00

Best Yearling Heifer. Jared Lewis, (ireat Barri)igton. 3 00

2d do.. John B. Chadwick, Great Barrington. 2 OO'

3d do., W. J. Warner. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best Heifer Calf, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington, 2 00

2d do., W. J. Clark. (Jreat Barrington, 1 00

3d., do.. William I. Walker. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best pair Matched Calves, C. E. Brace. Stockbridge, 3 00

2d do.. Jared Lewis. Great Barrington. 2 (X>

C. H. STEDMAN, )
JOHN M. BUCK, ^^CommittPf.

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Seventh Division.

DAIRY, FAT AND STOCK COWS.

Whole number of entries, 21 (71 head). Dairy Cows, 7; Fat Cows, 4: Single
Stock Cows, 10.

Best five Dairy Cows of any kind. J. A. Kline, Egremont. $7 00

2 1 do.. Alonzo Bradley. Lee. 6 00

3d do., William H. Day, Great Barrington. 5 00

4th do.. Oscar M. Hall. Great Barrington. 4 00

5th do., H. C. Byington. Stoekbridge. 3 00

Best Fat Cow. John B. Chadwick. (ireat Barrington. 3 00

2d do.. William Pitt Palmer. Stuckbridge. 2 00

Best Grade or Native Stock Cow. Hopkins r. Cande. Sheffield. 4 00

2d do., Fred. A. Biirghardt, Great Barrington. 8 00

3d do.. Jared Lewis. Great Barrington. 2 00

GEORGE A. STEVENS, )
WILLIAM M. CHAPIN, V Committee.

CHARLES HALE. \

Kijflitli Division.

SHORT- HORN CATTLE.

Whole number of entries, 21 (24 bead). Bulls, two year's old, 4; Bulls, under
two years, 2; Cows, 5; Two-year-old Heifers, 3; Yearling Heifers, 2; Bull
Calves, 2; Heifer Calves, 2; Specimen of stock, 1.

Best Bull, two years old or older, E. N. Hubbard & Son. Great Barrington. $7 00

2d do.. John E. Rogers, Great Barrington, 5 00

3d do.. Frederick Abbey. Great Barrington, 3 00

Best Bull, under two years old. William S. Willcox. Sheffield. 5 00

2d do.. Jared Lewis. Great Barrington. 3 00

Best Cow. Frederick Abbey. Great Banington. 5 00

2d do.. F. K. Hinckley.' Lee. 4 00

Best Two-vear-old Heifer. Frederick Abbey. Great Barrington. 4 00

2d do.."F. K. Hinckley. Lee. 3 00

Best Yearling Heifer. Frederick Abbey. Great Barrington. 3 00

2d do., William L Walker. Great Barrington. 2 00

Best Bull Calf. E. N. Hubbard c»t Son. (ireat Barrington. 2 00

2d do., Frederick Abbey. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best Heifer Calf. John E. Rogers. Great Barrington. 2 00

2d do.. Fi'ederick Abbey. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best^erd of four or more. Frederick Abbev. Great Barrington, 7 00

J. A. KLINE. Committee.
Nintli Division.
JERSEY CATTLE.

Whole number of entries, 38 (48 head). Bulls, two years old or over, 5; Bulls
under two years, 4; Cows, 4; two-year-old Heifers, 5; Yearling Heifers, 6; Bull
Calves, 6; Heifer Calves, 5: herds, 3.

Best Bull, two years old or older, E. F. Searles, Great Barrington. $T 00

2d do.. Charles N. Gilbert. 5 00

3d do., G. Newell, 3 00

Best Bull under two vears old. J. >I. Mackie. Great Barrington. 5 00

2d do.. George S. Sheldon, 3 00

Best Cow. Charles N. Gilbert, Great Barrington, 5 00

2d do.. Warren Crissey, Great Barrington. 4 00

.3d do.. P. L. Tobey. Sheffield, 3 00

Best two-year-old Heifer, Charles N. (Jilbert, Gi-eat Barrington. 4 00

2d do., P. L. Tobev. Sheffield. 3 00

Best Yearling Heifer. J. M. Mackie. 3 00

2d do.. F. W. Keyes, New Marlborough. 2 00

Best Bull Calf. L. T. Osborne. Alford, 2 00

2d do.. Charles N. Gilbert. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best Heifer Calf. J. M. Mackie. 2 00

2d do.. Charles N. Gilbert. 1 00

Best Herd of four or more, J. M. Mackie. 7 00

2d do.. Warren Crissev. 5 00

ABEL F. STEVENS. Judge.
Tenth Division.
AYRSHIRE STOCK.

Whole num])er of entries. 6 (10 head). Bulls, two years old or over, 1 ; Cows,
1: Two-vear-old Heifer. 1: Yearling Heifer, 1: Bull Calf, 1: Heifer Calf. 1;
Herd, 1.'

Best Bull, two years old or older. W. L Walker. Great Barrington. $7 00

Best Bull, under two years old. W. I. Walker. Great Barringrton. 5 00

Best Cow. W. T. Walker. Great Barrington. .5 00

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Best Two-year-old Heifer. W. I. Walker. Great Barriufytoii $4 (X)

Best Yearling Heifer, W. I. Walker, Great Barrington. 3 00

Best Bull Calf. W. I. Walker. Great Bamnerton. 2 00

Best Heifer Calf. W. I. Walker. Great Barrington. 2 00

Best Herd of four or more. W. I. Walker. Great Barrington. 7 oO

F. W. HEATH. Committee.
Eleventh Division.
HOLSTEIN STOCK.

Whole number of entries, 9 (12 head). Bulls, two years or older, 2; Cows, 1;

Tvyo-year-old Heifer. 1: Yearling Heifers 2; Heifer Calves. 2; Specimen of
stock, 1.

Best Bull, two years old or older, A. Bradley. Lee. $7 00

Best Cow. A. Bradley, Lee. 5 00

Best Two-vear-old Heifer. A. Bradley, Lee, 4 00

Best Yearling Heifer. A. Bradley, Lee. 3 00

Best Heifer Calf, William M. Chapin, Sheffield. 2 00

2d do.. A. Bradley. Lee. 1 00

Best Herd of four or mere. A. Bradley. Lee. 7 00

WARREN CRISSEY. Comjnitiee.
Twelfth Division,
GUERNSEY STOCK.

Whole number of entries, 7 (10 head). Bulls, under tvyo years, 3; Cows, 1;
Two-year-old Heifer, 1; Yearling Heifer, 1; Bull Calf, 1; Specimen of stock. 1.

Best Bull under two years. J. H. Rowley. Egremont. $5 00

2d do., Daniel W. Beckwith, Great Bari'ington. 3 00

Best Cow, J. H. Rowley. Egremont. 5 00

Best Two-5'ear-old Heifer, J. H. Rowley. Egremmt. 4 00

Best Bull Calf, J. H^ Rowley, Egremont. 2 00

Best Herd of four or more, J. H. Rowley. Egremont. 7 00

ABEL F. STEVENS, Jvdga.
Thirteenth Division.
DEVON STOCK.

Whole number of entries, 9 (12 head). Bulls, two years old or older, 1;
Cows, 1; Yearling Heifer, i; Bull Calf, 1; Heifer Calf, 1; Specimen stock, 4.

Best Bull, two years old or older. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield. Sheffield. $.5 00

Best Cow, Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield. 4 00

Yearling Heifer, second premium. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield, 1 00

Best Herd of four or more, second premium. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield. Sheffield. 3 00

ABEL F. STEVENS, Judge.

Fourteenth Division.

BOARS.

Whole number entries, 3. Berkshire Boar, 1 ; Chester Boar, 1 ; Grade Boar, 1.

Best Berkshire Boar, R. H. Race. $4 00

Best Chester Boar. T. S. Baldwin. Egremont. 4 Oa

Best Grade Boar, W. F. Milligan. 4 00

WILLIAM S. WILLCOX. )
W. H. PALMER. - Committee.

A. M. DOWD. \

Fifteenth Division.

sows AND PIGS.

Whole number entries, <S. Chester, 1 ; Cheshire, 1 ; Grade, 7.

Best Chester Breeding Sow and Pigs, T. S. Baldwin, Egremont, $4 00

Best Cheshire Breeding Sow and Pigs, T. S. Baldwin, Egremont. 4 00

Best Grade Breeding Sow and Pigs. A. Boice, Egremont, 4 00

2d do.. F. A. Burghart, Great Barrington. 8 00

3d do., T. S. Baldwin, Egremont. 2 00

FRANK B. SCHUTT, J
JOSEPH L. MILLARD, v Committee.

H. G. KIRBY, \

Sixteenth Division.

SOUTH DOWN SHEEP.

Whole number of entries. 20 (67 head). Buck, 7; Ewes, 3; Yearling Ewes, 3;
Lambs, 4; Flocks, 3.

Best Buck, William I. Walker, Great Barrington, S4 00

2d do.. Miss A. B. Sage, Sheffield. % 00

3d do., William Jones, Egremont, S 00

Best three Ewes. William L. Willcox. Sheffield. $4 00

2d do.. George A. Stevens. New Marlboro. 3 00

3d do.. Gerrish Newell. Great Barrington, 2 00

Best three yearlinfr Ewes. William L. Willcox. Sheffield. 3 00

2d do.. Georj^e A. Stevens. New Alarlhoro. 2 00

Best three Lambs. William S. Willcox. siieffield. 3 00

2d do.. Georffe A. Stevens. New Mai-lburo. 2 00

3d do.. Gerrish Newell, Great Barrinjjton. 1 00

Best flock ten Sheep. George A. Stevens, New Marlboro. 4 00

2d do.. William C. Willcox, Sheffield. 3 00

WILLIAM W HALE, /

R. H. BRADFORD, \- Committee.

REUBEN FARGO, )

Seventeeiitli Division.

Whole number of entries, 12 (45 head). Hampshire Down Bucks, 2; Ewes, 2;
three Yearling Ewes, 2; Lambs, 2; Flocks, 2; Shropshire, 1; Dor.set, 4.

Best Hampshire Down Buck. E. L, Boardman, Sheffield. $4 00

2d do.. William Pitt Palmer. Stockbridge. 3 00

Best three Ewes. E. L. Boardman, Sheffield. 4 00

2d do.. N. B. Turner. Great Barrington. 3 00

Best three Lambs. N. B. Turner, Great Barrington. 3 00

2d do.. E. L. Boardman, Sheffield. 2 00

Best flock of ten. N. B. Turner, Great Barrington. 4 00

2d do.. E. L. Boardman, Sheffield, 3 00

Best Shropshire Buck, George L. Stevens. New Marlboro. 3 00

DTStRETION.\RY.

E. C. Carpenter, State Line, display of Shropshires, 5 00

Dorset Buck. H. M. Johnson. Great Barrington. 4 00

GERRISH NEWELL, )

WILLIAM S. WILLCOX, V Committee.

LEVI BEEBE. )

Kigliteentli Division.

GRADE WOOL AND FAT SHEEP.

Whole number of entries, 82 (14T head). Ewes, 9; Yearling Ewes, 6; Lambs, 5;
Fat Sheep. 5; Flocks. 7.

Best three Grade Wool Ewes. L. M. Joyner, Egremont. $4 00

2d do.. George A. Stevens, New Marlboro. 3 00

3d do.. A. Boice. Egremont. 2 00

Best three Grade Yearling Ewes. L. M. Joyner, Egremont, 3 00

?d do., George A. Stevens, New Marlboro. 2 00

3d do.. William I. Walker. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best three Grade Lambs. Hiram Comstock, 3 00

2d do.. George A. Stevens. New Marlborough. 2 00

3d do.. L. M. Joyner. Egremont. 1 00

Best three Fat Sheep. A. Boice, Egremont. 4 00

2d do.. William I. Walker, Great Barrington. 3 00

3d do., George A. Stevens. New Marlboro. 2 00

Best flock of ten Grade Sheep, L. M. Joyner. Egremont. 4 00

2d do.. William Jones, Egremont. 3 00

3d do.. A. Boice. Egremont. 2 00

M. W. COLEMAN, J

MYRON ROWE, > Committee.

T. K. HEWINS, \
Nineteenth Division.
Whole number of entries, 9 (66 head). Merino Buck, 1 ; three Merino Ewes, 3;
three Yearling Ewes, 1 ; three Merino Lambs, 1 ; flock of ten Merino Sheep, 1 ;
flock of tewenty Sheep, 2.

Best Merino Buck. William 1. Walker. Great Barrington, .$4 00

Best three Merino Ewes. A. Boice, Egremont. 4 00

2d do.. William I. Walker, Great Barrington. 3 00

3d do.. N. B. Turner, Great Barrington, 2 00

Best flock ten Merino Sheep, William I. Walker. Great Barrington. 2 00

Best flock twentv Sheep. L. M. Jovner, Egremont. 5 00

2d do.. William I. Walker. Great Barrington. 5 00

THE RON L. FOOTE, 1

WILLIAM E. BOICE, fC<mmittee.

HIRAM SHEAD. )
Tiventietli Divi.sion.

Whole number entries, 9 (18 head). Farm Horses, 5; Team Horses, 4.

Best Pair Farm Horses, P. M. Shavlor, Lee, S7 00

2d do., J. A. Griffith. Sheffield.' G 00

3d do., George S. Sheldon. New Marlboro. .5 00

4th do.. H. L. Rowe. Egremont, 4 00

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Best Team Horses. James Tracy, Stockbridge, 6 OO

2d do.. Georgre A. Stevens, New Marlboro. 5 00

H. T. CANDE, /

F. K. HINCKCEY, -Committee.
C. B. BENEDICT. \
Twenty-first Division.
Whole niiinbe]- of entries, 12 (24 head). Horses over lof hands, 4; under lof
hands, 8.

Best pair Carriage Horses 16^ hands or more. W. H. Wiekwire. Sheffield. $7 00

26. do., J. M. Cooper. Stockbridge, 5 00

3d do.. Fentonbrook Farm, C. B. Benedict. 4 00

4th do., only three entries and even those not over fine. 2 00

Best pair Carriage Horses mider \b% hands not less than 1.5. Michael Havs, 7 00

2d do., C. B. Benedict, Egremont. ' .5 00

.3d do.. A. B. Clark. Lee. 4 00

4th do.. Warren Crissev. Great Barrington. 2 00

E. B. FENICK. i

J. G. WILSON, - Committee.

FRANK CURTIS. \

Twenty-second Division.

Whole number of entries, 40. Single Road Horses, 14: Single Horses, 18;
Horses, four years and under, 8.

Best Single Road Horse. Edwin Hulbert. Great Barrington. $G 00

2d do.. T. |{. Wiekwire. Egr-emont. .5 00

3d do., E. H. Hasted. Egremont. 3 00

4th do.. Charles H. Bentley. Great Barrington. 2 00

Best Single Horse for general purposes, George E. Hale. Tvrington. 6 00

2d do., Samuel K. Williams, Alford. " .5 00

3d do.. Lester T. Osborne. Alford. 3 00

4th do.. H. W. Weaver. Sheffield, 2 00

Best Horse, four years old and undei-. C. E. Hull. Lee. 7 00

2d do.. D wight Burgett, Great Barrington. .5 00

3d do.. George A. Stevens. New Marlboro. 3 00

ANDREW J. SPl^RR. /

WM. F. CRIPPEN. - Committee.

A. E. PHILLIPS. \

Tvventv-tliird Division.

Whole number of entries, 15. Trotting-bred Stallions, 3; Stallions for gen-
eral purposes, 9; Two or three years old Stallion Colts for general purposes, 3.

Best Trotting-bred stallion, four years or over, C. N. Gilbert. Great Barrington,

br. s., "Carl Anderson." $12 00

2d do.. Caleb Ticknor, Great Barrington, blk. s.. "Barrington Wilkes." 8 00

Best Stallion for general purposes. H. C. Valentine. Pittsfield. 8 00

2d do.. O. J. Brusie. Great Barrington. 7 00

3d do.. H. W. Weaver. Sheffield, .5 00

Best two or three years old Stallion Colt for general purposes. Nathan Cannon.

Tyringham. 8 00

2d do.. Patrick Hughes. Sheffield. .5 00

E. C. ROBINSON. Committee.
Twenty-foiirtli Division.

Whole number of entries, 29 (58 head). Standard-bred Sucking Colt. <. :3; Trot-
ting-bred, 11; Mares and Colts not blooded. 15.

Best Standard-bred Sucking Colt. A. H. Stickles. West Stockbaidge. $5 00

Best Trotting-bred Sucking Colt. P. A. Rus.sell. Great Barrington. o 00

2d do.. Lester L. Osborne. Alford, 3 00

3d do.. William M. Chapin. Sheffield. 2 00

Best Breeding Mare and Sucking Colt (jther than alxne. E. J. Tobev. West Stock-
bridge. ■ .1 00
2d do.. Phineas F. Atwood, Great Barrington. 3 00
3d do.. G. A. St'-vens. New Marlboro. 2 00

K. ('. KOBINSON. Comx.itfee.

Twenty-fifth Division.

Whole number of entries, 43. Standard-bred Yearling Colts, 4: Trotting-
bred Yearling Colts, 9; other Yearling Colts, li: Standard-bred two-year-old
Colts, 3; Trotting-bred two-year-old Colts, 4; other two-yeai-old ("'oUs, 7;
Standard-bred three year-old Colts, 2; Trotting-bred three-year old Colts. 4;
other three-year-old Colts. 7.

Best Standard-bred Yearling Colt, Albert H. Stickles, West Stockbridge. $5 00

Best Trotting-bred Yearling Colt. Charles N. Gilbert, Great Barrington. .5 00

2d do.. A. H. Stickles, West Stockbridge. 3 00

3d do.. J. L. Milligan. Alford. 2 00

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Best Yearling: Colt other than above, A. M. Hewins. Sheffield, ;S5 00

2d do., Frank W. Keyes, New Marlboro, " 3 00

Best Standard-bred two-year-old Colt, J. E. Conway. Sheffield. .) 00

Best Trotting-bred Two-year old Colt, Charles N. Gilbert. Great Barrlngton. 5 00

'■id do., Henrey J. Mignery. Great Barrington. 8 00

•Sd do.. Dennis Kersey, West Stockbridge, 2 00

Best Two-year-old Colt other than above, Frank W. Keyes, New Marlboro. .t 00

2d do.. H. C. Wickwire, Sheffield. 3 00

3d do.. M. Hewins, Sheffield, 2 00

Best Standard Three-year-old Colt, George E. Kussell. Great Bhrriiigton. 5 00

Best Trotting Three-year old Colt, John Dunlap, Egremont. .5 00

2d do., H. W. Weaver, Sheffield. 3 00

3d do., George A. Stevens, New Marlboro, 2 00

Best Three-year-old Colt other than above, Edward ^Morrison, Sheffield. 5 00

2d do., Henry L. Eowe, Egremont, 3 0<J

3d do.. George A. Stevens. New Marlboi'o, 2 00

E. C. ROBINSON, Commltiee.

Twenty-sixth liivi.sion.

TROTTING HORSES AND COLT STAKES.

Time Race, nearest Three JJmvtes. — (6 Entries.)
Evi Champion. Alford.

Time, 3:00.
Three Minute Class.-

■{15 Entries.)

Fatherland Farm. Byfield, b. g. '"Little Ethau,''

O. J. Brusie. Great Barrington, br. s. ''Ben Ostrander.""

J. J. Webster. Pittsfleld, " Charles WMlkes,"'

Time, 2:41, 2:37^4, 2:373^.

2:35 Class. - {S En tries. )

A. F. Dodge. Pittsfield. ch. g. ''Carlos.'^
J. W. Smith. Lee. b. s. "Cornwall,"
Fatherland Farm, Byfield. bl. g. "Arthur."
E. C. Watkins. Hinsdale, br. g. " E. C,"
Time, 2:2

2:28»4. -:^~M. ^-^J^-

— {13 Entries.) ^

}4, 2:291^. 2-M.
-{If. Entries.)

2:JfO Class.-

I. W. Smith, Lee, b. s. 'Cornwall,"
A. F. Dodge, Pittsfield, b. m. "Olga,"
J. J. Webster. Pittsfield. br. m. "Hazel."

Time 2:28}/

2:25 Class.

J. J. Webster. Pittsfield, r. m. '"Chepita," 1

A. F. Dodge. Pittsfield. ch. m. "Lady Tassa." 2

Time 2:321^. 2::32. 2:29.

1 WO- Year- Old Colt StaTxes—{5 Entries.)

Frank Benham, Great Barrington, b. s. " George Hamilton." 1

A. D. Gale, Pittsfield, b. m. " Clara Rene," 2

C. N. Gilbert. Great Barrington. b. g "Alfred Williams," 3
Time (half mile heats), 1:45, 1:39}^. 1:31M-

Three Year Old Colt Stakes.— {(> Entries.)

A. D. Gale, Pittsfield, br. m. "Ella Rene."
John Dunlap, Egremont, b. g. "John D.."
M. J. MeMahon. Pittsfield. b. g. "Combination."

Time, 3:02i^, 2:49i4.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Tug of War.
Sheffield team of five. Sheffield.

.$25 00

$50 00
25 (X)
15 00

$87 50
4:^ 75
20 25
17 50

$75 00
37 50
22 .50

.$125 00
fi2 .50

$49 50
20 62
12 :S8

$51 00
21 25
12 75

$10 00

One Jlile Foot Race — (7 Entries.^

William Seaton. C^reat Barrington.
F. P. Jacot. Stockbridge.

Time. 5:221^.

One-half 3Iile Foot Race. — (7 Entries.)

William Seaton, Great Barrington.
F. P. Jacot. Stockbridge.

Time. 2:35.

Gold Medal
Siher Medal

Gold Medal
Silver Medal

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First Potato Race.

Lvman Miller. Sheffield.
Maurice Miller, Sheffield.
Jack Rush, Sheffield.
Charles Wright. Sheffield,

Second Potato Race.

Thomas Massey, Great Barrington,
Austin Mullen. Great Barrington,
Nicholas Kane, Great Barrington,
Cornelius Golden. Great Barrington,

One Hundred Yard Foot Race.

S4 (X)
8 (X)
2 00
1 00

S3 00
2 00
1 00
1 00

$8 00
400
3 00

Comtnittee.

John F. Doyle. Adams.

James E. Henry. Hudson. N. Y..

George Clark. Pittsfleld.

Time, 10 seconds.

E. C. ROBINSON.
JOHN STALLMAN. I

CHARLES H. KERNER, (
C. W. FORBES I

Bicycle Races.

One Mile Open to AIL— (16 Entries.)

First prize, Glenville L. Catlin, Pittsfleld, Gold Watch Cham and Locket

Second prize. Ray A. Chapman, Pittsfleld, Silk Umbrella

Time. 3 : 40.

Half-Mile Open to Berkshire County. — (17 Entries.)
First prize, Glenville L. Catlin, Pittsfleld. Gentleman's Toilet Set

Second prize, Ray A. Chapman. Pittsfleld. Bicycle Sweater

Third prize. Frank Endres. Great Barrington. L. A. W. Pin

Time, 1 : 20 2-5.

Half- Mile Open to Southern Berkshire.

First prize. Frank Endres, Great Barrington, English Traveling Bag

Second prize, Frank Strevell, Great Barrington. (Easland Prize)— Bicycle Lantern

Third prize. Ned Hall. Great Barrington. L. A. W. Pin

Time, 1 : 21 2-5.

Consolation Half-Mile Race for Those not Winning in Previous Races.

First prize, Earl G. Combs, Pittsfleld. (Gibbs Prize)— Bicycle Svi^eater

Second prize, William H. Thatcher, North Adams. (Hollister Prize)— Silk Umbrella

Third prize, George Soudant, Great Barrington. (Hubbell Prize)— Derby Hat

Fourth prize. Frank T. Huntington.; (Perry Prize;— Silver Cup

Time. 1 : 23

JOHN N. EASLAND. /

W. J. HEEBEER, )■ Committee.

HENRY J. MIGNEREY. )

Poultry.

First Division.

Whole number of entries, 146.

Best B. R. Bantam, Thomas S. Ramsdell. Great Barrington, $1 00

2d do., fowls, 6. S. Dupar, Lanesboro. 1 00

3d do., fowls. L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro. 50

Best Black Game Bantam fowls. L. B. Gunn. Lanesboro. 1 00

Best S. D. W. Game Bantam fowls. A. Dings. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best G. D. W. Bantam chicks. O. S. Dupar. Lee. 1 00

Best Golden Sebright chicks, O. S. Dupar. Lee. 1 00

2d do., fowls, O. S. Dupar. Lee. 50

Best White R. C. fowls, C. H, Fellows. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best Dark Brahma chicks, L. B. Gunn. Lanesboro. 1 00

Best Light Brahma fowls, R. M. Dowd. Monterey, 1 00

2d do., chicks, E. N. Hubbard, Great Barrington. 1 00

Best Partridge Cochin fowls. L. B Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

2d do., chicks, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro. 50

Best Buff Cochin fowls, C. H. Fellows. Great Barrington. 50

2d do., chicks, A. Dings. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best White Cochin chicks, C. H. Fellows. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best American Dominique chicks, W. T. Day, Great Barrington, 1 00

2d do. chicks, O. Crippen, Egremont, 50

Best White Dorking fowl, L. B. Gunn. Lanesboro. 1 00

Best Black Game fowl, L. B, Gunn, Lanesboro. 1 00

2d do., chicks, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

Best B. Red Game fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

2d do., fowls, H. Harrington. Sheffield. 50

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Best B. Red Game chicks, H. Harrington. Sheffield, $1 00

2d do., chicks. L. B. Gunn. Lanesboro, .50

Best Brown Red Game fowls, L, B. Gunn, Lanesboro. 1 00

Best S. D. W. Game fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro. 1 00

Best S. D. W. Game chicks, J. Q,- A. Race, Great Barrin^ton. 1 00

Best Yellow D. W. Game fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro. 1 00

2d do,, fowl, J. Q, A. Race, Great Barrington. 50

Best Yellow D. W. Game chicks, J. Q. A. Race. Great Barrinj?ton, ] 00

Best Red Pyle Game fowl, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrinjfton, 50

2d do., chicks, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrinston, 1 00

Best Sumatra Game fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro. 1 00

Best Sumatra Game chicks, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

Best White Game fowl. J. Q. A. Race. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best White Game chicks, J. Q. A. Race. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best Indian Game fowls, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington. 1 00

Best Indian Game chicks, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best S. P. Hamburg fowls, L. F. Osborne. Alford, 1 00

2d do., fowls, J. L. Milligan, Alford, .50

Best S. P. Hamburg chicks, J. L. Milligan. Alford, 1 oo

2d do., chicks, L. F. Osborne. Alford, .50

Best S S. Hamburg fowls. L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro. 1 00

2d do., fowls, W. P. Palmer. 50

Best S. S Hamburg chicks. L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro. 1 oO

2d do.. W. P. Palmer, .50

Best G. P. Hamburg fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

Best G. P. Hamburg chicks, L. B. Gunn, Lanesbf-ro. 1 00

Best Black Hamburg fowls, F. W. Keyes, New Marlboro, 1 oO

2d do., chicks, F. W. Keyes, New Marlnoro. 1 oO

Best Houdan fowls O. S. Dupar, Lee. 1 oo

2d do., fowls. R. M. Dowd, Monterey. 50

Best Houdan chicks, R. M. Dowd, Monterey, ] oO

2d do., chicks, O. S. Dupar. Lee, 1 ,50

Best Langshans. fowls. F. W^. Keyes, New Marlboro, 1 00

Best Black Leghorns, fowls, A. Dings, Great Barrington, .50

2d do., chicks. A. Dings, Great Barrington. 1 oo

Best Brown S. 0. Leghorns, fowls, O. S. Dupar, Lee, 1 oo

2d do., fowls. Mrs. E. L, Van Dusen. .50

Best Brown S. C. Leghorns, chicks, O. S. Dupar. Lee, 1 00

2d do., chicks, Mrs. E. L. Van Dusen. 50

Best R. C. Leghorns, fowls, D. W. Smith, 1 oo

2d do., fowls, W. T. Day. Great Barrmgton, .50

Best R. C. Leghorns, chicks, Frank Kline, ] oo

Best White R. C. Leghorns, fowls, F. A. Thompson, 50

Best White R. C. Leghorn chicks. F. A. Thompson. 1 oO

Best W'hite S. C. Leghorns, fowls, H. Nodine. 1 00

2d do., fowls, F. W. Keyes, New Marlboro, 50

Be(*t White S. C. Leghorns, chicks, F. W. Keyes, New Marlboro, 1 00

2d do., chicks, P. L. Stoddard, 50

Best Black Minorca fowls, F. E. Giddings, Great Barrington. 1 00

2d do. chicks, M. Giddings, Gieat Barrington. 50

Best White Minorca fowls, C. R. Snyder, 50

2d do., chicks, O. Haywood, 1 oo

Best Black Plymouth Rocks, fowls, C. H Shaylor, Lee, 1 00

2d do., fowls. F. T. Wheeler, Great Barrington, 50

Rest Black PljTiiouth Rocks, chicks, A. Dings, Great Barrington, 1 00

2d do., chicks. C. H. Shaylor, Lee, 50

Best White Plymouth Rocks", fowls, D. W. Smith, Great Barrington. 1 00

Best White Plymouth Rocks, chicks, O. Haywood, 1 00

2d do., chicks. D. W. Smith, Great BaiTington, Oq

Best Golden Polish fowls. W. Keyes, New Marlboro. 1 00

Best Golden Polish chicks, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro. 1 Oo

2d do., chicks, W. P. Palmer, Stockbridge. 1 00

Best Silver Polish, fowls, R. M. Dowd, Lee, 1 oO

2d do., chicks, R, M. Dowd, Lee, 1 90

Best Black Polish fowls, F. W. Keyes. New ^Marlboro, 1 oO

Best Red Caps, fowls, F. W. Keyes, New Marll)oro, 1 00

2d do., chicks, F. W. Keyes, New Marlboro. 1 oO

Best Black Spanish fowls, J. Q. A. Race. Great Barrington, .50

2d do., chicks, F. W. Keyes, New Marlboro, 1 00

Best White Wyandottes, T. F. Kline, Alford, 1 00

2d do., chicks. T. F. Kline. Alford. 1 oo

Best Silver Wyandottes, chicks. J. W. Ford, 1 oO

2d do., chicks, A. Dings, Great Barrington. .50

Best Pearl Guineas, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro. 1 00

ABEL F. STEVENS, .7v(f<re.

Second Division.

Whole number of entries. 81. Turkeys, 2; Geese, 9; Ducks, 13; Pets, 8.

Best pair Turkeys, A. Dings. Great Barrington. co n<)

2d do., Mrs.'Merrifield, Sheffield. ^1 55

m

Best pair White Chinese Geese, A. Dings. Great Barrington,
Best pair Brown Chinese Geese, J. L. Anthony. Monterey.

2d do.. X. W. Hart, Monterey.
Best pair Toulouse Geese. X. \V. Hart, Monterey.
Best pair Embden Geese. Mrs. Merrifield, Sheffield.

2d do.. D. W. Smith, Great Barrington,
Best pair Avlesbury Ducks. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield. Sheffield,

2d do.. R. M. Dowd, Lee,
Best pair Rouen Ducks. J. Doncaster. New Marlboro,

2d do., C. F. Post. Alford.
Best pair Pekin Ducks, M. Mangion. Great Barrington.

2d do.. Edward Holmes.

DISCRETIONARY.
White Call ducks. L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro
White Crested ducks. J. Doncaster. New ^Marlboro.
Pigeons, C. H. Fellows. Great BaiTington,
Rabbits, A. Ackerman. Great Barrington.

2d do.. R. M. Dowd, Lee,
Cats, Frank Stanton. Great Barrington, ^ ^ ^

ABEL F. STEVENS, Judge

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Treasurer's Report.

December i, 1892.
WALTER B. SAXFORD. Treaslrkk.

IX ACCOUNT WITH HOUSATONIC AC4RICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Dr.

To cash on hand December 1. 1891 $688 14

cash borrowed 1, 400 00

from old members, yearly dues 1, 198 00

from old members, arrears 30 00

from new members, ordinary 162 00

from new members (life) 10 00

from new members (stock) 16 67

from admission at gates 2, 835 23

from season tickets 160 00

from drivers' tickets 1 5 00

from grand stand 608 05

from house rent to October 1, 1892 91 67

from J, B. Chadwick, rents, as per statement. . . 1, 025 25

from J. B. Chadwick, grass sold 89 75

from J. B. Chadwick, bass ball club 25 00

from J. B. Chadwick, per sale of old grand stand, 25 00

from Secretary, colt stake entries 67 5C

from Secretary, trotting entries 202 50

from National Trotting ^Association, entry not

paid in 1891 ' 19 50

from silver sold 14 75

from Gilfred Smith, milk testers sold 4 00

from State Treasurer 600 00

$8, 788 01

Cr.

Executive Committee.

Paid Walter M. Ticknor, six days $12 00

Henry L. Rowe, four days 8 00

Hopkins T. Cande, six days 12 00

Frank K. Hinckley, six day.- 12 00

Lester T. Osborne, six days 12 00

James H. Rowley, six days 12 00

Henry W. Sheldon, five days 10 00

M. S. Heath, six days ' 12 00

Parley A. Russell, four days 8 00

98 00

Committees.

Paid H. L. Rowe, crops (late summer) $15 00

Gilfred Smith, crops (late summer, with team) 30 00

J. R. Huggins, crops (fall) 18 00

J. A. Kline, crops (fall) 23 25

H. H. B. Turner, crops (early summer) 15 50

H. Z. Cande, crops (early summer) 9 00

110 75

i4 S5

82
Expert Committees.

Paid E. C. Robinson .|30 00

Abel F. Stevens 19 85

.Airs. S. F. Hopkins o 00

EXPENDITI'RES MaUE BY J. B. ChAUWKK. SUPERINTENDENT OF

Grounds.

Paid J. B. Chadwick, Superintendent $75 00

Edward Manville, Assistant Superintendent 12 00

C. R. Brewer, bill for lumber, etc 83 54

J. A. Brewer, paint and supplies 29 23

Henry Snyder, labor 62 15

J. B. Chadwick, labor, with men and team 80 50

J. B. Chadwick, for posts 90

John 11. Calkins, labor 11 86

J. A. Dorman, labor, with men 80 88

Parrish Bros., labor and supplies 88 38

Norris Sweet, labor 5 00

W. W. Langdon, auctioneer, selling grass 2 00

James McGrath, for rye straw 2 56

]\rartin Tymeson. labor, with team 3 50

James B. Alger, labor on wells 3 00

H. P. Comstock, pumbers' supplies 3 75

F. G. Tefet, gravel 2 90

Helen J. Huntley, clean show-cases 2 00

Michael Cannon, labor 1 50

Mary Dean, care out-houses 4 50

Peter Van Allen, care out-houses 6 00

Peter Cassidy, lumber 4 00

M. T. Huntington, corn 2 05

J. B. Chadwick, postage and stationerv 1 60

— 368 80

Paid J. B. Chadwick, Superintendent in charge, amount of Socit'ty">

share of expense in improving track 55 64

Treasurer's Office, Salesmen, Etc.

Paid Treasurer's salary |125 00

Charles W. Ray,' treasurer's office 9 00

John C. Wheeler, treasurer's office 9 00

George R. Lang, treasurer's office 9 00

Joseph C. Prein 9 00

Harold j\I. Anderson 6 00

Frank P. Frein, north ticket office 5 00

R,ay Woodin, south ticket office 3 00

William H. Healey, selling tickets in road 6 00

John W. Morgan, selling tickets 2 00

A. T. Robbins, stock ticket office 4 00

George B. Seeley, grand stand ticket office 6 00

John Gibson, grand stand 1 ickct office 4 00

James B. Alger, grand stand gate 2 75

Alfred Hutchinson, gate 2 00

Emerson Looniis, general assistant 4 50

Norman C. Chapin, main gate 9 00

Albert Haywood, main gate 9 00

Henry Snyder, main g.i I e 9 00

F. S.'Turiier, main gale 9 00

Matthias Lutchsinger. foot gate 7 50

John Hickey, exit gate 6 00

Seneca Nodine, south gate 7 <-0

F. S. Shepard. stock gate <} 00

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Paid Gilfred Smith, stocii marshal and assistant $9 00

Martin Brown, stock marshal 6 00

De Witt Smith, poultry marshal 8 00

De Witt Smith, for assistant (j 00

H. W. Sykes, president's room 5 25

Secretary.

Paid Henry T. Kobbins, salary |125 00

Henry T. Robbins, postage, stationery, express, etc. 17 60

Miss J. E. Seeley, assistant 18 75

Orator and Music.

Paid Dr. Isaac S. Hartley |25 00

Gartland's Tenth Regiment band 250 00

Marshals.

Paid S. H. Bushnell, chief marshal (with horse) $15 00

E. H. Slater, assistant (with horse) 12 00

George L. Roraback, assistant (with horse) 12 00

Clarence Warner, assistant 6 00

G. W. Hall, assistant 6 00

A. I. Hoyt, extra assistant 2 00

Watchmen.

Paid W. W. Langdon, superintendent $15 00

Alberdeen Hey wood 10 50

Jared D. Busby 7 25

William Dutcher 4 75

N. W. Noteware 6 00

Michael Gibbons 6 00

Frederick Kellogg, Jr 5 25

Xelson Smith 5 25

Patrick Quinn 4 50

Edward Loftus 4 50

A. S. Clark 4 50

Patrick McCarty 4 50

John Barry 4 50

George R. Curtis 4 50

Anthony Fahey 4 50

Superintendent of Hall and Assistants.

Paid M. J. Smith, superintendent $15 00

Mrs. Frank Rowe 2 00

Miss J. Dewey 2 00

Miss A. Mason 4 00

B. P. Clark 4 00

P. W. Smith 6 00

Mrs. Minnie Howland 2 OC

Joseph KJirby 4 00

Mrs. J. Kline 2 00

Mrs. James Dunn 4 00

F. S. Crippen . 4 00

Mrs. Mary Cowles 2 00

$303 00

136 35

275 00

53 CO

91 50

51 00

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Driving, Trotting, Etc.

Paid J. J. Webster, 2: 25 class $125 00

A. F. Dodge, 2:25 class 62 50

A. P. Dodge, 2: 35 class 87 50

I. W. Smith, 2: 35 class 43 75

E. E. Dodge, 2:35 class 26 25

E. C. Watkins, 2: 35 class 17 50

I. W. Smith, 2: 40 class 75 00

A. F. Dodge, 2: 40 class 37 50

J. J . Webster, 2: 40 class 22 50

E. E. Dodge, 3:00 class 50 00

O. J. Bmsie, 3: 00 class 25 00

J, J. Webster, 3 : 00 class 15 00

Frank Benham, two-year olds 49 50

A. D. Gale, two-year olds 20 62

C. N. Gilbert, two-year olds 12 38

A. D. Gale, three-year olds 51 00

John Dunlap, three-year olds 21 25

M. J. McMahon, three-year olds 12 75

Evi Champion, time race 25 00

Jotin Doyle, foot race 8 00

George Clark, foot race 4 00

James E. Henry, foot race 3 00

Lyman Miller, first potato race 4 00

Morris Miller, first potato race 3 00

John Rush, first potato race 2 00

Charles A. Wright, first potato race 1 00

Thomas Massey, second potato race 3 00

Austin Mullin, second potato race ... 2 00

Cornelius Golden, second potato race 1 00

Michael Kane, second potato race 1 00

Norman Noteware, rope-pull team 2 00

Frederick Lawrence, rope-pull team 2 00

John Finkle. rope-pull team 2 00

M. Austin, rope-pull team 2 00

Frank Crine, rope-pull team 2 00

Miscellaneous.

Paid John Hickey, notes, principal and intcTest $823 55

jNIrs. Julia Conway, note, principal and interest. . . . 503 33

National Mahaiwe Bank note 400 00

Evans Bros., building new grand stand 1, 900 00

Evans Bros., building fence and extra work 67 55

Betkshire Courier Company, printing reports 137 25

Spirit of the Times, advertising 32 20

Berkshire Courier Company, printing and advertis'g. 82 00

E. Y. Foote, printing .' 29 65'

W. B. Sanford, insurance main building 92 00

Sanford & Taylor, insurance grand stand 36 00

H. E. Bready, balloon ascensions 235 00

Eugene A. Neidert. fancy bicycle rider 56 00

Douglas Bros., printing 15 50

Henry T. Robbins, cash paid out for speaker at in-
stitute 10 00

United States Printing Company 23 50

National Trotting Association, dues 10 00

0. C. Bidwell, Treasurer Farmers' Festival Associa-
tion, printing . 5 00

M. E. Tobey, prizes and stationery 26 91

C. M. Gibbs, bicycle prizes, caps, etc 19 80

$822 00

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To Permanent Fund of Society, balance premiums

uncalled for 121 50

I. G. Perry, bicycle prize 8 00

F. T. Whiting & Son, bicycle prize 4 65

A. S. Fassett, sundries 1 87

G. Will Piatt, milk testers 8 00

E. D. Humphrey, use of sprinkling carts 10 00

William J. Mallory, use of team 4 25

E. M. Johnson & Son, use of hack 1 00

Miss Maggie Hayes, articles lost 4 00

W. W. Norton, team to Pittsfield 4 00

P. A. Russell, use of architect's plans 25 00

N. C. Chapin, services 6 00

John Gibson, posting bills three days 6 00

John Gibson, expenses 6 80

J. C. Wheeler, services 3 00

dinners for committees, press and invited guests 12 50

J. H. Rowley, cash paid for telegrams 1 00

for postage, express, telegrams and stationery 5 50

for premiums in cash 1, 914 00

$6, 552 31

Total amount paid out $8, 894 20

Debt.

Total amount debits as stated $8, 788 01

Cash borrowed to meet outstanding accounts 106 19

8, 894 20

Indebtedness of the Society December 1st, exclusive of

Society's Permanent Fund |106 19

Amount of Expenditures on and Receipts from New Grand Stand.

Paid Evans Bros, building grand stand, as per contract. . 11, 900 00
John A. Dorman, oiling and painting grand stand. . 30 88

P. A. Russell, for use of architect's plans 25 00

Parrish Bros., laying new gutter 19 19

J. A. Brewer, paints and supplies 22 31

Evans Bros., building fence, gates, etc 67 55

C. R. Brewer, lumber 15 07

Sanf ord & Taylor, insurance 36 00

|2, 116 00

Received from admissions to grand stand $508 05

Received from rent of stalls 39 00

547 05

Permanent Fund.
As reported December 1, 1891 $1. 552 59

Additions (hiring year as follows : —

1892.

Jan. 1. Interest $10 49

Jan. 16. Dividend Stockbridge and Pittsfield stock 7 50

Jan. 16. Amount premiums uncalled for 21 50

April 16. Dividend Stockbridge and Pittsfield stock 17 50

April 16. Dividend New York Central stock 6 25

July 1. Interest 11 33

July 16. Dividend New York Central stock 6 25

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Oct. 15. Dividend New York Central stock

Oct. 15. Dividend Stockbridge and Pittsfield stock

Interest on savings-bank book to Jan. 1, 1893.

$6 00
9 25

12 38

$108 45

$1,661 04

Permanent Fund December 1, 1892.

Invested as folloivs :

Five shares Stockbridge and Pittsfield Railroad stock, par

value $500 00

Five shares New York Central Railroad stock, par value. 500 00
Great Barrington Savings Bank book, No. 8,164, interest
to January 1 661 04

1,661 04

Table Showing Receipts for Three Days at Gates and Grand Stand.

Wednesday, September 28th, including sales at Treasurer's
office before the Fair:

Gate receipts $1, 598 65

Grand stand 67 25

Thursday, September 29th :

Gate receipts 1, 772 00

Grand stand 303 55

Friday, September 30th:

Gate receipts 561 25

Grand stand 287 25

$4, 534 95

Respectfully submitted.

WALTER B. SANFORD,

Treasurer.

Superintendent's Report.

JOHN B. CHADWICK, Superintendent,

In Account with Ilousatonic Agricultural Society.

Dr.

TO MONEY RECEIVED FOR RENT OF STALLS AND PRIVILEGES ON FAIR GROUND.

H. B. Rouns $100 00

William Curtiss

Gilbert Hover

C. W. Fonda

E. J. Carey

James Sherry

L. B. Jenks

George P. Todd

William Shay

F. Northrop

B. C. Ginty

G. Moffatt

William Vail

Tripp & Moorehouse.

D. E. Parent

G. W. Howe

37 00

23 00

14 00

14 00

18 00

50 00

1 50

10 00

10 00

6 00

5 00

4 00

10 00

9 00

14 00

O.C. Burton

Charles Henri. . . ,
G. M. Van Horn.

W. H. Leete

I. Legrange

B. Delert

Peter Snyder. ...
IT. D. lioardman.
Frank E. Parker.
Otto Sally man. . .
Charles Fanning .

E. M. Botelle...,

R. J. Magoe

0. D. Dixon

J. M. Purcell....

F. Burlingame. . .

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3 00

3 00
6 00

10 00
6 00
8 00
5 00

15 00
5 00
5 00

4 00
10 00

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5 00
4 00

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Austin Hatch

L. Vischer

J. D. Bodelle

George Lawrence . . . .
W. F. Benson

E. Houghtaling

C. Todd

C. Johnson

Mike Scantlin

Marcus Bearing

Dr. D. F. Murrey

Eugene Rathburn ....

L. B. Brusie

Louis Demartini

H. J. Mignerey

Otto Baars

N. E. Stevens

R. H. Brandon

M. P. Howe

C. W. Punda

J. G. Adams

Jason Cooley

Stanley Barnes

Rockefeller & Hainin.

F. Thompson

Vader & Collins

H. Fisher

Baloon man

James Bryant

G. M. Knox

W. S. Bellows

Eugene Gero

F. P. Coroso

Dr. Wendall

E. Curtiss

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Horace Ball

L. E. Miller

George Valley an. .

S. Murphy

Patrick Lahey. . . .
George W. Taylor.

D. Blow

J. S. Mars

S. Anderson

Charles N. Palmer

A. Jones

Wilbur Bristol....

T. 1. Valley

G. Cissaro

J . Keeler

Dudley Clark

Mason B. Kline . . .

E. H. Dunbar

G. W. Hart

Con. O'Neil

Peter Cassidy

Willam H. Snyder

E. L. Bunce

H. R. Ward

C. R. Brewer

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16 00

4 00

5 00
5 00
1 00

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2 00

5 00
10 00
10 00

6 00

3 00

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31 00
30 00

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23 00

4 00
25 00
12 00

3 00
25 00

Peter Cassidy, old grand
stand

Hope Base Ball Nine

John Calkins, house rent
from November 1, 1891,
to October 1, 1892

Storage of wagons

$1,025 25

25 00
25 00

91 67
11 50

L. B. Brusie . . .
Robert Curtis. .
Charles Calkins.
Pratt L. Tobey.
Hubert Hall . '. .
Levi Boardman.

Cash Received From Grass.

$24 00
15 00
19 75
10 00
12 00
9 00

89 75

$1,268 17

List of Members.

Those designated with a * are Stock or Permanent Members; those with a
f Life Members.

This list comprises the names of members in good standing; also of those one
year in arrears. Those two or more years in arrears are dropped from the list.

Adams.

tBucklin, A. J.

Barnum. Edwin R.
Bassett, Edwin A.
Beebe, Mrs. R.
Bolton, William H,
Buckbee. Charles N.
*Burtis, William R.
Calkins, Harrison
Campion, Evi
Corson, William E.
Cruikshank, James A.
Curtis, George R.
Curtis, Robert M.
Church, F. M.
De Forest, John C.

Almsted, Walter
Barnes, Timothy

Beebe, Newton
Coon, Frank
De Wolfe, D. B.

♦Lincoln, S. L.

Alford.

Drum, H. M,

Atwater, H. J.
*Baldwin, Benj. F.
Baldwin, Charles O.
*Baldwin, Theo. S.
1 Baldwin, E. R.
Baldwin, Stephen
Bettis, John A.
Bifjnal. Walter
Bij?nal C.

Bradford, Georj^e F.
Bradford, John
Bradford, Ralph H.
Benedict, C. B.
Benjamin, A. A.
Benjamin, F. K.
Benjamin, Frank
Best, Ezra
Boice, Abram
Boice, Frank A.
Boice, William E.
Brewster, Georfje A.
Brown, Henry M.

Decker, John
Edwards, J. H.
Galvm, Dennis
Garrison, Andrew S.
Goodsell, Chester
Holmes, Richard A.
Jacobs, Horace S.
Keefe, Luke
Kline, Frank
Kline, Milo
Milligan, J. L.
Millisan, J. L., Jr.
Milligan, Merrick

Milliffan, William F.
Moore, William R.
Oles, George
Osborne, Lester T.
Ploss, George A.
Post, Leonard
Post, Charles F.
Rowe, Myron
Shepard, Albert H.
Smith, H. W.
Smith, Charles H.
Smith, Ernest
Sperry, William A.

Austerlitz, N. Y.

Blunt, Joseph
Brown, George D.

Michael. Anthony J,
Moore, William H.

Canaan, Ct.

Heath, Francis G. Rossman, W. W.

Langdon, F. H. (E. C.) Roraback, A. T.
McCarthy, Frank Sackett, T. L.

Copake, N. Y.

Miller, James (I. W.) Miller, J. E.

Egremont.

*Brown, Martin
Brown, R. H.
Bliss, William M.
Blunt, Rutson
Boimce, Daniel
Buncc, Estill L.
Bunce, George
Bunce, Edwin
Bunce, Frank D.
Burdick, Nathan
Burgett. Henry W.
Catnpbcll, John W.
Codding, Henry E.
Collins, Alleen
Curtis, P. W.
Curtis, Orrin I.
Crippen. William F.
Colby, Charles H.
Cronin, Michael
Campbell, Willie H.
Coon,, Jacob
Dalzell, W. C.

Decker, Allen
Dewey, Seymour B.
Doty, George S.
Dunlap, Benjamin
Decker, Sarah A.
Dennis, Albert
Dell, W. A.
Doolcy, J. E.
DuPlain, Justin
Emigh Alvm
Fenton Brook Farm
Felder, Leonard
Funk. George
Funk, William A
Fitzgerald, John
Gale, William P.
Gardner. James A.
Greattrax, Luther P.
Hall, G. W.
Harrington, E. G.
Harris, C. E.
Hasty. William

Stickles, George W.
*Stoddard, Benton E.
Taylor, J. M.
Taylor, Wesley
*Ticknor, Ezra C.
*Ticknor, W. H.
Ticknor, Henry
Tuttle, John H.
Wagoner, Silas
Wilcox. H. F.
Williamc, Samuel K.
Woodford, John B.
Woodford, Harvey H.

Rockfeller, David
Rockfeller, Peterj

Stevens. A. G. (E. C.)
Strong, George P.
Whitford. Rufus H.

Miller, Lester

Haywood. Orrin
Hollenbeck, Artemus
Hollenbeck, John H.
Houghtaling, Alex'r
Huested, E. H.
Hutchinson, C. B.
Harris, G. E.
Jones, William
Joyce, Joseph L.
Joyner, Frank H.
Joyner, Frank S.
*Joyner, Loomis M.
Joyner, John M.
Joyner, W. R.
Judd, Oliver W.
Jones, George C.
Karner, Andrew P.
Karner, S. N.
Kipp, Harmon P.
Kissleback, I*eter
*Kline, Joseph A.
Kline, Levi K.

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Egreimmt— (Continued.)

Kline, Mason B
Kline, Scott. W.
Kline, George H.
Kline, Norman
Lawrence. W. A..
Loomis, Minor B.
Malally, John
*Millard, D. C.
*Millard, Joseph L.
Murphy, William
Murphy, Jr., William
Murphy, John
Murphy, A. J.
Miller, Mrs. Eugene
Miller, Edward E.
Newman, E. E.
Olmstead, P. M.
O'Neil, Cornelius

Bell, Alexander
Clark, Dudley

*Abbey, Frederick
Acker, Daniel
Aekerman, H. L.
Adams, Edmund
Adams, Edwin J.
Adams. Peter I. (H.)
Alger. James B.
Ambach, F. E.
Ambach, Julius
Andrews, George A.
Andrus, Henry
Armstrong. Frauklyn
Atwood, Albert
Atwood, Phineas T.
Atwood. Levi H.
Atwood. Henry B.
*Atwood, Mrs. J.
Baker, George S.
Baker. F. H.
Baldwin, Amos M.
Barnes. C. W.
* liarnes, Edward E.
Baldwin, Curtis W.
Beals. R. H.
*Bentley, Charles H.
Beckwith. Daniel W.
*Beckwith, James H.
Bell. Charles H
Benham. Frank
Benson. H. C.
Benton. John C.
Bennett, George W.
Beecher, Chester C.
Bidwell, O. C.
Billings, Stephen H.
Brainard, E. D.
*Brewer. Chai les R.
*Brewer, John A.
Brewer. Reuben R.
Bronson, M. G.
*Briggs. George W.
Briggs, Luther A .
Briggs. James
Boardman. H. D.
Broderick, Dennis
Broderick. William H,
*Brown. C. K.
Brown. Ransom A,
Bruey. Augustus F.
Brusie, Orville J.
Brusie. L. B.
Brusie. Charles F.
Buck. Henry F.
Buckbee, Gifford
Burgett, John L.
Burget. Charles J.

Peck, George A.
Peck, W. B.
Peck, E. R.
Phelps, Charles H.
Phillips, George A.
Ploss, George E.
Polmatier, Charles
Polmatier, William
Potts, Herman, T.
Potts, Mrs. Robert A.
Race, Seneca T.
Race, R. H.
Ramsey. John
Ramsey, Joseph
Rider, Jr., Andrew J.
Rogers, Ransom
Rowe, H. L.

*Rowe, Frank D.
*Rowley, Henry C.
*Rowley, James H.
Sabin. William E.
Shultis, Lyman, H.
Smith, Gilfred
tSmith, D. W.
Stillman, Frederick
Stoddard, George B.
^Stoddard, Benton E.
Stevens. E. J.
Spurr, Charles W.
Snyder, Frank M.
Taft, R. C.
Tinker, George H.
Tinker, Louis B.
'linker, Reuben

Green River, N. Y.

Duntz, John L.

Dunn, Peter

Great Karriiigton.

Burghardt, Fred. A.
Burghardt. L. N.
Burgett. D wight L
Burgett. William H.
Burns, Garrett
Biisbv. Lester H.
Bnidimni, Mrs.K.(H.)
Bennett, E. J. (H.)
Billings, Henry W.
Bdiichet, I'aul
Ruin]). Henian H.
Calkins Charles P.
*Cainp. Samuel
Camp, Frank B.
Camp. Charles M.
Cas.'. Fri'dcrick J.
Chadwiek, Jt)hn B.
C;hapin, Nurman C,
Chapin, T. M.
Childs, Daniel B.
Chinn, William L,
*Church, George
Church. Mark
Clark, BeniaminF.
Coffing, Mrs. R. F.
*Collins. A. C.
Collins, Elisha
Coleman. D. J.
Comstock. 2d, Hiram
Comstock, Lanc'ter I.
Comstock. -M. P. G.
*Cone. J. Shepard
Coon. Freeland
Cooley, Jason
Cooper. William T.
Couch. Fred. H.
*Couch, R. N.
Crissey. Warren
Crine. Sidney
Crippen. H. Wright
Crotty, James
Cropi)er, John G.
Crown, Jesse
Curliss, Mrs. Susan A.
(Culver, Edmund B.
Comstock, Morton H.
Cobb, Geo. H..Jr.(H.)
Cross. Henry B. (H.)
Cooper. Charles
Church. George A.
Curtis, J. W.
Dacy. Michael
Day. George S.
Day. Guy
Day. W. H.
Darling, Joseph

Dearing. Ransom
Decker. Arthur H.
Decker. Cieorge W.
Decker. Eli
De Bell, Fred.
Dellert, Theodore R.
Dellert, Frederick
Dewey, Mrs. E. E.
Dikeman. Grove
Diinon. John
Dings, Hiram
Dings, Adelbert
Donahue, James
Donahue, John
Dorman, J. A.
Dorman, Levi R.
Dorr. Gilbert L.
* Dresser, Henry
Drummond, Robt. D.
Drum, William H.
Dntcher, William
Duvernoy, George
De Mougin. George
Decker. Nelson
Dewey, Fred. H.
Dikeman, Beckus
Easland, Hendrick
Elsden, R. E.
Endres. Otto
Evans, Thomas J.
Farley, Thomas
Fassett. A. S.
Fell(nv.s. F. M.
Fellows, Oscar F.
Ferguson. John L.
Foote. Edward Y.
Foote. Enos C.
Ford, Gilbert
Forrest, Sheldon E.
French, Martin A.
French. George M.
Frein, Joseph
*Fuller. Laura E.
Fuller, David N.
Fuller. Franklin C.
Fisher. Jonn B.
Freeman. Marcus
French, T. W.
French, WMllis R.
Ferguson. W. S.
Flynn. John
Gibbons. Martin
Gibbons. Michael
Giddings, Frank E.
Gilbert. Charles N.
Gilmore, B. F.

Tyrrell, Earnest M.
Thompson, H. H.
Van Bramer, J. E.
Van Deusen, Frank
Van Deusen, Nelson
Van Deusen, New'n L.
Vt)sburgh, John C.
*Wait, Dyer
Wait, Charles T.
Warren, W. C.
Warren, John P.
Westover, John
WMlbur, Burtiss
Williams, Cornelins
Wright, Lucy J.
Wheeler, Wellington
Whitbeck, Dewey B.

Schutt, Martin

Gilmore, Jr., B. F.
Girlmg, Robert
*Gorham. Edward L.
*Gorhain. William T.
GorJiani, William W.
Gosiee, William H
Goodhind. H. C.
Guenther, Henry
Gobetta, Antonio
Goewey, Geo. M.
Gorham, Charles E.
Hagaman, John
Hall. Hubert H.
Hall. Oscar M.
Hall. Luther B.
Hallock, Miles
Hamm. Samuel
Hamm, Homer
Hasson, James
Hatch. Austin E.
Hatch, B. H.
Hatch, John A.
Haywood. Alberdeen
Hayes, Harlow
Hayes, Coridon
Hayes. Wilson
Hawes. S. S.
Healey. Timothy
Hickey, James
*Hickey, John
Higgius, John
Higgins, Robert
Hinman, W. C.
Hill, Charles E.
Hill. William D.
Holmes. Charles H.
HoUenbeck G. M.
Hollenbeck. Charles
*Hollenbeck, W. W.
*Hollister.Taylor&Co.
Holmes, Charles F.
Holmes, George E.
Houghtaling. O. C.
Hubbard AlbertlF.
Hubbard, Edwin N.
*Hubbard, Elijah N.
Hubbard, William H.
*Hubbell, A. L.
♦Humphrey,Edwln D.
Hunt. Alfred J.
Huntley, L. S.
Huntley, W. Scott
Hurlburt, Edwin
Huntington, Miles T.
Hughes, John
Hallock, Charles

40

Great Barrington— (Continued.)

Haywood, Albert N.
Hall, G. M.
Holien, Austin
HoUenbeck. Martin A.
Jenkins. L. L
Jerdon, Thomas
Johnson Hugh M,
Jones. Mrs. lieorge J.
Joyner, Herbert C
Kane, Amos
Kane, F. W.
Kastner. Mrs. John
Kelly, Michael.
Kelly, James,
Kelley, Peter
Kelloffff, Charles F.
Kellogg, Frederick
Kellogg, Jr., Fred
Kellogg, Charles
Kennedy, Timothy F.
Kilbourn, Mrs. E. A.
Kilbourn, Robert P.
Kilduff, John
Kimberly, Arthur
Kimberly, William
Larkin, John
Laird, John H. C.
Laird, Mark
Laird, Samuel
Lane. R. M.
Langdon, Wallace W.
Large, Alfred
Larkin, P. T.
La Point, Frank
Leonard. W. A.
Leonard, Willis B.
Leonard. Mrs. A. F.
Leslie. William H.
Lester, A. R.
Lewis, Jared
Lewis, John
Lewis, Ward
Lewis Walter E.
Loftus, Edward
Logan, Rupert J.
Loring, Almon R.
Loring, Lyman A,
Lawrence, Geo. N.
Laird, S. N
*Mackie, J. Milton
*Mackie. David I.
Maloney, John
Mallory, Edward J.
Mansir, Mrs. A. S.
*Manville. Edward
Martin, Eli
Mason, F. L. D.
Mason, M' F.
McAuliffe, C. C.
McCarthy, James
McCormick. James
McDonald, William
McDonald, R. H.
McPherson, George B.
McTigue, Thomas
Mellon, George W.
Miner, C. H.
Miner, S. D.
Miller, Orson A.
Mignei-ey, Henry J.
Mignerey, Jules L.

Mignerey, Pierre
Moore, R. H.
Morrison. D. W.
Morrison. William H.
Moulton. B. B.
Morgan, J. W.
Munson. George G.
Munson, John C.
Murphy, Jerry
Murphy, Stephen
Mulhall, James
Mulhall. Thomas
Mullaney. 2d. James
Mallory, William J.
Mangion, Michael
McGraw, Jr., James
Martin, W. H.
Malloney. Lott
Maston. Henry J. (H.)
Miller. Henry G.
McGuire, Thomas
Nettleton, Lucius J.
New, John C.
Nodine, Seneca
Nooney, H. J.
Norton, William W.
Noxon, J. D.
Nalty, Patrick
Oakes. James M.
O'Hara. William
O'Neil, Hugh
Oschman, Mrs. Wm.
Osborne. John I.
Owen, Charles
Palmer, William R.
*Pattison, Cornelia H.
Parker, James K.
Perry, Isaac G.
Pixley. Charles W.
Pixlev. George A.
*Pixlev, Ellen M.
Pixlev. William H.
Pixley, Peter H.
Pixlev, Samuel W.
Pixley, Noah E.
Potter, Charles J.
Potter, Timothy Z.
Proper, Raymond
Prindle, Isaac R.
Pru\'n, R. T.
Piatt. G. Will
Parrish, H. D.
Parrish. S. H.
Peck, Frank C.
Proper, John P.
Quinn. Patrick
Race, Gorton H.
Race, J. Q. A.
Raifstanger, Louis C.
Ramsdell, T. G.
Reynolds. Milton
Reed, Ward X.
Reed, Albert L.
Remington. George F.
Rewev. Albert
Rice. W 11 lard W.
Rice. .Merrick M.
*Robbius, Henry T.
Rogers, John E.
Rogers, Patrick
Root, Albert

Royce, Frank E.
Rote, Charles L.
Rounds, H, B.
Russell, Charles G.
Russell, Parley A.
Russell, George E.
Ramsev, LeGrand
Race, Frank E. (H.)
Reed, E. W
Reynolds, Lida
*Russell, John L.
Ryan. Patrick,
Sabin, George W.
Sabin, Mrs. J. F.
Sabin. E. C.
*Sanford, J. F. & F.T.
Sanford, S. A.
Sanford, W. B.
Scott, Henrv B.
Scott, Henry W.
Scott, Miss S. W.
Searles, E. F.
Seeley, Albert U.
Seeley, Albert A.
Seeley, Julia E.
Seeley, Thompson
Seeley, William C.
Seeley, Fred
Seeley. John B.
Selkirk, A. W.
Shaw, George H.
Shaw. Charles L.
Shaw, Edward H.
Shepard, F. S.
Sheldon, Seth L.
Shores, N. W.
Shufelt. Harvey
Siggins, John K.
*Siggins, Lincoln S.
Small, W. P.
♦Smith, Stephen E.
Smith, Jacob
Smith, John S.
Smith. Henry J.
Smith William A.
Smith. George C.
Snyder. William H.
Snyder, Charles R.
Snyder, Alexander
Snyder, Henry
Snyder, John
Snyder, Jr.. Matthias
Stannard, Kasson P.
Steinway, Peter
Stillman. Myron P.
Stone, John S.
Strevell, Harvey
Stoddard, A. A.
Strong. Reuben J.
Stoddard. Charles F.
Stoddard. Parker L.
Sullivan. Dennis
Suma, Frederick
Supernaugh, William
Supple. John
Sweet, Norris 8.
♦Stanley, William
Saltzman, Otto
Schreiber. Philip
Sheehan, William
Stevens, G. O.

Silvernail, Abram
Shufelt. Jeremiah (H.)
♦Taylor, Charles J.
Taylor, John C.
Taylor, R. I.
Thatcher, Eugene S.
Thomas, E. A.
Thompson, George H.
Treat, F. M.
Ticknor, Caleb
Tillotson, Mrs. F. O.
*Tobey. Henry A.
Tobey, Marcus E.
Tobey, Pratt L.
Townsend, Mrs. A. C.
Tuller, Egbert L.
TuUer, George A.
Tuller, S. L.
Turner, Charles G.
Turner, Cornelius
Turner. N. B.
♦Turner, H. H. B.
Turner, William P.
Turner, Frank S.
♦Turner, Rachel M.
Tuttle, Isaac S.
Tvmerson, Martin
Trask. W^alter E.
♦Tefft. Frank G.
Thomas, Oscar
Turner. George L.
Van Deusen, Isaac
Van Deusen, J. H.
♦Van Deusen. Wm. I.
Van Lennep, E. J.
Van Tassell, William
Van Tassell, Henry
Van Valkenburgh, N.
Van Deusen, James
Viola, John
Ward, J. S.
Warner, Daniel
Warner. William J.
Warner, Henry C.
Warfield. J. F.
♦Walker, William I.
Watson, Charles
Weir, John J.
♦Wheeler, Merritt I.
tWheeler, John C.
tWheeler, Frank T.
Wheeler, Mary E.
tWhite, Charlotte
Whited, James A.
♦Whiting, Fred'k T.
Whiting, John F.
Wilson, James
Whitwell, Sarah C.
Williams, N. C.
Winchell, Albert
Wood, George E.
Woodin. Henry C.
Wolfe, James C.
Wooster. Edwin C.
Wright,Mrs. Henry W.
Wright, Frank H.
Wright, George A.
Weaver. James
Whitlock, F. W.
Wilcoxson. Tim E.
♦Willard, A. W. (H.)

Hillsdale, N. Y.

Baird, William Downing, Frank M. Gilbert, George M. Mitchell. George

Becker, Charles H. Evans, Thomas Havward,. Wellington Mitchell. Wallace

Coon, Henry L. Fulgraff, William Hunt, Gilbert L. Morey, Austin

Cornell, C. M. Garrison, David Hunt, Leon Overhiser, Ambrose L,

Decker, John E. Gilbert, R. A. Hunt, Aaron Palmer, Jackson

Dean, Randall Gilbert, L. Mcintosh, James Palmer, Justin S.

41
Hillsdale, N. Y.-(Continued.)

Quick, John E.
Robinson, Georgre E.
Robinson. Charles
Rowe, John G.

Shultz, Cortez
Simons, Friend E.
Traver, P. M.
Van Deusen, Arthur

Van Deusen, Chas. W. Ward, Michael
Van Deusen, Richard White, Lester G.
Vosbur^:, Egbert Williams, Ambrose L .

Waldorf, Sylvester

L.ee.

Abbott, Wm. L.
tBall, Luther
tBaldwin, Wm. H.
*Beebe, Levi
Blake, John D. (S.O.)
Bradley. Alonzo
Bradley, Ernest A.
Bradley, DwightJP.
Bradley, Jared
Breed. Wm. H. (S.O.)
Bullard, James
Chadwick, W. B.
Clark, Albert B.
Cormick, John
De Varennes, John

Dowd, R. M.
Dresser. David
Dupar, Oliver S.
Fellows, C. H.
Fenn, T. H.
Fisher. John B.
Foote, Theron L.
*French. Henry N.
French, John P.
* Gross, Francis S.
Hawver, Frank
Hinckley, C. E.
Hinckley, Charles G.
Hinckley, F. K
Ingersoll, William F.

Johnson, Frank A.
Kilmer. Robert
Lyons, James H.
Lawrence, Frederick
Manfje, Alfred
Merrill, Edp:ar S.
Norton, Thomas
Perry, H. J.
Phelps, H. C.
*Pixiey, Isaac H.
Sabine. Charles H.
ISherrill, E. N.
Stallman. Jr., John
tShaylor, P. M.

tShaylor. Charles H.
Smith. Henry M.
tSmith, Wellington
*Smith, Henry L.
tSmith, De Witt S.
Tanner, E. P.
Tanner, J. A.
Tanner, George H.
Thatcher, G. W.
Tucker, Chauncey
Turner, David M.
tWolfinger, John J.
AValker, E. D.
Wright, Marshall W,

Belden, Daniel C.
Belden, H. A.
Bigelow, James G.
*Bishop, H. W.

Brusie, David
Heath, E. L.
Laird, Edwin
Melius, Linus

Butler, John W. *Curtis, William D. Judd, Geo. V. (N. L.)

Bull, H. L. Dunbar, Samuel +Sargent, John O.

tComstock, A. tGoodman, Richard Stanley, R. A.

Crosby, L. A. Judd, Geo. U. (N. L.) *Washburn, E. M.

Mount Wasbington.

Melius, Henry P,
Patterson. Ira L.
Poucher, Jacob N.
Schutt, Alexander

Schutt, Frank B.
Spurr, Isaac
Van Deusen, J. G.
\\ (.-aver, Frank S.

Weaver, Herbert W.
Weaver, William H.
Whitbeck, Orrin C.

Monterey.

Anthony, James L.
liarnuni, W. S.
Benedict, Isaac N.
Menedict, J. F.
Bidwell, Marshall S.
Bidwell. W. S.
Bills, Eli
Bills, Elmer E.
Bills, Jasper H.
Brouker. Ferry
Brochu, Clifford S.
Brochu, Francis
Burke, Timothy
Busby, David S.
Carrington. B. S.
Clark, Loudon

Adams, Edwin
Adams, Derrill
Adsit, Charles
Alexander, A. H.
Alexander, Frank R.
Alexander, John
Alexander, Fred. G.
Amsted, William M.
Bentley, I. W.
Brennan, James
Brennan, Michael
Baldwin, I R (South)
Baldwin Edward C.
Baldwin. Edwin R.
Bradbury, James
Barber, H. L.
Bradley, W. S. (South)
Brewer, Amos
Brewer, C. B.
Brinton, W. G.
tBloodgood, H. K.
Cagney. John
Calkins, John C.
Camaeld, William

Curtin. Timothy
Dowd. Albert M.
Fargo, Henry P.
Fargo, Reuben
Forest, Fred. L.
Goewey, E. J.
Hadsell. J. K.
Hall. H. J.
Hall. William A.
Hall, A. J.
Hall, Wallace W.
Hall. Calvin H.
Harmon, P. C.
Hart, William
Hart, N. W.

Heath, Francis G.
Hitchcock, Cornish
Hvde, John C.
Hyde. S. W.
Huggins. E. N.
Johnson, Clarence
Judd, Henry H.
Kimberley, Homer
King. George H.
Lagier, Cyprien
Laird, Charles A.
Langdor., Henry W.
Learj', Daniel
Loom, Isaac F.
Markham, Chauncey

New Marlboro.

Church, A. (Htsv.)
Clark, George A.
Crine. Walter
Crine. Frank W.
Couch, Lyman
*Crosby, Thomas B.
Canfieid, Wallace
Clark. T. H.
Crosby, Arthur J.
Damms. James
Doncaster, John A.
Downs. Coridon
Fargo, Albert E.
Feighery, James
Fitzpatrick, Michael
Forrest, Da\'id G.
Freeman, Andrew J.
Gardner. Albert
Garrahan, Dominick
Garrahan, John
♦Gaylord, Grove
Gibson, George M.
Gibson. William B.
Hall. Salmon

McManus. James
Minor, V\ illiam H.
Morse. George W.
Munson, Orrin H.
Palmer. John
Purdy, Horace
Purdy. Henry H.
Rav, Edwin
Roger.s, S. J. S.
Thompson. M. V.
Trvon, D. C.
Tyrrell, Albert E.
Twing. J. L.
Wilson, Charles
Wood, Henry

Hall, Wesley
Harris. Edwin
Hayes, Michael
Hayes. Dennis
Hayes, Roger
Hickey, James
HoUister. Gilbert
Hollister. John W.
Houghtaling. Charles
Hyde. Henry D.
Hyde, John A.
Haskell, J. B. (South)
Hubbard, E. W.
Karner, E. B.
Kasson, Henry N.
Kasson, William E.
Keyes, William N.
Keyes, Lorrin P.
Keyes, Frank W.
Knight, Andrew J.
Leflfingwell, A. W.
Leflfingwell, H. W.
Lumbert, E. J.
Maxwell, Abram C.

Moses, William A.
Moran, John A.
Moran, James
Murray, James
Noonan, John T.
Norton, John H.
Palmer, H. W.
Parsons, C. L.
Perkins, Harvey
Pettis. Isaac T.
Powell, Stephen
Rhoades, W. H.
Rhoades. Charles A.
Rhoades, E. W.
Rhoades, Edward
Rhoades, Isaac
Robbins, Dwight M.
Rote, Walter
Roys, Everett A.
Roys, Perrin J.
Rogers, Charles F.
tSanderson, Mrs. L.A.
*Schunder, Joseph J.
Sheldon, George S.

42
New Marlboro— (Continued.)

Sheldon, Henry W.
Sisson, Henry
Sisson, H 1).
Smith, Edwin R.
Smith, Charles G.

Burr, Ralph C.
Hall, John

Beardsley, E. B.
*Blakeman. L. V. N.
Brown, William L.

Barton, Wm. M.
Bristol, Isaac L,
*Hawley, Frank E.

Andrus, F. O.
Coleman, J. F.
Cutting, Walter
Foote, Sanford A.
Gale, A. D.
Harvey, John

Colemon, M. W.

Bierce, Ralph
Clark, Jr.. William

Adsit, Edward P.
Cone, O. W.
Cronk. George M.
Fargo, E.B. (N. B.)

Stannard, Ambrose
Stannard, Edward B.
Stannard, Levi M.
*Stannard, Dyer
Stevens, Henry R.

Stevens, George A.
Turner. Samuel A,
Tubbs, John B.
Underwood, W. C.
Van Deusen, John E.

Wagner, John
Ward, Olva W.
Wellman, M. J.
Whitney, Albert F.

Norfolk, Ct.

Cogswell, C. W. Rood, Humphrey

North Colebrook, Ct.

New York City.

Kerner, C. H.
tLyons, John H.
*Mali, H. W. T.

tNewman, Samuel C.
Sparkman, James T.
Stillwell. B. W.

Otis.

Hawley.Wm.H.CWest) Langdon. Ralph
Hayden, John C. Manley, J. H.

tKenyon, Maiy J. Snow. A. D.

Pittsfield.

Jordan, D. V.
*Lawton, Moses P.
*Lawton. Nelson J.
♦Murray, W. H.
Milligan, T. W.

Merrill, John E.
tPierson, H. M.
tPierson, Mrs. H. M.
Prince, William M.
Purcell, John

Teflft, William E.
Williams, G A.

Snow, George F.
Snow. George A.
Whitney, Miles F.

Richardson, T. H.
Scofield, Joseph
Sykes. H. W.
Valentine, H. C.
Wolfe, John S.

Riclimond.

Dorr, Charles H. Gaston, Robert F.

Sali-sbiiry, Ct.
McLean, Belden Selleck, James M. Teeter, John M.

Sandisfleld.

Ives, Truman W.
Ives, A. J.
Merrill, Adna W.
Rood, John W.

Sage, Lewis G.
Sears, E. B.
Shepard, George A.
Stratton, Gordon

Stumpff, George H.
Twining, Orlow C.
Woodin, George F.

Shettteld.

♦Andrews, Dwight

Andrews, Harry

Andrus, Edward D.

Audrus, Myron W.

AUyu, Dwight

Ashley, Charles S.

Austin Horace U.

Austin, Michael S.

Austin, Ambrose

feacon. J. H.

Barnes, Russell E.

Bartholomew. G. F.

Bartholomew, E. W

Bartholomew, H. A

*BHrtholomew,Mrs. W.Clark. Wilbur J

Bartholomew, F. (A F.)Clark. B. F.

Bartholomew, A D. Chase, Riley R

Benjamin, J. M.

Blodgett, George H.

Belcher, John A.

Brewer, Gt orge A.

♦Boardman, Dwight

Boardman, Edwin L

Boardman, Henry

Cande, Horace Z.
Cande, Hopkins T,
Cande, J. W.
Cande, Warren
Carroll, Daniel
Cassidy, Peter
Cassidy, James
Chapin, William M.
Chapin, W. G.
Chase, Aaron B.
Clark, Amos E.
Clark, Henry C.
Clark, Bela N,
tClark. Ellas T.

*Boardman. Levi
Boardman, L. H.
Boardman, Amos
Bronson, H. R.

Crippen, F. S.
Crine, Walter
Chapin, Harry S.
Carey, John
Connor, John
Conklin, E. S (A. F.)
Cropper, J. W.
Collar, Stephen
Conway, J. E.
Conway. Maurice J.
Conway, Patrick

*Bushnell, S. Hopkins Conway, William F.
Callender, Heman Cook, George R.
Crane. David A. Cooper, Frederick F.

Campbell, Willie A. Cooper, Milton
Cande, Zacheus *Curtiss, A. W.

*Curtiss. Frank
tCurtiss. Miss Sophia
Uurtiss, Willard
Darling, Frank
Dunham, Grove
Decker. Charles J.
Decker, George
Decker, John H.
Dewey, Charles O.
Donsbough, Joseph
Downing. Homer
Dresser, William H.
Dutcher, Henry
Dunham. Asahel
Dye, Miss L. W.
Ferry, James
Ferry, Henry D.(A.F.)
Ferry, William
Ferris, M. B. (A. F.)
Field, R. M.
Finkle. John A.
Finkle, Jacob
Forbes, Charles W.
Field, J. H.
Fritts, Freeman
Ford, William
Ford, Frederick M.
Foley. James
French, Cyrus
Funk, Peter
(^ardner, James
Gorham, Ge<^>Tge W,
Gordon, Nelson E.

Gordon. Van Earl
Griffith, John
Griffith, Mis. Grove D.
Guartha, John
Hewins. Arthur M.
tHolmes, Miss Mary
Huggins, John L.
Huggins, Arthurs.
Hughes, Patrick
Hulett, Langdon
Hurlburt, A. R.
Hurlburt, R. L.
Houghtaling, Cv^Clay)
Houghtaling, G.CClay)
Houghtalin.', T. Clay)
Holmes, Edward M.
Howland, Wm. M.
Huggins. J. R.
Huten, Mary E.
Johnson, Irving L.
Jobnsim, Nathaniel H.
Johnson, Norman
Johnson, Benjamin
Jojnier, Henry C.
Jacobs, Herman
Kellogg, Frank N.
Kellogg, Mrs. George
Kells, Abram A.
Knickerbocker, Mile
King, Frank
Kirby, George H.
Landers, Michael
Landers. James

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Sheffield— (Continued.)

Landers, John
Lee. George B.
Lee, Seth
Lee. Eobert P.
Leroy, Albert
Little, Ralph
Little. R. F.
Little, A. M.
Little, Frank
♦Little. Henry R.
Little. Wm. H.
Linsey. Henry
Lloyd. Charles
McCarthy. Martin
May. William H.
Markham. John C.
Meach, Henry
Miner. Walter M.
Manvel. D. W.
Markham. Frank'n W
Markham, Egbert
McGraw, James
MeGrath. John F.
Merrifield. Mrs. D. W.
Milligrs, Albert
Miner, Walter M.
Miller, Hiram

Moore, Wm. T. (A.
Morrison, Edward
Morrison, John
Mosley. Georg:e
Mullen, John
Meach, Henry
Munn, Charles
Munn, Edward W.
Munson. John X.
Mew, Frank S.
North, Harvey
Owen, Francis T.
O'Hara, John
*Parks, Mrs. James
*Peck, George N.
Peek, George G.
Phillips. B. F.
Rock, John
Rote,FLeonard
Rote, Silas
Rote, Wesley
Roys, Charles J.
Rovs, Abner
*Roys, Le\i
Roys, Frank
Roys, Harvey
Roys, Perrin J.

P.)Roraback, George L.

Roraback, James

Roraback. J. C.

Robinson. George H.

Rood, E. H.

tRood, Miss Emily

Sackett, W. F.

Sardam, S. B.

Shalley, Patrick

Shears, Albert W.

Shears, Edgar D.

Sheldon, William H.

Stall. Frank
W. Stevens, William F.

Stevens, Wilham A.

Schneider. Louis

Stanton, J. R.

Stalker, Nelson

Stenerw^ald, Peter

Spurr, Charles E.

Smith, John C.

Smith, Flint E.

Smith, M. J.

Smith. Porter E.

Soles, PYederick

Stoddard. David T.

Shook, Egbert

Stone, Augustus P.
Spurr, George H.
Slye. F. B.
Stalker. Nelson
Taft, Richard M.
Tripp. Hiram
Tobev, M. P.
Tubbs, John B.
Van Deusen, Levi
Van Deusen, E. L.
Van Deusen, L. C.
Vosburgh, Eugene J.
Vosburgh Jerdon
* Warner. J. N.
Wick wire. M. H.
Wickwire, T. C.
Wickwire, Eugene H.
Wickwire, T. B.
*Willcox. William S.
Wilcox, F. B.
Winch, Luther
Williams, Charles H.
Williams. Mrs. J. A.
W^ood. George
Woodbeck, Eli S .
Woodbeck, William N.

Stockbridge.

Aymar, Fred S.
Ay mar, Jr., Fred S.
*Barton. Harvey B.
Baird. William K.
Barnes. Albert W.
Barnes, James
Bechtel, Fred W.
*Brace, Marshall
Buck, Andrew J.
Buck. Anson
Buck, John M.
Burns, Patrick
Burns. James
Bjington. H. C.
Clarke. William B.
Callendar. Charles E.
Coopei'. John M.
Cooper, George R.

*Cone, Henry D.
Curtis, Carlton
Curtis. S. C.
Curtis. Nathan B.
Davis, D. C.
Dean, H. S.
*Dunham. Henry J.
Fenn, Henry, C.
Ford, Wallace N.
Ford, J. W^
Franklin, WMlliam H.
Fuller. W. R.
Goodrich, C. L.
Griffin, Frank W.
* Heath, Marshall S.
Heath, Frank W.
Hoffman. Ferdinand
Huggins, B. C.

Hull, John B.
Hull, Charles E.
Jones. W. H.
Jones, Henry E.
King, Michael
Laprize, Samuel
Lincoln, S. P.
♦Luchsinger. Henry
Lynch. W. H.
Manice, Edward A.
Morley, Charles E.
Nettleton, A. C.
Noble, S. A.
*Palmer, Frank A.
*Palmer, W^. H.
Palmer, William P.
Pratt. F. J.
Rathbun Charles E.

Rathbun, Eugene
Rathbun, Ensign C.
Sayles, J. P.
Searing, George W^.
Seeley. F. B.
*Sedgwick, Henry D.
Seymour, George
Sweet, I. J.
Tracy, Andrew
Tracy. James
Tracy, Jr.. James
tTuckerman, Mrs. L.
tTuckerman, Lucius
Trask. W. W.
Warner, George H.
Whitehead, James
W^hitney. George F.

Tyringhani.

Brace, Charles E.
Brace. William
Brewer. John M.
Cannon. Nathan
Crittenden, Jerome
Dorman. Frederick
Dowd. Edward
Fielding. E. C.

Baldwin. Henry M.
Barnes. Erwin F.
Barnes, W. H.
Brewer, Carmi A.
Brown. F. E.
Brown, C. E.
Calkins. E. V.
Carpenter. J. P.
Cobb. George H.
Comstock, P. G.
Curtis, VV. W

Gardner. George M.
Garfield, John C.
Garfield, W. W.
Garfield, W. D.
Goewey. N. F.
Hale. Charles H.
Hale, George E.

Hale. William W.
Johnson. E. M.
Langdcm. Horace E.
Olds, George W.
Oles, Hiram G.
Rouse. George
Slater, Edward H.

West Stockbridge.

*Dewell. James
French, C. C.
French, Robert D.
French, Thomas
French, W. C.
Gaston. James A.

Kniffin. C. W.
Lockwood, Leroy
Moffatt. Lawrence
Page, E. B.
Phillips. Arthur L.
Piatt, C. S.

Harris. A. E. CWins.) *Shead. James

Harvey, Frank E.
Hewins, T. K.
Jaquins, H. E.
Kearsey, Dennis

Shead, Hiram
Shook. J. W.
Son John M.
Spaulding. William C.

Smith. Amos
Stedman. C. H.
Sweet, Albert G.
Taylor, J. B.
Thompson, W. T.
Tinker. I. B.
Ward, E. R.

Spencer, John S.
Spencer, Sylvester
Spooner, E. S.
Stickles. Albert H.
Tobey. E. J.
Truesdell. H. M.
Truesdell. Harry
Truesdell, Vallas R.
Tymerson. Edward
Wilson, John G.
Welch, Patrick.

Deceased Stock Members.

Avery, Miles. Curtis, Abijah Filman. John B. Goodrich, Charles

Atwood, Jeremiah Canning. E. W.'B. Fenn. Daniel B. Humphrey, Mark

Bailey, Levi S. Durant, B. F. Garfield. Harrison, Kilbourn.Mark

Barton. Joshua A. Famum, D. F. Gibbons. William H. Langdon, M. C.

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Deceased Stock Members— (Continued.)

Leavitt, Edward,
Palmer, Billings,
Pattison, Amos L.

Rice, Isaac H.
Spurr, Charles
Sumner, Increase

Ticknor. William A.
Tuttle, Leonard

Wood, Thomas
Woodworth, E. P.

Miscfellaneous.

Blandford— Charles S. Harvey.
Boston Corners, N. Y.— Hiram Rogers.
Bridgeport, Ct.— *S. Waldo Stone.
East Canaan, Ct.— A. G. Stevens.
South Canaan, Ct.— Rufus H. Whitford.
Canaan, N. Y.— *Luke Shead.
Chapinville, Ct. -James M. Gray.
* Alice B. Sage.

A. J. Spurr.

Theodore E. Woodin.
East Chatham. N. Y.— George W. Parish.
Cheshire— George E. Dean.
Chester— George Meach.
Craryville, N. Y.— Allen Conklin.

Dresden. Germany— *David Leavitt, Jr.
Ghent, N. Y.— Martin Miller.
Lanesboro— Lester B. Gunn.
Lime Rock, Ct.— George A. Dodge.

G. F. Judd.
Morristown, N. J.— A. Reasoner.
Mt. Kisco, N, Y.— *Robert W. Leonard.
Newark, N. J.— *G. W. Peters.
Norfolk, Ct.— B. W. Crispey.
Savoy— Jerome O. Brown.
Selkirk, N. Y.— D. B. Lester.
Wacross, Ga.— Thomas F. Moore.
West Becket— George W. Stewart.
West Springfield— E. L. Persons.

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TRANSACTIONS

HotisatoniQ Agricultural Society,

Great Barriagton, Mass.

t893.

TRANSACTIONS

Housatonic Agricultural Society,

AT THE FIFTY-SECOND AXXUAL CATTLE SHOW AND FAIR.

HELD AT

Great Bnrrington, Mass.,

mmEjSDpiY, f[lURjSD/iY 4r FKIU/iV, jSEPf. 27-2jj^

180:3.

Press of Bi^rkshirc Courier Company,
(irent Barriufjtou, 3/a.s-.s-.

OFF feE|tS F0>]^

1893-

President,
Vice-Presidents,

Treasurer, ,
-Secretary.

HEXRY L. ROWE, of Egremont.

f HOPKINS T. CAXDE, of Sheffield.

\ LORRIN P. KEYES, of New ^larlburu.
WALTER B. SANFORD, of Great Bairingtoii.
ORLANDO C. BIDWELL, of Great Barriiigton.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
.HENRY L. ROWE, of Egremont.

HOPKINS T. CANDE, of Shefifield.

LORRIN P. KEYES, of New Marlboro.

WALTER B. SANFORL). of Great Bairington.

ORLANDO C. BIDWELL. of Great Barrington.
JAMES H. ROWLEY, of Egremont.
l^ARLEY A. RUSSELL, of Great Barrington, one year.
WILLIAM C. DALZELL, of Egremont. one year.

MARSHALL S. HEATPI. of Stockbridge, one year.
CHARLES H. SHAYLOR, of Lee, two years.

FRANCIS M. CHURCH, of Alford. two year^.

EDWARD SLATER, of Tyringham, two year^.

SUPERINTENDENT OF FAIR GROUNDS.
JOHN B. CHADWICK. of Great Barrington.

COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

DELEGATE TO STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 1801-03.
JAMES H. ROWLEY, of Egremont.

ADDRESS

DELIVERED BEFORE THE HOUSATONIC AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. AT ITS

ANNUAL EXHIBITION, HELD AT GREAT BARRINGTON,

SEPTEMBER 29, 1893,

BY REV. ROBERT BENNETT,

Of Chelsea. Mass.

Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Honsatonic Agricultural
Society : —
I greatly appreciate 3^our cordial expression, and thank you
most heartily for the call to this agreeable service, in which I de-
sire to pay a worthy tribute to your industr\^, liberality, integrity
and honor. Whatever opinion we may entertain of the origin of
man, it is evident from the first annals that he was a gardener.
Happy and bright, and wise, and good, he walked the daisy dot-
ted lawn of Eden, amid the beauty of trees, the fragrance of flow-
ers, and the relish of everything that was good for food. And I
know not to what delightful eminence he might have attained, if
that handsome, inquisitive woman at his side had loved apples less,
and apricots more. Yet, notwithstanding so great a fall in horti-
culturnl stocks, and so great a discount on agriculture as to pro-
duce an antagonism of " Thornes and Thistles," man made vast
strides in husbandry and cattle culture, in the subjugation of the
soil, the forest, the quarry and the mine. And it is a fair question
whether with all our aids to civilization, our accumulations of
wealth, and our constructions of science, we have a cattle king-
to-day equal to the first Patriarch of the Hebrews, who was rich
in sheep and oxen, and who had " exceeding much cattle." Nor
is there, in m\^ opinion, a parallel corn buyer, to-day, with that
generous ruler of Egypt who amassed the seven sumptuous har-
vests of his empire, and afterwards dealt it out with a liberal hand,
in ample quanities, to an impoverished world. Neither do I think
there is a match, in these days, for the man of the land of Uz,
who had more driving stock than any ranchman on our plains, or
any wool grower of Australia. But the unexampled king of the
soil stands forth in the mighty monarch of Babylon. I venerate
the man who was born with such a fancy, and cultivated such
a pride, and who wedded to these such scientific skill, and
such magnificent wealth, as made his famous hanging gardens

the splendor and glory of his kin'gdom, and the wonder and
admiration of all succeeding time. But time would fail me
to tell of the silver shod shepherds of the Arabian plains, the
gorgeously apparelled cattle breeders of Mesopotamia, or the
princeh^ husbandmen in the market gardens of Goshen, who, all
down the centuries, have come treading the dewy meadows with
their flocks, ranging with their herds through the ancient moun-
tains, and bearing the fruit of the everlasting hills, and who still
increase and multiply in the olive groves of the East, the vineyards
of the South, the wheat fields of the West, and the apple orchards
of the North. And so you have come of the brightest, wealthiest,
noblest of all industries, from the Garden of Eden to the Garden
of Berkshire, — the God-created, the God-sustained, and the God-
crowned tillers of the soil.

I come, therefore, with great pleasure to speak, this morning,
on " The Attractions of the Farm." And the first attraction I
notice is your congenial situation. Your dwelling place, ladies-
and gentlemen, is the freest, freshest, grandest bit of all outdoors.
The noblest sentiment ever uttered of this old world describes it as-
' ' The Garden of the Lord. ' ' How substantially He laid its foun-
dations with stones of fair colors, whose seams are threaded with
silver and gold. How delightfulh^ He formed it by the mellow
clods of the valley, and the sparkling granite of the hills. How
beautifully He banked it with His cedars, and belted it with His
pines, studding its glades with His oaks, and capping its summits
with His firs. How charming He mottled the birds of the air,
the fish of the brooks and the beasts of the field. With what
pleasing splendors hath He embossed its vales with flowers, bap-
tizing its lilies in the whiteness of His throne, bathing its violets-
in the azures of heaven, and dipping its roses in setting suns,
surely it was such an entertaining view as this that fired the
Israelitish bard when he sang, " The earth is the Lord's and the
fullness thereof. " " Thou greatly enrichest it with the river of
God. Thou blessed the springing thereof. The pastures are
clothed with flocks, the valleys are covered with corn, and the
little hills rejoice on every side."

It is beside one of these " hills," at its base, or on its top, that
the farmer's homestead stands. Nestling on the sunny side of
the old orchard whose fruitful variety betokens liberal importa-
tion, pruning and care. In the front is the well-kept lawn, taste-
fully bordered with choice flowers, and adorned with bits of rare
shrubbery. In the rear is the garden, not all gone to weeds, but
set out and planted methodically and plentifully with seeds and
roots and vines of the finest quality and richest ^delding. Back of
the orchard stretches the pasture where the ninety-and-nine are
watched and folded with a tender shepherd's care, while beyond
white harvests wave in fields of oats and wheat and barley and
rye. On the right is the meadow with colts and cattle, and on
the left the upland wood lot with its graceful chestnut, quivering
beach, majestic elm, and knotted oak, and from which flows the

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stream that runs the neighboring mill. Large and convenient
out-buildings, supplied with useful tools, hardware, lumber, feed,
fuel and ice, and barns well filled with bents of hay, bins of grain,
and stalls of blooded stock, make an estate attractive to the view,
and worthy the highest ambition of man.

Then there is another attraction which I may describe as the
domestic aspect of the farm. Of all the poetical conceptions of
domestic bliss, family affection, or human friendship, which will
stand admired while the world stands, the "Elegy'' of Gray,
and the " Cotter" of Burns, take the first rank, and in both the
plowman is the ideal, and the plowman's wife, like the sailor's,
"his star shall be," and not alone his star, but as the mother of
his children she shall be his equal in opinion and pleasure, in en-
titlement and decision, as she is in intuitive power and reasonable
judgment. Then as one after another the merry hearted children
come and mature, the old homestead becomes the scene of many
a sportive game, and the abode of ^^outh's most innocent pleas-
ures. The jolly maple sugar party in the spring. The romps of
merry haymakers in the summer. The glee of the jack o' lantern
in thecal! , and the mirth of the big sleigh ride in the winter; these,
with the fishing, the hunting and the husking bee, combine to
make the farm a place of happy memories ' ' when the other days
shall come." And so they come and go, one to the farm, one to
the mart of trade, and another — well, she's a daisy queen by
nature, and a royal one by virtue, but to a neighbor's lad she
looks the loveliest " When coming through the r3^e." Then I
am attracted to the farm by its profitableness, and profitableness
is a mighty lever in the hands of a sensible man, and the farm is
the place for his fulcrum. I know there is a cry raised now and
then about "the poor farmers." Now I understand a poor
farmer as an individual, but I never knew farmers, as a class,
to be poor. Theirs is the substance of the whole earth. A
man living on a place of forty acres, twent}^ of which is low
bush blueberries, and the rest suitably divided between white
birch and golden rod, and whose live stock consists of a lame,
blind horse, a kicking cow, a hen with a frozen comb, and a
rooster without a tail, is no farmer. Say he lives on a place,
so do I; but mine is a parsonage. Whereas, the man and the
place I am describing is altogether different. He wakes up
with the energies of the spring, and turns his stubble into
a fruitful field. His orchard blooms in pearly blushes, and his
flocks increase with tender lambs; his herds are fat and flour-
ishing, and his hives o\'erflow with honey. He drives a handsome
span of " Black Hawk's " pride, at a " top gallant's " speed; his
ponds are covered with ducks and geese ; while above the roost
and the loft filled with fowl and pigeon, sits the king of his birds
on the butternut bough, awaiting the nation's festival. From
the rude old farm house of his fathers, with rock-ribbed meadows,
;he has raised a mansion of loveliness, amid fields of beauty.

Another aspect presents the farm as a place of usefulness.

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Nowhere on earth is there a better occupancy than on a farm:
and nowhere a more useful class of toilers. The race got along'
ver}^ well without the army and navy, the railroad and the factory,
but it never got along without the farm. Here physical culture
found its first welcome employment, the expansive chest, the
bulging muscle, the compact body, all rounded by use into beauty,
harmony and power. Here. too. the intellectual and social fac-
ulties find ample scope and remuneration . The fine selection of
the fittest seeds, plants and trees ; their quantity, situation and
shape; the arrangement of crops, and the adaptability of soils and
fertilizers to them ; the choice of stock, literature and association:
all these find continuous operation for busy brains and industrious
hands, on field and stream, at house and barn, in church and state,
from youth to age. Such " a green old age " it was my pleasure
to meet, in an adjoining town, during my summer rambles. She
was a beautiful old lad}^ of 92 3^ears; mother of six sons and two
daughters. She was still occupying the homestead which her
busy hands had maintained from her young womanhood, and she
still plied her braided cloth so deftly as to make twenty mats
since she was 90, besides carrying on her place, making her gar-
den, and keeping a boarder. Any one of her honored family
would gladly give her a home, but she prefers to be useful and
grow old gracefully, and be remembered for what she has done..
I could match her noble character in that of a fine old orentleman
of my acquaintance, who, at the same age. still occupies the farm
which his 3^outhful labors earned, and from which he has risen as
the head of a family, the representative of his town, and the
director of a national bank. He is a congenial friend, an intelli-
gent citizen, a liberal supporter of christian institutions, and a
christian gentleman ; and these are the honorable attractions of
the farm.

But there is another attraction grander than any yet named,
and that is the independence of the farm. Freedom sits nowhere
so natively on the brow of man, as on the freemen of the forest
hills. Those hills were God's first temples and freedom's first
home, and home is the birthright of the soil. In that endeared
spot Liberty enshrines her offspring, and imprints her sacred prin-
ciples, "For God, and Home, and Native Land." All men are
born free, but a double freedom belongs to the husbandman. He
can plan for himself, and himself carrj^ out those plans. I can
not do that, no other craftsman can do it. Much as I esteem the
privilege of addressing your honorable society, I could not do so
until asked by your society's board of managers. But no man,
nor an}^ number of men, can command you to plant ten acres of
corn, and five of barley, or whether you shall plant at all. Neither
can any one control your crops when they are raised. You may
feed them, or sell them, or give them away. Yours is a perfect
choice between one culture and another, and you may devote es-
pecial attention to a 'particular class of stock, or grains, or fruits,
and no man sav vou nav. No boss bosses vou. Your vote goes.

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tinchallenged and unhindered, as the independent vote of freemen.-
Oh, the might}^ freedom of your homes, your estates, your hus-
bandry. "Ye are Gods building." And Jesus Christ gave the
highest conception of the kingdom of heaven when He said, " He
let it out to husbandmen.'' I never think of your glorious heri-
tage without wishing that your combined force might be exerted
against that vile crop of the wasteful leaf which is so poisonous
to our youth, so costly to our families, and so painful to the purer
part of mankind. One combined effort on your part would blot
the ruinous product from the field, and sweep the filthy nicotine
habit from the civilized world. Oh, what mighty possibilities lie
within your control. What distinction and honor rest upon you.
Free as the birds of your woodlands, which have neither store-
house nor barn ; 3^ou have neither shortage nor surfiet, but an
abundant compensation for all your labors. You sow at your
pleasure, and reap at your will, and seed time and harvest never
fail. To the preservation of this glorious inheritence, gentlemen
of the Housatonic Agricultural Society, the w^hole unbroken line
of your honored ancestr}^ bids you stand guard, and by ever\r im-
pulse and endeavor in your power, lead your goodly host from subju-
gation to conquest over every form of evil which threatens your
homes, your estates, or your sacred institutions. And thus carrying
for^vard the moral reforms of the day for the advancement of civil
and religious liberty, you shall make that golden age possible for
a future generation so devoutly longed for by the divinest of
Judean shepherds ' ' That our sons may be as plants grown up in
their youth ; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished
after the similitude of a palace : that our garners may be full, af-
fording all manner of store ; that our sheep may bring forth thous-
ands and ten thousands in our streets : that our oxen may be
strong to labor; that there be no breaking in, nor going out;
that there be no complaining in our streets." Happy is the
people that is in such a cavSe. Yea, happy is that people whose
God is the Lord.

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

Early Summer Crops.

Whole number of entries, 60. Four acres of Rye, 18: one acre of live, 20:
Barley, 6; five acres of Grass, 8: three acres of Grass, 13.

Be^t four acres of Winter Rve. William C. Dalzel]. Eirremont. $<> 0)

•M do. H. K. Bloodjrood. New Marlboro. 5 (X>

-3d do. Austin Holian. Great Barrin^tou. 4 00

4th do. Henry W. Burj^et. Egremont. 3 00

5th do. John R. Hu«:si"S- Sheffield. 2 00

6th do. Albert W. Barnes. Stockbridge, 1 00

Best one acre of Winter live. Andrew J. Freeman. New Marlboro. 4 0<3

2d do. Sanford A. Foote, Pittsfteld. :3 00

3d do. Carlton Curtiss. Stockbridjie, 2 00

4th do, Denni.^ Haves. New Marlboro. 1 00

.5th do. Charles E. Spurr. Sheffield. 1 00

Best one acre of Barlev. ilartin W. Coleman. Kichmoiid. 4 00

M do, Dwight T. Bradlev. Lee. 3 00

Best five acres of Cultivated Grass. H. K. Bloodyood. New Marll)or(). ."3 00
2d do, Merritt I. Wheeler. Great Barriugton. • 4 00

3d do. Warren Crissey. Great Barrington, 3 00

4th do. Samuel K. Williams, Eprremont. 2 00

Best three acres of Cultivated Grasr<. Sanford A. Foote. Pittsfield. 4 00

2d do. H. C. Byington. Stockbridge. 3 00

3d do. J. M. Mackie. Great Barrington. 2 00

4th do. Michael Hayes. New Marlboro. 1 t)0

Tlie committee on Early Summer Crops submit the following report: Our de-
partment comprises rye, barley and grass, and the attention of the society is
called to the fact that the barley crop Ts not properly classified, but should be
placed with the late summer crops. It does not come to maturity in time to
give the medium and late-sown pieces a fair showing when it is necessary to in-
spect the other crops in our division. Many competitors in the rye crop seem
to lose sight of the fact that the object of the society in offering premiums is to
encourage special effort in the cultivation of crops. Entries were made at ran-
dom, witn no preparation, and though some fields made a fair appearance, they
fell short of premiums. The successful competitors sowed from 1| to 2 bushels
per acre on the ground that had l)een fert ilized for a previous crop and in some
instances top dressed upon the furrows at the sowing of the rye. and seed and
fertilizers harrowed in together, A single instance of sowing upon sod ground
secured a premium, the field being plowed in June and sowed in September.
It is evident to your committee that 11 bushels of thoroughly screened seed will
produce as good results upon most soil as any other quantity per acre, and the
failure to properly [)repare the seed sown may account for the very large per-
centage of false and blighted heads tliat were jound in some of the fields pre-
sented for our inspection. The entries of cultivated grass were liberal, but the
most favorable returns were made upon fields newly seeded. Older meadows
developed in many cases a growth of plaintain and other noxious weeds, which
placed them at a disadvantaiie in the competition. Respectfullv submitted.

WALTER H. TICKNOR. '. . .omuiitlee
M. S. HEATH. • s <^ on^^ntlet.

Late Summer Crops.

Whole number of entries, 4b<. Four acres of Oats, IH: one acre of Oats, 15;
En.silage Corn, 5; two acres of Sowed Corn, 8; one-half acre of Sowed Corn, 7.

Best four acres of Oats. Warren Crissev, Great Barrinjrton. $(i 00

2d do. Silas Rote. Sheffield. ' 5 00

3d do. H. Z. Cande. Sheffield. 4 00

4th do, M. I. Wheeler. Great Barriufrton. 3 00

.5th do. Leonard Post, Alford. 2 00

Best one acre of Oats. Henry P. Far«(.>. :Monterev. 5 00

2d do. Edffar D. Shears, Sheffield. " 4 00

3d do. Dennis Hayes, New Marllioro. 3 00

4th do. A. H. Shepard. Alford. 2 00

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Best threy acres of Ensilage Ccn'n. Alonzo Bradley, Lee.

2a do, M. W. Andrus. Sheffield.

M do. H. Z. Cande, Sheffield.
Best two acres of Sowed Corn, M. I. Wheeler, Great Barrington.

•2d do, Frederick B. Seelev. Stockbridge,

3d do. M. S. Bidwell. Monterey.

4th do, N. B. Turner. Great Barrington.
Rest one-half acre of Sowed Corn, Alonzo Bradley, Lee,

2d do, H. C. Byington. Stockbridge.

3d do, M. L Wheeler, Great Barrington.

4th do, N. B. Turner. Great Barrington.

M. S. HEATH. /
GEORGE R. COOPER, \

Fall Crops.

Whole number of entries, 69. Pour acres of Corn, 13; one acre of Corn, 18;
:8\veet Corn. 5; Buckwheat, 11; Potatoes, 16; Beans, 3; Beets. 1; Onions, 1;
Mangel Wurtzels, 2: Carrots, 2; Cabbages, 3.

Best four acres of Corn. Joseph L. Millard, Egremont, $7 00

■id do, William H. Burgett, Great Barrington, 5 00

3d do, James H Rowley, Egremont, 4 00

4th do. Frederick Abbey, Great Bai'rington. 3 00

5th do, M. W, Andrus, Sheffield, 2 00

Best one acre of Corn, B. F, Gdmore, Great Barrington, 5 00

2d do, John B. Chadwick. Great Barrington, 4 00

3d do, B. F. Clark, Sheffield, 3 00

4th do, John Wagner, New Marlboro, 2 00

5th do, A. G. Stevens, Stockbridge, 1 00

Best one-half acre of Sweet Corn. M. L Wheeler, Great Barrington. 3 00

2d do, William H. Burgett, Great Barrington. 2 00

3d do. H. C. Bvington. Stockbridge. 1 00

Best one acre of Buckwheat. Mrs, D. W, Merrifield, Sheffield, 4 00

2d do, Hiram Dings, Great Barrington. 3 00

3d do, B, F. Clark, Sheffield, 2 00

4th do, E. D. Shears, Sheffield. 1 00

Best acre of Potatoes. John R. Stanton. Sheffield. 5 00

2d do, M. W. Andrus. Sheffield, 4 00

3d do, UdVYv S. Chapin, Sheffield. 3 00

4th do, B. F. Clark, Sheffield, 2 00

5th do, William H. Goslee, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best one-fourth acre of Beans, Robert P. Lee, Sheffield, 3 00

2d do. John Wagner. New Marlboro, 2 00

Best one-fourth acre of Beets, George M. Gibson, New- Marlboro, 3 00

Best one-fourth acre of Onions, William J. Warner, Great Barrington, 3 00

Best one-fourth acre of Mangel Wurtzels, J. M . Mackie. Great Barrington, 3 00

2d do, Fred. B. Seeley, Stockbridge, 2 00

Best one-fourth acre of Carrots, Genrge Higginson, Lenox, 3 00

2d do, Mrs. L. Tuckerman, Stockbridge, 2 00

Best one fourth acre of Cabbages, Alonzo Bradley, Lee, 3 00

2d do, Louis Schneider, Sheffield, 2 00

3d do, John Wagner. New Marlboro, 1 00

HENRY L. ROWE, i committee
WM. H. DAY, ,' committee.

Seeds.

Whole number of entries, 41. Sweet Corn, 2; Seed Corn. 7; Pop Corn, 2;
■Oats, 12; Rye, 9: Beans, 5; Barley, 3; Buckwheat, 1.

Be^t 30 pounds Traced Ears of Sweet Corn, H, C. Byington, Stockbridge. $2 00

2d do. N. B. Turner. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best 30 pounds Traced Ears of Seed Corn. B. F. Clark, Sheffield. 2 00

2d do. Col. W. L, Brown. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best 20 pounds Traced Ears of Pop Corn, J. C. Busby, Monterey. 2 00

2d do, J. R. Huggins. Sheffield, ' " 1 00

Best bushel of Seed Oats, F. A. Burghardt. Great Barrington, 3 00

2d do, E. M. Tyrrell, Egremont. 2 00

3d do, William H. Hubbard, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best bushel of Seed Rye, L. K. Kline, Egremont. 3 00

2d do. J, R. Huggins, Sheffield. 2 00

3d do, J, H. Cande, Sheffield, 1 00

Best bushel of White Beans, John Wagner, New Marlboro, 2 00

2d do, Seneca Nodine. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best bushel of Seed Barley. C. H. Warner, Sheffield, 2 00

2d do. J. M, Mackie. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best bushel of Seed Buckwheat, Seneca Nodine, Great Barrington. 2 00

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Vegetables,

Whole numl)er of entries, 108. Display of Garden Vegetables, 4; Potatoes,
six or more varieties, 6; Single varieties of Potatoes, 18; Beets, 6; Cabbages,
12: Melons, 13; Onions, 3; Squashes, 11; Tomatoes, 8; Cauliflower, 6; Celery,
2; Turnips, 8; Pumpkins, 3; Miscellaneous, 14.

Best displav of Garden Vegetables. Seneca Nodine, Great Bari-inarton,

2d do. Mrs. Porter Smith. Sheffield,

3d do. H. C. Byington. Stockbrid^e.

Discretionary. Martin Gibbons, Great Barrin^ton.
Best display of Potatoes, six varieties or more, Fred. M. Ford. Sheffield.

2d do. W. J. Clark. Sheffield.

3d do. X. B. Turner. Great Barrinjrton.
Best sinsrle variety of Potatoes. Charles E. Spurr, Sheffield.

2d do. Cyrus French. Sheffield.

3d do. B. F. Clark. Great Barrin^jton,
Best Beets. C. H. Holmes, Great Barrington.

2d do, P. Miffnerey. Great Barrinjjton.
Best Cabbages. Dwi^lit Board man. Sheffield.

2d do. Louis Schneider. Sheffield.
Best Melons, Louis Schneider, Sheffield.

2d do, Jerdon Vosbur^h. Sheffield.
Best Onions, W. C. French, West Stockbrid^e.

2d do. A. W. Warner. (4reat Barrinfjton.
Best Squashes. H. C. Cande. Sheffield,

2d do, H. M. Bream, Lenox.
Best Tomatoes. George S. Dav. Great Barring:ton.

2d do, E. W. Rhoades, Ne*w Marlboro,

DISCRETIONARY.

Squashes, Louis Schneider. Sheffield.

S(|uashes, E. B Standard. New Marlboro.

Cauliflower, L. J. Milhgran, Alford.

Celery, H. J. Dings, Great Barring^ton.

Turnips, Louis Schneider. Sheffield.

Pumpkins. William H. Hubbard.

Pumpkins. John Casey. Sheffield,

Parsnips. L. T. Osborne. Alford.

Peppers. B. X. Clark. Sheffield.

Citron, J. H. Cande. Sheffield,

Carrots. E. F. Searles. Great Barrington.

R. H. RACE. /

C. F. POST, -Committee.

E. LUMBERT. \

Household Manufactures.

First Division.

Whole number of entries, 31. Carpets, 11; Rugs, 20.

Best 20 yards of Rag: Carpeting:. Miss L. E. Lindsev. Sheffield, $5 00

2d do, Mrs. Walter Rote, Xew Marlboro. 4 00

3d do, Mrs. W. H. Snow. Becket, 3 00

Jth do, Mrs. Mary Hussev, Great Barrington. 2 00

5th do, Mrs. F. W. Kinysley, Pittsfield, 1 00

Best Hearth Rug, Miss Martha French, Sheffield, 4 00

2(1 d<j, Mrs. R. H. Bradtord. Egremont, 3 00

3d do. Mrs. Carrie Chapin, Sheffield, 2 00

Jth do, .Mrs. Francis Crosiei', Washington. 1 00

DISCRETION A KY — CARPETS.

]SIrs. H. Goixlhind, Great Barrington, 1 00

RUGS.

Mrs. Charles Dewey. Sheffield, 1 00

Mrs. George M. Beach, Otis. 1 00

Mrs. Eliza A. Kenyon, Otis, 1 00

Mrs. Egbert Shook, Sheffield. 1 OO

Mrs. W. L Walker, Great Barrington, 1 00'

Mrs. Elizabeth H. Sabin, Great Barringtt)n, 1 00

Mrs. E. Ward. Xew Marlboro. 1 00'

Mrs. Richard Beebe. Alford. 1 00-

:Mrs. F. E Hrown. West Stockbridge. 1 00'

(4. F. PRINDLE. Committee.
Second Division.

Whole numl>er of entries, 30. Afghans, 8; Woolen Hose or Mittens. 14;:
Silk Ho.se or Mittens, 4, Cotton Hose or Mittens, 4.

Best Afghan or Lap Robe. Jennie Andrews. Sheffield. $3 00

2d do, Miss :May Fassett. (ireat Barrington. 2 00

3d do. Miss M. B. Baldwin, Egremont, 1 00

Best pair of Woolen Hose or Mittens, Mrs. J. X. Warner, Sheffield, 2 00'

2d do, Mary Bey, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best pair of Silk Hose or Mittens. Mrs. W. H. Burgett, Egremont. 2 00

2d do. Miss Ora Snow, Becket. 1 00

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Best pair of Cotton Hose or Mittens. Mrs. H. W. Merrill, Sandisfield,
2d do, Miss L. E. Lindsey, SheflSeld,

DISCRETIONARY.

Afghans, Mrs. J. E. Newman, Great Barrington,

Afghans, Miss Bertha Turner. Great Barrington.

Woolen Hose, etc.. Miss Celeste Hurlburt. Great Barrington.

Woolen Hose, etc.. Miss Emma G. Clark. Sheffield,

Silk Hose. Mrs. Emma Abbott, Lee,

EDGAK J. BLISS, /

ANNA B. HUMPHREY, -Committee.
FLORENCE RUSSELL, )
Third Division.

' Whole number of entries, 35. Bed Spread, 6; Bed Quilt, 9: Silk Quilt. U

Girls" Patchwork, 10.

Best Bed Spread, Mary Bey, Great Barrington,

2d do, Mrs. S. X. Lapris6. Stockbridge,

3d do, Mrs. Nellie Cadwell, Sheffield,
Best Bed Quilt. Mrs. O. S. Higley. Becket,

2d do, Mrs. L. S. Parsons, Sheffield,

Sd do, Miss Susie Potter, Great Barrington,

4th do, Mrs H. W. Burgett, Egremont,
Best Silk Qnilt, Mrs. Fred. Kingsley, Pittsfield,

2d do, Mrs. M. A. Bristol, Pittsfield,

3d do. Miss Marv Wheeler. Great Barrington,

4th do, Mrs. G. W. Briggs, Great Barrington.
Best Girls' Patchwork. Eleanora Beach. Otis,

2d do. Martena Messenger. Washington,

3d do; Myrtle Ford, Sheffield,

DISCRETIONARY. •

Bed Spreads, Mrs. C. S. Piatt, West Stockbridge.

do Miss L. A Bronson, Sheffield.

do .Mrs. D. A. Crane, Sheffield,
Bed Quilts, Mrs. Jerdon Vosburgh. Sheffield.

do Mrs. Alvine Emigh, Egremont,

do Mrs. David Son, Great Barrington,

do Mrs. C. E. Brown, West Stockbridge,
Silk Quilts, Mrs. Charles Snyder, Sheffield,

do Mrs. E. A. Kenyon, Otis,

do Mrs. John Griffith, Sheffield.

do Miss Carrie E. Dewey, New Lenox,

do Mrs W. F. Albrecht^ Great Barrington,
Patchwork, E. M. Vosburgh, Sheffield.

do Mrs. David Son, Great Barrington.

do Miriam Roys, Sheffield,

do Grace Coleman. Richmond,

do .Miss Fannie Garfield. Tvringham.

WALTER B. SANFORD. /

Mrs. S. E. ABBOTT. - Committee.

Mrs. L. p. KEYES. \

Painting, Drawing, Etc.

Whole number of entries, 140. Oil Paintings, 29; Water Colors, 24: China
Painting, o2; Crayon Drawing, 4; Charcoal Drawing, 14: Pen and Ink Draw-
ing, o; Pencil Drawing. 10; General Exhibition of Photographs, etc.. 2.
To the Housatonic Agricultural Society :

I have the honor to report that your committee on the fine art exhibit of
1893 found a marked improvement over 1892. The drawing was much better,
and as form must ever precede color, this vi^as a step in the right direction, and
should be encouraged in every way possible. Last year there were only a few
pieces of china painting over against nearly fifty this year, and two of the col-
lections would have honored any exhibit of Ceramics Oils and water colors
were also well represented, Susax Frances Hopkins.

Best specimen of Oil Painting, Mrs. George H. Robinson, Sheffield. $4 (X)

2d do. Mrs. B. L. Roys. Sheffield, 3 00

3d do, George W. Oles, Tvringham, 2 OO

4th do, Cora E. Palmer. Stockbridge, 1 00

Best specimen of Water Color Painting, B. L. Roys, Sheffield. 4 00

2d do, Miss Jessie Fuller, Pittsfield, 3 00

3d do, V iss Isabella Whiting, Great Barrington, 2 00

4th do. Miss Abbie Russell, Great Barrington. 1 00

Best China Painting, Mrs. George O. Holland. Pittsfield. 3 00

2d do. Mrs. L. K. Strong. Great Barrington, 2 00

Best Crayon Drawing, Miss Marv Tuttle, Alford, 3 00

2d do. Mrs. A. N. Chapin. Pittsfield, 2 00

Best Charcoal Drawing, Cora E. Palmer, Stockbridge, 3 00

2d do. Kittie H. Millard. Egremont. 2 00

3d do. Miss A. L. Pixley. Great Barrington. 1 Oft

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■■Id do. Miss Jennie S. Thompson. Monterey. 2 00

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Best Pencil Drawins". Perley A. Barnes. Great Barrington. 2 00

2d do. Miss A. L. Pixley. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best (General Exhibition of Photographs, etc.. Lane Brothers. Great Barrington. Diploma

2d do. A. 31. C'ostello, Great' Barrington. 3 00

DISCRETION A KY.

Watei- Color, Miss Fannie Hatch. Great Barrington. 1 00

Tapestry. Mrs. A. N. Chapin. Pittsfield. 1 00

Table-Cover. ,Miss Linda Guilford, Pittsfield. 1 00

Clay-Work. vlyra Seaty, Sheffield, 100

< hi'na Paintnig. Mrs. A'. N. Chapin, Pittsfield, 1 00

Case of Butterflies and i ugs of Berkshire. George Smith. Sheffield, 2 00

oil Painting. Mrs. E. L. Kowe. Pittsfield. 1 00

2d do. 3Iiss Jessie Fuller. Pittsfield, 1 00

• 'rayon, entered by Miss Whelden. Pittsfield. was done by a fourteen-year-old girl, and

had it been entered in time would have received first premium.

Mrs. S. F. HOPKINS, Committee.

Miscellaneous Ornamental Work.

Wliole number of entries, 39.

Mrs. J. H. Turner. Sheffield.

Miss A. L. Pixley, Great l^arrington.

Miss Carrie Hubbard. Sheffield.

Miss Ellen Huntley. Great Barrington.

Miss E. Dailev. Pittsfield.

Mrs. J. Huggins. Sheffield.

Charles A. Knickerbocker. Sheffield.

Mrs. IJ. L. Parks. Great Barrington.

Miss (jrace Chadwick. Lee,

Mrs. Nellie Cadwell. Sheffield.

Mrs. Nellie Cadwell. Sheffield,

Elsie Tanner, Lee.

Elsie Huntley. Great Barrington.

E. \V. Reed, Great Barrington.

Roland Smith, Sheffield.

Carrie Smith. Sheffield.

Allen Sheldon, (.reat Barrington.

Mrs. E. J. Beebe. Egremont.

Francis Day, Great Barringtoji,

Miss E. A. Williams, Egremont.

Katie Lape. Great Barrington.

Mrs. WALTER H. TICKNOR. i
Mrs. LOOMIS JOYNER, )

Cotton or Linen and Worsted Embroidery.

Whole number of entries, lo. Cotton or Linen Embroidery, 5; Worsted
Embroidery, 5: Miscellaneous, 5.
Best Cotton or Linen Embroidery. Miss Isabel Whit^Hg.* Great Barrington.

2d do. Mrs. William Abbott. Lee.

3d do, Mrs E. W. Reed. Great Barrington.

4th do, Mrs. George M. Beach, Otis.

5th do. Mrs. O. C. Bidwell, Great Barrington.
Best Worsted Embroidery. Mrs. William Abbott. Lee.

2d do. Mrs. Eliza Kenyon. (Jtis,

3d do. Laura G. Turner, Great Barrington,

DISCRETIONARY.

Tidy, Mrs. Frank Rowe, North Egremont.

Tidy, Mrs. William Abbott. Lee,

Tidy, Mrs. A. A. Lovejoy. Pittsfield.

Aprons. Miss Edith Sheldon. Sheffield,

Aprons, Miss Lulu Brown. West Stockbridge.

Doylies. Mi&s Lucy E. Adams. Great Barrington.

Mrs. T. G. RAMSDELL. (
Mrs. E. J. BEEBE. \

Kensington Silk, Outline and Arasene Embroidery,

Whole numbei- of entries, 01. Kensington Embroidery, 9: Silk Embroidery.

20: Outline Embroidery, 24; Miscellaneous, 8.

Best Kensingto)! Embroide'ry, Mrs. Wm. Abbott. Lee. $5 00

2d do. Agnes Kloph. Great Barrington. 4 00

3d do. Miss May Loop. Great Barrington, 3 00

4th do. Miss Frances Hhoades. New Marlboro, 2 00

Best Silk Embroidery, Mrs. L. K. Strong, (rreat Barrington. « 4 00

2d do, Mrs. E. L. Rice, Great Barrington, 3 00

3d do, Mrs. Wm. Abbott Lee. 2 00

4th do, Miss Ella Gardner. Egremont, 1 00

Best Outline Embroidery. Mrs. R. H. Little, Sheffield. 3 00

2d do, Miss Lena M. Giddings, Great Barrington, 2 00

3d do. Miss Fannie Wellington, Pittsfield, 1 00

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Kensington Embroidery. Isabella Whiting, Great Barrington.

do Miss Emma Potts. Egremont.
Silk Embroidery, Mrs. F. \V. Whitlock, Great Barrington.

do Miss Isabella Whiting, Great Barrington,

do Mrs. H. M. Whiting. Great Barrington,

do Mrs. D. B. Childs. Great Barrington.

do Miss Addie Waite. Pittsfield,

do Mrs. Jennie Waite. Pittsfield.
Outline Embroidery, Mrs. Charles Snyder, Sheffield.

do Mrs. E. Y. Foote. Great Barrington,

do Miss Olive Foote, Great Barrington.

do Miss Emma Potts, Egremont,

do Miss Jessie Buck. Stockbridge.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Mrs. P. J. Ashe. North Adams.

Mrs. Ralph Hurlburt. Sheffield.

Miss J. M. Dewev. Sheffield.

CLARENCE R. SABIN,

EDITH M. ANDREWS. J-Commirt

Mrs. J. W. DIMON

Crochet Work.

Whole number of entries, 45. Silk, Linen or Cotton '
Woolen Crochet work, 14.
Best Silk. Linen or Cotton Crochet work, Mi-s. George M. Beach. Otis.

2d do. Mrs. William Abbott. Lee,

3d do, Miss Eleanora Beach, Otis,

4th do, Mrs. Charles Snyder, Sheffield,
Best Woolen Crochet work. Miss Angle Whitbeck. Mount Washitigtoi

2d do, Mrs. T. M. Chapiu. Great Barrington,

3d do. Miss Minnie Snow, Becket,

4th do, Mrs. O. C. Bidwell, Great Barrington.

DISCRETIONARY— SILK, COTTON. ETC.

Mrs. H. R. Little, Sheffield.

Miss Linda Guilford. Pittsfield,

Miss A. B. Humphrey, Great Barrington.

Mrs. C. E. Brown. West Stockbridge.

Mrs. Arthur Gay lord. New Marlboro.

Mrs. Nellie Cadwell, Sheffield,

Miss L. E. Lindsey, Sheffield.

Miss Carrie L. Sm'ith, Sheffield.

WOOLEN.

Miss Frances Crosier. Washington.

Miss Nellie Noonan, Great Barrington.

FRANK H. WRIGHT, /

Mrs. J. B. HULL. -Connnittec

MYRA E. SMITH. \

Knit Work.

Whole number of entries, 20. Silk, Linen or Cotton Kn;t Work. I) : Woolen
Knit Work, 10; Miscellaneous, 1.
Best Silk, Linen or Cotton Knit Work, Miss Ora Snow, Becket. $:-i OO

2d do, Mrs. George M. Beach. Otis, 2 oo

3d do, Mrs. William I. Walker. Great Barrington,

4th do. Miss Alice Ray, Great Barrington,
liest Woolen Knit Work, Mrs. William Abbott, Lee,

2d do, Mrs. Charles Dewey. Sheffield.

3d do. Miss Abbie Garfield. Tyringham,

4th do, Mrs. C. W. French. Great Barrington,

DISCRETIONARY— SILK.

Mrs. E. O. Newton. Pittsfield.

Miss Mary MuUany, Great Barrington.

Miss L. E. Linsey. Sheffield.

DISCRETIONARY — WOOLENS.

Miss May Fassett, Great Barrington.

Mrs. F. T. Whiting, Great Barrington.

Miss Julia F. Day. Great Barrington,

Miss Eliza Kenyon. Otis.

Mrs. Jane Griffith, Sheffield.

Mrs. S. A. Laprice. Stockbridge,

Miss Ellen Pixlev. Great Barrington,

D. J. COLEMAN,

MRS. F. . ROWE,

MRS. EDWARD BARTHOLOMEW

Lace, Drawn Work and Darning.

Whole number of entries, 44. Hand-made Lace, 2; Drawn Work, IG; harn-
ing, 9; Miscellaneous, 7.

Best Hand-Made Lace, Mrs. William Abbott, Lee, $3 00

2d do, Mrs. Charles Snyder, Sheffield, -2 00

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2d do. Mrs. William Abbott, Lee, 2 00

3d do. Mrs. Charles Snyder. Sheffield, 1 00

Best specimen Darning. Isabella Bradford, Egremont. 2 00

•>d do. Mrs. Charles Snyder. Sheffield, 1 00

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Mrs. Flint Smith, Sheffield. 1 00

Beulah Brown. West Stockbridge. 1 00

Mrs. Alvin Emigh, Egremont. 1 00

Miss Jennie Andrews. Sheffield. 1 00

Eliza Kenyon. Otis, 1 00

Etta Cassidy. Sheffield. 1 00

Ada Hatch. Great Barrington, 1 00

Mamie Broderick. Great Barrington. 50

Mrs. J. B. Hull, Stockbridge. 1 00

Blanche Baldwin, Egremont. 1 00

Mrs. W. Abbott, Lee. 50

Maria Potts, Egremont. . 50

Louise Tobev. Great Barrington. 50

J. H. C. CHUKCH. )
MISS JULIA ABBOTT, V Committee.

MISS MAY LOOP. )

Butter,

Whole nuniber of entries, 22,
Best twenty pounds of Butter. Mrs. Cyrus French. Sheffield, S5 00

The Butter exhibited by me was made from Grade Jersey Cows. The milk was set in
a Mosley & Stoddard Creamer for twenty-four hours. Cream ripened until slightly thick-
ened, and churned at 62 deg. temperature. When granular commence to combine, butter-
milk drawm off and butter rinsed with cold water ; salted three-fourth ounce to the
pound with Worcester salt : allowed to stand twelve hours and worked.

MRS. CYRUS FRENCH.

2d do. Mrs. Corodon Downs, New Marlboro. $5 00

The butter exhibited by me was made from the milk of Grade Jersey Cows. Cream

raised by the Cooley Creamer : churned while sweet in a Davis Swing Churn. No. 6 ; salted

with Worcester salt, one ounce to a pound of butter and worked thoroughly in a Reid

butter-worker. MRS. CORODON DOWNS.

3d do, George A. Phillips, Egremont, S5 00

My Butter is made the old-fashioned way ; milk set in pans ; cream churned in a dash
churn, and butter worked with a ladle; salted one ounce to the pound. G. A. PHILLIPS.

4th do. Mrs. Jerdon Vosburgh, Sheffield, $4 00

This Butter is made from fourteen cows, grade Jerseys ; milk set in shallow pans from
twenty-four to thirty-six hours before taking off the cream : churned with the old-
fashioned dash churn, using one ounce of salt to the pound. JERDON VOSBURGH.

5th do. Mrs. Walter Miner, Sheffield, $4 00

This Butter was made from Native Cows ; the milk was set in common milk pans

from twenty-four to thirty-six hours, according to temperature of weather ; is churned in

crank churii: salted one ounce to the pound with Higgins' salt : worked with hands and

packed. MRS. WALTER MINER.

6th do, Lester T. Osborne, Alford. $4 00

The Butter entered by me was made from the milk of Grade Jersey Cows, and the
cream raised by open setting, the milk standing twenty-four hours, and temperature kept
at about sixty. The cream is then allowed to ripen, or stand until slightly sour, when it
is churned at a temperature of sixty-two. When the butter has come, which it does in ten
minutes, on an average, the buttermilk is turned off, and the butter washed with cold
water : it is then taken up and salted at the rate of three-fourths of an ounce of Ashton's
salt for one pound of butter. Then after standing an hour, or perhaps less, the butter is
worked and packed. The cows having the best of feed and care, and all utensils the
closest attention. LESTER T. OSBORNE.

rth do, Mrs. Edgar S. Merrill, Lee, $3 00

The milk was set in a Cooley Creamer twelve hours ; temperature of the water, 45 deg. :

cream drawn off and kept at a uniform degree of warmth, to prepare it for churning :

cream churned at 62 deg. in a Davis Swing Churn. After washing the butter in cold water.

it was salted with Ashton's salt, three-fourths of an ounce to a pound, and worked on a

butter-worker the following day. Mrs. E. S. MERRILL.

Sth do. Mrs. John Supple, Great Barrington, S3 00

This Butter was made from Grade and Native Cows ; the milk was set in common

milk pans ; skimmed and churned in a Blanchard churn ; salted one ounce to the pound.

Mrs. JOHN SUPPLE.
9th do, Mrs. I. N. Benedict, Monterey. . JKIS3 00

The Butter shown by me was made by use of the Cooley system ; churned when
ripened, and salted one ounce to the pound. Mrs. I. N. BENEDICT.

H. J. MIGNEREY, )

GEORGE A. STEVENS, V Committee.
CARLTON CURTISS, )
14

Cheese.

Whole number of entries, 'd.

Best 25 pounds of Cheese. G. F. Bradford, E^remoiit. $3 00

2d do, Mrs. Warren Cande, Sheffield. o qo

3d do, Mrs. F. E. Brown. West Stockbridgre. 1 OO

E. E. BARNES. J
FRANK W. PALMER, Committee
GROVE GAYLORD, \

White Bread.

Whole number of entries, 44.

Best specimen White Bread. Mrs. William Turner. Great Barrinj-ton. f 3 (X)

2d do, Mrs. H. W. Burnett, Egremont. 3 oo

3d do, Mrs. Edgar Merrill, Lee. ;^ 00

4th do. Mrs. F. M. Mason. Great Barrington, o 00

DISCRETIONARY.

3Irs. L. A. Bassett. Egremont. j 00

Mrs. Timothy McGee. Great Barrington. 1 00

Mrs. John Maloney, Great Barrington. 1 00

Mrs. E. R. Baldwin. Egremont. 1 00

Miss Emma Hulet, Sheffield. 1 00

Mrs. John Larkin, Great Barrington. i oq

WALTER H. TICKNOR, /
Mrs. J. A. KLINE, ^Committee.

Miss JULIA WILLIAMS. )

Biscuit.

Whole number of entries. 88.

Best specimen of Biscuit, 3Irs. E. Bartholomew. Sheffield. «;-^ ot)

2d do. Miss M. A. Field. Sheffield, ^ 00

3d do, Mrs. L. Hulett. Great Barrington. 2 00

4th do. Mrs. F. M. Mason, (ireat Barrington, 2 00

DISCRETION.\RY.

Mrs. H. M. Brown. Egremont, 2 00

Miss Maggie O'Neil. Egremont. j qo

Mrs Charles H. Bentley. Great Barrington. j 00

Mrs. Timothy McGee. Great Barrington. j 00

Mrs. James Hickey. New Marlboro, j 00

Mrs. Edgar Merrill. Lee. -^ qq

3IARSHALL S. HEATH, 1
Miss MARIA E. POTTS. -Committee
Mrs. A. R. HURLBURT. \

Rye, Brown and Graham Bread.

Whole number of entries 87. Kye Bread, 11: Brown Bread. 11; Graham

Bread, lo.

Best specimen Rye Bread, Miss Bessie Merrifield. Sheffield. «3 00

2d do.. Mrs. J. F. Coleman. Richmond. 2 00

3d do. Mrs. John W. Butlei. Egremont. 1 00

Best specimen Brown Bread. Mrs. H. B. Rounds, Great Barrington. 3 qo

2d do. Miss Ellen J. Huntley, (ireat Barrington. 2 00

3d do. Mrs. Charles H. Bentley, (Treat Barrington, 1 00

Best specimen Graham Bread, Mrs. Fred M. Ford. Sheffield. 3 oo

2d do. Miss Ida Butler. Lenox. 2 00

3d do. Mrs. H. S. Potts. Egremont. 1 00

DISCRETIONARY— RYE BREAD.

Mrs. Ambach. Great Barrington. j ,)q

Mrs. L. A. Bassett, Egremont, j 00

BROWN BREAD.

:Miss Hattie E. Clark. Sheffield

1 00

Mrs. Harvey Roys, Sheffield. j 00

GRAHAM BREAD.

Mrs. Harvey Roys. Sheffield. j qq

100
Mrs. T. S. BALDWIN,
Mrs. B. S. CARRINGTON. ^Committee.
H. T. CANDEE.

Mrs. L. Hulett. Sheffield

Domestic Cakes and Pies.

Whole number of entries. l(j. Cakes, 11; Pies, 5.

Best Loaf Cake, Mrs. Edgar Merrill, Lee. c, n/^

2d do, Mrs. J. C. Smith. Sheffield *j 00

3d do, Mrs. W. F. Thompson. Tyringham, i no

4th do, Miss Hattie Clark, Sheffield. gX

Best Layer Cake. Miss Jessie B. French, West Stockbridge, 1 oo

2d do. Miss M. B. Baldwin, Egremont. i on

3d do. Miss Georgie Kellogg, Sheffield, ^

4th do, Mrs. D. C. Millard, Egremont. 1^0

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Best Pie, Mrs. J. C. Smith, Sheffield, $1 oo ■

2d do. Mrs. George Kellogg. Sheffield, 1 no

3d do, Mrs. E. D. Shears. Sheffield, 50

4th do, Mrs. Scott Huntley, Great Barriiigton. 50

.5th do. Miss Hattie Clark, Sheffield. 50

F. A. PALMER, / ,^

Mrs. H. M. BROWN. ( <^^n""'ttee.

Maple Sugar, Syrup and Honey.

Whole number of eiitrie.^, 16. Maple Sugar, 2: Mai)le Syrup, i): Honey. 4;
Bees- wax, 1.
Best 20 pounds of Maple Sugar, W. W. Garfield. Tvringham,

2d do, Mrs. W. H. Sn(nv. Becket.
Best quart of Maple Syrup, Mrs. E. B. Karner. New Marlboro.
2d do, Mrs. J. C. Hyde, Monterey,
3d do. Mrs. Jane L. Sears, Sandisfield.
Best five pounds of Honey, John Q. A. Race. Great Barrington,
2d do. A. Bradley, Lee,
3d do, B. S. Carrington, Monterey.
Bees-wax. Mr.s. Marv Holmes, Sheffield.

HENRY L. KOWE,
JOHN B. HULL.
E. M. TYRRELL.

Flowers and House Plants.

Whole number of entrie.s, 100. i'otted Plants, 4: Cut Flowers, 15: Floral
Designs, 5; Pansies, 10; Verbenas, 4; Roses, 0; Geraniums, 7; Foliage Plants,
o; Asters, 6; Gladiolus, 4; Wild Flowers, 7; Miscellaneous, 33.

Best display of Potted Plants, Mrs. G. W. Hall, Egremont. $5 00

2d do. Mrs. William I. Walker, Great Barrington, 3 oO

Best display of Cut Flowers. Lottie Bradford, Egremont, 3 00

2d do, Mrs. J. B. Taylor, Tyringham. o oo

Best Floral Design, Mrs. H. B. Cande, Sheffield, 8 00

2d do, Mrs. M. E. Scott, Sheffield. o oo

Best collection of Pansies, Francis Rhoades. New Marlboro. 2 00

2d do. Mrs. G. W. Hall. Egremont. 1 oO

Best collection of Verbenas. Fred. Dellert, Great Barrington, 2 00

2d do. Mrs. Ralph Little. Sheffield. * 1 oo

Best collection of Geraniums. Mrs. Ralph Little. Sheffield. 2 00

2d do. Mrs. Ellen Dewey, Great Barrington. 1 oO

Be.st collection ut Foliage Plants, Mrs. Edgar Shook. Sheffield. 2 00

. 2d do, Mrs. Edward Rhoades. New Marlboro. 1 oO

Best collection of Asters. Mrs. Henry Dresser, Great Barrington. 2 00

2d do. Miss Jessie Clark. Sheffield. 1 00

Best collection of Gladiolus, W. H. Bolton. Alford. 2 00

2d do. Mrs. Ralph Little. Sheffield. 1 00

Best collection of Wild Flowers. Bertie Shook. Sheffield. 2 00

2d do, Mrs. Jane Sears, New Boston. 1 00

niSCIIETIO.NAKY.

Potted Plants, Mrs. Egbert Shook, Sheffield. 1 00

do, Mrs. F. W. Decker, Sheffield. 1 oO

Cut Flowers Mrs. Fred. Ford, Sheffield, 1 00

do, Mrs. Henry Dresser. Great Barrington, 1 00

do. Mrs. William I. W^alker, (ireat Barrington. 1 00

do, Mrs. G. F. Bradford, Egremont. 1 00

do. Mrs. M. I. Wheeler. Great Barrington. .50

do. Mrs. Ed.vard Rhoades. New Marlboro. 50

do. Mrs. Egbert Shook. Sheffield. 50

do. Mrs. William Galo. Egremont. 50

do, Mrs. A. W. Merrill, Sandisfield, .50

do, Mi-s. George S. Day, (iicat Barrington, 50

do. Fi-ed. Dellert. (Jreat Bai-ruigton, .50

Floral Design. Mrs. E. O. Newton. Pittsfield. ] 00

do, Fred. Dellert. Great Barrington. 1 oo

do. Mrs. William Gale. South Egremont. 50

Pansies. Mrs. Frank H Wright, Great Barrington. 50

do. Mrs. William Gale. Kgremorit. 50

do, Tiizzie Hubbard. Great "arrington. ,50

(1(>, Winnie Merrifield. Sheffield, 50

do, Ethel Sheldon, ShefticM. 50

do. Fred. Dellert. Great Barrington. 50

Verbenas, Mrs. William I. Walker. Great Barrii)gt<jii,. 50

(ieraaiums. Mrs. J. B. Coleqian. Richmond. 50

do.^ W. B. Bolton. Alford. 50

Foliage Plants. Mrs. Frank Crippen. Sheffield. .50

do., Mrs. Ellen Dewey. Cireat Barrington, .50

do. Mrs. A. W. Merrill. San isfield. 50

Asters. C. L. Parsons. Hartsville. 50

do, Mrs, Gerard Bradley. (;reat Barrington. .50

do, Mrs. Frank H. Wiiiiht. (Jreat Barrington. 50

do. Mrs. William i. Walker. (Jreat Barruigton, 50 ■

IG

Gladiolus, Ilattie Boardman. sheltit-ld.

do, Mrs. Dwigbt Andrews. Sheffield.
Wild Flowers, T'l-i Bradford. E^remonl.

do, J. L Husffins. Sheffield,

do, Mrs William Walker, Great Barrinston.

do. Mrs. J. F. Coleman, (ireat Barrinfrton.

MISCELLANEOrS',

Plants. Mrs. Fi-ank Crippen, Sheffield,
do, Mrs. William I. Walker, Great Barrin{?ton,
do. Mrs. R. X. Couch, Great Barrinffton. •

Mrs. John Munson. Great Barrintrton,

Miss Ella (Tardner, Eg:remont.

Miss Julia Edwards. Sheffield

Mrs. J. W. Campbell E^remonT.

Mrs. Henry Dresser. Great Barrinirtoii.

Mrs. Egbert Shook, Sheffield.

Mrs. F. W. Decker, Sheffield.

Mrs. E Mapes, Pittsfield.

Mrs. H. L. Parks, Great Barrlngton.

Mrs. M. W. Knickerbocker. Sheffield.

Mrs. William 1. Walker. Great Barrington.

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Mrs. William I. Walker. do

Mrs. William I. Walker. do

Mrs. William I. Walker. do

.Mrs. William I. Walker, do

Mrs. William I. Walker. do

Mrs Ralph Little. Sheffield,
Miss Susie Potter. Great Barrington,
Mrs. G. F. Prindle, Alfoid,
Laura Turner, Great Barrington.
Mrs. Dwiiiht Boanlman. Sheffield,
Mrs. Dwiffht K(.ardm;ni. Sheffield,
Miss Frankie Spurr. Sheffield,
Mrs. George F. Bartholomew, Sheffield.
Lizzie Hubbard. Great Barrington.
Mrs. John C. Smith. Sheffield,

Mrs. G. \\. LESTER.
Mrs, H. VV.BURGETT.
Miss ABBIE JOYNER.

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Committee.

Whole number of entries'.

Fir;

Fal

Fruits.

t Division,

Apples. 6;
. Sheffield.

Variety Fruits, 2.

Be.st specimen Fall Apples, A. M. Hewin

2d do, Lester T. (~)sborne. Alford.

M do, John Q. A. Race. (4reat Barrington,

4th do. H. T. Cande, Sheffield.
Best Variety Fruits, E. W. Rhoades. New Marlboro.

2d do. (\ H. Warner. SheffieM.

8e' Olid Division

Whole numl)er of entries, 9. Winter Apples.

Best Winter Apples, F. W. Decker, Sheffield.
3d do. Hopkins T. Cande, Sheffield.
8d do. George Kirbv, Sheffield.

4th (io
.■jth do

Lester T. Osborm. .\lf(
A. M. Hewins. Sheffieh

d.

C. JOYNER,
W. SHELDON.

HA PIN.

$4 00

3 00
2 00
1 00^

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4 00

Committee.

$5 00
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1 00'

Committee.

Th

1)S.
iirs.

Plums 2: Single Variety Plums. 6; Quinces, 9;

New Marlboro.

Whole nuinbei" of euti-ie.'^
Pears, 21 ; Belle Lucrative T
Pears. 16: Sheldon Pears. 10
Cranberries. 2.
Best specimen of Peaches. E. W. Rhoade

2d do. John W. Campbell. Egremont.

3d do. T. A. Rhoades. New Marlboro.
Best specimen Pears. Zacheus Can e. Sheffield.

2d do, Ralph Little, Sheffield,

3d do Charles Spurr. Sheffield.

4th do, Horace Brown, Sheffield.
Best specimen Bartlett Pears, Mrs. Hem-y R. Warren. Pittsfield.

2d do, John D. Noxon, Great Barrington,
Best specimen Belle Lucretive Pears. Zacheus Cande, Sheffield,

2d do, Ralph Little, Sheffield,
Best speciinen Rose Pears, E. J. Van Lennep. Great Ban-ington.

2d do. Mrs. M. E. Cowles. Sheffield.

17

WILLIAM M.

R. F. LITTLE: C

<I Division.

Peaches, 17; Variety of Pears, 4; Bartlett
Rose Pears, 5; Clarigan Pears, 3; Seckeli

$3 00'

2 00

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3 00.

2 00

1 00

2 00

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2 00

1 00

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Best specimen Clarifjau Pears. E. M. Holmes, Sheffield,

2d do. Zacheus Caiide. Sheffield.
Best specimen Sheldon Pears, C. A. Warren. Sheffield.

2d do. Mrs. J. T. Griffith. Sheffield.
Best specimen Seckel Pears. A. M. Bream. Lenox.

2d do. Lester T. Osborne. Alford.
Best specmien Plums, T. Bartholomew. Sheffield.
Best specimen single variety Plums. C. II. Warren. Sheffield.

2d do., T. Bartholomew. Sheffield.
Best specimen Quinces. E. W. Rhoades, New :Maribor(>.

2d do. A. T. WiUiams. South Ejrremont.

M do. Ralph Little. Sheffield.
Best specimen t'ranberries. O. C. Twining;. Sandisfield.

DISCRETIONARY.

Peaches. R. H. Bradford. Effremont.
Variety Pears. Horace Bron son. Sheffield.
Bartlett Pears. R. H. Bradford. E^remont.
Rose Pears. Benjamin F. Gilmore. Great Barrin-rlon.
:Seckel Pears. John W. Butler. Lenox.

GEORItE H. WARNEr.
FRANK KELLOGG,
Fourtli Division.

DISCRETIONARY.

Whole number of entries. 9: drapes raised m open air, 7; Gra}>es raised under

:glass, 2.

Best specimen Grapes raised in open air. E. W. Rhoades. New Marlboro. $:-i 00

2d do. Dwiffht Boardman. Sheffield. 2 00

3d do. B. F. Phillips. Sheffield. 1 00

B^st specimen Grapes raised under slass. E. F. Searles, Great Barrinston. 4 00

2d do. Mrs. R. F. Coffinir. (ireat Ba'rinjrton. 3 00

h. l. brown. )

JOHN B. HULL. -Comm itlie.
E. M. TYRRELL. S
Fifth DivLsiou.

Whole nundDcr of entries. 7. Canned Fruit, 4: Pickles, o.

Best specimen Canned Fruit. Miss Bessie Gorham. Great Barringrton.
2d do. Martraret Mullen. Sheffield.
3d do, -Mrs Scott Huntlev. (Jreat Barriiifrtoii.
Best Pickles. Mrs. Edsrar Shears. Sheffield.
2d do. Mrs. Harvev Rovs. Sheffield.
3d do. Mrs. C. E. Gorham. Great Barring-ton.

H. Z. CAXDE. )

Mrs. D. C. MILLARD. -
Mrs. EVI CHAMPION. \

Domestic Animals.

Fir.sf I>i vision.

Whole number of entries. "27. Fat Oxen 4: Workin^i; Oxen. 10: Draft Oxen.

over 3,200 i)Ounds, S; Draft Oxen of or under o.20() pounds. 5.

Best yoke Fat Oxen. F. K. Hinckley. Lee. $."> 00

2d do. W. G. Comstock. Great Barrinj^ton. 3 Oo

Best voke Working; Oxen. Austin Holian. Great Barriuiilon. tj OO

2d do. F. E. Hawley. Otis. "i OO

8d do. Isaac Rhoades. New Marlboro. 4 00

4th do. Frederick Abbev. Great Barrinfrton. 3 00

r>th <lo. John Wajjner. New Marlboro. 2 fH)

Best voke Draft Oxen, over 3.200 pounds. F. E. Hawley. Otis. 4 00

2d do. Austin Holian. Great Barrimjton. 3 00

2d do. Frederick Abbey. Great Barriuirton. 2 00

3d do. Isaac Rhoades, New Marlboro. 2 00

Best voke Draft Oxen of ir under 3.200 pounds. Frank H. Wrijrht. Great Barrin^'ton, 4 00

.2(1 do. Nathan Oannoji. Tvrinjjham. 3 00

JAMES BILLARD. |

L. POST. W'ommittee.

L. P. KEVES. \
Second Division.
Wln-le number of enli'ies. 7. Four-year-old Oxen. 1; three-year-old Steers.
•2. Xative or Xeat Stock. 4.

B«Vt voke four-vear-old Oxen. William H. HawU y. Otis. J.") 00

2d do. Frank H. Wrifrht. Great Barrinfrton. 4 Oo

Best voke of three-year-old Steers. Geor^re E. Hale. Tyrinerham. 4 00

2d do. F. E. Hawley, Otis. 3 00

Native or Grade Neat Stock. Frederick Abbey, Great Barrin^ton. 5 Oo

2<1 do. Austin Holian. Great Barrinjrton. 3 00

•Id do. Noble B. Turner. tJreat Barrin^'ton. 2 00

H. T. POTTS. I
W. H. BURGETT. Committee.
JOHN M. BUCK, S
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Third Division

Whole number of entries, 7. Two-year-old Steers, 4; Yearling Steers, 8.

rBest pair two-year-old Steers, C. E. Brace, Tyringham. $i 00

2d do. Austin Holian. Great Barrington. 3 00

3d do. Frank Durant, Great Harrington, 2 00

Best pair Yearling Steers, Austin Holian, Great Barrington. 3 00

2d df). N. Cannon. Tyringham, 2 00

A. BOYCE, i

H. L. SMITH, -Committee.

GILBERT HOLLISTER. \
Fourtli Division.
Whole number of entries, lo.

.Best milch cow. Hugh O'Neil, Great Barrington. $7 00

2d do. George A. Stevens, New Marlboro, 6 00

3d do, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington. 5 00

4th do, W. H. Day Great Barrington, 4 00

.5th do. Warren Crissey. Great Barrington, 4 00

6tb do. H. T. Cande. Sheffield. , 3 00

rth do. H. C. Byington. Stockbridge, 3 00

Sth do, Lester T. Osborne. Alford. 2 00

9th do. John C. Munson. Great Barrington. 2 00

10th do. Noble B. Turner. Great Barrington, 1 00

D. C. MILLARD, /
G. W. HOLLENBECK, v Committee.

JOHN W. FORD, \
Fifth Division.

Whole number of entries. 37. Tw^o-y ear-old Heifer had calf, 10; Same not
having calf, o; Yearling Heifer, 11; Heifer Calf. 8: Matched Calves, 3.

Best two-vear-old Heifer having had calf, A. Bradley, Lee, $4 00

2d do, M. I. Wheeler, Great Barrington. 3 00

3d do. J. B. Chadwick, Great Barrington, 2 00

4th do. \V. H. Dav. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best two-vear-old He'ifer not having had calf. N. B. Turner, Great Barrington, 3 00

2d do.'Austin Holian, Great Barrington. 2 00

3d do, William Milligan. Alford, 1 00

iBest Yearling Heifer. W. H. Hubbard, (ireat Barrington, 3 00

2d do. Austin Holian, Great Barrington, 2 00

3d do. N. B. Turner. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best Heifer Calf, W. J. Clark. Sheffield. 2 00

2d do, W. H. Dav, Great Barrington, 1 00

3d do. N B. Turner, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best pair of Matched Calves, Frederick Abbev. Great Barrington, 3 00

2d do, N. B. Turner, Great Barringtcm, 2 00

C. E. BRACE, }

A. J. SPURR. VCoiiimittee.
H. C. WARNER, )
Sixth Division —Dairy, Fat and Stock Cows,

Whole number of entries, 21. Dairy Cows, 7; Fat Cows, o; Grade or Xa-
:t:ive Stock Cows, 9.

Best 5 Dairy Cows, George A. Stevens, New Marlboro, $7 00

2d do, William H. Day. Great Barrington. 6 00

3d do, Parker Stoddard. Sheffield. 5 00

4th do, Noble B. Turner, Great Barrington, 4 00

.5th do. H C. Byington. Stockbridge. 3 00

Best Fat Cow, Noble B. Turner, Great Barrington. 3 00

2d do. William T. Walker. Great Barrington, 2 00

;Best Grade or Native Stock < "ow. Frederick Abbey. Great Barrington, 4 00

2d do, John B. Chadwick. Great Barrington, 3 00

3d do, W. H. Day. Great Barrington. 2 00

4th do, Warren Crissey, Great Barrington. 2 00

.5th do. Noble B. Turner, Great Barrington. 2 00

«th do. H. T. Cande. Sheffield. 1 00

HENRY DRESSER, /
CHARLES H. SHAYLOR. ^Committee.

J. L. MILLIGAN. \

Seventh Division— Short Horn Cattle.

Whole number of entries, 20. Two-year-old Bull, 4; Bull under two years.
1; Cow with progeny. 4; two-vear-old Heifer, 3; Yearling Heifer. 3;
2: Heifer Calf. 2: Stock, 2.
Best Bull, two years old or over. William S. Wileox, Sheffield,

2d do, Austin Holian. Great Barrington,
Best Bull under two years, N. B. Turner. Great Barrington,
^Best Cow, -vs-ith specimen of progeny, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington.

2d do. N. B. Turner, Great Barrington,

3d do, William S. Wilcox, Sheffield,

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Calf,

$7 00

5 00

.5 00

5 00

4 00

3 00

Best two-vear-old Heifer, William H. Hubbard, Great Barrinst07i. $4 00

2d do," William I. Walker. Great Barrin^ton, -^ 00

Best vearlinj; Heifer, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrin^ton, 8 00

Best Bull Calf, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington. 2 00

2d do, William S. Wilcox. Sheffield. 1 00

Best Heifer Calf. Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington, 2 00

2d do, William S. Wilcox, Sheffield. 1 00

Best specimen of Stock, William S. Wilcox. Sheffield, 7 00

2d do, Frederick Abbey. Great Barrington, ."i 00

J. A. KLINE. )

GEORGE R. COOPER. - Committee.

H. W. BURGETT. \

Eighth Division — Jersey Cattle.

Whole number of entries, 44. Two-year-old Bull, 5: Bull under two years.
3; Cow, with specimen of progeny, 7; Two-year-old Heifer. 7: Yearlinc: Heifer.
9; Bull Calf, 5; Heifer Calf, 4; Stock, 4.

Best Bull, two years or over, Charles N Gilbert, Great Barrin^ton. ST 00

2d do, Edward F. Searles, Great Barriii^ton, 5 00

3d do, A. M. Bream, Lenox, -5 00

Best Bull under two years, O. M. Shaylor & Son, Lee, 5 00

2d do, F. W. Tefft, Great Barrin^ton, 3 00

Best Cow, with specimen of progeny, Pratt E. Tobey, (ireat Barrington, .o 00

2d do. J. M. Mackie, Great Barring:ton. 4 00

3d do, Charles N. Gilbert, Great Barrington, 3: 00

Best two-year-old Heifer. William H. Day, Great Barrington, 4 00

2d do, Alfred Large, M. D.. Great Barrington, 3300

Best yearling Heifer, F. G.Tefift. Great Barrington,- H 00

2d do, H. K. Rloodgood. New Marlboro. 2 00

Best Bull Calf, William S. Wilcox, Sheffield, »00

2d do, John E. Rogers. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best Heifer Calf, P. M. Shavlor & Son. Lee, 2--00

2d do, J. M. Mackie, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best Stock. C. N. Gilbert. Great Barrington, 7 00

2d do, J. M. Mackie, Great Barrington, r, 00

P. A. RUSSELL. I

E.S. HEATH, -Committee.

D. B. DeWOLF. )

Ninth iJivision— Ayrshire Stock.

Whole number of entries, 12. Bull, two years or over, 2; Bull, under two
years, 1: Cow witli proa^eny, 2; Two-vear-old Heifer. 1: Yearlinc: Heifer. 1:
Bull Calf, 1; Heifer Calf, 2:' Stock, 2. '

Best Bull, two years old or over, W. I Walker, Great Barrington. .•§7 00

2d do, T. L.' Foote, Lee, :> 00

Best Bull, under two years old, W. I. Walker. Great Barrington, .5 00

liest Cow, with snecimen of progeny, T. L. Foote, Lee, 5 00

2d do, W. L Walker, Great Barrington, 4 00

Best two-year-old Heifer, W. I. Walker, Great Barrington. 4 00

Best yearling Heifer, T. L. Foote. Lee, • 3 00

Best Bull Calf, W. I. Walker, Great Barrington, . 2 OO

Best Heifer Calf, W. I. Walker, Great Barrington, 2 00

2d do, T. L. Foote, Lee, 1 00

Best Stock, T. L. Foote, Lee, 7 00

2d do. W. I. Walker. Great Barrington, ."> 00

F. W. HEATH, i

JOHN SMITH. -Committee.
\V. S. BIDWELL. \

Tenth Division— Holstein Stock.

Whole number of entries 17. Bulls, two years or over. 2: Bulls, under two
years, 2; Cows, with progeny, 4: two-year-old Heifer. 2; Yearling Heifer, 1;
Bull Calves, 2; Heifer Calf, 3; Stock, 1."

Best Bull, two years old, or more, A. Bradley. Lee. $7 00

2d do, Isaac Rhoades. New Marlboro. .> 00

Best Cow, with progeny. A. Bradley, Lee. .% 00'

2d do, Warren Crissey, Great Barrington, 4 00

3d do. Noble B. Turner, Great Barrington. 3 00

Best two year-old Heifer, A. Bradley, Lee. 4 00

2d do, Warren Crissey. Great Barrington, 3 00'

Best Yearling Heifer, A. Bradley, Lee, 3 W)

Best Bull Calf, Noble B. Turner. Great Barrington, 2 00

2d do. A. Bradley, Lee, 1 00-

Best Heifer Calf, A. Bradley, Lee. 2 00

2d do. Noble B. Turner. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best Herd Stock. A. Bradley. Lee. 7 00'

FREDERICK ABBEY, }

T. S. BALDWIN. V Committee.

J. C. MUNSON. )■•

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Eleventh Division — Guernsey.

Whole number of entries, 16. Bull, two years or over, o; Bull under two
-yeurs. 1; Cow, with progeny, 2; two vear-old Heifer, 2; Yearling Heifer. 1:
Ball Calf. 2: Heifer Calf. 3;' Stock, 2. '

iBest Bull, two years or over. Daniel W. Beckwitb, Great Barrin^ton. $7 W

2d do, Meri'tt I. Wheeler. Great Barringtoii. 5 0)

Sd do, James H. Rowley. Egremont, 3 00

Best Bull, under two years. P. G. Comstock, Great Barrin^ton o ^

jBest Cow. Meritt I. Wheeler. Great Barrin^ton, •"> 00

2d do. James if. Kowlej. Egremont, 4 00

i Best two-year-old Heifer. James H. Rowley, Egremont. 4 00

~'d do, Meritt I. Wheeler. Great Barrinjfton. 3 00

Best Yearling: Heifer. ^leritt I. Wheeler, (ireat Barrington 3 00

. Best Bull Calf. Meritt I. Wheeler, Great Barrinjjton. 2 00

2d do., James H. Rowley, Ejiremont, 1 00

Best Heifer Calf, Meritt I Wheeler. Great Barringtou. 2 00

•2d do, James H. Rowley. Egremont, 1 00

I Best Stock, Meritt 1. Wheeler, Great Barrinstoii. J 00

2d do. James H. Rowlev, Egremont. ^ 00

PARLEY A. RUSSELL, /

E. S. HEATH, • V Committee.

D. B. DeWOLF, \

Twelfth Division— Devon Stock.

Whole number of entrie-s 7. Hull, under two years 1; Cow, 1; two-year-old
! Heifer, 1; Yearling Heifer, 1: Bull Calf, 1; Heifer Calf, 1; Stock. 1.

Best Bull under two vears old, Mrs. D. W Merrifield, Sheffield. $1 00

Best Cow, Mrs. D. W." Merrifield. Sheffield, 4 00

Best two-vear-old Heifer, Mrs. T). W. Merrifield. Sheffield, 3 00

Best Yearling Heifer. Mrs. 1). W. Merrifield. Sheffield. 2 00

Best Bull Calf. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield. Sheffield. 2 00

I Best Heifer Calf. Mrs. I). W. Merrifield. Seeffield. 5 00

Best Stock. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield. Sheffield. 5 00

F. M. CHURCH, /
GEORGE T. PECK, -Committee.

L. K. KLINE, \
Thirteenth Division— Boars.
Whole number of entries, 6. Berkshire, 1; Chester, 1; Yorkshire, 1;
<Gratle, 3,

Best Berkshire Boar. E. H. Baldwin, (iieat Barrington. $4 00

Best Chester Boar. F. A. Burjjett. Great Barrington, 4 00

Best Yorkshire Boar. E. H. Baldwin, Great Barrington. 4 00

I Best Grade Boar. A. Boice, Egremont. 4 00

2d do. (ieorfire Smith Great Barrinjrton. 3 00

HIRAM DINGS, )

MYRON ROWE, V Committee.
WILLIAM A. SPERRY'. j

Fourteenth Division— Sows an<l Pigs.

Whole number of entries, 6. Chester, 1: Grade, 5.

Best Chester, Frederick A. Burphardt, Great Barrinj^ton, $4 00^

! Best (Trade. F. N. Kellogf;, Great Barrini,^ton. 4 00

•2d do, E. H. Baldwin, Great Barrin^'toii. 3 00

••M do. H. C. Bvinston', Stockbridge. 2 00

H. C. BENSON. )
ALBERT SHEPARD, -Committee.
FRANK HARMON, \

Fifteenth Division— ^onth Down Sheep.

Whole number of entries. 16. Buck. 7: Ewes, 3: Yearling Ewes, 2; Ijambs.
i: Flock, 3.

Best Buck William S. Wilcox, Sheffield. $4 00

-2d do. Hiram Din^s. Great Barrinj^ton. 3 00

3d do. Martin Brown. p]gremont. * 00

Best three Ewes, William S. Wilcox. Sheffield. 4 00

•2d do. George A. Stevens. New Marlboro, 3 00

3d do, William Jones. Eg:remont. 2 00

Best three Yearling Ewes. William S Wilcox. Sheffield. 3 00

*2tl do, George A. Stevens, New Marlboro. 2 00

• Best three Lambs. William S. Wilcox. Sheffield. 3 00

•2d do, George A. Stevens, New Marlboro. 2 00

iBest Flock of ten Sheep, William S. Wilcox, Sheffield. 4 00

•2d do. George A. Stevens. New Marlboro. 3 00

^M do,. W^ilUam Jones, Egremont. 3 00

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T. L. FOOTE, i

H. C. ROWLEY. -Committee.

C. W. SPURR. \

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.- Committee.

Sixteenth Division— Hampshire, shropsliire and Dorset Downs.

Whole number of entries, 6. Bucks, 2; three Ewes. 1 : three Yearling Ewes,
1 : Lambs. 1 : Flock of Sheep, 1.
Best Buck, G. F. Bradford. Egremont,

•2d do. W. P. Palmer, Great Barrin^ton,
8d do. N. B. Turner. Great Barrinstou,
Best three Ewes. N. B. Turner, Great Barrinfjton,
Best three Lambs. N. B. Turner. Great Barrington,
Best flock ten Sheep. N. B. Turner. Great Barrington,

LEVI BEBEE,
GEORGE CANNON.
Sevente*»nth Division— Grade and Fat !Sheep.
Whole number of entries, 87. Grade Wool Ewes, 8: Grade Yejirling- Ewe.<
7: Grade Lambs, 8; Fat Sheep, 10; Flock Grade Sheep.. 4.
Best three Grade Wool Ewes L. M. Joyner, Esrremont,
2d do, George A. Stevens. New Marlboro,
3d do. G. F. Bradford. Efjremont.
Best three Grade Yearling Ewes. Charles F. Post, Alford,
2d do, H. Comstock, Great Barrin^ton.
8d do, L. M. Joyner. Egremont,
Best three Grade Lambs. L. M. Joyner, Egremont,
2d do, Robert G. Gaston. Richmond,
3d do. J. L Burg:ett. Great Barrington.
Best three Fat Sheep. P. m. Shaylor & Son. Lee,
2d do, William Jones. Egremont,
8d do, L. M. Joyner. Egremont,
Best flock of ten Grade Sheep. L. M. Joyner. Egremont.
2d do. George A. Stevens. New Marlboro,

J. L. MILLARD,
B. N. CLARK,

I igliteeiith Division— Merinos and Flocks of Sheep.
Whole number of entries, 9. Merino Buck, 1: Merino Ewes, S: Merino-
Lambs. 1 ; Flock of Sheep, 4.

Best Merino Buck, William I. Walker. Great Barrington, $4 00

Best three Merino Ewes. N. B. Turner, Great Barrington, 4 (X)

Best Flock of Sheep, not less than twenty, L. M. Joyner, Egremont. 5 00

2d do. A. Boice, Egremont. 4 00 <

8d do. William I. Walker. Great Barrington. 8 00

F. M. OLMSTEAD. )
C. W. SPURR. ^Committee.

T. K. HEWINS, )
Nineteenth Division — Farm and Team Horses.
Whole number of entries. 14. Farm Horses, 9: Team Horses, 5.
Best pair of Farm Horses, Warren Crissey. Great Barrington, S7 00 '

2d do, H. L. Rowe, Egremont, 6 00

8d do, Frank W. Heath. Stockbridge. o 00

4th do. J. A. Griffith. Sheffield, 4 00

5th do, Frank A. Burghardt. Great Barrington. 8 00

6th do, J. R. Stanton, Sheffield, 2 00

Best pair of Team Horses, George A. Stevens, New Marlboro, (i (X)

2d do, William H. Hawlev. Otis, 5 00'

C. G. HINCKLEY; J
T. S. BALDWIN. -Committee

NOBLE B. TURNER. \
Twentieth Division — Pairs of Carriage Horses.
Whole number of entries, 10. Pair of Carriage Horses lof hands or ovci-. o;
Pair of Carriage Horses 15f hands or under. 7.

Best pair of Carriage Horses \')^^ hands or over. T. L. Foote. Lee. $7 00

2d do, C. B. Benedi.t, Egremont, -i 00.'

8d do, H. T. Cande. Sheffield. , 4 00-

4th do, P. M. Shavlor. Lee, 2 00'

Best pair of Carriage Horses lr>% hands or undei", C. B. Benedict, Egremont. 7 00

2d do, L. Post, Alford, • •) 00-

8d do, L. B. Brusie, Great Barrington, 4 00"

4th do, G. E. Peck. Sheffield, 2 OO-

W. W. NORTON. J
E. W. HUESTEI). -Committee.
WM. HASTY, \

Twenty- First Division— Single Horses.
Whole number of enti'ies. 40. Single Road Horse, 11 ; Single Horses. 20::
Horses four-years old and under, 9.

Best Single Koad Horse. Edwin Hurlhurt, Great Barrington, $('» 00'

2d do, H. F. Shufelt, (ireat Barrington, •) 00'

8d do, WiUiam M. Halstead. Great Barrington, 8 00'

4th do, Luther B. Brusie, Great Barrington, ' 2 00'

5th do. Miss Sophia Curtiss. Sheffield. 1 '^^

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3 00

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rmimitree.

Best Sinjrle Horse for General Purposes. H. G. Beklen, Lenox,
2d do, Henry C. Joyner, Sheffield,
3d do, D. I. Burgrett. Great Barrington,
4th do, George E. Hale, Tyringham,
Best Horse 4 years and under for (Teneral Purposes. Lester T. Osborne. Alford.
2d do. George E. Hale. Tyringhani,
M do. Edward Morrison. SheftiehL
4th do. Leonard Post. Alford.

P. A RUfSSELL. /
F. K. HINGKLEY. C<
WM. HASTY. \

Tweiity-Secoiid Division — .Stallions and Stallion Colts.
Whole mimbei- of entries. 18. Trotting-bred Stallions four years old or
over. 2; Stallion. 7: Trotting-bred Stallion Colt two or three Tears old. 2:
Stallion Colt. 2.

Best Trotting-bred Stallion four years old or over. G. N. Gilbert, Great Barrington, $12 00

Best Trotting-bred Stallion for General Purposes. O. -J. Brusie. (xreat Barrington. S 00

2d do. T. S. Baldwin. Egreniont. 7 00

3d do. Carmi Brewer, West Stockbridge. 5 00

Best Trotting-bred stallion Colt twoor three vears old. A. H. Stickles. W. Stoekbridge, 10 00

2d do, Dr. B. W. Stillwell. Great Barrington.
Best Stallion Colt for General Purposes. C. N. Gilbert. (4reat Barrington
2d do, John L. Milligan. Alford.

Twenty -Third

of entries, 28.

J. P. CARPENTER.
C. F. POST.
R. H. RACE.
Division Sucking Colts.

Standard-bred Sucking- Coir.

Whole number
bred Sucking Colt. 2: Breedi';g Mare and Sucking Colt, 16.
Best Standard-bred Sucking Colt. William M. Halsted. Great Barrington.
2d do, John P. Pomeroy. (ireat Barrington.
3d do. C. N. Gilbert. Great Barrington,
Best Trotting-bred Sucking Cult. L. Post, Alford.

2d do, R. F. Little, Shettiekl.
Best Breeding Mare and Suckina' Colt ( not blooded stock;. H. W. Palmer. New 1
2d do. William F. Milligan. Alford.
3d do. A. L. Phillips. West Stockbridge,

H. C. ROWLEY. I
F. W. KEYES. -Committee.
JAMES BAIN. \
Twenty-Fourtli Division.

of entries. 41. Standard-bred Yearling Colts, 3 ; Trotting-
."5: Yearling Colt. 7; Standard-bred two-year old, 3; Trotting-

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Whole number
bred Yearling Colt,

bred two-year-old Colt. 2; Two-vear-old Colt, 8; Trotting-bred three-year old,

Colt, 6; Three-year-old Colt, 7. '

Best Standard-bred Y^earling Colt. John P. Pomeroy, Great Barrington. §5 OO

Best Trotting-bred Y^earling Colt. P. A. Russell, Great Barrington. 5 00

2d do. Lester T. Osborne. Alford, 3 00

3d do. John L. Milligan, Alford. 2 GO

Best Yearling Colt other than above. E. J. Tobev, West Stockbridge, 5 00

2d do, William Hickev. New Marlboro, 3 OO

3d do. Harry Chapin, "Sheffield. ^00

Best Standard-bred two-year-old Colt, Edwin Hurlburt, Great Barrington. 5 00

Best Trotting-bred two-year-old Colt. F. W. Keyes. New Marlboro. 5 00

2d do. (ieorge A. Stevens, New Marlboro, -^ <W

Best two-year-old Colt other than above. George A. Phillips. South Egremont. 5 00

2d do. Lester C. Woodruff, State Line. 3 00

3d do, A. M. Hewins, Sheffield. 2 OO

Best Trotting-bred three-year-old Colt. H. J. Mignerey, (4reat Barrington, _ ."> 00

2d do, George A. Stevens. Mew Marlboro. ' 3 00

3d do. Charles K. Brown. Great Barriniiton. ~ W

Best three-vear-t)ld Colt other than above. A. F. Whitney. Great Barrington. ."» CO

3 00'
2 OO

2d do. Henry Brewer. Great Barrington
3d do. Bartholomew Brothers. Sheffield.

Dr. W. R. FRENCH, /
- Dr. A. I. SPURR,

O. C. TWINING, )

Twenty-Fifth Division -Trotting Horses and Colt Stakes.

Time Race, nearest three minutes {7 entries.)
Micliael Hopkins, (ireat Barrington

Committee.

$25 00

Time, 2:59.

Two-yt^ar-old Colt Stakes {12 entries.)

F. Dodge. Pittsfield. e. m. •■ Golden Bells
B. Brusie. Great Barrington, bl. m

Bonnie Bess,
S. Gross. Lee. b. s. •• Wellington, "'

Time, (half mile heats.) 1:27J^
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112 2 1

§7S OO

2 2 112

32 50

3 3 3 3 3

1.4 50

1:2(%: 1:26^: 1:2.5: t:25i4

Ihree- year-old Colt Stakes (S) entries.)

Frank Beubam. Great Bariniigton. b. s. "George Hamilton." 11 f fil 50

F. S. Gross, Lee, bl. jr. ••Henry." i -2 25 62

J. E. Conwav. Sheffield, b. m. " Maude Wilkes," " 3 8 1.5 38

Time, 24H. 2Ao^.

lliree-minute Class (11 entries.)

J. J. Webster. Pittsfield. b. g. •Danger.'" 1 1 1 S50 (X)

John Cormick, Lee. b. g. "Columbus Boy.' " -J 2 2 25 00

Harrison Calkins. Great Barrington, b.m. "(^>rdelia.' 8 3 3 15 00

Time, 2:37: 2:41 :>4; 2:38^4.

Two- Thirty- Five Special Bace {S entries.)

John Stallman, Lee, b. m. '"Orphan Lass," 113 3 1 $87 50

J. J. Webster. Pittsfield, b. m. "Maud." 3 3 11 3 43 75

A F. Dudge. Pittsfleld. b. g. '-Mike." 2 2 2 2 2 26 25

Time. 2:32: 2:31%; 2:2!»-%: 2:32: 2:32.

2:4.0 Class (7 entries.)

John Michaels, Williamstowu, b. g. "Sam." 1 1 1 $S0 00

J. J. Webster. Pittsfleld.bl. m. "Blue Bells," 2 2 2 20 00

Time, 2:50; 2:44: 2:4.").

^;f.5 Race [7 entries.)

I. W. Smith. Lee. b. s. "Cornwall," 1 J 1 $125 00

J. J.Webster, Pitt.sfield, b. ni. "Maud,"" 2 2 2 (52 50

A. F. Dodge. PittsfiekL eh. m. "'Lady Tessa." 3 3 3 37.50

Time. 2:3.51^: 2:31%: 2:2.514.

CALEB TICKNOR, /

CHARLES H. KEENER, V Committee.
PARLEY A. RUSSELL. )

Bicycle Races.

One-half mile, open to Berkshire. Entries :

1st, Earl G. Combs, Pittsfield. English Traveling Bag

2d, Leon Goodsell. Sheffield, Diamond Scarf Pin

3d. E. P. Wood, Jr.. Pittsfield, Hatch & Dewey's Special Prize — Hat
Time. 1.20.

One-half mile, open to boys under 15. Entries :

1st, Henry Fassett, Great Barrington. Silk I'mbrella

2d, E. A. Brewer, Sheffield. Dickens" Complete Works— 15 vols

3d, John S. Stone. Great Barrington. Tobev's Special Prize — Silver Cup
Time. 1.26.

One inile. open to all. Entries :

1st. Earl G. Combs, Pittsfield. Hand Detective Camera

-2d, Leon Goodsell, Sheffield, Diamond-Link Cuff Buttons

ad. E. P. Wood. Jr.. Pittsfield. Gibbs' Special Prize- Silk L^mbrella
Time, 1.55.

One-half mile, open to Southern Berkshire. Entries :

1st. W. P. Serviue, Lenox, Banjo

2d, Joseph Kirby. Sheffield, London Bicycle Sweater

-3d, Frank Endres, Great Bariington. L. A. W. Pin
Time, 1,18.

One-half mile Consolation Race. Entries:

1st. George Soudant. (ireat Barrington, Easlands Special Prize — Bicycle Lantern

2d, William C. Fitzgerald, Great Barrington, HoUister's Special Prize — Photograph Case

3d. Mr. Richardson, M'estfield. Perry's Special Prize — Clock

4th. George Knight, (ireat Barringt^>n, Kellogg & Maloney's Special Prize— Shoes

Time, 1.18U.

JOHNN EASLAND. )

•' V. HALSEY, ■- Committee.

A. DUNLAP. \

Foot Races.

One-half mile race, open to all — 5 entries:

1st. T. C. Clarkson, Pittsfield, Solid Gold Medal

2d, Edgar Searing. Stockbridge, Sterling Silver Medal

One-half mile race, open to Berkshire— o entries :

1st, Edgar Searing, Stockbridge. Solid Gold Medal

2d. William Campion, Great Barrington, Sterling Silver Medal

One-fourth mile race, open to boys under 15 — 8 entries:

1st, George H. Rogers, Stockbridge. Lawn Tennis Racket

2d, Morris Miller, Sheffield. Pocket Knife

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Potato race, open to — 8 entries:

1st, Lvman Miller, Sheffield. S4 00

2d, Thomas Massev. Sheffield. 3 00

3d. John Rush. Sheffield. 2 00

One hundred yards dash —4 entries:

1st, Charles Urquhart, Pittsfield. •' 00

2d, William Holmes, Great Barrington. 4 00

3d. William Campion. Great Barrington, 3 0«)

Potato race, open to boys under 15 — 6 entries.-:
1st, George Y. Bauchle. Great Barrington. Suit of Clothes

2d, Morris Miller. Sheffield, Tourist Hat

3d, Louis Laird, Great Barrington. Silk Umbrella

4th. Michael Ansbury, Great Barrington. Sleeve Buttons

Two hundred and twenty yard dash — -J entries:
Jst, Charles Urquhart, Pittsfield, Silver Cup

2d, William CJampion, (ii-eat Barrington. Silver Pencil

Pig race :

Lvman Miller, Sheffield. $3 and the Pig

HENRY L. WILCOX, Committee.

Poultry..

First Division,

Uest Brown Game Bantam Fowls. H. J. Dings, Great Barringtou, $1 00

2d do, W. P. Palmer. Stockbridge, 50

Best Brown Game Bantam Chickens, H. J. Dings, Great Bar rington, 1 00

13est Black Breasted R. Game Bantam Fowls. R. M. Dowd, Lee., 1 00

.2d do, C. W. Parce, Lee, 50

Eest Black Breasted R. Game Bantam Chickens. C.W. Parce, Lee. 1 00

2dd(j. O. S. Dupar. Jyce. 50

Best Golden Seabright Bantam Fowls, O. S. Dupar, Lee, 1 00

Best Golden Seabright Bantam Chickens, O. S. Dupar, Lee, 1 00

Best Buff Cochin Fowls. D. W. Smith, Great Barrington. 1 00

2d do, A. Dings. Great Barrington, 50

Best Buff Cochin Chickens. L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

2d do, L>. W. Smith, Great Barrington. 50

Best Light Brahma Fowls, (l W Parce, Lee, 1 00

2d do. Eli Decker. Great Barrington. 50

Best Light Brahma Chickens. H. J. Dings,Great Barringtou, 1 00

2d do, J. (i. A. Race, Gre^t Barrington. 50

Best American I)omini(iue Chickens. W. \l. Shaylor, Lee, I'OO

-Colored Dorking Fowls. R. M. Dowd, Lee, 50

Colored Dorking Chickens, R.M. Dowd, Lee. 50

Best Brown Breasted Red Game Fowls. L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

Best Black R. R. (iame Fowls. J. Q. A Race, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best Black R. R. Game Chickens. J. Q. A. Race. Great Barrington, 1 OO

Best (t. D. (4ame Fowls. L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 'X)

2d do. J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington. 50

Best Silver D. Game Chickens, J, Q. A. Race, (xreat Barringtou, 1 00

2d do. J. Q. A. Race. Great Barrington. 50

Best Red Pyle Fowls. L B. Gunn. Lanesboro. 1 00

Best '_*lack Sumatra Game Fowls. L. B. Gunn. Lanesboro, 1 00

Best Silver D. Game Fowls, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington, 1 00

2d do, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 50

Best White Game Fowls. J. Q A. Race, Great Barrington. 1 00

Best White Game Chickens, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington. 1 00

Bests. P. Hamburg Fowls. L. T. Osborne, Alford. 1 00

2d do, J. L. Milligan. Jr., Alford, 50

Best S. P. Hamburg Chickens. L. T. Osborne. Alford. 1 00

2d do, J . L. Milligan. Jr., Alford, 50

Best G. P. Hamburg Fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

Best Houdan Fowl.<, R. M. Dowd. Lee, 1 00

Best Black Minorca Fowls. E. Stanton, Sheffield. 1 00

Best Black Minorca Chickens. E. Stanton, Sheffield. 1 00

Best lilack Leghorn Fowls, A. Dings. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best Black Leghorn Chickens, H. J, Dings, Great Barringtou, 1 00

Best Black Langshan Chickens, H. J. Dings. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best Brown S. (' Leghorn Fowls, A. H. Shepard, Great Barringtou- 1 00

2d do, B. F. Clark. Sheffield, 50

Best Brown S. C. Leghorn Chickens, W. P. Palmer. Stockbridge, 1 00

2d do, O. S. Dupar. Lee, 50

Best S. C. W. Leghorn Fowls. A. H. Shepard. Great Barrington, 1 00

2d do. O. S. Dupar. Lee, 50

Best S. C.W. Leghorn Chickens, H. W. Crippen, Great Barrington, 1 00

2d do, C. W. Parce, Lee, 5o

Best R. C. Leghorn Fowls, B. F. Clark, Sheffield. 1 00

2d do, F. A. Thompson, Monterey, 50

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Best R. C. Leghorn Chickens, B. F. Clark, Sheffield.

2d do, F. A. Thompson, Monterey,
Best R. C. Brown Leghorn Fowls. Frank Kline. Alford.

2d do, Clarence Bradford, E^remont.
Best R. C. Brown Leghorn Chickens, Clarence Bradford. Egremont,

2d do. Frank Kline, Alford.
Best Barred Plymouth Rock Fowls A. Dings, (ireat Barrington,

2d do. Frank Kline. Alford.
Best Barred Pl>-inouth Rock Chickens, C. H. Shaylor, Lee,

2d do. W. M. Shavlor, Lee.
Best White Plymouth Rock Fowls. O. Haywood, Egremont.

2d do.. D. W. Smith, Great Barrington.
Best White Plymouth Kock Chickens, W. G. Chapin. Sheffield,

2d do, O. Havwood. Egremont,
Best Grav Polish Fowls, W. P. Palmer, Stoekbridge
Best Silver Black Polish Fowls. R. M. Dowd, Lee.
Best Silver Black Polish Chickens. R. M. Dowd. Lee.
Best White Wyandotte Fowls. F. Khne, Alford,
Best White Wyandotte Chickens. F. Kline, Alford.
Best Golden Wyandotte Fowls. O Haywood. Egremont.
Best Golden Wyandotte Chickens. O. Haywood. Egremont.
F?est Silkine Fowls. L. B. Gunn. Lanesboro.
Best Silkine Chickens, L. B. Gunn. Lanesboro.
Best Indian Game Fowls, J Q. A. Race, Great Ban-ington,
Best Indian Game Chickens, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington.

2d do, W. E. Hyer. New Marlboro.
Best Black Game Chickens. L. B. Gunn. Lanesboro.

Second Division.
Best pair of Bronze Turkeys, A. Dings, Great Barrington,
Best pair of Brown Chinese Geese, L. Schneider. Sheffield,

2d do, N. Burdick, Egremont,
Best pair of Toulouse Geese. A. W. Hart, Monterey,.

2d do. H. M. Bream, Lenox.
Best pair of Embden Geese. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield,

2d do, D. W, Smith. Great Barrington,
Best pair of Aylesburv Ducks. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield

2d do, R. M. Dowd. Lee,
Best pair of Rouen Ducks, George C. Jones, Egremont,

2d do, C. F. Post, Alford,
Best pair of Muscovy Ducks, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro,

2d do, W. S. Wright, Great Barrington,
Best pair of Pekin Ducks. E. M. Holmes, Sheffield,

2d do, M. Mangion, Great Barrington.
Mexican Gray Games, T. H. Peters, Lenox,
Sherwood Chicks. H. J. Dings. Great Barrington.
Malav Games, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro.
Spangled Games, J. Q. A. Race. Great Barrington,
Heath woods. J. Q. A. Race. Great Ban-ington,
English Tessel Games, O. S. Dupar. Lee,
Pit Game Fowls. L. B. Gunn, Lanesboi-o,
Erminette Fowls, D. W. Smith, Great Ban-ington,
Erminette Chicks, D. W. Smith. Great Barrington.
Jacobin Fowls, C. W. Parce. Lee,
Jacobin Youngs, C.W. Par(;e, Lee,
Blue Fantail. O. S. Dupar. Lee,
White Wonders, Chicks, C. W. Parce. Lee,
Rabbits, J. W. Turner, Great Barrington,
White Angozras. R. M. Dowd, Lee.
(4rav Rabbits. Arthur P. Ackennan, Great Barrington,
Dved Hens. Miss Jessie Cassidv,

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Treasurer's Report-

December i, 1893.

WALTER B. SANFORD, Treasurer.
In Account with Housatonic Agricidt^iral Sociatn.

Dr.

To cash l)orowed $1, 106 1J>

from old members, yearly dues 1,182 00

from old members, arrears 25 00

from new members, ordinary 172 00

from new members, life 10 00

from new members, stock 16 67

from admissions at gate 2.259 2n

from season tickets 171 50

from drivers' tickets 8:^ 20

from house rent to September 1, 1893 91 67

from J. B. Chadwick, rents, as per statement. . . 854 25

from J. B. Chadwick, balance from horsemen. . . 14 41

from J. B. Chadwick, grass sold 127 50

from J. B. Chadwick, base ball club 25 00

from J. B. Chadwick, sale old buildings, etc. . . . 26 50

from Secretary, colt stake entries 182 50

from Secretary, trott'ing entries 188 87

from State Treasurer 600 00

17,031 04

Cr.

Executive Committee.

Paid Henry L. Rowe, live days %\0 00

Hopkins T. Cande, five days 10 00

James H. Rowley, five days 10 00

Marshall S. Heath, five days 10 00

Charles H. Shavlor, five davs 10 00

F. M. Church, five days. . .' 10 00

L. P. Keyes, four days 8 00

Edward H. Slater, four days 8 00

Parley A. Russell, one day 2 00

William C. Dalzell, one day 2 00

Cojimittees.

Paid M. S. Heath, crops (early summer) |9 00

Walter H. Ticknor, crops (early summer, with team) 22 50

M. S. Heath, crops (late summer) 10 50

George R. Cooper, crops (late summer, with team). . 24 00

William H. Day, crops (fall, with team) 21 00

Henry L. Rowe, crops (fall, with team) 22 50

Expert Committee.

Pftid Mrs. S. F. Hopkins 15 00

Wesley B. Barton 2 55

27

*80 00

109 50

KXPENDITLKES MaDE BY J. B. ChADWICK, SUPERINTENDENT OF

Grounds.

I'aid J. A. Brewer, merchandise $11 65

C. R. Brewer, lumber, etc 69 87

Biirget & Jjewis. merchandise 12 50

F. .]. Viscardi. painting 46 17

Frank H. Baker, posts 29 00

C. J. Leslie, labor 12 75

Henry Snvder. labor 90 91

William H. Leslie, labor 12 00

Hubert H. Hall, railing poles 13 40

Norris S. Sweet, labor 27 50

Frank Turner, labor 3 00

S. X. Laird, labor 3 00

W. W. Langdon. auctioneer 2 00

Albert Leslie, labor 75

Stephen McCue. labor 1 65

Michael Cannon, labor 1 65

Parish Bros., fixing gutter 2 30

C. H. Evans, inspecting buildings 1 00

Mary Mason, cleaning show-cases, etc 4 00

Peter Van Allen, care out-houses . 6 00

^lary Dean, care out-houses 4 50

M. T. Huntington, grain 4 37

John Hussey, labor 16 37

0. J . Brusie. labor, with team 3 50

John Hickey, labor 1 50

L. J. Nettleton. repairing skylight 2 65

John H. (Jalkins, care gates, etc 7 00

John B. Chad wick, keeping steers and colts 8 OC

John B. Chadwick, labor, with team 17 50

John B. Chadwick, hay (1,450 lbs.) 10 88

H. J. Mignerev, cleaning materials 20

Charles Meach, straw (1,150 lbs.) 6 32

John B. Chadwick, for posts 1 05

John B. Chadwick, salary 75 00

John B. Chadwick, postage, stationery, telegrams

and es})ress 1 60

Edward ManviJe, assistant superintendent, salary. .. 12 00

1892.

Paid C. R. Brewer, lumber, boarding up grand stand. . . . $65 53

Norris S. Sweet, labor on grand stand 3 75

Alexander Snyder, lubor on grand stand 2 50

Henry Snyder, labor on grand stand 5 00

Expenditures on Track.

Paid John B. Chadwick, man and team on track $24 50

John B. Chadwick, labor^ self on track 8 00

O. J. Brusie, man and team on track 10 50

E. D. Humphrey, man and team on track 3 75

Nelson Smith, labor with team 13 13

John Hickey, labor on track . 4 50

John Hussev, labor on track 4 50

Norris S. Sweet, labor 8 00

Treasurer's Office, Salesmen, etc.

Paid Treasurer's salary $125 00

John C. Wheeler, treasurer's office 9 00

Charles W, Ray, treasurer's office 9 00

George B. Seeley, treasurer's office 9 00

Joseph C', Frein, treasurer's office 9 00

George R. Tjang^ treasurer's office 9 00

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$523 54

re 78

76 88

Paid Earnest Mitchell, uorth ticket office $4 oO

Ray Woodin, south ticket office 2 00

Frank Strevell, selling tickets in road T 50

John W. Morgan, selling tickets 2 00

Frank C. Burtch, selling tickets . . . . ^ 1 50

A. T. Robbins, stock ticket office 4 00

John Kent, grand stand ticket office 0 00

Gordon Bentley, grand stand ticket office 4 00

James B. Alger, grand stand gate 6 00

John J. Loftus, grand stand gate 4 00

Xorman C. Chapin, main gate 9 00

Albert Haywood, main gate . . .... 9 00

Henry Snyder, main gate t) 00

Frank S. Turner, main gate 9 00

Matthias Lutchsinger, foot gate 7 50

John Hickey, exit gate 0 (;t

Seneca Nodine, south gate (j 50

Grilfred Smith, stock marshal and assistant. 9 00

Martin Brown, stock marshal and assistant 7 00

De Witt Smith, poultry marshal 8 00

De Witt Smith, for assistant 6 00

H. W. Sykes, president's room 5 25

Secretary.

Paid Orlando C, Bidwell, Secretary, salary. $125 OC

Leroy P. Booth, assistant 15 00

Miss Jennie Thompson, assistant 4 00

Orlando C. Bidwell, postage, stationery, express., etc. 24 5:!

Orator and Musig.

Paid Rev. Robert Bennett .$25 (JO

Gartland's Tenth Regiment Band 175 00

Great Barrington Band 50 00

Marshals.

Paid J. A. Brewer, chief marshal (with horse). . ^ , . .^22 00

E. D. Humphrey, assistant (with horse) 8 00

E. H. Slater, assistant (with horse) 12 00

John G. Wilson 6 00

G. W. Hall, assistant 6 00

L. C. Raifstanger, assistant 6 00

Levi S. Huntley, assistant 6 00

George W. Decker, assistant B 00

Frank D. Rowe, assistant 4 00

J. A. Brewer, cash paid, extra services assistants,. . 4 50

Watchmen.

Paid W. W. Langdon, superintendent 115 00

Alberdeen Haywood 11 00

Jared D. Busby 9 75

William Dutcher 5 00

Walter Rote 6 00

William H. Martin 6 00

Michael Cannon 6 00

Henry Billings 6 00

Norman Xoteware . 6 00

Anthony Fahey 4 50

A. S. Clark 4 50

John Wright , $4 5i.

Patrick McCarty 4 '0

Edward Loftus 4 5o

George R . Curtis 4 50

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Superintendent of Hall and Assistants.

Paid John Gibson, superint-endent $15 00

C. J. Leslie 6 00

F. S. Crippen : 6 00

Edward Smith 4 00

HaiTv Harrington 4 00

P'rank Treat. 4 00

George B. Church •..•.. 4 00

Miss F. A. Mason 4 00

Stephen E. Smith 4 00

Mrs. L. Chadwick 4 OC

Miss Mary Wheeler 4 00

Mark Church 4 00

Miss J. M. Dewey 3 00

Miss Annie Crippen 2 00

Mrs. Joseph Kline 2 00

Mrs. M. E. Cowles 2 00

Mrs. James Dunn 2 00

DRIVINC4 AND Trotting.

Paid I. W. Smith, 2:25 class |125 00

J. J. Webster, 2:25 class 62 50

A. F. Dodge, 2:25 class 37 50

J. J. Webster, special in place 2:35 class 87 50

J. J. Webster, special in place 2:35 class 43 75

A. F. Dodge, special in place 2:35 class 26 25

John Michaels, special class 30 00

J. J. Webster, special class 20 00

J. J. Webster, 3 :00 class 50 00

John Cormick, 3:00 class 25 00

Harrison Calkins, 3:00 class 15 00

I. W. Smith, attempt to beat track record 25 00

Michael Hopkins, time race 25 00

Frank Benham, three-year olds 61 50

F. S. Gross, three-year olds 25 62

J. E. Conway, three-year olds 15 38

A. F. Dodge, two-year olds 78 00

]j. B. Brusie, two-year olds 32 50

F. S. Gross, two-year olds 19 50

Walter S. Cande, peg race 7 00

George Potts, peg race 5 00

Zaccheus Cande, peg race 3 00

Spori's and Attractions.

Paid Ramza and Arno, comedy bars $100 00

Mahan Bros., steers and colts 100 00

Great Harrington base ball nine 45 00

. W. S. Maltby, trick bicyclist 40 00

Charles Urquehart, foot race 6 00

William F. Holmes, foot race 4 00

William C'ampion, foot race 3 00

Lyman Miller, potato race 4 00

Thomas Massey, potato race 3 00

John Rush, potato race 2 00

Lyman Miller, pig race 3 00

Miscellaneous.

Paid John Hickey, note, principal and interest $517 08

Stephen E. Smith, note, principal and interest 510 83

Berkshire Courier Co., printing committees, etc. . . . 98 25

Berkshire Courier Co., printing reports 187 66

Henry T. Robbins, postage 13 00

r4 00

820 00

315 00

Paid National Trotting Association, dues $10 00

United States Printing Co., posters 25 00

Lane Bros., bicycle prize 10 00

E. Y. Foote, printing 42 85

W. W. Seacord, bicycle and running prizes 24 44

Hatch & Dewey, running prizes 8 50

A. M. Baldwin, bicycle pnze 9 00

E. S. Ilollister, running prize 8 00

. Eagle Publishing Co., advertising 9 00

A. S. Fassett, ribbons, etc 6 76

C'onnecticut Western News, advertising 8 50

Berkshire Courier Co., printing programmes, etc. . . 44 25

.1. A. Brewer, running prize 2 00

Estate N. W. Shores, books for prize. 4 50

John Gibson, posting bills, seven days 14 00

John Gibson, car fare and expenses 18 o(j

H. L. Rowe. for pig 4 00

Fred Wood, greasing pig, etc 2 50

* 1. G. Perry, bicycle prize 8 75

William J. Mallory, use of team at fair. 5 75

Journal Printing Co., advertising 6 48

J. C. Wheeler, services 6 00

C. Ticknor, hotel bill (speakers) 8 25

■O. C. Bid well. Treasurer Parmeis' Festival Associa-
tion, printing 6 25

Fair Publishing House, posters 4 00

John W. Morgan, blank-books, etc 2 95

Vallev Gleaner, advertising 4 75

W. W. Norton, teams ": 12 00

M. E. Tobey, bicycle prizes, etc 16 25

N. C. Cliapin. services 6 00

F. C. Burtch. blank-books, etc 12 78

.Albert Root, assisting Ramza and Arno 2 60

Miss Grace Catlin, work on diplomas 1 05

Mrs. H. M. Holland, plate broken 2 50

•lames McManus, cash boxes 2 50

■C. M. Gibbs, bicycle i)rizes 18 00

Douglas Bros., printing 25 40

Robert Williams, errands 25

John Gibson, services 6 00

for postage, express, telegrams and stationery 5 50

for dinner for committees, press and invited guests.. 13 00

for premiums in cash 1,972 50

$8,712 99

Total amount paid out $6,695 77

Cash in Treasurer's hands , 335 27

$7,081 04

Balance in Treasury December 1st, exclusive of Society's

permanent fund '. . $885 27

New Grand Stand.

Total cost $2, 116 00

Receipts, 1892 $547 05

Receipts, 1898 561 10

$1,108 15

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Permanent Fund.

As reported Decemlier U 1892 11.661 04

Additions during the year as follows :
1898.

Jan. 1. Interest $13 38

Jan. 15. Dividend New York Central stock 6 2.T

April 11. Dividend Stockbridge and Pittsfield stock,. . 47 50

April 15. Dividend Xew York Central stock . 6 25

July 1. Interest 13 06

July 15. Dividend New York Central stock 6 25

July 15. Dividend Stockbridge and Pittsfield stock. . . T 50

Oct. 15. Dividend Stockbridge and Pittsfield stock. . . 7 50

Oct. 15. Dividend New York Central stock H 25

$112 94

$1.77:^. 9K
Permanent Fund December 1.. 1893.
Invested as follows :
Five shares Stockbridge and Pittsfield Railroad stock.

par value $500 (JO

Five shares New York Central Railroad stock, par value.. 500 00
Great Barrington Savings Bank l)ook. No, 1864, interest

to.luly 1. 1893 773 98

$1,773 m

Table Showing Receipts for Three Days at G-ates and Grand Staxi-.

Wednesdav, September 27th, including sales at Treasurer's

office before the Fair $1,696 27

Grand stand 60 00

Thursday, September 28th :

Gate receipts 1.842 58

Grand stand 327 45

Friday, September 29th :

Gate receipts 330 80

(jrand sland 134 65

$4,391 75

Respectfully submitted,

WALTER B. SAN FORD,

Treasurer,
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Superintendent's Report.

JOHN B. CHADWICK, Superintendeint.

In Account with Housatonic Agricultural Socitfy.

Dr.

To Money Received from Rents and Privileges on Fair Grounds.

Mrs. Mary Rounds.

William Curtiss

Gilbert Hawver . . . .
John McArthur . . . .
Charles Smith

D. C. Branard

H. Lee

Charles Fonda

Mrs. D. C. Branard.

John Kirby

W. H. Meloitte

L. B. Jenks

A. Armstrong

F. Xorthrop

B. Delert

W. S. Moore

V^an Kluck & Co . . ,

0. C. Burton

William Shay

J. Legrange

T. C. Humphrey . . .
Peter Schneider. . . .
H. I). Boardman. . .

F. P. Coroso

Saltzman

I). B. Lerov

F. Sulty..:

Frank Joe

E. M. Botelle

W. Roberts

J. A, Darbv

J. W. Purcell

A. E. Hatch......

John Ragon

G. Lawrence

R. Jelieno

William Scanlon . .
E. Coster & Son.. .
E. Houghtaling . . .
H. E. Brady ....
Steadman & Co. . ..

C. Johnson

D. Leroy

C. Todd

Levi Boardman
Hubert Hall . .
Robert Curtis.
0. J. Brusie . .
John Calkins. .
Charles Calkins

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William Johnson.
X. S. Stevens . . .
A. H. Tremain .

Otto Barr

Lane Bros

Wilbur Bristol..,
M. P. Howes....
Marcus Bearing
C. Fonda

C. Brusie

Frank Collins. .

D. O'Conner. . .
D. E. Parent . .
H. A. Bidwell. .
Horace Ball . . .
C. E. Ostram . .
C. H. Cramer. .
Hart & Teralts.
Frank Holmes .
M. M. Pease . . .
Patsie Sullivan
L. Wischler . . .

S. Murphy

H. C. Kinnie. . .
Mason Kline. .

Con O'Neil

John Mallaly . .
W, H. Snyder .
C. R. Brewer. . .

Hope Base Ball Nine

Peter Cassidy, old building.

Ransom Bearing old bldg. .

John Calkins, house rent
from October I, 1892, to
September 1. 1898

Storage of wagons

Walter L. Main's release of
contract

John B. Chadwick. wood.. .

Cash Received for Grass.

$12 25
16 00
28 50
20 00
19 00
86 75

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SECRETARY'S REPORT.

A few facts in addition to those appearing in the preceding
pages should be here recorded. The after-harvest fair, with its
broadening and stimulating influence, is not the onh^ servnce of
the Agricultural Society. At other times, and in other ways, the
organization may and does exert its activities and confer its ben-
efits. A very important and essential part of the society's work
is the dissemination of knowledge on practical questions, and the
opportunity for investigation and discussion afforded by the
Farmers' Institutes. Of these, three at least are required to be
held in each calendar year. The Institutes in 1893 were of profit
to the comparatively few who attended them.

The first Institute was held at the Town Hall, in Great Bar-
rington, on January 4th, and was devoted to the subject of " Vil-
lage and Wayside Improvement." About seven t}^ -five farmers
were present. The subject was introduced by P. A. Russell, and
discussion followed in which the following gentlemen partici-
pated : M. I. Wheeler, James Bullard, F. A. Palmer, H. E.
Smith, M. S. Heath, H. W. Sheldon, Levi Beebe and Alonzo
Bradley.

A second Institute was held in the same place on January 17th,
Dr. George M. Twitchell, of Augusta, Me., delivering an address
on the subject : ' ' The Horse of To-morrow — Where shall we
■find it ? " This address, which was of unusual merit, was pub-
lished in full in the Bkrkshirk CoI'RIER of January 19th. About
one hundred and fifty were present.

On February 28th a third Institute was held in the Court-Room,
Great Barrington, at which an able and interesting lecture, illus-
trated by papier-mache models, was delivered by Prof. J. B. Paige,
of the Massachusetts Agricultural College, on the subject of the
"Anatomy, Functions and Diseases of the Horse's Hoof."

As an item of historical interest, a reunion of the officers and
ex-ofhcers of the Housatonic Agricultural Society occurred on
January 4th, in connection with the Berkshire Farmers' Festival,
under the successful management of ex-President A. L. Hubbell.
This was the first banquet held in the new " Berkshire Inn."

Very little need be said here of the annual fair. A hard, pour-
ing rain during the forenoon of the third day prevented — what
otherwise was promised — a great year for the treasury. The
receipts shown by the Treasurer's report to he deri\'ed from the

grand stand, during this its second 3'ear of ser\'ice, emphasize the
wisdom of the societ}^ in investing capital in that structure, and
suggest the advantage of further similar enterprise. The cus-
tomary baloon ascension was dispensed with this year, and an
effort was made to provide in its place a series of attractions that
would furnish more varied and continuous entertainment. Base-
ball games were arranged for the mornings of the first and third
days ; trick oxen and colts, trick bicyclist and comedy bar per-
formers were secured, and a variety of races and sports given ;
also special exhibits of interest from the Bloodgood and Monte-
video Stock Farms.

The horse-trotting feature this year proved a comparative
failure. This was due, in part, to the bad weather of the third
day, and in part to the fact that the society has not kept pace
with its sister societies in the inducements offered in this de-
partment. The success of the .-society financially depends in
great measure upon its attractions, and of the attractions the
trotting is the principal feature of the last two days of the fair.
We think the society should make an effort to increase the
number ofxentries and the number of starters in each race, and
as an incentive to this larger purses should be offered. The de-
partment of trotting should be placed in the hands of a committee
to be appointed at the annual meeting, who should give this sub-
ject intelligent and practical attention from a business stand-point.

O. C. BIDWELL, Secretary.
35

List of Members.

Those designated with a * are Stock or Permanent Members; those with
a f Life Members.

This list comprises the names of members in good standing: also of those
one year in arrears. Those two or more years in arrears are dropped from the
list."

ADAMS.
iBucklin, A. J. ^Lincoln, S. L.

ALFORD.

Adams, J. S.
Bamum, Edward R.
Beebe. Mrs. R.
Bolton, William H.
Buckbee. Charles N.
*Burtis, William R.
Calkins, Harrison
Champion, Evi
Corson, William E.
« ruikshank, James A.
Curtis. <-J9orge R.
Curtis. Robert M.
Church, F. M.

Almsted, Walter
Blunt, .Joseph

De Forest, .John C.
Decker, John
Edwards, J. H.
Galvin. Dennis
Garrison, Andrew S.
Good sell, Chester
Holmes, Richard A.
.Jacobs, Horace S.
Keefe, Luke
Kline Frank
Kline. Milo
Milligan, J. L.
Milligan, Jr., J. L.

Milli^an, Merrick
=^Milligar. William F.
Moore. William R.
Oles, George
Osborne, Lester T.
Ploss. George A.
Post. Leonard
Post, Charles F.
Rowe, Myron
Shepard.' Albert H.
Smith, H. W.
Smith, Charles H.
Smith, Ernest

Sperry, William A.
Stickles, George W.
=^Stoddard. Benton E.
Taylor, J. M.
Taylor, Wesley
*Ticknor, W. H.
*Ticknor, Henry
Tuttle, John H.
Wagoner. Silas
Wilcox, H. F.
Williams. Samuel K.
Woodford, John B.
Woodford. Harvey H.

Beebe, Newton
Coon, Frank
De Wolfe, D. B.

AUSTERLITZ, N. Y.

Brown, George D. Moore, William H. Rockfeller. Peter
Michael. Anthony J. Rockfeller, David

CANAAN, CONN.
Heath, Francis G. Rossman, W. W.

Langdon, F H. (E. C.) Roraback, A. T.
McCarthy, Frank Sackett, T. L.

Stevens. A. G. (E. C.)
Strong. George P.
Whitford, Rufus H.

COPAKE, N. Y.

Miller, James (I. W.) Miller, Lester

EQREMONT.

At water, H. J.
^Baldwin. Benj. F.
Baldwin, Charles O.
*Baldwin, Theo. S.
tBaldwin, E. R.
Baldwin. Stephen
Bettis, John A.
Bignal, Walter
Bignal, C.

Bradford. George F.
Bradford, John
Bradford, Ralph H.
Benedict, C. B.
Benjamin, A. A.
Benjamin, F. K.
Benjamin, Frank
Best, Ezra
Boice, Abram
Boice, Frank A.
Boice, William E.
Brewster, George A.
Brown, Henry M.
*Brown. Martin
Brown, R. H.
Bliss, William M.
Blunt, Rutson
Bupce, Daniel
Bunce, Estill I^.
Bunce. George

Bunce, Edwin
Bunce, Frank D.
Burdick, Nathan
Burgett, Henry W.
Campbell John W.
Codding, Henry E.
Collins, Allen
Curtis, P. W.
Curtis, Orrin I.
Crippen. William F.
Colby. Charles H.
Cronin, Michael
Campbell, Willie H.
Coon, Jacob
Dalzell, W. C.
Dean, Frank
Dewey, Seymour B.
Doty, George S.
Dunlap, Benjamin
Decker, Sarah A.
Dennis. A^lbert
Dell, W. A.
Dooley. J. E.
Drum, William H.
Du Plain. Justin
Emigh, Alvin
Fenton Brook Farm
Felter, Leonard
Funk, George

Fimk, William A.
Fitzgerald, John
Gale, William P.
Gardner, James A.
Greattrax, Luther P.
Hall,:G. W.
Harrington. E. G.
Harris, C. E.
Hasty, William
Haywood, Orrin
Hollenbeck, Artemus
Hollenbeck, John H.
Houghtaling, AlexY
Huested. E. H.
Hutchinson, C. B.
Harris, G. E.
Jones, William
.Joyce, Joseph L.
.Joyner, Frank H.
Joyner, Frank S.
*.Joyner. Loomis M.
Joyner, John M.
Joyner. W. R.
Judd, Oliver W.
.Tones, George C.
Karner, Andrew P.
Karner, S. N.
Kipp, Harmon P.
Kissleback, Peter
36

*Kline. Joseph A.
Kline. Levi K.
Kline, Mason 6.
Kline, Scott W.
Kline, George H.
Lawrence, W, A.
Loomis. Minor B.
Malally, John
*Millard, D. C.
*Millard, Joseph L.
Murphy, William
Murphy, Jr., William
Murphy, John
Murphy. A. J.
Miller. Mrs. Eugene
Miller, Edward E.
Newman, E. E.
Olmsted, F. M.
O'Neil. Cornelius
Peck, George A.
Peck, W. B.
Peck, E. R.
Phelps, Charles H.
Phillips. George A.
Ploss, George E.
Polmatier, Charles
Polmatier, William
Potts, Herman T.
Potts, Mrs. Robert A.

EGREMONT— (Continued.:)

kace, Seneca T.
Race, R. H.
Ramsej', John
Ramsey, Joseph
Rider, Jr., Andrew J.
Rogers. Ransom
Rowe, H. L.
*Rowe, Franlv D.
♦Rowley, Henry C.
*Rowlev. James ?T.
Sabin. William E.

Shu It is, Lyman;H.
Smith. Gilfred
• Smith. 1). W.
Stillman, Frederick
Stoddard, (xeorge B.
='-Stocldartl, Benton K,
Stevens, E. J.
Spurr. Charles W.
Snyder. Frank M.
Taft, R. C
Tinker, George H.

Tinker. Louis B.
Tinker, Reuben
Tyrrell, Ernest M.
Thompson. II. H.
Vadakin. William R.
Van Bramer, .J. E.
Van Deusen, J'rank
Van Deusen, Nelson
Van Deusen, New"n L.
Van Deusen, Russell
Vosbnrg, John C.

*Wait. Dvei-
Wait. Charles T;
Warren, W. C.
Warren. John P.
Westover, John
Wilbur, Burtiss
Williams. Cornelius
Wright. Luej- J.
Wheeler. Wellington
Whitbeck, Dewey B.
Winchell, Jeremiah'

GREEN RIVER, N. Y.

Bell, Alexander
Clark, Dudley

*Abbey, Frederick
Acker. Daniel
Ackerman, H. L.
Adams. Edmund
Adams, Edwin J,
Adams. Peter I. (H. )
Alger, James B.
Ambach, F. E.
Ambach, Julius
Andrews, George A.
Andrus, Henry
At wood, Albert
Atwood, Phineas T,
Atwood, Levi H.
Atwood Henry B.
*Atwood, Mrs. J.
Baker. Cieorge S.
Baker. F. H.
Baldwin, Amos M.
Baldwin. Curtis W.
Baldwin. Edgar H.
Barnes, C. W.
*Barnes. Edward E.
Barnes, Theodore A.
Beals, R. H.
♦Bentley, Charles H.
Beck with. Daniel W.
*Beckwith. James H.
Beckwith, Noble P.
Bell, Charles H.
Benham. Frank
Benson. H. C.
Benton, John C.
Bennett. E. J. (H.)
Bennett, George W.
Beecher, Chester C.
Bidwell. O. C.
Billings. Franklin L.
Billings, Henry W.
Billings, Stephen H.
Boardman, H. D.
Bouchet, Paul
Boutillier, Peter
Bradburn,Mrs.K.(H.)
Brainard, E. D.
*BrevFer, Charles R.
*Brewer, John A.
Brewer. Reuben R.
Bronson, M. G.
Bronson, Edward S.
*Briggs. George W.
Briggs, Luther A.
Briggs. James
Broderick, Dennis
Broderick, William H.
*Brown, C. K.
Brown. Ransom A.
Bruey, Augustus F.
Brusie. Orville J.
Brusie. L. B.
Brusie. Charles F.
Buck, Henry F.

Duntz, John L.

Dunn. Peter

GREAT BARRINGTON.

Ruckbee, Gifford
Burget. Charles J.
Burgett, John L.
Burgett, 1) wight I,
Burgett. William H.
Burghardt. Fred A.
Butghardt. L N.
Burns. Garrett
Bump, Herman H.
Calkins, Charles P.
*Camp, Samuel
Camp, Frank B.
Camp. Charles M.
Cannon, Michael
Case, Frederick J.
Carley. George H.
Chad wick. John B.
Chapin, Norman C.
Chapin. T. M.
Childs. Daniel B.
Chinn, William L.
*Church, George
Church, George A.
Church, John H. C.
Clark, Benjamin F.
Clark, B. Franklin
Cobb, Geo.H., Jr.(H.)
Coffing, Mrs. R. F.
* Coll ins. A. C.
Coleman. D. J.
Comstock. 2d, Hiram
Comstock. 2d, P. G.
Comstock, Morton H.
*Cone. J. Shepard
Condon, Michael
Coon, Freeland
Cooley, Jason
Cooper, William T.
Cooper, Charles
Couch, Edward L.
Couch. Fred. H.
*Couch, R. N.
Crissey, Warren
Crine, Sidney
Crippen, H. Wright
Cronin, John
Cropper. John G.
Crown. Jesse
Cross. Henry B. (H.;
Curtis, J. W.
Curtiss, Mrs. Susan A.
Culver. Edmund B.
Dacy. Michael
Day. George S.
Day. Guy
Day, W. H.
Darling, Joseph
Dearing. Ransom
Decker. Arthur H .
Decker. George W.
Decker, Eli
DeBell, Fred.

Decker. Nelson
Dellert. Theodore R.
Dellert, Frederick
De Mougin, George
Dewey, Mrs. E. E.
Dewey, Fred. H.
Dikeman, Beckus
Dikeman. (xrove
Dimon. John
Dings. Hiram
Dings, Hiram J.
Dings. Adelbeit
Donahue, James
Donahue, .John
Dorman, J. A.
Dorman, Levi R.
Dorr, Gilbert L.
*Dresser, Henry
Drummond, Robt. D.
Drum, William H.
Dunn, Peter. C
Dutcher, William
Duvernoy, George
Easland, Hendrick
Elsden, R. F.
Farley. Thou as
Fassett. A. S.
Fellows, F. M.
Fellows, Oscar F.
Ferguson, John L.
Foote, Edward Y.
Foote. Enos C.
Ford, Gilbert
Forrest, Sheldon E.
French. Martin A.
French, George M.
Frein. Joseph
*Fuller, Lr^ura E.
Fuller, David N,
Fuller. Franklin C.
Fisher, John B.
Freeman, Marcus
French, T. W.
French, Willis R.
Ferguson, W. S.
Flynn, John
Gibbons, Martin
Gibbors, Michael
Giddings. Frank E.
Gilbert. Charles N.
Gilmore, B. F.
Gilmore, Jr., B. F.
Gill, Michael C.
*Gorham, Edward L.
*Gorham, William T.
Gorham. William W.
Goslee, William H.
Goodhind, H. C .
Guenther, Henry
Gobetta, Antonio
Goewey. Geo. 31.
(xorham, Charles E.
37

S':-hutt, i\Iartin

Haddy, Edward (H.)
Hagaman, John
Halsted, William M.
Hall, Hubert H.
Hall. Oscar M.
Hall, Luther B.
Hallock, Miles
Hamm. Samuel
Hamm. Homer
Ha.sson. James
Hatch. Austin E.
Hatch, B. H.
Hatch. John A.
Haywood, Alberdeen
Hayes, Harlow
Hayes. Coridon
Hayes, Wilson
Hawes, S. S.
Hawver. Eli
Healey. Timothy
Hickey. James
*Hickey, John
Higgins, John
Higgins, Robert
Hinman, W. C.
Hill, Charles E.
Hill, William D.
Holmes, Charles H.
Hollenbeck, G. M.
HoUenbeck. Charles
*Hollenbeck, W. W".
*Honiste''. Taylor & Co.
Holmes. Charles F.
Holmes, George E.
HoughtaHng. O. C.
Hubbard, Albert F.
Hubbard. Edwin N.
*Hubbard, William H.
*Hubbell, A. L.
^Humphrey. Edwin D.
Hunt, Alfred J.
Huntley, L. S.
Huntley. W. Scott
Hurlburt. Edwin
Huntington. Miles T.
Hughes, John
Hallock, Charles
Havwood. Albert N.
Hail, G. N.
Hohan. Austin
Hollenbeck, Martin A.
Jenkins. L. L.
.Johnson. Hugh M.
Joyner. Herbert C.
Kane. Amos
Kane. F. W.
Kastner. Mrs. John
Kelly, Michael
Kelly. James
Kelley, Peter
Kellogg, Charles F.
Kellogg, Frederick

GREAT BARRINGTON — (Continued.

Kelloggr, Jr., Fred Moore, R. H.

Kellogg. Charles F. Monroe, Gilbert H.

Kellogg. Charles Morrison. D. W.

Kennedy. Timothj^ F. Morrison, William H.

Kilbourn, Mrs. E.
Kilbourn. Robert P.
Kilduff, John
Kimberlj-. Arthui"
Kimberly, William
Kinne. Elbert J.
Lane. O. W.
Lane. R. M.
Langdon, Wallace W
Larkin, John
Larkin. P. T.
Large, Alfred
Laird, John H. C.
Laird. Mark
La Point. Frank
Leland, E. A.
Leonard, W\ A.
Leonard. Willis B.
Leonard, Mrs. A. F.
Leslie, William H.
Lester. A. R.

Moulton. B. B.
Morgan, J. W.
Munson, George G.
Munson. John C.
Murphy, Jerry
Murphy, Stephen
Mulhall, James
Mulhall, Thomas
MuUaney, 2d, James
Nalty, Patrick
Nettleton, Lucius J.
New, John C.
Xodine, Seneca
Nooney, H. J.
Norton, William \^'.
Noxon, J. D.
Oakes, James M.
O'Connell, Michael
O'Hara, William
O'Neil, Hugh
Oschman, Mrs. Wm.

Lutchsinger, Matthias Osborne, John I

Lewis. Jared
Lewis, John
Lewis, Ward
Lewis, Walter E.
Loftus, Edward
Logan, Rupert J.
Loring, Almon R.
Loi'ing, Lyman A.
Lawrence, G«o. N.
Laird, S. N.
*Mackie, J. Milton
*Mackie, David I.
Maloney, John
Mallory, Edward J.
Mallory, William B,
Man sir, Mrs, A. S.
*Manville. Edward
Martin, Eli
Mason, F. L. D.
Mason, M. F.
Mallory, William J.
Magion, Michael
Martin. W. H.
Malloney, Lott

Owen, Charles
Palmer, William R.
Parrish, Nelson B.
Parrish, H. D.
Parrish, S. H.
*Pattison, Cornelia H
Parker, James K.
Pilon, Ludger
Pixiey, Charles W.
Pixley. George A.
*Pixley. Ellen M.
Pixley. William H.
Pixley, Peter H.
Pixley, Samuel W.
Pixley, Noah E.
Pomeroy, John P.
Potter, Charles J.
Potter, Timothy Z.
Proper, Raymond
Prindle, Isaac R.
Pruyn, R. T.
Piatt. G. Will
Peck, Frank C.
Proper, John P.

Maston, Henry J. (H.) Quinn, Patrick

McAuHfEe, C. C.
McCarthy, James
McCormick, James
McDonald, William
McDonald, R. H.
McGee, Timothy
McGraw, Jr., James
McGuire, Thomas

Race, Gorton H.
Race, J. Q. A,
Race, FranK E. (H.)
Ramsey, LeGrand
Raifstanger, Louis C.
RamsdeU, T. G.
Reynolds, Milton
Reed, Ward X.

McPherson. George B. Reed, Albert L.

McTigue. Thomas
Mellen, George W.
Miner, C. H.
Miner, S. D.
Miller, Orson A.
Miller, Henry G.
Mignerey, Henry J.
Mignerey, Jules L.
Mignerey. Pierre

Reed, E. W.
Reynolds, Lida
Remington, George F.
Rewey, Albert
Rice, Willard W.
Rice, Merrick M.
*Robbins. Henry T.
Rogers, John E.
Rogers. Patrick

Root, Albert
Royce, Frank E.
Rote. Charles L.
Rounds, H. B.
Russell, Charles G.
Russell. Parley A.
Russell, George E.
*Russell, John L.
Ryan, Patrick
Sabin, George W.
Sabin, Mrs. J. F.
Sabin. E. C.
*Sanford. J. F. ct F. T.
Sanford. S. A.
Sanford, W. B.
Scott, Henry W.
Searles, E. F.
Seeley, Albert U .
Seeley, Albert A.
Seeley. Julia E.
Seeley, Thompson
Seeley. William ('.
Seeley. Fred
Seelev, John B.
Selkirk, A. W.
Shaw. George H.
Shaw, Charles L.
Shaw. Edward H.
Shepard. F. S.
Sheldon, Seth L.
Shufelt. Harvey
^Siggins. Lincoln S.
Small. W. P.
Smith, Alfred X.
*Smith, Stephen E.
Smith. Jacob
Smith, John S.
Smith, Henry J.
Smith. William A.
Smith, George C.
Snyder. William H.
bnyder, Charles R.
Snyder, Alexander
Snyder, Henry
Snyder, John
Snyder, Jr., Matthias
Stannard, Kasson P.
Steinway, Peter
Stillman. Myron P.
Stone. John S.
Strevell, Harvey
Stoddard, A. A.
Strong, Reuben J.
Stoddard, Charles F.
Sloddard, Parker L.
Sullivan. Dennis
Suma, Frederick
Supemaugh, William
Supple. John
Sweet, Norris S.
*8tanley, William
Saltzman, Otto
Sheehan. William
Stevens, G. O.
Silvernail. Abram
Shufelt, JeremiahCH.)
*Taylor, Charles J.
Taylor. John C.
Taylor. R. I.

Tl)atcher. Eug<Mip S.
Thomas, E. A.
Thompson, fJeoi-ge H.
Treat. F. M.
Ticknor. Caleb
Tillotson, Mrs. F.O.
*Tobey. Henry A.
Tohey. Marcus E.
Tobey. Pratt L.
TuUer, Egbert L.
Tuller. George A.
Tuller. S. L.
Turner, Frederick
Turner, Charles G.
Turner, Come ius
Turnf^r. N. B.
*Turner. H. H. B.
Turner. William P.
Turner. Frank S.
^Turner, Rachel M.
Turner. George L.
Tuttle. Isaac S.
T^'raerson, Martin
Trask. Walter E.
*Tefft, Frank G.
Thomas, Oscar
Van Deusen. Isaac
Van Deusen, J. H.
^Van Deusen, Wm. 1.
Van Lennep. E. J.
Van Tassell, William
Van Tassell, Henrv
Van Deusen, James
Viola, John
Viola, Charles
Viscardi, Fred
Ward, J. S.
Warner, Daniel
Warner. Wiliiam J
Warner, Henry C.
Warfieid, J. F.
*WaIker, William I.
Watson. Charles
Weaver. James
Weir. John J.
"^Wheeler, Merritt I.
+Wheeler. John C.
+ Wheeler. Frank T.
Wheeler. Mary E.
+White. C^harlotte
Whited, James A.
*Whiting, Fred'k T.
Whiting. John F.
WTiitlock, F. W.
Wilson, James
Wilcox. Henrj- L.
Wilcoxson. Tim E.
*Willard, A. W. (H.)
Whitwell, Sarah C.
Williams, N. C.
Wood. George E.
Woodin, Henry C.
Wolfe. James C.
Wooster. Edwin C.
Wright. Mrs. Henry W
Wright, Frank H.
Wright. George A.
Zimmer. Charles F.

HILLSDALE, N. Y.

Baird, William
Becker, Charles H.
Coon, Henry L.
Cornell. C. M.
l>ecker, John E.
Dean, Randall
Downing, Frank M.

Duff. Henry
Evans, Thomas
Fulgraff, William
Garrison, David
Gilbert, R. A.
Gilbert, L.
Gilbert, George M.

Haywood, Wellington Overhiser, Ambrose '.

Hunt, Gilbert L.
Hunt, Leon,
Hunt, Aaron
Mcintosh, James
Mitchell. George
Mitchell. Wallace
38

Palmer. Jackson
Palmar. Justin S.
Quick, John E.
Robinson, Charles
Rowe, John G.
Shultz, Cortez

Simmons, Friend E.

Traver. P. M.

Van Deusen. Arthur

Abbott, William L.
+Ball, Luther
tBaldwin. William H.
*Beebe. Levi
Blake. John D. (S. L. )
Bradley, Alonzo|
Bradley. Ernest A.
Bradley, Dwight P.
Bj-adley. Jared
Breed. Wm. H. (S. L.)
Bullard, .James
Chadaick. W. B.
t'lirlr. Albert B.
("oniiick. .John
T)e V.irennes, John

HILL5DALE, N. Y.- (Continued.)

Van Deusen. Chas.W. Waldorf, Sylvester
Van Deusen, Richard Ward, Michael
Vosburg, Egbert

LEE.

Dowd. R. M.
Dresser, David
Dupar. Oliver S.
Fellows, C. H.
Fenn, T. H.
Fisher, John B.
Foote, Theron L.
^French, Henry N.
French. John P.
*Gross. Francis S.
Hawver, Frank
HinckleJ-, C. E.
Hinckley, Charles G.
Hinckley, F. K.
Ingersoll. William F.

.Johnson, Frank A.
Kilmer, Robert
Lyons, James H.
Lawrence, Frederick
Mange, Alfred
Merrill. Edgar S.
Norton. Thomas
Paice. C. W.
Perry, H. J.
Phelps, H. C.
*Pixley, Isaac H.
Sabin, Charles H.
+Sherrill. E. N.
Stallman. Jr.. John
Shay lor. W. M.

White, Lester G.
Williams, Ambrose L,

tShaylor, P. M.
tShaylor, Charles H.
Smith, Henry M.
tSmith, Wellington
*Smith, Henry L.
♦Smith. DeWitt S.
Tanner, J. A.
Tanner, George H,
Thatcher. G. W.
Tucker. Chauncey
Turner, David M.
tWolfinger, John .J.
Walker, E. D.
Wright, Marshall W,
Wookey, Henry P.

LENOX.

Relden. r)anipl C.
Belden. H. A.
Beebe. James W.
Bigelow. James G
^Bishop. H. W.

Brusie. David
Heath. E. L.
Laird. Edwin
Melius. Linus

Bream, H. M.
Butler. John W.
Bull, H. L.
+Comstock. A.

Crosby, L. A.
*Curtis, William D.
Dunbai. Samuel
IGoodman, Richard

MOUNT WASHINGTON.

Melius. Henry P.
Patterson. Ira L.
Poucher, Jacob N.
Schuti, Alexander

Schutt, Frank B.
Spurr, Isaac
Van Deusen, J. G.
Weaver. Frank S.

Judd. George U. (N. L.>
Judd, George V. (N. L.)
tSargent, John O.
* Washburn. E. M.

Weaver, Herbert W,
Weaver, William H.
Whitbeck, Orrin C.

MONTEREY.

Anthony. James U.
Barnum, W. S.
Benedict. Isaac N.
Benedict. J. F.
Bidwell, W. S.
Bills. Eli
Bilb% Elmer E.
Bills. Jasper H.
Brouker, Ferry
Brochu. Clifford S.
Brochu, Francis
Busby, David S.
Carrington, B. S.
Clark. Loudon
Crippen. William F,
Curtin. Timothy

Dowd, Albert M.
Fargo, Henry P.
Fargo. Reuben
Forest, Fred. L.
(Joewey, E. J.
Hadsell. J. K.
Hall. H, J.
Hall. William A.
Hall, A. J.
Hall, Wallace W.
Hall, Calvin H.
Harmon, P. C.
Harmon, F. M.
Hart, William
Hart. N. W.
Heath, Francis G.

Hitchcock, Cornish
Hyde, John C.
Hyde, S. W.
Huggins, E. N.
Johnson, Clarence
Judd, Henry H.
Kimberley, Homer
King, George H.
Lagier. Cyprien
Laird, Charles A.
Langdon, Henry W.
Leary, Daniel
Loom. Isaac F.
Markham, Chauncey
Martin. John C.
McManus. James

Minor, William H,
Morse. 'George W.
Munson, Orrin H.
Palmer, John
Purdy, Horace
Purdy, Henry H.
Ray, Edwin
Rogers, S. J. S.
Thompson, M. V.
Tyron, D. C.
Tyron, B E.
Twing, J. L.
Wilson, Charles
Wood, Henry
Woodford. Edward I.

NEW MARLBORO.

AdaTiis. Derrill
Alexander. A. H.
Alexander. Frank R,
Alexander. John
Alexander. Fred. G.
Amsted. William M.
Bentley, I. W.
Bentley. John E.
Brennan. James
Brennan. Michael
Baldwin. I. R. (South)
Bal Iwin. Edward C.
Baldwin. Edwin R.
Bradbury. James
Barber. H. L.
Bradley. W. S. (South)
Brewer. Amos
({rewer. C. B.
Brinton. W. G.
t-Bloodgood. H. K.
C. gney, John
Calkins, John C.
Canfield. William
Canfleld. Wallace

Church, A. (Htsv.)
Clark, (ieorge A.
Clark, T. H.
(.'rine. Walter
Crine, Frank W.
Couch, Lyman
^'^Crosby. Thomas B.
Crosby. Arthur J.
Damuis. Jan.es
Doncaster, John A.
Downs, Coridon
Fargo. Albert E.
F^eighery, James
Fitzpatrick. Michael
Fitzpatrick. Michael .
Forrest. David G.
Forrest, Gordan E.
Freeman. Andrew .1.
Gardner, Albert
Garrahan, Dominick
(iarrahan, John
*Gaylord. Grove
Gibson. G^eorge M.
Gibaon. William B.

Hall. Salmon

Hall. Wesley

Harris, Edwin

Hayes. Michael

Hayes, Dennis

Hayes, Roger

Haskell, J. B. (South)

Hickey. James

Hollister, Gilbert

Hollister. John W.

Houghtaling, Charles

Hyde, Henry D.

Hyde, John A.

Hyer. Walter £.(Htsv.)
I. Hubbard. E. W.

Karner. E. B.

Kasson, Henry i>f.

Kasson. William E.

Keyes, William N.

Keyes. Lorrin P.

Keyes. Frank \V

Knight. Alvah

Knight, Andi^w J.

Leffingwell. A. W.
39

Lefllngwell. H. W.
Leffimgwell. Edward J.
Lumbert, E. J.
Maxwell, Abram C.
Moses, William A.
Moran, John A.
Moran. James
Murray, James
Noonan, John T.
Norton, .John H.
Palmer, H. W.
Parsons, C. L.
Perkins. Harvey
Pettis. Isaac T.
Powell. Stephen
Rhoades. W. H.
Rhoades, Charlfes A.
Rhoades, E. W.
Rhoades. Isaac
Rhoades, Zenas A.
Robbins, Dwight M.
Rote. Walter
Roys. Everett A.
Roys, Perrin .1.

NEW MARLBORO — ^Continued.)

Rogers. Charles F.
tSanderson, Mrs. L. A.
*Schunder. Joseph J.
Sheldon, George S.
Sheldon, Henry W.
Sisson. 'Henry

Burr. Ralph C.
Hall. John

Bauchle. Thomas H.
Bearasley. E. B.
*Blakeman. L. Y. N.

Sisson. H. D.
Smith. Edwin R.
Smith. Charles G.
Stannard. Ambrose
Stannard, Edward B.
Stannard. Levi M.

*Stannard, Dyer.
Stevens. Henry R.
Stevens. George A.
Turner. Samuel A.
Tubbs. John B.
Underwood, W. C.

NORFOLK, CONN.

Cogswell. C. W. Rood. Humphrey

NORTH COLEBROOK, CONN.

NEW YORK CITY.

Brown. William L. *Mali, H. W. T.
Kerner. C. H. ^ Newman. Samuel C

+Lyons. John H. Sparkman, James T.

Van Deusen, John E.
Wagner, John
Ward, Oliva W.
Wellman, M. J.
Whitney, Albert F.
Wright, Wallace S.

Still well. B. W.
Tefft. William E.
Williams. G. A.

OTIS.

Barton. William M. Hawley,Wm.H.(West) Langdon. Ralph I. Snow. George F.

Bristol, Isaac L. Hayden, John C. Manly, J. H. Snow. George A.

*Hawley. Frank E. +Keoyon. Mary J. Snow, A. D. Whitney, Miles F.

PITTSFIELD.

Andrus. F. o.
Coleman, J. F.
Cutting. Walter
Foote, Sanford A.
Harvey, John

*Lawton, Moses P.
*Lawton. > elson J.
*Murray. W. H.
Milligan. T. W.
Merrill, John E.

tPierson. H. M.
tPierson, Mrs. H. M.
Polmatier. Frank H.
Purcell, John
Scoflfield. Jcseph

Sykes. H. W.
Valentine. H. C.
Wolfe. John S.
Wood, John P.

Coleman. M. W.

Bierce, Ralph.
Clark, Jr., William

Adsit, Edward P.
Cone, O. W.
Cronk. George M.
Fargo. E. B. (N, B.)

^Andrews. Dwight
Andrews, Harry
Andrus. Edward D.
Andrus. Myron W.
AUyn. Dwight
Ashley, Charles S.
Austin, Horace U.
Austin. Michael S.
Austin. Ambrose
Bacon, J. H.
Balch, Wallace W.
Barnes. Russell E.
BartholoiTiew, G. F.
Bartholomew. E. W.
Bartholomew, H. A.
*Bartholomew,Mrs.W .
Bartholomew,F.(A.F. )
F^artholomew. A. D.
Ben.iamin, J. M.
Blodgett. George H.
Belcher. .John A.
*Boardman. Dwight
Boardman, Edwin L.
Boardman. Henry
*Boardman. Levi
Boardman. L. H.
Boardman. Amos
Brewer, George A.
Bronson, H. R.
'^Bxishnell. S. Hopkins

RICHHOND.

Gaston. Robert F.

SALISBURY, CONN.

Eggleston, James R. Selleck, James M.
McLean, Belden

SANDISFIELD.

Ives. Truman W
Ives. A. J.
Merrill, AdnaW.
Rood. John W.

Sage. Lewis G.
Sears, E. B.
Shepard, George A.
Stratton. Gordon

SHEFFIELD.

Callender, Heman
Campbell, Willie A.
Cande. Zacheus
Cande, Horace Z.
Cande, Hopkins T.
Cande. Warren
Cande. J. W.
(jarroll. Daniel
Carey, John
Cassidy, Peter
Cassidy. James
Chapin. William M.
Chapin, Harry S.
Chapin. W. G.
Chase, Aarou P..
Chase. Riley, R.
Clark, Amos E.
Clark. Henry C.
Clark, Bela N.
iClark, Elias T.
Clark. Wilbur .1.
Claik. B. F.
Crane. David A.
Crippen, F. S.
(.'rine. Waltei'
Cropper. J. W.
(Jonnor, John
Conklin, E. S. (A. F.
Collar, Stephen
Conway, J. E.

Conwa}-, Maurice .1.
Conway. Patrick
Conway. Williaui F.
Cook. George R.
Cooper. Frederick F.
Cooper, Miiton
Costello. Patrick J.
*Curtis. E. W.
^Curtiss, Fiank
• Curtiss. Miss Sophia
(lurtiss, Willard
Darling, Frank
Decker. Fred W.
Decker. Charles' J.
Decker. George
Decker. John H .
Dewey. Charles (>.
Donsbough. Joseph
Downing. Homer
Dresser. William H.
Dutcher. Henry
Dunham. Asahel
Dunham. Grove
Dye, Miss L. W.
Ferry. James
Ferry, Henry D. (A . F. )
Ferry, William

) Ferris. M. B. (A. F.)
Finkle. John A.
Finkle. Jacob

40

Tetter. John M.

Stumpff, George H.
Twining. Orlow C.
Woodin. George F.

Field .1. H.
Fritts. P'reeman
Forbes Charles W.
Ford. William
Ford, Frederick M.
Folej', James
French, Cyrus
♦French. Fred B.
Funk, David
Funk, Peter
Gardner, James
Gorham, George W.
Gordon. Nelson E.
Gordon, Van Earl
Gilligan, John
Griffith, .John
Griffith, Mrs. Grove D.
Guaj-tha, John
Hewii s, Arthur M.
I Holmes, Miss Mary
Huggins. John L.
Huggins, Arthurs.
Hughes, Patrick
Hulett, Langdon
Hurlburt. A. R.
Hurlburt. R. L.
Houghtaling.lC. (.Clay)
Houghtaling. G. (Clay)
Houghtaling, T. (Clay )
Holmes, Edward M.

SHEFFIELD — (Continued.)

Howland, William M,

, Markham, John C.

Rote, Silas

Spurr. Charles E.

Huggrins, J. R.

Markham, Fran'k W,

Rote, Wesley

Slye, F. B.

Huten, Mary E.

Markham, Egbert

Roys, Burt. L.

Smith, John C.

Johnson, Irving L.

McCarthy, Man in

Roys, Charles J.

Smith. Flint E.

Johnson, Nathaniel H

. McGraw, James

Roys, Abner

Smith, M. J.

Johnson, Norman

McGuath. John F.

*Roys. Lev

Smith, Porter E.

Johnson. Benjamin

Meach, Henry

Roys, Frank

Snyder, Edward

Joyner. Henry C.

Meach, Henry

Roys. Harvey

Snyder. Jr., John M.

Jacobs, Herman,

Merrifield. Mrs. D. W

. Roys, Perrm J.

Soles, Frederick

Kellogg, Frank N.

Milligs, Albert

Roraback, George L.

Spurr, George H.

Kellogg, Mrs. George

Miner. Walter M.

Roraback, James

Taft, Richard M.

Kells. Abram a.

Miller, Hiram

Roraback. J. C.

Tinker, C. A.

Knickerbocker, Milo

Moore, Wm. T. (A. F.) Robinson. George H.

Tripp, Hiram

King. Frank

Morrison, Edward

+Rood, iMiss Emily

Tobey. M. P.

Kirby, George H.

Morrison, John

Sackett, W. F.

Van Dei sen, Levi

Landers, Michael

Mosley, George

Sardam, S. B.

\^an Deusen, E. L.

Landers. Ja i es

Mullen, John

Schneider. Louis

Van Deusen. L. C.

Landers, John

3Iunn, Charles

Seeley, Edward

Vosburgh, E. M.

Lee, George B,

Munn. Edward W.

Shally, Patrick

Vosburgh, Eugene J.

Lee Seth

Munsou, John N.

Shears, Albert W.

Vosburgh, Jerdon

Lfe. Robert P.

New, Frank S.

Shears, Edgar D.

* Warner, J. N.

Leroy, Albert

Nortli, Harvey

Sheldon, William H.

Warner. C. H.

Little, Ralph

Owen, Francis T.

Shook, Egbert

Wickwire, M. H.

Little, R. F.

O'Hara, John

Stall, Frank

Wickwire, T. C.

Little. A. M.

O'Brien, William H.

Stalker, Nelson

Wickwire, Eugene H.

L ttle. Frank

^^Tarks, Mrs. James W

'. Stanton, J. R.

Wickwire. T. B.

♦Little. Henry R.

*Peck, George N.

Stalker, Nelson

*VVillcox, WiUiam S.

Little, William H.

Peck, Dwight

Stenerwald, Peter

Winch, Luther

LinsL'y, Henry

Peck. George G.

Stevens, William F.

Wifiiams, Charles H.

I-oyJ, Charles '

Phillips. B. F.

Stevens, William A.

Wood, George

May. William H.

Rock, John

Stoddard, David T.

Woodbeck, Eli S,

Manval, D. W.

Rote, Leonard

Stone. Augustus P.

Woodbeck, William N

STOCKBRIDQE.

Ayma!-, Fred S.

Curtis, Carlton

Hull, Charl-s E.

Rathbun, Eugene

Aymar, Jr., FredS.

Curtis, S. C.

Jones, W. H.

Rathbun. Ensign C.

*Barton. Harvey B.

Curtis, Nathan B.

Jones. Henry E.

Sayles, J. P.

Baird, VVilliam K.

Davis, D. C.

King, Michael

Searing, George W.

Barnes, Albert W.

Dean, i . . S.

Laprize, Samuel

Seeley, F. B.

Barnes. James

Doeman, Alfred

Lincoln, S. P.

*Sedgwick, Henry D.

Btciitel, Fred W.

*Dunham, Henry J.

*Luchsinger, Henry

Seymour, George

Buck, Andrew J.

Ford, W^allace N.

Lynch, W. H.

Sweet. I. J.

liiiek, Anson

Ford, J. W.

Manice, Kdward A.

Tracy, Andrew

Bnck. John M.

Frankhn, William H.

Morley, Charles E.

Tracy, James

l-iurns. Patrick

Fulle:. W. R.

Nettleton, A. C.

Tracey, Jr., James

Burns. James

Griffin. Frank W.

Noble. S. A.

tTuckerman, Mrs. L.

Bvington. H. C.
* Clarke, William B

*Heath. Marshall S.

*Palmer. Frank A.

fTuckerman, Lucius

Heath, Frank W.

*Palmer. W. H.

Trask, W. W.

Callendar, Charles E.

Hoffman, Ferdinand

Palmer, William P.

Warner, George H.

Cooper, John M.

Huggins, B. C.

Pratt, F. J.

Whitehead, James

Cooper, George R.

Hull, John B.

Rathbun, Charles E.

Whitney, George F.

*Cone, Henry D.

TYRINQHAM.

Brace, Charles E.

Gardner, George M.

Johnson, E. M.

Stedman, C. H.

Brace, William

Garfield, W. W^

Kopp, George F.
Langdon, Horace E.

Sweet, Albert G.

Brewer, John M.

Garfield, W. D.

Taylor, J. B.

Cannon, Nathan

Goewev, N. F.

Olds, George W.

Thompson, W. T.

Crittendon. Jerome

Hale, Charles H.

Oles, Hiram G.

Tinker, L B.

Dowd, Edward

Hale, George E.

Rouse. George

Ward, E. R.

Fielding, E. C.

Hale, William W.

Slater. Edward H .

WEST STOCKBRIDQE.

Baldwin, Henry M.

French, C. C.

Lockwood. Leroy

Spencer, Sylvester

Barnes, Erwin F.

French, Robert D.

Page. E. B.

Spooner, E. S.

Barnes, W. H.

French, Thomas

Phillips, Arthur L.

Stickles, Albert H.

Brewer, Carmi A.

French, W. C.

Piatt, C. S.

Tobey. E. J.

Brown, F. E.

Gaston, James A.

*Shead, James

Tiiiesdell, H. M.

Brown, C. E.

Harris, A. E. (Wims.;

) Shead, Hiram

Truesdell. Harry

Carpenter, J. P.
Cobb, George H.

Harvey, Frank E.

Shook, J. W.

Truesdell, Vallas R.

Hewins, T. K.

Son, John M.

Tymerson, Edward

Comstock, P. G.

Jaquins,.H. E.

Spaulding, William C

. Wilson, John G.

Curtis, W. W.

Kearsey, Dennis

Spencer, John S.

Welch, Patrick

*Dewell, James

Kniffin. C. W.

41

Deceased Stock Members.

Avery, Miles
Atwood, Jeremiah
Bailey. Levi S.
Barton, Joshua A.
Curtis. Abijah
Canning. E. W. B.
Durant, B. F.

Farnuiii, D. F.
Fiknan, John B.
Fenn, Daniel B.
Garfield, Harrison
Gibbons, William H.
Goodrich, Charles
Hubbard. Elijah N.

Humphrey, Mark
Kilbourn, Mark
Langdon, M. C.
Leavitt, Edward
Palmer, Billings
Pattison, Amos L.
Rice. Isaac H.

Spurr, Charles
Sumner, Increase
Ticknor, Ezra C.
Tick nor. William A.
Tuttle, Leonard
Wood, Thomas
Wood worth. E. P.

Blanford.

Charles S. Harvey.

Boston Corners, N. Y.
Hiram Rogers.

Bridgeport, Conn.
*S. Waldo Stone.

East Canaan, Conn.
A. G. Stevens.

South Canaan, Conn.
Rufus H. Whitford.

Canaan, N. Y.
*Luke Shead.

Chapinville, Conn.
James M.Gray.
*Alice B.Sage.
A. J. Spurr.
Theodore E. Woodin.

East Chatham, N. Y.
George ^^^ Parish.

Miscellaneous.

Chester.

George Meach.

Craryville, N. Y.

Allen Conklin.

Dresden, Germany.

*David Leavitt, Jr.

Ghent, N. Y.

Martin Miller.

Lanesboro.

Lester B. Gunn,

Lime Rock, Conn.

George A. Dodge.
G. F. Judd.

Morristown, N. J.

A. Reasoner.

Mt. Kisco, N. Y.

*Robert W. Leonard.
42

Newark, N. J.

*G. W. Peters.

Norfolk, Conn.

B. W. Crispey.

Savoy.

Jerome O. Brown.

Selkirk, N. Y.
D. B. Lester.

State Line, N. Y.

Lester C. Woodruff.

West Becket.

George W. Stewart.

West Copake, N. Y.

Anthony Dunn.

West Springfield.

R. L. Persons.

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XL

RANSACTIONS

OF THE

Ibousatonic
Hgricultural
Society =

Great Barrixgton, Mass.

1894

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Press of Berkshire Cunritr Coiiijxmi/. Great Btirrhxjton.

TRANSACTIONS

OF THE

Housatonie AgrieultuFal Soeiety,

Great Barrington, Mass.

1894.

OFFI

< lui '^

U> §?

3§i

C I'*

liST

<

1894.

President,

Vice-Presidents,

Treasurer, ,
Secretary,

HOPKINS T. OANDE, of Sheffield.

LORHIN P. KEYES, of New Marlboro.

CHARLES B. BENEDICT, of Egremont.
WALTER B. SANFORD, of Great Barrington.
ORLANDO C. BID WELL, of Great Barrington.

EXECUTIVE C03IMITTEE.

HOPKINS T. CANDE, of Sheffield.

LORRIN P. KETES, of New Marlboro.

CHARLES B. BENEDICT, of Egremont.
WALTER B. SANFORD, of Great Barrington.

ORLANDO C. BIDWELL, of Great Barrington.

CHARLES H. SHAYLOR, of Lee, one year.

FRANCIS M. CHURCH, of Alford, one year.

EDWARD SLATER, of Tyringham, one year.

ANDREW L. HUBBELL, of Great Barrington, two years.
ALBERT M. DO WD, of Monterey, two years.

EDGAR D. SHEARS, of Sheffield, two years.

SUPERINTENDENT OF FAIR GROUNDS.
JOHN B. CHADWICK, of Great Barrington.

COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

DELEGATE TO STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE, 1894-96.
FRANK H. PALMER, of Stockbridge.

Officers and Ex-Officers

~>^OF THE>^^

-ou^a'onle ALjrieurural ^oeie'y

PRESIDENTS.
Name and Term of Service.
Samuel Rosseter, of Great Barrington, 1841-2-.S.
Edward F. Ensign, of Great Harrington, 1844.
Samuel H. Bushnell, of Shpffield, 184.5.
Foster F. Barnard, of Sheffield. 1846.
Joseph Wilcox, of Sheffield, 1847.
Seth Norton, of New Marlborough, 1848-1849.
Joshua R. Lawton, of Great Barrington, 1850.
Gilbert Munson. of Great Barrington, 1851.
Robert E. Galpin, of Stockbridge, 1852.
William B. Saxton, of Sheffield, 1853.
Ezra C. Ticknor. of AJford, 1854.
Henry Smith, of Lee. 1855.
James H. Rowlev, of Egremont. 1856.
Leonard Tuttle.'of Sheffield, 18.57.
Daniel B. Fenu, of Stockbridge. 1858.
Daniel D. Kendall, of Lenox, 18.59.
David Leavitt, of Great Barrington, 1860.
Wilbur C. Langdon, of Monterey. 1861.
Harrison Garfield, of Lee, 1862.
Ira Curtiss, of Sheffield, 1863.
Noah Gibson, of New Marlborough, 1864.
T. D. Thatcher, of Lee, 186.5-1866.
Edward P. Woodworth. of Great Barrington. 1867.
Marshall S. Bidwell. of Monterey, 1868-1869.
Parley A. Russell, of Great Barnngton. 1870-1871,
Thomas H. Curtis, of Great Barrington, 1872-1873,
James BuUard, of Lee, 1874-1875.
J. Leland Miller, of Sheffield. 1876.
Andrew L Hubbell, of Great Barrington, 1877.
Henry W. Sheldon, of New Marlborough, 1878-1879.
Henry L. Smith, of Lee. 1880-1881.
Lester T. Osborne, of Alford. 1882.
George Kellogg, of Sheffield, 1883.
Joseph A. Kline, of Egremont, 1884.
Marshall S. Heath, of Stockbridge, 1885.
Charles E Slater, of Tyringham. 1886.
Henry W. Smith, of Alford. lc87.
John B. Walker, of New Marlborough. 1888.
Theodore S. Baldwin, of Egremont, 1889.
Frank A Palmer, of Stockbridge, 1890.
Alonzo Bradley, of Lee. 1891.
Walter H. Ticknor, of Alford, 1892.
Henry L. Rowe. of Egremont, 1893.
Hopkins T. Cande, of Sheffield, 1894.

treasure:rs.

SECRETARIES.
Name and Term of Service.
Increase Sumner, 1841.

Edward P. Woodworth, .

Charles N. Emerson, 1848-1849.
Theodore Dewey, 1850.
Samuel Newman, 1851.
Charles N. Emerson, 1852.

Philip Barnes. 1841.

David Hudson, 1844.

Edward P. Woodworth, 1848-1866.

Hon. Justin Dewey, 1867-1875.

DELEGATES TO THE STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
John Wilkinson, 1854. Henry S. Goodale, 1873-1876.

Samuel H. Bushnell, 1861-1864. Daniel B. Fenn, 1876-1879.

Harrison Garfield, 1864-1867. Merritt I. Wheeler, 1879-1888.

T. D. Thatcher, 1867-1870. James H. Rowley, 1888-1894.

Richard Goodman, 1870-1873. Frank A. Palmer, 1894-1897.

Name and Term of Service.
Increase Sumner, 1853.
Samuel B. Sumner, 1854.
James Sedgwick, 18:5-1857,
Samuel B. Sumner, 1858-1862.
Henry T. Robbins, 1863-1892.
Orlando C. Bidwell, 1893-1894.

Thomas Siggius, 1876-1880.
Frank H. Wright, 1881-1890.
Walters. Sanford, 1891-1894.

Reports of Committes.

Early Summer Crops.

Whole number of entries, 94. Four acres of Rye, 27; one acre of Rye, 41 ;
five acres of Grass, 11; three acres of Grass, 15.

Vour committee on Early Summer Crops commenced their examination
June 26th, and completed the work in nine days. There were entries in thir-
teen towns — there being none north of Pittsfield. We made a thorough ex-
amination of each piece of Rye and Grass. The growth of rye was very large.
We found pieces where the stalks of rye w^ere six feet and upward in height,
■and the heads were well filled. Very few pieces were lodged or struck with rust.
We found a vast difference in opinion as to the quantity of seed to be used per
•acre. The seed used varied all the way from one bushel to four and one-half
per acre. We think both extremes ought to be avoided. The quantity of seed
■used on the pieces that received the premiums was from a bushel and a half to
two bushels per acre. If seeding down is done with grain, we think rye is pre-
•ferabls to oats, because rye does not draw so heavily on the fertility of the land.

The Grass crop was badly effected by the dry weather, although the premium
pieces were very heavy. The work we have completed has been a great school
to us. We w^ould express our thanks to the society for the appointment given
us, and to the different families for the hospitality extended. We would award
the following:

;Best four acres of Winter Rve, M. I. Wheeler, Great Barrington,

2d do, Silas Rote, Sheffield,

3d do, George Holleubeck, Egremout,

4th do, N. B. Turner, Great Barrington.

5t''i do, George A. Stevens, New Marlboro,

6th do, Frederick Abbey. Great Barringtou.
Best one acre of Winter Eye. P. M. Shaylor & Son. Lee,

2d do, J. M. Mackie. Great Barriugton.

3d do. Parker Stoddard, Sheffield,

4tli do, Thomas Greenwood. Great Barrington,

5th do, E. D. Shears, Sheffield,
Best five acres of Cultivated Grass, L. P. Keyes, New Marlbor<».

2d do, Warren Crissey, Great Barrington,

3d do, J. M. Mackie, Great Barrington,

4th do, W. II. Day. Great Barrington,
Best three acres of Cultivated Grass, Sanford A. Foote, Pittsfield.

2d do, M. S. Bidwell, Monterey,

3d do, Warren Crissey, Great Barrington.

4th do. W. C. Dalzell, Egremont.

EH. SLATER,
F. M. CHURCH,

Late Slimmer Crops.

Whole number of entries, G6. Oats, 31 entries. Your committee com-
menced their examination July 26. We were disappointed, after such a severe
drouth, to find so large a list of entries. The crop suffered from late frosts or
a blight which was thought by many to have ruined the ci'op completely, but
they outgrew the blight and we harvested a fair crop in South Berkshire.* The
growth of straw was short with heads long and very large. The best pieces we
examined were planted with a machine with 2^ bushels of seed sowed to the
acre. We advise farmers to use more care in selecting seed. Some pieces we
viewed showed so much charlock and thistles we did not consider them worthy
•of a premium.

Barley, 6 entries. Barley we found to Ix- an average crop, we saw ))ut few

4

S6 00

5 00

4 00

3 00

2 00

1 00

5 00

4 00

3 00

2 00

1 00

5 00

4 00

3 00

2 00

4 00

3 00

2 00

1 00

Committee.

pieces on our trip except those entered for premium. It is considered an-
excellent crop to seed with grass.

Ensilage, 13 entries. The variety raised was mostly Southern White. The
growth was very large for the season, some stalks measuring fifteen feet in
length. Your committee came to the conclusion that the best results are ob-
tained by having the rows 8| feet apart, with about six inches space between
stalks; with that way of planting each stalk would mature and nearly everyone
would have a short ear.

Sowed corn, 16 entries. We found all varieties except pop-corn, and a great
difference in culture. The executive committee should draw the line distinctly
between ensilage and sowed corn, that competitors may know in what class to
make their entries. We would restrict sowed corn to the sweet varieties alone;
we would recommend all dairymen to raise a sufficient quantity for late summer
and fall feeding. The past season has proved beyond a doubt its value.

In closing our report we thank those who kindly entertained us in our dusty
travels with the mercury among the nineties. Our awards were as follows:

Best four acres of Oats, J. A. Kline, EgTemont, $6 00

2cl do, C. N. Gilbert, Great Banii'stoti, 5 00

8d do, Warren Crissev. Great Barrington,

4th do, N. B.Turner, Great B a-rin^tun,

5th do, W. H. Ticknor. Alford.

Gth do, Mrs. D. W. Merrifield. Sheffield,
Best one acre of Oats, A. M. Hewins. Sheffield,

2d do, S. A. Foote, Pittslleld,

3d do. E W. Rhoades, New Marlboro,

4th do. Michael Hayes. New Marlboro,

5th do, Clarence H. Warner. Sheffield.
Best acre of Barley. 'SI. W. Coleman. Richmond.

•■id do, F. A. Burghardt, Great Barrinaton,

3d do, M. I. Wheeler, Great Barrington,
Best piece of Ensilage Corn. J. R. Stanton, Sheffield,

2d do, Warren Crissey, Great Barrington,

3d do, Porter E. Smith, Sheffield,

4th do. Dr. E. B. Karner, New Marlboro,
Best piece of Sowed Corn, two acres or more, C. B. Benedict, Egremont,

2d do, P. M. Shaylor & Son, Lee,

3d do. M. I. Wheeler. Great Barringtor",

4th do, Alonzo Bradley, Lee,

.5th do, H. C. Byington. Stockbridge.
Best half acre of Sowed Corn, Alonzo Bradley, Lee,

2d do, C. B. Benedict. Egremont,

3tl do, P. M. Shaylor & Son, Lee,

4th do, P. Hughes, Sheffield,

L. P. KEYES,
B. N. CLARK,

Fall Crops.

Whole number of entries, 104. Four acres of Corn, 21 ; one acre of Corn,
20; one-half acre of Sweet Corn, 5; one acre of Buckwheat, 20; one acre of
Potatoes, 20; one-fourth acre of Beans, 1; one-fouth acre of Beets, 1; one-fourth
acre of Onions, 3; one-fourth acre of Mangel Wurtzels, 1; one-fourth acre of
Carrots, 1; one-fourth acre of Turnips, 3; one-fourth acre of Cabbages, 8.

Best four acres of Corn, Grove Dikeman, Lee, $7 00

2d do, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington, 5 00

3d do, E. W. Rhoades, New Marlboro. 4 OO

4th do, John Wagner, New Marlboro, 3 OO'

5th do, F. A. Burghardt, Great Barrington, 2 00

Best one acre of corn, Hiram Dings, Great Barrington, 5 00^

2d do, A. G. Stevens. Stockbridge, 4 00

3d do, B. F. Clark, Sheffield, 3 00

4th do. A. W. Barnes, Stockbridge, 2 00

5th do, Michael Hayes, New Marlboro, 1 00

Best one-half acre of Sweet Corn, P. M. Shaylor & Son, Lee, 3 00

2d do, Alonzo Bradlev. Lee, 2 00

3d do. H. C. Byington. Stockbridge. 1 00

Best one acre of Buckwheat. W. H. Goslee, Gi'eat Barrington, 4 00

2d do, B. F. Clark, Sheffield. 3 00

3d do, Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield, 2 00

4th do, M. L Wheeler, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best acre of Potatoes, Porter E. Smith, Sheffield. .5 00

2d do. E. T. Clark. Sheffield. 4 00

3d do. M. I. Wheeler. Great Barrington. 3 00

4th do, W. H. Goslee, Great Banington, 2 00

5tb do, Harry S. Chapin, Sheffield. 1 00

Best one fourth acre of Beans. Alva A. Knight. New Marlboro, 3 00

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Best one-fourth acre of Sufrar Beets, D. 1. Mackie. Great Banin^ton.
Best one-fourth acre of Onions. W. C. French, Great Barrington,

2d do, W. J. Warner. Great Barrinffton,
Best one-fourth acre of Mangel Wurtzels, F. B. Seeley, Stockbrid^e.
Best one fourth acre of Carrots. F. B. Seeley. Stockbridge,
Best one-fourth acre of Turnips, H. A. Belden. Lenox,

2d do, M. W. Coleman, Eichmond.

3d do, Louis Snvder. Sheffield,
Best one-fourth acre of Cabbage, E. L. Heath. Stockbridge.

2d do, Alonzo Bradley, Lee,

3d do. A. G. Sweet, Tyrlngham,

JOHN B. HULL,
ALBERT H. STICKLES,

Stockbridge, Mass., N'ovember 5, 1894.

The Chairman of the Commilteeon Fall Crops, having held the list of entries
some two weeks, returned it to the Secretary, whereupon the undersigned was
drafted in his place. This delay made our examination so late that many of
the crops were harvested, but we were cordially received everywhere, and our
apology accepted.

We expected to find but few crops worthy of premiums ; owing to the unpre-
cedented drought, but in this we were happily disappointed. The farmers re-
ported their early crops, as fully up to the average, while there were many of
the fall crops of such excellence as to deserve many more premiums than were
at our disposal.

Of the crops weighed, most of the premiums on corn, were taken by 70 to
80 pounds per rod, and some crops of potatoes of more than 450 bushels per
acre, could receive no award. What was true of the above was equally true
of the crops not weighed. (It is fair to admit that our weights were, for
rods, better than the average.)

One competitor, who had followed the advice of Horace Greeley, and gone
West, reported that in Kansas, he had planted 35 acres of corn, and the
same of wheat, and had raised 70 acres of grasshoppers, but not a kernel of
•either kind of grain. He did not report by what means he was able to return
to the old homestead, but if he borrowed the money, he can repay from a 512
bushel crop of potatoes, and other crops to match.

There are many varieties of potatoes that seem to produce about equal crops,
but in corn, the 'Small Dutton, and in buckwheat, the Japanese took all the
premiums.

The writer learned that his ability to pay more for harvesting a crop of
buckwheat than he could get for the grain, resulted from sowing the old
variety. Your committee were everywhere cordially entertained, even where
crops had been harvested before our visit, and we found the best product of the
farm, not in the field or barn, but in the happy home.

JOHN B.'HULL. for the Committee.

Seeds.

'Whole number of entries. 54. Sweet Corn. 6; Seed Corn, 17; Seed Pop-
'Corn, 3; Seed Oats, 11; Seed Rye, 8; White Beans, 2; Seed Barley, 3; Seed
Buckwheat, 4.

Best 30 pt)unds Traced Ears of Sweet Corn, H. C. Byington, Stockbridge, $2 00

2d do. W. B. Turner, Great Barringrton, 1 00

Best 80 pounds Traced Ears of Seed Corn, Frank N. Kellogg. Sheffield, 2 00

2d do, W. M. Brown. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best 20 pounds Traced Ears of Seed Pop-Corn, L. M. Busby, Monterey, 2 00

2d do, J. C. Busby, Monterey. 1 00

Best bu.shel of Seed Oats. C. F Post, Alford, 3 00

2d do, Fred De Bell, Great Barrington, 2 00

3d do, F. A. Burghardt, Great Barrington. 1 00

Best bushel of Seed Rye, C. E. Race. Tyringham. 3 00

2d do. Fred De Bell, Great Barrington, 2 00

3d do, Frederick Dellert, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best bushel of White Beans, E. S. Merrill, Lee. 2 00

2d do, Hiram Nodine, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best bushel of Seed Barley, Fred De Bell, Great Barrington, 2 00

2d do. F. A. Burghardt, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best bushel of Seed Buckwheat, H. N. French, Great Barrington, 2 00

2d do, Seneca Nodme, Great Barrington. 1 00

L B. TINKER, Committee.

Vegetables.

Whole number of entries, 86. Garden Vegetables, 3: Potatoes, 4; best sin-

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gle variety of Potatoes, 18; Beets, 20; Cabbages, 8; Melons, 7; Onions, 8;

Squashes, VS; Tomatoes, 5.

Greatest and best display of Garden Vegetables, Fred Dellert, Great Barrington, $8 00

2d do, Hiram Nodine, Great Barrington, 5 00

3d do, Seneca Nodine, Great iJarrington. 3 00

Best display of Potatoes, Fred Ford, Sheffield, 5 00

2d do. W. J. Clark, Sheffield, 3 00

3d do, H. J Dings, Great Barrington. 2 00

Best single variety of Potatoes, L. M. Stannard, New Marlboro, 3 00

2d do, Leroy Tobev, Alford, 2 00

3d do, S. A. Rhoades, New Marlboro. 1 00

Best Beets, Fred I)e Bell. Great Barrington. 2 00

2d do, Lester T. Osborne, Alford, 1 00

Best Cabbages, Joseph Ramsey, Egremont. 2 00

2d do, John MoiTison. Sheffield. 1 00

Best Melons, Louis Schneider, Sheffield, 2 00

2d do. Zacheus Cande, Sheffield 1 00

Best Onions, Charles W. Warner, Great Barrington. 2 00

2d do, F. W. Curtiss, Egremont, 1 00

Best Squashes, William Martin. Great Barrington, 2 00

2d do, Luke Keefe. Alford, 1 00

Best Tomatoes, George S. Day. Great Barrington, 2 00

2d do, Louis Schneider, Sheffield, , 1 00

DISCRETIONARY.

Cauliflower. Louis Schneider, Sheffield, 1 00

Celery, Frederick Dellert, Great Barrington, 1 00
Celery, E. J. Van Lennep, Great Barrington, 50

Turnips, William Warner, New Marlboro, 1 00
Turnips. Bert Schneider, Sheffield, 50

Pumpkins, R. F. Little, Sheffield, 1 00
Pumpkins. Martin Finaughty, Lenox, 50

Peppers. Frederick Dellert, Great Barrington. I UO

A. E. SWIFT, Committee.

Household Manufactures.

First Division— Carpets and Rugs.

Whole number of entries, 37 — Rag Carpeting, 7; Hearth Rugs, 30.

Best piece of Rag Carpeting, Mrs. J. S. Spencer, Lee.

2d do, Mrs. A. M. Hewins, Sheffield.

3d do, Mrs. L. M. Stannard. New Marlboro,

4th do, Mrs. Lucinda Warren. Egremont.

5th do, Mrs. E. H. Minor. Great Barrington.
Best Hearth Rug. Mrs. L. S. Parsons, Sheffield.

2d do. Mrs. R. H. Bradford. Egremont,

3d do, Mrs. William I. Walker, Great Barrington.

4th do, Mrs. William M. Chapin, Sheffield.

DISCRETIONARY — RAG CARPETS.

Mrs. Lillie Rote, New Marlboro.
Mrs. C. A. Brewer, West Stockbridge,

HEARTH RUGS.

Mrs. Eliza Kenyon, Otis,

Mrs. Mary Robinson, Great Barrington,

Mrs. E. S. Merrill, Lee.

Mrs. C. B. Benedict. Egremont,

Mrs. George Lee, Sheffield,

Mrs. Scott Huntley, Great Barrington,

Mrs. E. J. HoUenbeck. Great Barrington,

Miss Myrtie Hewins. Sheffield.

Mrs. O. A. Pelton, Sheffield.

Mrs. John C. Smith. Sheffield.

Miss Carrie h. Smith, Sheffield,

Miss Carrie Evans, Great Barrington,

Mrs. L. S. Parsons, Sheffield.

E. S. HOLLISTER, )

Mrs. H. M. HIGLEY, V Committee.

Mrs. F. G. HEATH, \

Second Division— Afghans, Hose and Mittens.

Whole number of entries, 23. Afghan or Lap Robe, 10; Woolen Hose or
Mittens, 9; Silk Hose or Mittens, 3; Cotton Hose or Mittens, 1,

Best Afghan or Lap Robe, Cora Palmer, Stockbridge, $3 00

2d do, Mrs. W. C. Dalzell, Egremont. 2 00

3d do. Mrs. Mary Robinson. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best Pair of Woolen Hose or Mittens. Ora Snow, Becket, 2 00

2d do. Mrs. J. N. Warner, Sheffield, 1 00

Best Pair of Silk Hose or Mittens, Frances Crosier, Becket, 2 00

2d do. Mrs. C. C. Beecher. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best Pair of Cotton Hose or Mittens, Mrs. B. N. Clark, Sheffield. 2 00

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Mrs. H. L. ROWE,

• Committee.

Mrs. T. C. WICKWIRE,

DISCRETIONARY.

Mrs. Eliza Kenyon, Otis,

Mrs, C. White, Great Barrington.

Ora Snow, Becket,

Mrs. J. S. Spencer, Lee,

Mrs. J. F. Coleman, Richmond,

Mrs. C. B. Evans, Great Barrington,

Mrs. George Brings, Great Barrington,

Bertha May Turner, Great Barrington,

Mrs. R. H. Race, Egremont,

Miss Etta L. Burghardt, Great Harrington,

Mrs. William H. Snow, Becket,

Ora Snow, Becket,

Mrs. Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington,

Delphine De vi ouge. Great Barrington,

Mrs. Ernest Smith, Alford,

Third Division— Quilts and Patch-Work.

Whole number of entries, 35. Bed-Spreads, 6; Bed-Quilts, 10; Silk Quilts,
13; Patch-Work, 6.

Best Bed-Spread, Adell Mignerey, Great Barrington.

2d do, Mrs. W. W. Wentworth, Sandisfield,

3d do, Mrs. Delphine De Mouge, Great Barrington,
Best Bed-Quilt, Celeste Hulbert, Great Barrington,

2d do, Mrs. William H. Pixley, Great Barrington,

3d do, ]\Trs. N. E. Harris, Great Barrington,

4th do, Mrs. George W. Olds, Tyringham,
Best Silk Quilt, Mrs. George W. Briggs, Great Barrington,

2d do, Miss E. A. Winchell, Pittsfield,

3d do. Mrs. A. E. Mundry, Great Barrington,

4th do, Mrs. Eliza Kenyon, Otis,
Best Patch-work, done by a girl not over twelve years old, Elnora Beach, Otis,

2d do, Myrtie Ford, Sheffield.

3d do, Alice Ray, Great Barrington,

PISCRETIONARY.

Hannah Arnold, Great Barrington,

Mrs. Charles Tibbals, Great Barrington,

Mrs. M. A. Bristol, Pittsfield,

Mrs. W. W. Wentworth, Sandisfield,

Mrs. Polly Son, Gi-eat Barrington,

Mrs. O. F. Brown, Egremont,

Miss Adele Goux, Great Barrington,

A. L. HUBBELL, )

Miss E. M. WARNER, > Committee.

Mrs. H. M. BROWN, )

Painting, Drawing, Etc.

Whole number of entries, 35. Oil Paintings, 6; Water Colors, 6; China
Painting, 6; Crayon Drawing, 5; Charcoal Drawing, 3; Pen and Ink Drawing,
2; Pencil Drawing, 5; Photographs, general exhibition of Crayon Portraits,
Oil Paintings and other works of art, 5.

Best specimen of Oil Painting, Mrs. A. N. Chapin, Pittsfield,

2d do, Miss Pearl Sexton, Great Barrington,

3d do, Mrs. Thomas Kearin. Great Barrington,
Best specimen in Water Colors, Miss A. L. Pixley, Pittsfield.

2d do, Miss Crosby, Pittsfield.

3d do. Miss M. L. Ball, Great Barrington.

4th do, Stewart Studwell, Great Barrington,
Best China Painting, Miss Jennie Jilson, Richmond,

2d do, Miss Crosby, Pittsfield,

DISCRETIONARY.

Miss Pearl Sexton, Great Barrington,

Miss Jennie Fuller, Pittsfield,

Margaret L. Hayes, Great Barrington,

Best Crayon Drawing, Miss Bessie Wheldon, Pittsfield,

2d do, Stewart Studwell, Great Barrington,

3d do, Miss Mary Tuttle, Great Barrington,
Best Charcoal Drawing, Miss Grace Taft, Egremont,

2d do. Miss Carrie T. Smith, Sheffield,

3d do. Miss A. L. Pixley, Pittsfield,
Best Pen and Ink Drawing, Miss A. L. Pixley, Pittsfield,

3(1 do, Mrs. A. S. Chapin, IMttsfield,
Best Pencil Drawing. John Race, Great Barrington,

Best Exhibition of Photographs, Works of Art. etc., Lane Brothers, Great Barring-
ton diploma and 3 00

2d do, Mrs. C. Ellis, Httsfield. diploma.

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Miss Jessie Fuller, Pittsfield, $1 00

Miss Margaret L. Hayes, Great Barrington, China Painting, 1 00

There seems to be a few suggestions to be made in this department of Art,
which would lead to a great improvement in its exhibitions. First, the place
itself could be fitted up tastefully and conveniently at small expence. Then,

with a little effort, more of our artists might be induced to bring in their work,
and help to educate us all to a better knowledge of art. Let us try another year

to see what can be done. ABBY J. RUSSELL, Committee.

Miscellaneous Ornamental Work.

Whole number of entries, 19.

Miss Minnie Fuller, Pittsfield, carved work, $2 00

Mrs. B. Persons, Egremont, wreath, hair work, 2 00

Mrs. C. Phelps. Egremont, cross, hair woi'k, 1 00

Miss L. A. Saunders, Pittsfield, wax work, 2 00

DISCRETIONARY.

Mrs. O. C. Bidwell, Great Barrington, parchesi board, 1 00

Mrs. A L. Pixley, Great Barrington, stamp plate, 1 00

Lena A. Tobey, Alford, tinfoil ball, 1 00

Alan Sheldon, Great Barrington, inlaid box, 1 00

E. W. Reed, Great Barrington, case drawers and foot rest, 50

Miss J. H. Dewey, Sheffield, ribbons, 50

Mrs. George Woods, Sheffield, rope stand, 50

Mrs. C. W. Barnes, Great Barrington. stamp plate, 50

Miss Ellen Sears, Sandisfield, lamp shade, 50

Mrs. O. J. Brusie. Great Barrington, stamp plate, 50

Mrs. O. Iveson, Great Barnngton, stamp plate. 50

Mrs. George Potts, Egremont, banner, 50

Mrs. George Klahn, Great Barrington, sachet bag. 50

Mrs. Dora Couch, Lee, three articles, .50

R. P. Lee. Sheffield, arrow heads, 50

L. P. KEYES, )

Miss ANGIE RICE. V Committee.

Mrs. JOHN C. SMITH. )

Cotton, Linen and Worsted Embroidery.

Whole number of entries, 18. Cotton and Linen Embroidery, 11; Worsted
Embroidery, 7.

Best Cotton and Linen Embroidery, Mrs. E. W. Reed, Great Barrington, $4 00

2d do, Mrs. William Abbott, Lee, 3 00

3d do, Mrs. W. W. Langdon, Great Barrington, 2 00

4th do, Mary Mignerey, Great Barrington, 2 00

5th do, Ella Gardner, Egremont, 2 00

Best Worsted Embroidery, Mrs. George Potts, Egremont, 3 00

2d do, Mrs. Dora Couch, Lee, 2 00

3d do, Mrs. McTigue, Great Barrington, 1 00

DISCRETIONARY.

Miss I. G. A. Whiting. Great Barrington, 1 00

Mrs. Eliza Kenyon, Otis, 1 00

Mrs. O. C. Bidwell, Great Barrington, 1 00

Mrs. George M. Beach, Otis, 1 00

Mrs. William Abbott, Lee, • 1 00

Miss Winifred Merrifield, Sheffield, 1 00

Miss M, E. Gibbs, Pittsfield. 1 00

Mrs. NATHAN CANNON, /

Mrs. T. S. BALDWIN, V Committee.

E. D. SEARS, )

Kensington, Silk, Outline and Arasene Embroidery.

Whole number of entries, 80. Kensington, 30; Silk, 26; Outline 22; Ara-
sene, 2.

Best Kensington Embroidery, Mrs. William Abbott. Lee, $5 00

2d do. Miss Harriet Wilcox, Great Ban-ington, 4 00

3d do, Mrs. J. G. Atherton, Great Barrington, 3 00

4th do. Mrs. F. W. Whitlock, Great Barrington, 2 00

Best Silk Embroidery, Mrs. A. Willis, Great Barrington, 4 00

2d do, Mrs. George Beach, Otis, 3 00

3d do. Miss J. M. Dewey, Sheffield. 2 00

4th do. Miss Ellen Boland, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best Outline Embroidery. Miss Nellie Kipp, Great Barrington, 3 00

2d do, Mrs. C. White, Great Barrington, 2 00

3d do, Mrs. J. S. Spencer. Lee. 1 00

Best Arasene Embroidery. Mrs. Bvron Richmond, Adams, 3 00

2d do. Miss Martha French. Sheffield, 2 00

DISCRETIONARY — KENSINGTON EMBROIDERY.

Miss Harriet L. Sheldon, Great Barrington, 2 00

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Mrs. L. C. Richardson. Pittsfield,

Miss I. G. A. Whitinj;. Great Barringrton,

Miss Annie Christy, Great Barrin^ton,

Mrs. A. L. Hubbeli, Great Barrington.

Mrs. E. B Eldridffe. Pittsfield,

Miss Bessie Blatchford, Pittsfield,

SILK EMBROIDERY.

Mrs. O. C. Bidwell, Great Barrin^ton,

Mrs. W. F. Gale, Pittsfield

Miss A. Turner, Great Barrington,

BaTTONHOLE EMBROIDERY.

Mrs. Williem Abbott. Lee.

OUTLINE EMBROIDERY.

Mrs. T. H. Richardson. Pittsfield,

Mrs. A. C. Sparks. Lee.

Miss May Fassett, Great Barrington,

Mrs. M. A. Batterson. Great Barrington.

Mrs. Polly Son. Great Barrington.

HENRY T. ROBBINS, )

Mrs. T. G. RAMSDELL, V Committee.

Mrs. W. C. DALZELL. \

Crochet Work.

Whole number of entries. 58. Silk, Linen or Cotton Crochet Work, 48.
Woolen Crochet Work, 10.

Best Silk, Linen or Cotton Crochet Work, Miss Minnie Ford, Stockbridge, S3 00

2d do. Mrs. W. C. Brown, West Stockbridge, 2 00

3d do, Mrs. Nellie Cadwell, Sheffield, 2 00

4th do. Miss Sophie F. Strub. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best Woolen Crochet Work. Miss Hattie E. Clark, Sheffield. 3 00

2d do, Mrs. A. S. Fassett, Great Barrington, 2 00

3d do, Miss Nellie Noonan. Great Barrington. 2 00

4th do, Mrs. W. H. Snow, Becket, 1 00

DISCRETIONARY.

Mrs. Callie Weaver, Great Barrington, 1 00

Miss Maggie Cadden, Great Barrington. 1 00

Mrs. C. W. Snyder, Sheffield, 1 00

Miss Mary S. Strub, Great Barrington, 1 00

Mrs. William Abbott, Lee. 1 00

Mrs. Byron Richmond, Adams. 1 00

Mrs. Walter Miner. Sheffield, 1 oo

Miss Susie Wellington, Pittsfield, 1 00

Mrs. G. A. Went worth, Sandisfield. 1 00

Miss Dora Couch, Lee. 1 oo

A, C. COLLINS, )

Mrs. J. A. KLINE, -Committee.
Mrs. GEORGE H. KIRBY, \

Knit Work.

Whole number of entries, 35. Silk, Linen or Cotton Knit Work, 14;
Woolen Knit Work, 20; Miscellaneous, 1.

Best Silk. Linen or Cotton Knit Work, Miss^Alele Goux, Great Barrington. $8 00

2d do, Mrs. George Potts, Egremont, 2 00

3d do, Miss Eliza Ingersoll, Lee, 2 00

4th do, Mrs. C. W. Snyder, Sheffield, 1 00

Best Woolen Knit Work, Mrs. E. W. Barnes, Great Barrington. 3 00

2d do, Mrs. William Abbott, Lee, 2 00

3d do. Miss Alice Ray, Great Barrington, 2 00

4th do, Mrs. Rhoda McLay, Great Barrington, 1 00

; DISCRETIONARY.

Mrs. W. W. Wentworth. Sandisfield, 1 00

Mrs. Walter Miner, Sheffield, 1 00

Mrs. C. O. Dewey, Sheffield, 1 00

Miss. Eva Fonda, Lee, 1 00

Mrs. G. W. Briggs, Great Barrington, 1 00

Mrs. C. C. Beecher, Great Barrington, 1 00

Miss Ellen Boland, Great Barrington. 1 00

Miss LAURA WILLIAMS, }

Mrs. FRANK D. RO WE, }■ Committee.

Mrs. O. C. BIDWELL, \

Lace, Drawn Work and Darning.

Whole number of entries, 36. Hand-Made Lace, 14; Drawn Work, 10;
Darning 8; Miscellaneous, 4.

Best Hand-Made Lace, Mrs. William Abbott, Lee, $3 00

2d do, Mrs. O. C. Bidwell, Great Barrington, 2 00

3d do, Mrs. Ralph Hurlburt, Sheffield, 1 00

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Best specimen of Drawn Work, Mrs. Byi-on Richmond, Adams,

2d do. Miss Mary Wellington, Pittsfield.

3d do, Srs. H. C. Jovner. Great Barringrton,
Best specimen of Darning, Mrs, C. W. Snyder, Sheffield,

2d do, Mrs. George Day, Great Barrington,

DISCRETIONARY.

Mrs. J. B. Hull. Stockbridge.

Hattie E. Clark, Sheffield,

Alice Luka, Great Barrington,

Miss Ella Gardner, Egremont,

Emily M. Clapp, Great Barrington.

Miss Lena Fonda, Lee,

Mrs. H. W. Wright. Great Barrington.

Miss Lulu Brown, West Stockbridge,

Mrs. H. W. Palmer, New Marlboro.

Margaret Haight, Pittsfield,

CLARENCE R. SARIN.

Mrs. J. S. SPENCER. Y Committee

JENNIE K. THOMPSON.

Butter.

Whole number of entries, 22.
Best twenty pounds of Butter, W. H. Bolton. Alford, S5 00

This butter is made the old-fashion way, from the milk of Grade cows; milk set in pans,
cream churned in a dash churn, and butter worked with a ladle; salted one ounce to the
pound. WILLIAM H. BOLTON.

2d do, Mrs. I. N. Benedict, Monterey, 5 00

This butter exhibited by me w^as made by use of the Cooley system: churned when
ripened and salted one ounce to the pound, with Worcester salt.

Mrs. I. N. BENEDICT.

3d do, Jerdon Vosburgh, Sheffield, 5 00

This butter is made from 15 cows. Grade Jerseys, and is set in shallow pans, standing
from 24 to 36 hours, according to temperature, and churned in dash churn, worked
with ladle, washed thoroughly and salted with one ounce to the pound.

JERDON VOSBURGH.

4th do, F B. French, Sheffield. 4 00

The butter exhibited by me was made from Grade Jersey cows, the milk run through
a United States cream separator, the cream immediately cooled to 50 degrees, then ripened
until slightly thickened, churned in a Stoddard barrel churn, salted in the grain form,
three-fourths ounce to the pound, allowed to stand eight to 10 hours and worked.

F. B. FRENCH.
5th do, G. A. Phillips, Egremont. 4 00

My milk is set in pans, cream churned in a dash churn and worked with a ladle, salted
one ounce to the pound. G. A. PHILLIPS.

6th do, W. J. Clark, Sheffield, 4 00

This butter is made from Graded cows, set in the Cooley creamery, skimmed after
standing twenty-four hours, churned in a Stoddard churn, salted with Worcester salt,
worked with wooden ladle and then packed. W. J. CLARK.

7th do, Mrs. Corodon Downs, New Marlboro, 3 00

This butter is made from Grade Jersey cows, milk set in Cooley creamer twenty-four
hours; the cream, when slightly sour, churned at a temperature of 64 degrees in a Davis
swing churn; the butter is washed in cold water, salted with Worcester salt, one ounce to
the pound, and worked in a Reid butter worker. Mrs. CORODON DOWNS.

8th do. Mrs. Charles Adsit, New Marlboro, 3 00

This butter was made from a dairy of 18 cows, the milk set in a Borden creamery, and
the cream, after being drawn off, allowed to stand until slightly acid, churned in a Stod-
dard barrel churn, thoroughly washed and salted, an ounce of salt to the pound of butter.

Mrs. CHARLES ADSIT.
9th do, Mrs. L. Melius, Mount Washington, 3 00

My milk was set in a Mosby and Stoddard creamery 24 hours; cream then left 24 hours
and churned in a tin dash churn, salted one ounce to the pound; butter worked, after 12
hours, and packed. Jersey Grade cows. Mrs. L. MELIUS.

H. J. MIGNEREY, J
P. BRONSON, y Committee.

CARLTON CURTIS, \

Cheese.

Whole number of entries, 4.
Best twenty-five pounds of Cheese, Mrs. H. J. Hall, Monterey, $3 00

The cheese was made by me, June 14, 1894. Made of new milk and salted six ounces to
30 pounds. Salted with Higgins dairy salt. Weight 30 pounds. Mrs. H. J. HALL.

2d do, J. S. Adams, Alford, 2 00

Set milk at temperature of 86 degrees. After rennet is added the milk should curdle
in 30 or 40 minutes. After breaking curd carefully the cheese is allowed to stand a few

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.3d do, Mrs. F. E. Brown, West Stockbridge, 50

DlSCKETIONARy.

Mrs. Mary Holian, Great Barrington, 50

E. E. BARNES, )
GEORGE GAYLORD, V Committee.

F. A. PALMER, )

White Bread.

Whole number of entries, 41.

Best specimen of ^Vhite Bread, Mrs. Charles Evans, electrician. Great Barrington, S3 00

2d do, Mrs. Winnie Larkin, Great Barringcton, 3 00

3d do, Mrs. Timothy McGee, Great Barrington, 2 00

4th do, Mrs. E, S. Merrill, Lee. 2 00

DISCRETIONARY.

Mrs. William Broderick, Great Barrington, 1 00

Mrs. Hopkins Cande, ShefBeld, 1 00

Miss Anna Mullaney, Great Barrington, 1 00

Mrs. Jane Hickey, New Marlboro, 1 00

Miss Fanny Leahy, Great Barrington, 1 00

Mrs. D. C. Millard, Egremont. 1 00

H. L. ROWE, ;

Mrs. H. W. BURGETT, ^Committee.

Mrs. E. H. SLATER, )

Biscuits.

Whole number of entries, 41.

Best specimen of Biscuit, Mrs. A. M. Baldwin, Great Barrington,
2d do, Mrs. William Broderick, Great Barrington.
3d do. Miss Lizzie Farley, Great Barrington.
4th do, Mrs. Timothy McGee, Great Barrington,

DISCRETIONARY.

Mrs. G. Bartholomew, ShefBeld.

Mrs. Edward Bartholomew. Sheffield,

Mrs. F. W. Ford, Sheffield.

Mrs. John Maloney, Great Barrington,

Mrs. T. S. Baldwin, Egremont,

Mrs. E. M. Holmes, Sheffield,

Miss CORA PALMER, ( commiltee
Mrs. M. J. MUNSELL. i ^oi^imntee.

Rye, Brown and Qraham Bread.

Whole number of entries, 53. Best specimen of Rye Bread, 18; best speci-
men Brown Bread, 15; best specimen of Graham Bread, 20.

Best specimen of Rye Bread, Mrs. H. W. Crippen, Sheffield,

2d do. Mrs. H. L. Rowe, Egremont,

3d do, Mrs. B. N. Clark, Sheffield,
Best specimen of Brown Bread, Miss Jennie Turner. Great Barrington,

2d do, Mrs. Abner Roys, Sheffield,

3d do. Miss Ellen Huntley, Great Barrington,
Best specimen of Graham Bread, Mrs. H. W. Burgett, Egremont,

2d do, Mrs. John Griffith, Sheffield,

3d do, Mrs. H. M. Browne, Egremont,

discretionary — RYE BREAD.

Mrs. H. W. Burgett, Egremont,
Mrs. D. W. Manville, Sheffield,

BROWN BREAD.

Mrs. H. B. Rounds, Great Barrington,
Mrs. Harvey Roys, Sheffield,

GRAHAM BREAD.

Mrs. H. T. Potts. Egremont,

Mrs. C. H. Bentlev, Great Barrington,

W. H. RHOADES, )

Mrs. H. T. CANDEE, U
Mrs. G. F. PRINDLE, )

Cakes and Pies.

Whole number of entries, 66. Cakes, 46; pies, 20.

Miss Mav Shears, Sheffield, $2 00

Mrs J. W. Ford, Stockbridge, 2 00

Mrs L Melius, Mount Washington, 1 00

Miss Jessie French, West Stockbridge, 50

Mrs. S. A. Coggswell, Great Barrington, 75

Mrs. John Griffith, Sheffield, 75

Mrs. M. Rowe. .\lford, 50

Mrs. W. I. Walker, Great Barrington, 50

Mrs. D. C. Millard, Egremont, 50

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Miss Fanny Garfield, TjTingham, . 50

Miss Fanny Andrus, Sheffield, 50

Mrs. W. T. Thompson, Tyringham, 50

Mrs. Nathan Cannon, Tyringham, 75

Miss Eva Pixley, Lee, 50

Miss Lena M. Giddings, Great Barrington, 50

Mrs. L. M. Joyner, Egremont, 50

Mrs. F. W. Decker, Sheffield, 75

Mrs. E. B. Sears, Sandisfield, 50

Mrs. L. Hallett, Sheffield, 50

HELEN DbMOTT, )

MINNIE O. FORD, V Committee.
HAROLD MacD. ANDERSON, )

Maple Sugar, Syrup and Honey.

Whole number of entries, 19. Maple Sugar, 2; Maple Syrup, 10; Honey,
6; Beeswax, 1.
Best twenty pounds of Maple Sugar, Jennie Crosby, New Marlboro,

2d do, W. W. Garfield, Tyringham,
Best quart of Maple Syrup, Willam S. Abbott, Lee,

2d do, William S. Willcox, Sheffield,

3d do. Mrs. F. M. Decker, Sheffield,
Best five pounds of Honey, Mrs. M. H. Hall, Monterey,

2d do, E. H. Slater, Tyringham,

DISCRETIONARY.

John Q,. A. Race. Great Barrington,

Mary Holmes, Sheffield,

ANDREW J. PPURR, 1

H. B. STEVENS, >■ Committee,

RALPH LITTLE, )

Flowers and House Plants.

Whole number of entries, 100. Potted Plants, 5, Out Flowers, 13; Floral
Designs, 7; Pansies, 5; Verbenas, 5; Geraniums, 7; Foliage Plants, 3; Asters,
7; Gladiolus, 8; Wild Flowers, 10; Miscellaneous, 35.

Best display of Potted Plants, Mrs. William I. Walker, Great Barrington,

2d do, Mrs. Egbert Shook, Sheffield,
Best display of Cut Flowers, Lottie M. Bradford, Egremont,

2d do. Mrs. George Day, Great Barrington,
Best Floral Design, Mrs. E. C. Tlcknor, Alford.

2d do, Mrs. Flint Smith, Sheffield.
Best collection of Pansies. Mrs. J. F. Benedict, Monterey,

2d do, W. H. Bolton, Alford.
Best collection of Verbenas, Mrs. William I. Walker, Great BaiTington,

2d do, Fi'ederick Dellert, Great Barrington.
Best collection of Geraniums, 3Irs. Ralph Little, Sheffield,

2d do, Mrs. J. F. Coleman, Richmond,
Best collection of Foliage Plants, 3Irs. George F. Bradford, Egremont,

2d do, Zacheus Cande. Sheffield,
Best collection of Asters, Miss Jennie L. Clark, Sheffield,

2d do, Miss Bessie Merrifield. Sheffield,
Best collection of Gladiolus. W. H. Bolton, Alford,

2d do. Miss Fannie Hall. Egremont,
Best collection of Wild Flowers. Mrs. F, W. Decker, Sheffield,

2d do. Mrs. L. Melius, Mount Washington,

DISCRETIONARY.

Potted Plants, Mrs. W. P. Gale, Egremont,

do, Mrs, George Day, Great Barrington,
Cut Flowers. Mrs. Jane Griffith, Sheffield,

do, Mrs. Fred Ford, Sheffield,

do. Mrs. Ralph Little, Sheffield,

do, Mrs Henry Dresser. Great Barrington,

do, Mrs. J. B. Taylor. Tyringham,

do, Mrs. W. P. Gale. Egremont,

do, Mrs. L. Melius, Mount Washington,
Floral Designs, Mrs. John Griffith, Sheffield,

do, Mrs. Laura Turner, Great Barrington,
Pansies, Miss Bessie Merrifield Sheffield,

do, Mrs. H. F. Shufelt, Great Barrington,

do, Miss Jennie Chapin. Great Barrington,
Geraniums, Miss Emma Rhoades. New Marlboro.

do, Mrs. Henry Dresser, Great Barrington,

do, Mrs. H. L. Rowe, Egremont,
Asters, Mrs. William I. Walker, Great Barrington.

do. Miss Anna Clark. Sheffield,
Wild Flowers. Miss Lena Giddings, Great Barrington.

do, Frank M. Bradford, Egremont,

do, Mrs. E. P. Seal's, Sandisfield,

do, Mrs. William I. Walker, Great Barrington,

do. Mrs. Porter Smith, Sheffield,

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MISCELLANEOUS.

Winter Bouquet, Mrs. Fred Ford, Sheffield,

Palm. Fred Dellert, Great Barrington,

Afferatum. Fred Dellert. Great Barring:ton,

Dahlias, Mrs. A. A.Cogsswell, Great Barrington,

Zinnias, Mrs. W. I. Walker, Great Barrington,

Petunias, Mrs. W. I. Walker. Great Barrington,

Winter Bouquet, 3Irs W. I. Walker. Great Barrington.

Winter Bouquet, Miss Carrie Evans, Great Barrington,

Fusehia, Mrs. W. I. Walker, Great Barrington,

Fuschia, Miss Carrie Evans, Great Barrington,

B. S. Begonia, Mrs. W. I. Walker. Great Barrington,

Star Begonia, Mrs. W. I. Walker. Great Barrington,

Partridge Cactus, Mrs. A. L. Williams, Hinsdale,

Coleus, Mrs. John Huggins, Sheffield,

Sweet Peas, Mrs. Charles Phelps, Egremont,

Nasturtiums, Mrs. John C. Smith. Sheffield,

Dahlias, Jane L. Sears, Sandisfield,

Coleus, Mrs. Egbert Shook, Sheffield,

Dahlias, Mrs. G. F. Prindle, Alford.

Dried Grasses, Mrs. B. N. Clark, Sheffield,

Sweet Peas, Miss Luella Gordon, Sheffield,

Zinnias. Miss Susie Potter, Great Barrington,

Sweet Peas, Mrs. E. A. Lawrence, Egremont,

ROSCOE C. TAFT, )

Mrs. WILLIAM L. ABBOTT, V Committee.

Mrs. H. L. WILCOX, \

Fruits.

Lanesborough, Mass., October 25, 1894.
The fruit at your fair was the finest I ever saw. In awarding the premiums
I did not haA'e time to do as I would have liked. The book of entries was late
in getting into my hands, and being obliged to return home the same day, my
time was made rather short. Your exhibit might be made still better if you
were to offer premiums on the various leading varieties of apples, I would
suggest that premiums be offered for new varieties and collections, not exceed-
ing twelve varieties. Also, that exhibitors be required to exhibit uniform num-
bers of specimens. Respectfully, S. W. Dow.

First Division.

FALL APPLES AST) VARIETIES OF FRriTS.

Whole number of entries, 13. Fall Apples, 8; Variety Fruits, 3; iMiscella-
neoiis, 2.

Best variety of Fall Apples, Lester T. Osborne, Alford, S4 00

2d do, Dwight Boardman. Sheffield, 3 00

3d do, C H. Shay lor, Lee. 2 Oo

4th do, Frederick Abbey. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best variety of all kinds ot Fruit, Clarence H. Warner, Sheffield, 6 00

2d do, E. W. Rhoades. New Marlboro. 4 00

3d do, Charles Spurr. Sheffield, 2 00

S. W. DOW. Committee.
Second Division.

WINTER APPLES.

Whole number of entries, 17. Miscellaneous, 4.

Best specimen of Winter Apples, F W. Decker, Sheffield, $5 00
2d do. Zacheus Cande, Sheffield, 4 00

3d do, Charles E. Spurr, Sheffield, 3 00

4th do, Lester T.^Osborne, Alford. 2 (X)

5th do. Mrs. T. Bartholomew, Sheffield, 1 00

S. W. DOW, Committee.
Third Division.

PEACHES, PEARS, PLIMS, QUINCES AND CRANBERRIES.

Whole number of entries, 124. Peaches, 15; Variety Pears, 5; Bartlett
Pears, 6; Belle Lucrative Pears, 3; Bose Pears, 6; Clarigan Pears, 8; Seckel
Pears, 8; Sheldon Pears, 15: Variety Plums, 3; Single Variety of Plum.s, 9;
Quinces, 30; Miscellaneous, 16.

Best variety of Peaches, James C^rotty, Great Barrington, $3 00

2d do, E. D. Shears, Sheffield, 2 00

3d do. T A. Rhoades, Sheffield, 1 00

Best specimen of Pears (of not less than six varieties), Zacheus Cande, Sheffield. 4 00

2d do, Ralph Little, Sheffield. 3 00

3d do. Charles E. Spurr, Sheffield. 2 W

4th do, E J. Van Lennep. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best specimen of Bartlett Pears, T. L. Foote, Lee, 2 00

2d do, H. Bronson. Great Barrington. • 100'

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Best specimen of Belle Lucrative Pears, Ralph Little, Sheffield. $2 OO

2d do, Mrs. F. Crippen, Sheffield, 1 00

Best specimen of Bose Pears, E. J. Van Lennep, Great Barring^ton, 2 00

2d do, B. F. Gilmore, Great Barrington, 1 00
Best specimen of Clarigan Pears, Zacheus Cande, Sheffield, • 2 00

2d do, C. F. Post. Alford, 1 00

Best specimen of Seckle Pears, Mrs. Egbert Shook, Sheffield, 2 00

2d do, A. R. Turner, Great Barrington, 1 oa

Best specimen of Sheldon Pears, Henry Dresser, Great Barringt<in, 2 00

2d do, Ralph Little, Sheffield, 1 00
Best specimen of Plums (not less than five varieties), Mrs. T. Bartholomew, Sheffield, 3 00

2d do. E. W. Rhoades, Sheffield, 2 00

Best single variety of Plums. Mrs. Bartholomew, Sheffield, 2 00

2d do, R. H. Bradford, Egremont, 1 00

Best specimen of Quinces, H. F. Shufelt. Great Barrington, 3 00

2d do. E. L. Heath, Stockbridge, 2 00-

3d do, Henry Dresser, Great Barrington, 1 00

DISCRETIONARY — PEARS.

Howell, Zacheus Cande, Sheffield, 1 00

Keefer, Mrs. T. Barthelomew, Sheffield, 1 00

Pratt, Mrs. T. Bartholomew, Sheffield, 1 00

Flemish Beauty. Ralph Little, Sheffield, 1 00

Flemish Beauty, J. W. Campbell. Egremont, 1 00

Dutchess, Miss Jessie Fuller, Pittsfield, 1 00

Howell, E. J. Van Lennep. Great Barrington, 1 00

Anjou, Mrs. F. Crippen, Sheffield, 1 00

S. W. DOW, Committee.
Fourth Division.

GRAPES.

Whole number of entries, 4. Best specimen of Open-Air Grapes (of not more
than eight varieties), 3; best specimen of Grapes raised under Glass, 1.

Best specimen of Grapes raised in the open air (not more than eight varieties), E. W.

Rhoades. Sheffield, $.3 00

2d do, Henry Dresser, Great Barrington, 2 00

3d do, Dwight Boardman, Sheffield, ] 00

Best specimen of Grapes raised under glass, Mrs. R. T. Coffing. Great Barrington. 4 00

S. W. DOW, Committee.
Fifth Division.

CANNED FRUITS AND PICKLES.

Whole number of entries, 20. Be.st specimen of Canned Fruits, 7; best
specimen of Pickles, 8; Miscellaneous, 5.

Best specimen of Canned Fruits. Mrs. Lillie Rote, New Marlboro, $3 00

2d do, William P. Gale, Egremont. 2 00

3d do, ^largaret Mullien, Sheffield, 1 OO

Best specimen of Pickles, H. T. Cande, Sheffield. ,3 00

2d do. John C. Smith. Sheffield, 2 00

3d do, Mrs. Frank Kellogg, Sheffield, 1 oo

C. J. POTTER. )

Mrs. L. J. WRIGHT, - Committee.
Mr.s. M. LUCHSINGER, \

Domestic Animals.

First Division.

FAT, WORKING AND DRAFT OXEN.

Best yoke of Fat Oxen, Austin Holian, Great Barrington, $5 00

2d do, F. K. Hinckley, Lee, 3 oO

Best yoke of Working Oxen, William H. Hawley, Sandisfleld, 6 00

2d do, Frederick Turner, Great Barrington, 5 oo

3d do, Fernside Farm. Tyringham, 4 oO

4th do, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington. 3 00

Best yoke of Draft Oxen, over 3,200 pounds, Frederick Turner, Great Barrington. 4 00

2d do, Austin Holian, Great Barrington, 3 oo

3d do, W. ri. and F. £. Hawley, Sandisfleld, 2 00

Best yoke of Draft Oxen, 3,200 pounds or less, W. H. and F. E. Hawley, Sandisfleld, 4 00

2d do, W. P. Turner, Great Barrington, 3 oo

H. L. SMITH, }

O. C. WHITBECK, >• Committee.
H. A. TOBEY. )

Second Division.

THREE AND FOUR-TEAR-OLD AND NEAT STOCK.

Best yoke of Four-year-old Oxen, 2 ; best yoke of Three-year-old Steers, 3 ;
best display of Native or Grade Neat Stock, 2.

Best yoke of Four-year-old Oxen, George E. Hale. Tyringham, $.5 00

2d do. W. H. Hawley and F. E. Hawley, Sandisfleld, 4 00

Best yoke of Three-year-old Steers, Austin Holian, Great Barrington, 4 00

2d do, W. P. Turner, Great Barrington, 3 oo

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L. T. OSBORNE,

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Best display Native or Grade Neat Stock, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington. So 00

2d do, Austin Holian, Great Barriugton, 3 00

W. M. CHAPIN, )
C. H. HALE, V Committee.
H. W. PALMER, )
Third Division.

TWO-YEAK-OLDS AND YEARLINGS.

Whole number of entries, 7. Two-year-old Steers, 4 ; Yearling Steers, 3.

Best pair of Two-year-old Steers, Austin Holian, Great Barrington,
2d do, Ralph B. Van Deusen, Great Barrington,
3d do, George E. Hale, Tj^ringham,
Best Pair of Yearling Steers, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington,
2d do, Fred H. Turner, Great Harrington,
3d do, E. S. Merrill, Lee.

H. T. POTTS.
FRANK B. SCHUTT,
WILLIAM H. BURGETT, )

Fourtli Division.

MILCH COWS.

Whole number of entries, 20.
Best milch cow, Hugh O'Neil, Great Barrington,
2d do, George S. Day, Great Barrington,
3d do, W. H. Day, Great Barrington,
4th do, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington,
5th do, D. W. Manvel, Shefaeld,
6th do. B. F. Clark, Sheffield,
7th do, H. C. Byington. Stockbridge.
8th do, M. I. Wheeler, Great Barrington.
9th do. A. R. and R. L. Hurlburt, Sheffield,
10th do. H. H. Hall, Great Barrington.

Fiftli Division.

HEIFERS AND CALVES.

Whole number of entries, 32; best Two-year-old Heifer having had calf, 5;

best Two-year-old Heifer, not having had calf, 5; best Yearling Heifer, 13; best

Heifer Calf, 4; best pair of Matched Calves, 5.

Best Two-year-old Heifer having had calf, Hugh O'Neil, Great Barrington, §4 00

2d do, N. B. Turner. Great Barrington, 3 00

3d do. Henry E. Codding, Egremont. 2 00

Best Two-year-old Heifer, not having had calf, Frank M. Kellogg, Sheffield, 3 00

2d do, W. H. Hubbard, Great Barrington, 2 00

Best Yearling Heifer, George G. Ploss, Alford, 3 00

2d do, Parker Stoddard, Sheffield, 2 00

3d do, W. S. Ferguson, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best Heifer Calf, N. B. Turner. Great Barrington. 2 00

2d do, Charles W. Warner, Great Barrington, 1 00

3d do. Parker Stoddard. Sheffield. 1 00

Best pair of Matched Calves. Austin Holian, Great Barrington. 3 GO

2d do. Burdette D. Olds, Tyringham, 2 00

3d do, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington, 1 00

H. C. BYINGTON, )
OSCAR M. HALL, }- Committee.
FRED DeBELL, )
Sixth Division.

DAIRY, FAT AND STOCK COWS.

Whole number of entries, 22. Best five Dairy Cows, 11; best Pat Cow, not
less than two years old, 3 ; best Grade or Native Stock Cow, 8.

Best five Dairy Cows, C. B. Benedict, Egremont, $7 00

2d do, A. R. and R. L. Hurlburt, Sheffield, 6 00

3d do, George A. Stevens, New Marlboro. 5 00

4th do, W. H. Day, Great Barrington, 4 00

5th do, Eugene Wickwire, Sheffield, 3 CtO

6th do, H. H. Hall. Great Barrington, 2 f(0

7th do, Frederick Abbey, (ireat Barrington, t 00

Best Fat Cow, Noble B. Turner, Great Barrington. 3 OO

2d do, H. C. Byington. Stockbridge, 2 00

Best Grade or Native Stock Cow. H. r. Cande, Sheffield. 4 OO

2d do, W. S. Ferguson. Great Barrington, 3 00

3d do, Austin Holian, Great Barrington, 2 00

4th do, C. B. Benedict. Egremont. 2 00

HENRY DRESSER, /
J.M.COOPER, ^Committee.
H. Z. CANDE. j

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Seventh Division.

SHORTHORN STOCK.

Whole number of entries, 16. Best Bull two years old or older, 2 ; best Bull
under two years old, 1; best Cow with specimen of progeny, 4; best two-year-
old Heifer,' 1; best yearling Heifer, 3; best Bull Calf, 2; best Heifer Calf, 1;
best specimen of stock (not less than four in number), 2.

Best Bull two years old or older, Austin Holian, Great Barrington, S7 00

M do, Noble B. Turner, Great Barrington, 5 00

Best Bull under two years old, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington, 5 00

Best Cow, with specimen of progeny, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington, 5 00

2d do, W. H. Hubbard, Great Barrington, 4 00

3d do, W. S.Wilcox, Sheffield, 3 00

Best two-year-old Heifer, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington, 4 00

Best yearling Heifer, William S. Wilcox, Sheffield, 3 00

2d do. Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington, 2 00

Best Bull Calf. Noble B. Turner, Great Barrington, 2 00

2d do, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best Heifer Calf, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington, 2 00

Best specimen of Stock (not less than four in number), William S. Wilcox, Sheffield, 7 00

2d do, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington, 5 00

As expert on Durhams, perhaps a few remarks in this capacity will not be
untimely. It has too often been the practice at our agricultural fairs for the
committee or expert on cattle even, after properly considering their essential
points, to be almost exclusively iniluenced in their decision by the animal's
general appearance. Virtually this is all that has been required, and there is
but little doubt that this qualification has won more first premiums than all
others combined.

No matter how thoroughly qualified a person is, even with the score-card,
there are many essential points highly valued by the breeder which cannot be
duly estimated in the show ring. Such as quiet and gentleness in the stable,
being a pleasant milker, quality and quantity of milk, good feeders, good and
sure breeders, freedom from garget, quiet and orderly in the pasture, etc. An
animal or cow possessing these qualifications in a satisfactory degree has the
conditions for being first-class, yet not one of these can be satisfactorily consid-
ered in their examination in the show ring.

Then, again, the committee, in most cases, is expected by the society to be
so thorough in their examination as to pass unerring judgment, and that, too,
on scores of cattle in three or four hours of time. This kind of j udging is antici-
pated by the society each year through their expert ; but alas, since thorough-
bred cattle predominate at the fairs, the breeders now require a more consider-
ate and discriminating examination — hence the score-cards required by the
State Board of Agriculture of Massachusetts. At present one objection to judg-
ing by score-cards is a lack of uniformity in application by different judges.
Frojn experience, I find this in its favor: It requires a thorough, systematic
examination of every section, and thus credit is given only as merit requires.
The result shows the position of each animal. This method, when properly
applied, is an educator to the breeder.

It is a common remark that the bull is one-half of the herd. This may be
an exaggeration. I think, however, it is safe to say that the bull is equal to two
cows. In either case, why would it not be policy to have a specimen of the bull's
progeny to be exhibited with the bull the same as the cow is required to have a
specimen of her progeny exhibited with her?

What would best please the exhibitors, and what the society is aiming to
accomplish, is to have the awards made in strict justice. It is not only the
money value of the awards which is appreciated, but the awards themselves,
backed by the society and so discreetly made as to give them character. Then
there is honor and not a little pride in receiving their justly-awarded prizes.

A. BRADLEY, Committee.
Eighth Division.

JERSEY STOCK.

Whole number of entries, 30. Best Bull, two years old or older, 4; best
Bull, under two years old, 3; best Cow, with specimen of progeny by her side,
7; best two-year-old Heifer, 3; best yearling Heifer, 5; best Heifer Calf, 4;
best specimen of Stock, 4.

Best Bull, two years old or older, C. B. Benedict; Egremont, $7 00

2d do, P. M. Shaj-lor & Son, Lee, 5 00

3d do, C. N. Gilbert, Great Barrington, 3 0(i

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Best Bull, under two years old, F. G. Tefft, Great Barrington, $5 00

2d do, William S. Wilcox, Sheffield. 3 00

Best Cow, with specimen of progeny by her side. C. N. Gilbert. Great Barringrton, 5 00

2d do. P. L. Tobey, Great Barnngton, 4 00

3d do, C. B. Benedict. Egremont. 3 00

Best two-year-old Heifer, F. G. Tefft, Great Barrington, • 4 00

2d do. P. L. Tobey. Great Barrington, 3 00

Best yearling Heifer, J. A. Griffith, Sheffield, 3 00

2d do, W. H. Day, Great Barrington, 2 00

Best Heifer Calf, C B. Benedict, Egremont, 2 00

2d do, A. R. & R. L. t urlburt, Sheffield, 1 00
Best specimen of Stock, not more than four in number (oxen and steers excluded), C. N.

Gilbert, Great Barrington. 7 00

2d do, J. A. Griffith, Sheffield, 5 00

In judging the Jerseys I found the task to be difficult, yet it gave me pleas-
ure to see so many fine animals, and your society may be proud of the display
the Jersey breeders are making annually at the fair. As this exhibit nearly
equals that of State fairs, it would be well to adopt their system more fully in
classing: First, that a hill should be included with the four females to consti-
tute a herd. Second; as there is no provision made for the superior breeding of
an animal, I would advise awarding an extra prize for aged bull with four or
five of his get. This will give a valuable animal, which may be faulty in form,
an opportunity to show his worth at a small outlay of the society. I believe
this would be very beneficial. E. L. VAN DEUSEN,* Committee.

Ninth Division.

AYRSHIRE STOCK.

Whole number of entries, 14. Best Bull two years old or older, 1 ; best Bull
under two years old, 2 ; best Cow, with specimen of progeny by her side, 2 ;
best two-year-old Heifer, 2; best yearling Heifer, 2; best Bull Calf, 1; best
Heifer Calf, 2 ; best specimen of Stock, 2.

Best [iull, two years old or older, William I. Walker, Great Barrington, $7 00

Best Bull, under two years old. T. L. Foote. Lee, 5 00

2d do, William I. Walker, Great Barrington, 3 00

Best Cow, with specimen of progeny by her side, T. L. Foote, Lee, .5 00

2d do, William I. Walker, Great Barrington. 4 00

Best two-year old Heifer. T. L. Foote, Lee. 4 00

2d do. William I. Walker. Great Barrington. 3 00

Best yeai'ling Heifer, T. L. Foote, Lee. 3 00

2d do. William I. Walker, Great Barrington. 2 00

Best Bull Calf, ^^'ill!am I. Walker, Great Barrington, 2 00

Best Heifer Calf. William I. Walker, Gi'eat Barrington, 2 00

2d do, T. L. Foote. Lee, 1 00
Best specimen of Stock, not less than four in number (oxen and steers excluded), T. L.

Foote, Lee, 7 00

2d do, William I. Walker, Great Barrington, 5 00

We commenced our duties with considerable trepidation, it being our debut
as an "expert;" but we had been very politely asked to tell what we A^new
about Ayrshires and leave out what we did not know, and had agreed to do it.
We found " no retreat in that war." Thus, with score-cards in one hand and
pencil in the other, we began to make our mark " not in the world," but on the
score-card. After going around and around within the circle where nineteen
head of Ayrshires were standing, nearly all very good-looking animals, and
marking and again marking, we were more than happy that we found one end
of our i)encil had a rubber upon it, which we used at nearly every bout. Please
bear in mind that we were not quite so verdant in the wholesale, general appear-
ance of Ayrshire Stock as with the compulsory score-card, having handled daily,
for nearly a score of years, this excellent breed of cattle, and score-cards only
for a few hours; but the State Board said cards must be used, our worthy
executive committee said the same, and there were no excuses to be heard,
whereof we were glad.

We learned this, which we give to others. With the present-adopted mode
of judging, one may differ very materially from his impressions and conscien-
tious judgment by a general survey other than scoring. Also, we learned that
a quite ordinary-looking animal, in a general way, may possibly climb well up
by the card to the maximum of one hundred points. Were this not correct
two or three of the animals would have received no award from us. We find
no rule or mode of judging iu fallible. Experts have no councillors; they must
go it alone, and when questioned by the curious why do ye so, be ready for the
reply.

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Evidently scoring has come to stay, and no wrangling over the question will
avail anything. Study and experience is very essential to become an expert in
fact. Our best reward for the duty assigned us was the apparent satisfaction
of the competitors.

M. S. HEA.TH, Committee.
Tenth Division

HOLSTEIN STOCK.

Whole number of entries, 10. Best Bull, under two years old, 1 ; best Cow,
with specimen of progeny, 4; best tM^o-year-old Heifer. 1; best yearling Heifer,
2; best Heifer Calf, 1 ; best specimen of Stock (not less than four in number), 1.

Best Bull, under two years old, Alonzo Bradley, Lee, $5 00

Best Cow% with specimen of progeny. Alonzo Bradley, Lee, 5 00

2d do, A. C. Collins, Great Ban-ington, 4 00

3d do. Noble Turner, Great Barrinjrton, 3 00

Best two-year-old Heifer, Alonzo Bradley, Lee. 4 00

Best yearling: Heifer. Noble B. Turner. Great Barrington, 3 00

2d do. Alonzo Bradley, Lee. 2 00

Best Heifer Calf, Alonzo Bradley. Lee, 2 00

Best specimen of Stock (not less than four in number). Alonzo Bradley, Lee, 7 00

T. S. BALDWIN, Committee.

Eleventh Division.

GUERNSEY STOCK.

Whole number of entries, 20. Best Bull, two years old or older, 3; best
Bull, under two years old, 1; best Cow, with specimen of progeny, 4; best two-
year-old Heifer, 3; best yearling Pleifer, 8: best Bull Calf, 2: best Heifer Calf,
2; best specimen of Stock. 2.

Best Bull, two years old or older, D. W. Beckwith, Great Barrington, $7 00

2d do, Elmer D. Ballou. Becket, .5 00

3d do. J. H. Rowley, E^remont. .3 00

Best Bull, under two years old, M. I. Wheeler. Great Barrington, 5 00

2d do. N. W. Hart, Monterey, 3 00

Best Cow. with specimen of progeny, M. I. Wheeler, Great Barrington, 5 00

2d do. Frank T. Wheeler, Great Barrin^ton, 4 00

3d do, J. H. Rowley, E^remont. 3 00

Special mention of Otho's Fairy. M. L Wheeler, Great Barrin^ton.

Best two-year old Heifer, M. L Wheeler. Great Barring^ton, 3 00

Best yearling- Heifer. M. I. Wheeler, Great Barrinarton, 3 00

Best Bull Calf, J. H. Rowley, E^remont. 2 00

Best Heifer Calf M. I. Wheeler. Great Barrinaton. 2 GO

2d do, J. H. Rowley, Egreraoiit, 1 00

Best specimen of Stock (not less than four in number), M. I. Wheeler. Great Barrington, 7 OQ

2d do. J. H. Rowley, Egrremont, 5 Oq

The whole number of Guernsey cattle entered in the different classes were
26, 24 of which were shown l)y Wheeler and Beckwith of Great Barrington,
Rowley of Egremont, Hart of Monterey, and Ballou of Becket. In aged Bulls,
two noble specimens were shown by Beckwith and Ballou. The best feature of
the display was the stock shown by Wheeler, which, for size of animals and
excellence of points, easily surpassed all others in their respective classes, he
showing a Cow 17 years old, and to all appearances as vigorous and sound as
some are at 10, Judging from some of her progeny shown, she is a most re-
markable creature. This, in ray opinion, is the way" to lay the foundation for
a herd, and I most earnestly call attention to this fact to every progressive far-^
raer. Start with only the very best and keep your herd so, and never inbreed..
I would also recommend the Guernspys for the general-purpose animal.

I do most emphatically endorse the' score-card for use in judging all standard
breeds of cattle, for by it a judge can arrive at his conclusions with more cer-
tainty, and then there is no getting around hard facts. While I do not suppose
any two judges would score the same animal just alike, the result of both will
correspond very nearly when summed up as a whole. Then, again, no man can'
judge a certain number of animals by the eye alone, for the one selected will not
meet his expectations when judged by card, and he almost invariably overlooks
some more worthy one in the flock, and therefore he is never positively sure he-
has done justice to every one.

Finally, if any competitor is dissatisfied with his decision, the difference be-
tween two or more animals is more readily explained by the card, for he must
be very ignorant who cannot see what his animal scores before leaving home,,
and should know within a few points what the result would be at the exhibition. -

WILLIAM C. FIELDS, Conmiittee.
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Twelfth Division.

DEVON STOCK.

Whole number of entries, 9. Best Bull under two years old, 1; best Cow
with Specimen of Progeny, 1: best Two-year-old Heifer, 1; best Yearling
Heifer, 1; best Heifer Calf, 1; best Specimen of Stock, 1.

Best Bull under two years old. Mrs. D. W. Merrifleld, Sheffield, S3 00

Best Cow, with Specimen' of Progeny. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield. 4 00

Best Two-vear-old Heifer. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield. 3 00

Best Bull Calf. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield. Sheffield, 2 00

Best Heifer Calf, Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield, 2 00

Best Specimen of Stock, not less ihan four in number. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield, 5 00

\y. H. DAY. Committee,
Thirteenth Division.

BOARS.

Whole number of entries, 11. Best Chester Boar, 6: best Cheshire Boar, 1;
best Yorkshire Boar, 1; best Grade Boar, 3.

Best Chester Boar, E. H. Baldwin, Great Barrington. $4 00

2d do, J. A. Griffith, Sheffield, 3 00

Best Cheshire Boar. H. W. Burgett, Egremont. 4 00

Best Yorkshire Boar. George A. Stevens. New Marlboro. 4 00

Best Grade Boar, Gilford Smith, Great Barrington, 4 00

2d do, W. F. Milligan, Alford, 3 00

M. W. COLEMAN, Committee.

Fourteenth Division.

sows AND PIGS.

Whole number of entries, 9. Best Chester Breeding Sow and Pigs, 3; best
Yorkshii-e Breeding Sow and Pigs, 2; best Grade Breeding Sow and Pigs, 4.

Best Chester Breeding Sow and Pigs. F. A. Burghardt, Great Barrington, M 00

Best Yorkshire Breeding Sow and Pigs, E. H Baldwin. Great Barrington, 4 00

Best Grade Breeding Sow and Pigs, F. G. Tefft, Great Barrington, 4 00

2d do, J. P. Proper, Great Barrington, 3 00

M. W. COLEMAN. Committee.
Fifteenth Division.

SOUTHDOWN SHEEP.

Whole number of entries, 17. Best Buck, 3; best three Ewes, 5, best three
Yearling Ewes, 1; best three Lambs, 4; best Flock of Ten Sheep, 4.

Best Buck, W. S. Wilcox, Sheffield. S4 00

2d do, Hiram Dings, Great Barrington. 3 00

Best three Ewes, W. S. Wilcox, Sheffield, 4 00

■zd do, George A. Stevens, New Marlboro. 3 00

3d do, Hiram Dings. Great Barrington. 2 00

Best three Yearling Ewes. W. S. Wilcox. Sheffield, 3 00

Best three Lambs, W. S. Wilcox Sheffield. 3 00

2d do. William Jones. Egremont. 2 (K)

3d do, George A. Stevens, New Marlboro, 1 00

Best Flock of Ten Sheep, Pratt L. Tobev, Great Barrington, 4 00

2d do, W. S. Wilcox, Sheffield. 3 00

3d do, George A. Stevens, New Marlboro. 2 00

M. W. COLEMAN. Committee
Sixteenth Division.

HAMPSHIRE DOWN, SHROPSHIRE DOWN AND DORSET SHEEP.

Whole number of entries. 20. Hampshire Buck. 5; best Three Ewes, 5;
best three Yearling Ewes, 4; best three Lambs, 2; best flock of ten Sheep, 2;
best disphy of Shropshire Down Sheep, 1; best display of Dorset Sheep, 1.

Best Buck, T. L. Foote, Lee, S4 00

2d do. Noble B. Turner, Great Barrington, 3 00

3d do. E. L. Boardman Sheffield, 2 00

Best three Ewes, T. L. Foote. Lee, 4 00

2d do. E. L. Boardman. Sheffield. 3 00

3d do. Noble B. Turner. Great Barrington. 2 00

Best Yea-ling Ewes. T L. Foote. Lee. 3 00

2\ do, E. L. Boardman, Sheffield, 2 00

31 do. Noble B. Turner, Great Barrington. 1 00

Best three Lambs. T. L. Foote, Lee. 3 00

2(\ do, E L Boardman. Sheffield. 2 00

Best tlock of 10 Sheep, E. L. Boardman. Sheffield. 4 00

2d do. Noble |}. Turner. Great liarrington. 3 00

Best, display of Shrop.shire Down Sheep, H. M. Burgett. Egremont. 5 00

Best di-p!av of Dorset Sheep, J. S. Adams, Alfonl. 5 00

M. W. COLEMAN, Committee.
Seventeenth Division.

GRADE AND FAT SHEEP.

Whole niimljer of entries, 37. Best three Grade Wool Ewes, 10; best three

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Grade Yearling Ewes, 6; best three Grade Lambs, 9; best three Pat Sheep, 7^
best flock of ten Grade Sheep, 5.

Best three Grade Wool Ewes. P. M. Shaylor & Son, Lee, $4 00

•2d do, L. M. Joyner, Egrremont, 3 00

.3d do, Martin Brown, Great Barrinj;t(ni, 2 00

Best three Grade Yearling Ewes, L. M. Joyner, Egremont. 8 00-

2d do, C. W. Spurr, Eg-reraont, 2 00

8d do, C. F. Post, Altord, 1 00

Best three Grade Lambs. Martin Brown. Egremont. 3 00

2d do, C. F. Post, Alford, 2 00

3d do, E. L. Boardman, Sheffield, 1 00

Best thi'ee Fat Sheep, Martin Brown, Egremont. 4 00'

2d do. C. W. Spurr. E^remont, 3 00

3d do, William Jones, Egremont. 2 00

Best flock of ten Grade Sheep, L. M. Joyner, Egremont. 4 00

2d do. G. A. Stevens, New Marlboro, 3 00

3d do, N. B. Turner, Great Barrin^ton, 2 00

S. K. WILLIAMS, )
PRATT L. TOBEY, V Committee,.

F. M. CHURCH. \

Eighteenth Division.

.MERINOS AND FLOCKS OF SHEEP.

Whole number of entries, 6. Best Merino Buck, 1; best three Merino Ewes,
2; best three Merino Lambs, 1; best flock of Sheep, not le&s than twenty in
number, 2.

Best Merino Buck. W. I. Walker, Great Barrington, $4 00

Best three Merino Ewes, N. B. Turner, Great Barrmgton, 4 00

2d do, A. Boice, Egremont, 3 00

Best Flock of Sheep, not less than twenty in number, L. M. Joyner, Egremont, o 00

2d do. A. Boice, Egremont, 4 00

A.H.ALEXANDER, 1^^^^-..^^

GROVE GAYLORD, j" Committee.

Ninteenth Diivision.

FARM AND TEAM HORSES.

Whole number of entries, 17. Best pair of Farm Horses, 11: best pair of
Team Horses, 6.

Best Pair of Team Horses, C. B. Benedict, Egremont, $7 00

2d do. Georgje A. Stevens, New Marlboro, 6 00

3d do, K. P. Stannard. Great Barrington, 5 oq

4th do, C. E. Brace. Tyringham, 4 OO

.5th do. Noble B. Turner, Great Barrington. 3 oO

6th do. P. M. Shaylor & Son. Lee, 2 00

Best pair of Team Horses, E. G. Laird, Stockbridge, 6 00

2d do, W' . H. Hawley, Sandisfield, 5 00

•Sd do, George H. Tinker, Ejrremont, 4 00

WESLEY B. BARTON, ( ^^^ ...^^

ORLO C. TWINING, f committee.

Twentieth Division.

PAIRS OF CARRIAGE HORSES.

Whole number of entries, 11. Pair of Carriage Horses, 15f hands or over, 4;
pair of Carriage Horses, under lof hands and not less than 15 hands, 7.

Best pair of Carriage Horses, 15% hands or over, C. B. Benedict, Egremont, $7 00

2d do, C. N. Gilbert, Great Barrington, 5 qq

Best pair of Carriage Horses, under 15% hands and not less than 15 hands, P. A. Rus-
sell, Great Barrington. 7 oO
2d do, C. B. Benedict, Egremont, 5 00
3d do. E. H. Slater, Tyringham, 4 00
4th do, L. B. Brusie, Great Barrington. 2 00

A. G. HARDING, )

E. H. HUESTED, V Committee.

F, W. KEYES, )

Twent.v=Fir8t Division.

SINGLE HORSES.

Whole number of entries, 32. Best Single Road Horse not having trotted a
race, 12; best Single Horse for general purpose, 10; best Horse, Four-years-old
and under, for General Purposes, 10.

Best Single Road Horse, never having trotted a race, M. M. Rice, Great Barrington, $6 00

2d do. Dennis Morrissey. Stock bridge, 5 00

3d do, Edward Morrison, Sheffield, 8 00

4th do, W. H. Vincent, Great Barrington, 2 00

.5th do, W'ellington Smith, Jr., Lee, 1 00

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Best Single Horse, for general purposes, George E. Hale. Tyringham. $6 00

2d do, Dwight I. Burget, Great Barrington. 5 00

3d do. J. H. Griffith, Sheffield. 3 00

4th do, L. T. Osborne, Alford. 2 00

Best Horse, four years old and under, for general purposes, Edw'd Moi-rison, Sheffield, 7 00
2d do. C. H. Shaylor, Lee, 5 00

3d do. George A. Pixley. Stoekbridge. 3 00

4th do, Henry Brewer, New Marlboro. 2 00

A. M. LITTLE. J
J. W, CROPPER. ,- Committee.
T. L. FOOTE. \

Twenty=Second Division,

STALLIONS AND STALLION COLTS.

Whole number of entries. 8. Best Trotting Bred Stallion four years old or
over, 3; best Stallion other than above for general purposes, 4; best Trotting
Bred Stallion Colt two or three years old, 1.

Best Trotting Bred Stallion, four years old and over, L. M. Johnson. Stoekbridge. S12 00

2d do, W. M. Halsted. Great Barrington, 8 00

Best Stallion, other than above, for general purposes. L. B. Brusie. Great Barrington. 8 00

2d do. C. W. Pixley, Great Barrington. 7 00

3d do, Bartholomew Brothers. Sheffield. 5 00

Best Trotting Bred Stallion Colt, twQ or three years old, C. N. Gilbert, Gt. Barrington, 10 00

SPENCER BORIJEN. Committee.

Twenty=Third Division.

SUCKING COLTS.

Whole number of entries, 13. Standard Bred Sucking Colt, 3; Trotting
Bred Sucking Colt, 1: Breeding Mare and Sucking Colt by her side, not
blooded stock, 9.

Best Standard Bred Sucking Colt. W. M. Halsted. Great Barrington, $5 00

2d do, J. P. Pomeroy. Great Barrington. 3 00

3d do, Edwin Hulburt, Great Barrington, 2 00

Best Trotting Bred Sucking Colt, W. M. Halsted, Great Barrington. 5 00

JBest Breeding Mare and Sucking Colt by her side, not blooded stock. George A.

Stevens, New Marlboro. 5 00

2d do, (premium withheld), George A. Stevens, New Marlboro. 3 00

3d do. G. A. Phillips, Egremont. 2 00

SPENCER BORDEN, Committee.

Twenty=Fourth Division.

YEARLINGS, TWO AND THREE-YEAR-OLD COLTS.

Whole number of entries, 35. Best Standard Bred Yearling Colt, 2; best
Trotting Bred Yearling Colt, 8; best Yearling Colt, other than above, 6; best
Standard Bred Two-year-old Colt (mare or gelding), 2: best Trotting Bred Two-
year-old Colt (mare or gelding). 3; best Two-year-old Colt (mare or gelding),
■other than above. 3; best Standard Bred Three-year-old Colt, (mare or gelding),
3; best Trotting Bred Three -year-old Colt (mare or gelding), 2; best Three-year-
'Old Colt (mare or gelding), other than above, 6.

Best Standard Bred Yearling Colt. John P. Pomeroy. Great Barrington, "Roy," $5 00

2d do. W. M. Halsted. Great Barrington, "Kremlin King." 3 00

:Best Trotting Bred Yearling Colt, W. M. Halsted, Gt. Barrington, "Nettie Alcyoner," 5 00

2d do (premium withheld). W. M. Halsted, Gt. Barrington. "Sable Alcyoner," 3 00

. 3d do. R. L. Hurlburt, Great Barrington, 2 00

3est Yearling Colt, other than above, T. Wickwire. Sheffield. 5 00

2d do, A. F. Whitney, New Marlboro. 3 00

3d do, W. F. Milligan, Alford. 2 00

Best Standard Bred Two-year-old Colt (mare or gelding). John P. Pomeroy. Great

Barrington, 5 00

2d do, Martin Deely. Lee, 3 00

Best Trotting Bred Two-year-old Colt (mare or gelding), P. A. Russell, Gt. Barrington, 5 00
2d do. L. T. Osborne. Alford, 3 00

3d do. William N Cbapin. Sheffield, 2 00

iBest Two-year-old Colt (mare or gelding), other than above. E. S. Woodbeck, Sheffield, 5 00
2d do, J. Howard Cande. Sheffield, 3 00

3d do, Harry S. Chapin, Sheffield, 2 00

©est Standard Bred Three-year-old Colt (mare or gelding), A. H. Stickles, W. Stockb'ge, 5 00

2d do, Edwin Hurlburt, Great Barrington. 3 00

■ 3d do. J. H. Daley, Lee, • 2 00

Best Trotting Bred Three-year-old, George A. Stevens, New Marlboro, 3 00

-Best Three-year-old Colt (mare or gelding), other than above, A. M. Hewins, Sheffield, 5 00
2d do, A. C. Clark, Sheffield, 3 00

3d do, Daniel Leary, Monterey, 2 00

SPENCER BORDEN, Committee.
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Twenty=Fifth Division.

TROTTING HORSES AND COLT STAKES.

Whole number of entries, 88.
No. 1. — Two- Year- Old Colt Stakes (9 entries), value, S105.00.
Berkshire Belle, b. f., by Berkshire, Henry Tarney, Lee, 1 1 1 S63 (JO

Ethelwyn, b. m.. by Pistachio, P. A. Russell, Great Barrin^ton, 2 2 2 26 25

Bertha Baker, b. f., by Wilkes Boy, John Cormick. Lee, 3 3 3 15 75

Time (half mile heats). 1.25i^, 1.24, 1.23}.^.

JVo. 2. — Two Forty Class, Trotting {21 entries), Purse, $300.00.

Estelle. eh. m.. by Star Almont. Hiram Fox, New Haven, 1 1 1 S150 00

S. W. T., b. ff., by W. H. Vanderbilt. A. F. Dodfje. Pittsfiekl, 2 2 2

Cordelia, b. m., by Chime Bell, W. M. Halsted, Great Barrington, 4 3 4 75 00

Fox Craft, eh. g., by Foxwood, J. C. Devlin. Lee, 6 4 3 45 00

Miss Mullin, b. m., by Prussianeer, Thomas Greenwood, Gt. Barrington, 5 5 5 30 00

Little Nancy, r. m., D. S. McJaryey, Albany, N. Y., 3 6 6

Time, 2.28%. 2.2834, 2.263^.
No. 3.— Three-Year-Old Colt Stakes {8 entries), value, 102.50,

Golden Bells, ch. m., by Don Carlos, A. F. Dodge. Pittsfield, 11 $61 50

Admire, br. f., by Wilkes Spirit, Jr.. C. W. Niver. Ancram, N. Y., 2 2 25 63

Balbert. ch. h., by Albert W., E. A. Manice. Pittsfield, 3 3 15 37

Sheffield Wilkes, b. h., by Wilkes, Spirit, Jr., J. E. Conway, Sheffield, 4 4

Time, 2.38i^, 2.40.

No. Jf. — Special Race, Free to all {4. entries). Purse, $800.00.

5. i?.. r. g., by Veto, Jr., Hiram Fox, New Haven, Ct., 2 3 3 11 J SloO 00

H. .J. Rockwell, b. s , by Brick Wilkes, F. M. Dodge, Pittsfield. 112 2 2 2 75 00

-Beris^M'e CV>?/?7er.b.s.,byIraWilkes,Thos.Greenwood,Gt.Bar'g'n, 3 2 13 3 3 45 00
Time, 2.183^, 2.20, 2.21, 2 223^, 2.163^, 2.21.

No. 5. — Two Thirty Class, Trotting {13 entries). Purse, $300.00.
Kittle Story, b. m., by Everett Clay, William R. Story, Freehold, N. Y., 1 1 1 $150 00
Eskimo, br. s., by Greenlander, Hiram Fox. New Haven, Ct., 2 2 2 75 00

Alice Spicer, ch. m., by Alcantara, W. M. Halsted, Great Barrington, 3 3 3 45 00

Time, 2.333^. 2:26, 2.27.

No. 6.— Four-Year-Old Colt Stakes {4 entries). Value, $72.50.
Connor Boy. b. g.. by Wilkes Spirit, Jr., C. Whitbeck. Craryville, N. Y., Ill $45 00
Alcedo M., g. h., by Alfonzo, F. M. Moore, Great Barrington. 2 2 2 18 75

Irene Wilkes, b.g.. by Barrington Wilkes, H.J. Mignerey,Gt. Barrington, 3 3 3 1125

Time, 2..563^, 2.483^, 2.42.

No. 7.— Two-Fifty Class. Trotting {17 entries). Purse, $300.00.

Estelle, ch m., by Star Almont, Hiram Fox, New Haven, Ct., Ill $150 00

Little Nancy, r. m. owned by D. S. McJarvey, Albany. N. Y., 2 3 3 75 00

Cordelia, b. m., by Chime Bell. W. M. Halsted, Great Barrington, 3 2 4 45 00

Sweet Wilkes, b. g., by King Wilkes, G. N. Percy, Hoosac Falls, N. Y., 4 4 2 30 00
Bessie H , g. m., by Neptune Wilkes, C H. Hale, Lenox, 5 5 dis.

No. 8.-2:25 Class, Trotting and Pacing {12 entries), Purse, $300.00.

John A. Logan, ch. g., by Tornado M., Hiram Fox. New Haven, ct., 112 4 1 $150 00
Kittle Story, b. m., by Everett Clay, W. R. Story, Freehold. N. Y., 5 3 114 75 00
J-Ceo/'Z'ia/??onrf*,bk.s.,by Honest John, G.N. Percy,HoosacFalls,N.Y., 2 2 4 2 3 45 00
Chepita,r.m..byHambletonianM'nger,C.Whitbeck.Craryville,N.Y., 3 5 6 3 2 .30 00
Olga. b. m., by Alcantara, P. A. Russell, Great Barrington, 6 6 3 5 dr

Will Hamilton, b. s., by Norwood, I. W. Smith, Otis, 4 4 5 dr —

SPENCER BORDEN, )
W. H. BLAUVELT, V Judges.
C. H. KERNER,
O. C. BIDWELL. Clerk.

Bicycle Races.

Half-Mile Race, open to Berkshire County — Best two out of three heats.
1st, G. H. Knight. Great Barrington, Valuable Diamond Stud

2d, Leon Goodsell, Sheffield, Diamond Scarf Pin

3d, E. P. Wood, Jr., Pittsfield, Bicycle Sweater, Gibbs' Special

Time, 1.12 3-5 and 1.12.

One Mile Race, open to all.
1st, John Decker, Falls Village, Ct., Bicycle Suit

2d, G. H. Knight. Great Barrington. Bicycle Timer

3d, Leon Goodsell, Sheffield, Bicycle Shoes, Coleman's Special

Time, 2.. 33.

Two Mile Race, open to all.
1st, Leon Goodsell, Sheffield, Bay State Banjo

2d, G. H. Knight, Great Barrington, Diamond Link Cuflf Buttons

3d, John Decker, Falls Village, Ct., Silk Umbrella

Time, 5.33.

Half-iMile Race, open to Southern Berkshire.
1st, Leon Goodsell, SheflBeld, English Traveling Bag

2d, G. H. Knight, Great Barrington, Bridgeport Bicycle Lamp

3d, R. H. French, Lee, L. A. W. Pin

Time, L13.

HalE-]Mile Race, open to boys under 16.

1st, Henry Fassett, Great Barrington, Bicycle Suit
•2d, John R. Hill, Lee, Dagger Scarf Pin
3d. Martin Ward, Lee, Silver Sleeve Buttons
Time, 1.19.

JOHN N. EASLAND, )

ARTHUR BARTRAM, V Committee.

FRANK J. ENDRES, )

Novelty Races.

Farmers' Peg Race.

1st, Walter Cande, Sheffield, $7 00

2d. Frank S. Stanton, Sheffield, 5 00

3d, Walter H. Jones, Stockbridge, 3 00

Special, Thomas Flaherty, Lenox, 5 00

Potato Race,

1st, Pierre Whalen. Great Barrington, $4 00

2d, G. H. Rogers. Great Barrington, 3 00

3d, M. Ansbury. Great Barrington, 2 00
Three Legged Race,

1st, George Adams, Great Barrington, and W. F. Holmes, Great Barrington, 6 00

2d, S. 3Iiller, Sheffield, and J. Moran, Sheffield, 4 00

Sack Race,

1st, Clayton Van Deusen, Sheffield, 4 00

2d, J. Campion, Great Barrington, 3 00

3d, S. Laird, Great Barrington, • 2 00

Shoe Race.

1st, M. Ansbury. Great Barrington, 3 00

2d, Eddie Perdrizet, Great Barrington, 2 00

3d, M. Miller, Sheffield, 1 00

Foot Race— 100 yards dash.

1st, J. Doyle. Adams, Gold Medal

2d, Charles Urquhart, Pittsfield, Silver Medal

Foot Race— 220 yards dash.

1st, R. D. Stannard, New Marlboro, Gold Medal

2d, Charles Urquhart, Pittsfield, Silver Medal

Foot Race — one quarter mile, open to boys under 16.

1st, Pierre Whalen. Great Barrington, Silver Cup
2d, Marsh Miller, Sheffield, Pearl Scarf Pin

Foot Race— one-half mile, open to all.

1st. Reid Hall, Sandisfield, Gold Medal

2d, Edgar Searing. Stockbridge. Silver Medal

J. E. CANFIELD, ( n^^r^j^^f^^
FRED SANFORD, f <-ommittee.

Poultry.

Whole number of entries, 229.

First Division.

Best Black Breasted R. Game Bantam fowls, R. M. Dowd, Lee, $1 00

2d do. L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 50

Best Black Breasted R. Game Bantam chickens, R. M. Dowd, Lee, 1 00

2d do, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 50

Golden Duck Wing fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 50

Best Silver Duck Wing fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

Best Silver Duck Wing chickens, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

Best Black Game Bantam fowls, H. J. Dings. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best Red Pyle Game Bantam fowls, L. 8. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

2d do. R. M. Dowd, Lee. 50

Best Red Pyle Game Bantam chickens. R. M, Dowd, Lee, 1 00

Best Golden Seabright Bantam fowls, O. S. Dupar, Lee, 1 00

Best Light Brahma fowls. M" R. Kernochen, Pittsfield, 1 00

2d do, H.J. Dings Great Barrington. 50

Best Light Brahma chickens, II. J. Dings, Great Barrington. 1 00

2d do. R. :m Dowd, Lee, 50

Best Buff Cochin fowl.s, A. Dings, Great Barrington, . i 00

2d do, D. W. Smith, Great Barrington, 50

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Best Buff Cochin chickens, Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield, $1 00

2d do, D. W. Smith, Great Barrington, 50

Best American Dominique chickens, O. S. Dupar, Lee 1 00

Best Silver Grey Dorking fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

2d do, chickens, F. G. Tefft, Great Barrington, 50

Colored Dorking fowls, R. M. Dowd, Lee, 50

Colored Dorking chickens, R. M. Dowd, Lee, 50

Best Black Breasted Red Game fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesborp 1 00

2d do, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington, 50

Best Black Breasted Red Game chickens, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington 1 00

2d do, R. M. Dowd, Lee. ^Slt^::^^ 50

Best Brown Breasted Red Game fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

Best Golden Dorking Game fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

Best Silver Dorking Game fowls, Henry Rudge, Great Barrington, 1 oO

2d do, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 50

2d do, Golden, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington. 50

2d do. Golden chickens, J. Q. A Race, Great Barrington, 50

Best Red Pyle fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

Best Black Breasted Red Malay fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

Best White Malay chickens, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro. 1 00

Best White Game fowls, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best White Game chickens, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best Indian Game fowls, Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield, 1 00

2d do, J. Q. A Race, Great Barrington, 50

Best Indian Game chickens, Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield, 1 00

2d do, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington, 50

Best Black Game fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

Best Golden Duck Wing Game chickens, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

Best Silver-Penciled Hamburg fowls, J. L. MiMigan, Alford, 1 00

2d do, L, T. Osborne, Alford, 50

Best Silver-Penciled Hamburg chickens, J. L. Milligan, Jr., Alford, 1 00

2d do, L. T. Osborne, Alford, 50

Best Golden Hamburg fowls, L. B. Gunn. Lanesboro, 1 00

Best Langshan fowls, H. J. Dings, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best Black Leghorn fowls, H. J. Dings, Great Barrington, 1 00

2d do, chickens, E. M. Stanton, Sheffield, 50

Best S. C. Brown Leghorn fowls, B. F. Clark, Sheffield, , 1 00

2d do, W. P. Palmer, Stockbridge, 50

Best S. C. Brown Leghorn chickens, B. F.Clark, Great^arrington, 1 00

Best S. C. Brown Leghorn chickens, F. Kline, Alford, 1 00

2d do, B. F. Clark, Great Barrington, 50

Best R. C. Brown Leghorn fowls, F. Kline, Alford, 1 00

2d do, Clarence Bradford, Egremont, 50

Best White S. C. Leghorn fowls, A. Dings, Great Barrington, 1 00

2d do, E. Holmes, Sheffield. 50

Best White S. C. Leghorn chickens, W. G. Chapin, Sheffield, 1 00

2d do, O. S. Dupar, Lee, 50

Best White R. C. Leghorn chickens, B. F. Clark, Great Barrington, 1 00

2d do, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington, 50

Best White R. C. Leghorn fowls, B. F. Clark, Great Barrington, 1 00

Black Minorca fowls, E. Stanton, Sheffield. 50

Best White Minorca chickens, E. Stanton, Sheffield, ' 1 00

Best Black Minorca chickens, Frank Stanton, Sheffield, 1 00

Best B. Plymouth Rock fowls, C. H. Shaylor, Lee, 1 00

2d do, F. Kline. Alford 50

Best B. Plymouth Rock chickens, C. H. Shaylor, Lee, 1 00

2d do, F. Kline, Alford, 50

Best W^hite P. Rock chickens, W. G. Chapin, Sheffield, 1 00

Best White P. Rock fowls, W. G. Chapin, Sheffield, 1 00

2d do, O. Haywood, Great Barrington, 50

Best Silver-Bearded Polish fowls, R. M. Dowd, Lee, 1 00

Best Silver-Bearded Polish chickens, R. M. Dowd, Lee, 1 00

Best Red-Cap chickens, E. Stanton, Sheffield, 1 00

Best Silkens fowls, L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 1 00

Best White Wyandotte fowls, F. Kline. Alford, 1 00

Best White Wyandotte chickens, F. Kline, Alford, 1 00

Best Golden Wyandotte fowls, 0. Haywood, Great Barrington, 1 Oo

Chickens, O. Haywood, Great Barrington, 50

Silver Wyandotte fowls, J. W. Ford, Stockbridge, 50

Guineas, Clara Buckby, Alford, 50

Best Pea Fowls. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield, 1 00

Best Erminette fowls, D. W. Smith, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best Erminette chickens, E, Stanton, Sheffield, 1 00

2d do, Frank Bradford, Egremont, 50

Best Irish Muff Games, Nelson Decker, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best English Lass Game fowls, O. S. Dupar, Lee. 1 00

Best English Lass Game chickens, R. M, Dowd, Lee, 1 00

2d do, O. S. Dupar, Lee, 50

Best Heathwood Games, chickens. Henry Rudge, Great Barrington, 1 00

2d do, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington, 50

2d do, fowls, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington, 50

Best Buff Leghorn chickens, O. S. Dupar, Lee, 1 00

Sherwood fowls, H. J. Dings, Great Barrington, 50

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Blue Fantails, O. S. Dupar. Lee. $1 OO

White Fantails, Henry Rudgre. Great Barrington, 1 00

Sherwood chickens, H. J. Dings, Great Barrington, 50

Russian Pheasant fowls, R. M. Dowd. Lee, 50

Buff Plj-mouth Rock Chickens, O. S. Dupar, Lee, 50

Rabbits. Horace A. Turner, Great Barrington, 50

White Angora Rabbits. R. M. Dowd, Lee, 50

Dyed Chickens, Miss Lizzie Cassidy, Sheffield, 50
Best Duck Wing Game Fowls. L. B. Gunn, Lanesboro, 5 pounds Pratt's Poultry Food
Best Barred Plymouth Rock Fowls. C H. Shaylor. Lee,

Best Light Brahma Chickens. H. J. Dings. Gt. Barrington, " " "

Best Buff Cochin Fowls. Adelbert Dings, Gt. Barrington, " " "

Best Black Leghorn Fowls, H. J. Dings, Gt. Barrington, " " "

Best Brown Leghorn Fowls, Frank Kline. Alford, " " "

Best Black Minorca, Fowls, E. Stanton, Sheffield. " •'
Best Wyandotte Fowls, Frank Kline, Alford,

WESLEY B. BARTON, Committee.

Second Division.

TURKEYS, GEESE AND DUCKS.

Buff Turkeys, Uri Bradford, Egremont, $2 00

Bronze Turkeys. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield, 2 00

2d do. A. Dings. Great Barrington. 1 Qo

White China Geese, F. G. Tefft. Great Barrington, 2 00

2d do, A. Dings, Great Barrington. 1 00

Brown China Geese, Bert Conway, Sheffield. 2 00

2d do, J. S. Adams, Alford, 1 00

Toulouse Geese. N. W. Wright. Great Barrington. 2 00

2d do. :N. W. Hart, Monterey, 1 00

Embden Geese. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield, 2 00

2d do, D. W. Smith, Great Barrington, 1 00

Aylesbury Ducks, Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield, 2 00

2d do, R. M. Dowd, Lee, 1 00

Muscovy Ducks, W. S. Wright, New Marlboro, 2 00

Rowen Ducks, C. F. Post, Alford, 1 00

Pekin Ducks, Edward Holmes, Sheffield, 2 00

2d do, Henry D. Hvde, New Marlboro, 1 Oo

Cayuga Ducks, J. S. Adams, Alford. * 2 00
Best Cayuga Ducks, J. S, Adams, Alford, 5 pounds Piatt's Poultry Food
Best Bronze Turkeys, Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield,

WESLEY B. BARTON, Committee.
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Treasurer's Report.

Decemljer i, 1894.

WALTER B. SAI^i^ORD, Treasurer,

In Account ivith Housatonic Agricultural Society.

Dr.

To cash on hand December 1, 1893 $335 27

borrowed 2, 000 OC

from old members, yearly dues 1, 214 00

from old members, arrears 30 00

from new members, ordinary 182 00

from new members, life 10 00

from admissions at gate 2, 721 00

from season tickets 110 50

from drivers' tickets 108 00

from grand stand 894 75

from house rent to August 1, 1894 91 67

from J. B. Chadwick, rents, as per statement. . . 971 00

from J. B. Chadwick, grass sold 97 50

from J. B. Chadwick, base ball club 15 00

from J. B. Chadwick, sale old buildings, etc 39 67

from sale of tickets at banquet 90 00

from return premium insurance. 16 00

from rent of tent at fair 7 00

from Secretary, colt-stake entries 132 50

from Secretary, trotting entries 405 00

from State Treasurer 600 00

$10,070 86

Cr.

Executive Committee.

Paid Hopkins T. Cande, six days |12 00

Lorrin P. Keyes, six days 12 00

Charles B. Benedict, seven days 14 00

Charles H. Shaylor, six days 12 00

Francis M. Church, six days 12 00

Edward H. Slater, six days ' 12 00

Andrew L. Hubbell, seven days 14 00

Albert :\t. Dowd, five days 10 00

Edgar D. Shears, six days 12 00

Prank A. Palmer, three davs 6 00

Committees on Crops.

Paid Edward H. Slater, early summer (with team) $27 00

Francis M. Church, early summer 15 00

Lorrin P. Keyes, late summer (with team) 30 00

Bela N. Clark, late summer 15 00

Albert H. Stickles, fall (with team) 19 50

John B. Hull, fall (with team) 25 25

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116 00

131 75

Expert Committees.
Paid Spencer Borden, judge on horses, services and ex-
penses $64 00'

Miss A. J. Russell, judge on art exhibit 5 00

A. C. Swift, vegetables 3 00

Expenditures Made by J. B. Chadwick, Superintendent of
Grounds.

Paid John B. Chadwick, salary $75 00

Edward Manville, assistant superintendent 12 00

C. R. Brewer, lumber 40 78

J. A. Brewer, merchandise 18 16 -

Burget & Lewis, merchandise 7 55

H. J. Viscardi, painting 13 38

Hubert H. Hall, poles and posts 17 10

W. H. Sheldon, 1,410 pounds hay 10 57

Henry Snyder, labor (with team) 51 50

George Goeway, labor 30 00 ■

Charles Rote, labor 27 40

Charles. W. Pixley, labor 35 00

John B. Chadwick, labor (with team) 15 75

George F. Remington, labor 10 00

John H. Calkins, care gates, etc 10 65

Peter Cassidy, 1,570 pounds straw 7 85

Stephen McCue, labor 6 00

Mary Mason, cleaning show cases 3 50

Peter Van Allen, care out-houses 6 00

Emma Sharp, care out-houses 6 00

Peter Butler, labor 3 00

Dennis Broderick. blacksmith work 4 00

M. T. Huntington, corn 2 62

W. W. Langdon, auctioneer 2 00'

W. B. Leonard,- labor • 2 50

Parrish Brothers, fixing pump, etc 6 05'

W. L. Brown, bill use barn (fair) . . . , 25 00

E. Hollister & vSon, supplies 60

John Dimon, blacksmith work 85'

E. B. Culver, looking-glass 25-

E. M. Warner, making sacks 1 00

F. J. Fuller, bowl and pitcher 80

C. B. Simmons, sundries 45

H. J. Mignerey, gold dust 25

John B. Chadwick, posts 40

Glenville Mason, labor „ 25

John B. Chadwick, express, postage, etc 1 65

Norris S. Sweet, labor '. 2 25

Evans Brothers, windows, etc 11 95

Expenditures on Track.

Paid John B. Chadwick, labor (with team) $21 00

Peter C. Dunn, labor (with team) 13 13

E. D. Humphrey, labor (with team) 13 13

Treasurer's Office, Salesmen, etc.

Paid Treasurer's salary $125 00'

John C. Wheeler, Treasurer's office 9 00

Charles W. Ray, Treasurer's office 9 00

Joseph C. Frein, Treasurer's office 9 00'

George R. Lang, Treasurer's office — 9 00

Frank P. Frein, Treasurer's office 7 50

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71 GO

470 06

47 26

Paid Cornelius Donahue, north ticket office $ 5 00

Franlj Strevell, road ticket seller 7 50

John W. Morgan, selling tickets ' 1 75

Prank C. Burtch, selling tickets . . 1 50

A. T. Robbins, stock ticket office 4 00

John Gibson, superintendent grand stand 7 50

James B. Alger, grand stand gate 6 50

Gorden Bentley, grand stand ticket office 6 00

Gilbert M. Hall, grand stand gate 6 00

W. S. Bidwell, grand stand ticket office 5 25

Norman C. Chapin, main gate 9 00

Albert Haywood, main gate 9 00

Henry Snyder, main gate 9 00

Frank S. Turner, main gate 9 00

Matthias Luchsinger, foot gate 8 00

. John Hickey , exit gate 6 CO

.Seneca Nodine, south gate 7 50

Charles Evans, south gate 7 00

H. W. Sykes, north gate 4 50

. Gilfred Smith, stock marshal and assistant 9 00

Martin Brown, stock marshal and assistant 7 00

:De Witt Smith, poultry marshal 8 00

Edward Stanton, assistant 6 00

318 50

Secretary.

Paid Orlando C. Bidwell, Secretary, salary $125 00

George B. Seeley, Assistant Secretary 15 00

Orlando C Bidwell, postage, express, etc 58 82

198 82

Oeator and music.

Paid Judge Justin Dewey $25 00

Great Barrington Band 200 00

225 00

Marshals.

.Paid J. A. Brewer, chief marshal (with horse) $21 00

S. Hopkins Bushnell, first assistant (with horse) 15 00

G. L. Roraback, assistant (with horse) 13 50

E. H. Slater, assistant (with horse) 13 50

L. C. Raifstanger, assistant 7 50

G. W. Hall, assistant 7 50

Levi S. Huntley, assistant 7 50

George W. Decker, assistant 7 50

John G. Wilson, assistant (1892) 4 00

97 00

Watchmen.

Paid Wallace W. Langdon, superintendent $15 00

Alberdeen Haywood, night watch 11 00

Jared D. Busby, night watch 10 00

William Dutcher, night watch 5 00

Walter Rote, day watch 6 00

Henry Billings, day watch 6 00

Robert P. Kilborn, day watch 6 00

"William H. Martin, day watch 7 00

Norman Noteware, day watch 6 50

A. S. Hoag, day watch 5 25

^iichael Cannon, day watch , , 6 00

Henry Luchsinger, day watch 5 25

Thomas Lalond, day watch 5 25

A. S. Clark, day watch 5 00

Bvron Decker, day watch 5 00

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Paid Frank Billings, day watch $ 5 00

Patrick McCarty, day watch 4 75

Edward Loftus, day watch 4 75

George R. Curtis, day watch 4 75

Superintendent of Hall and Assistants.

Paid Eugene S. Thatcher, superintendent $15 00

John M. Race 8 00

F. S. Crippen 7 00

xM. J. Minkler 8 00

Mark Church 6 00

George B. Church 6 00

M. Dannahan 4 00

Miss F. A. Mason 4 00

Mrs. M. E. Cowles 3 00

Miss Mary Wheeler 3 00

Mrs. James Dunn 3 00

Mrs. L. Chadvvick 3 00

Miss J. M. Dewey 3 00

Mrs. J. A. Kline 2 00

Norris S. Sweet 2 00

Driving and Trotting.

Paid Hiram Fox, free-for-all class $150 00

F. M. Dodge, free for all class 75 00

Montevideo Stock Farm, free-for-all class 45 00

Hiram Fox, 2.25 class 15C 00

William R. Story, 2.25 class 75 (lO

G. N. Percy, 2.25 class 45 00

J. J. Webster, 2.25 class 30 00

William R. Story, 2.30 class 150 00

Hiram Fox, 2.30 class 75 00

W. M. Halsted, 2.30 class 45 00

Hiram Fox, 2.40 class 150 00

A. H. Dodge, withheld by reason of protest 75 00

W. M. Halsted, 2.40 class 45 00

John C. Devlin, 2.40 class 30 00

Hiram Fox. 2.50 class 150 00

D S. McGarvey, 2.50 class 75 00

W. M. Halsted, 2.50 class 45 00

G. X. Percy, 2.50 class 30 00

C. Whitbeck, four year olds 45 00

F. M. Moore, lour year olds 18 75

H. J, Mignerey, four-year o!(ls 1 1 25

A. F. Dodge, three year olds 61 50

C. W. Niver, three-year olds 25 63

E. A. Manice, three-year olds 15 37

Henry Tarnev. two year olds 63 00

Parley A. Rii.ssell, two year <)ld< 26 25

John Cormick. two year olds io 75

Sports and Attractions.

Paid W. S. Maltby, trick bicyclist $125 00

G. Drawee, juirglei- 60 00

William Kennedy, dumb-bell lifter 30 00

Eugene Cuinne, contortionist 20 00

E. J. Van Lennep, expenses foot-ball game 40 00

John J. Tjoftus, manager Great Barrington Base Ball

club (two games) ,''40 00

J. H. Doyle, manager Pittsfield Base Ball club 20 00

Manager'Falls Village Base Ball club 15 00

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123 50

77 00

1,722 50

Paid Walter Cande, peg race $ 7 00

Frank Stanton, peg race 5 00

W. H. Jones, peg race 3 00

Tom Flaherty, peg race (special prize) 5 00

Clayton Van Deusen, sack race 4 00

J . Campion, sack race 3 00

L. Laird, sack race 2 00

William Whalen, potato race 4 00

G. H. Rogers, potato race 3 00

Michael Ansbury, potato race 2 00

W. F. Holmes, three-legged race 3 00

George Adams, three-legged race 3 00

Lyman Miller, three-legged race 2 00

John Moran, Jr. , three-legged race 2 00

Michael Ansbury, shoe race 3 00

Eddie Perdrizet, shoe race 2 00

Maurice Miller, shoe race 1 00

Miscellaneous.

Paid Evans Brothers, contractors $2, 072 82

George A. Stevens, building fence around circle 200 30

Berkshire Courier Company, printing reports 120 00

Berkshire Courier Co., printing premium lists, etc. . . 131 10

C. Ticknor & Son, banquet to State Board 150 00

J. C. Wheeler & Co., insurance main building 153 56

E. Y. Foote, printing 46 10

Berkshire iSTews, printing and advertising 36 50

A. L. Hubbell, cash paid grading fair grounds 90 75

James Martin & Son, use tents at fair 31 97

F. J. Viscardi, painting refreshment building 40 00

I. R. Prindle, badges and prizes 31 00

C. M. Gibbs, bicycle prizes 24 00

Harmonic Quartette, singing at banquet 25 00

C. L. Parsons, labor on fence, etc 15 00

A. M. Baldwin, bicycle prize 12 00

M. E. Tobey, prizes 30 20

John Gibson, posting bills, seven days 14 00

John Gibson, car fare and expenses 19 22

L G. Perry, bicycle prizes 20 15

E, B. Culver, stools and furniture 12 50

E P. Best Manufacturing Co., advertising cards, etc. 26 95

Albany Evening Journal, advertising 15 60

Spiric of the Times, advertising 24 75

United States Printing Co., hangers and posters 23 00

Springfield Union Publishing Company, advertising. 14 40

Chatham Courier, advertising 12 50

The Trotter and Pacer, advertising 9 00

Hudson Register, advertising 7 00

Transcript Publishing Company, advertising 5 75

Fair Publishing House, posters 5 00

Connecticut Western News, advertising i 50

Valley Gleaner, advertising 4 00

Record Publishing Company, advertising 3 00

Journal Printing Company, advertising 3 60

Winsted Herald, advertising 4 25

Eagle Publishing Company, advertisirig 7 75

Sunday Morning Call, advertising 3 00

National Trotting Association, dues 10 00

Sanford & Taylor, insurance barn 16 00

E. S. Thatcher, bunting for hall, etc 10 52

N. C. Chapin, services 6 00

J. W. Morgan, blank-books and sundries 7 80

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404 00

Paid James Kelly, trucking $ 4 00

George E. Peer, bicycle prizes 7 00

. A. L. Hnbbell, expenses incurred for society 6 47

J. A. Brewer, bicycle prize 5 50

A. C. Brainard, bicycle prize 3 50

C. Ticknor & Son, board judges and speakers 12 00

E. L. Gorham. making specifications for building. . . 10 00

W. S. Maltby, lithographs 2 50

S. D. Minor, poultry lost at fair 50

T. F. Kennedy, lodging, etc., quartette 3 00

F. C. Burtch, 'stationery 2 29

vVilliam J. Malory, use team at Fair 3 00

John C. Wheeler, services 6 00

M. W. Conners, trucking, etc 4 44

Evans Brothers, building platform in Town Hall. ... 1 00

W. B. Sanford, case for silver spoon 1 50

State Board Agriculture, cards for exhibits 1 90

W. W. Norton, team 1 50

H. J. Mignerey, brooms 1 20

Huntington Lee, services 1 00

for dinners for committees, press and inyited guests. 14 00

for postage, express, telegrams, etc 5 00

for premiums in cash 1,978 50

$5,677 34

A3I0UNTS Due Society, Unpaid.

Amount due on horses suspended for non-payment of en-
trance money $120 00

Amount due rental horse stalls 25 00

$145 00

Total amount expended $9,679 73

Cash in Treasurer's hands 391 13

$10,070 86

Pkesent Indebtedness of Society.

Note of John B. Chadwick $2,000 00

Interest to December 1, 1894 28 06

$2,028 06

Less cash on hand as per statement 391 13

$1,636 93

Statement of Cost of Permanent Improvements, During the Year.

Evans Brothers, work and repairs as per contract $2,008 91

Evans Brothers, building platform 29 46

Evans Brothers, work and repairs, under band stand. ... 22 29

Evans Brothers, extra work in hall 12 16

George A. Stevens, enclosing circle 200 30

A. L. Hubbell, cash paid for grading grounds 90 75

A. L. Parsons, labor on fence 15 00

F. J. Viscardi, painting buildiiigg 40 00

B. L. Gorham, making specifications 10 00

$2,428 87

Permanent Fund.

December 1, 1893 $1,75111

Additions during the year:

Dividends, Stockbridge and Pittsfield stock $30 00

Dividends, New York Central stock 25 00

Interest on Savings Bank Deposit 30 04

$85 04

$1,836 15

Permanent Fund, December 1, 1894.
Invested as folloivs:
Five shares Stockbridge and Pittsfield railroad stock, par

value 1500 00

Five shares New York Central railroad stock, par value. . 500 00
Great Barrington Savings Bank, book No. 1864, interest

to July 1, 1894 836 15

$1,886 15

Table Showing Receipts for Three Days at Gates and Grand Stand.
Wednesday, September 26th, including sales at Treas-
urer's oflfice before the fair $1,810 50

Grand Stand 138 75

Thursday, September 37th:

Gate Receipts 1,960 45

Grandstand 423 50

Friday, September 28th :

Gate Receipts 687 65

Grand Stand 338 50

$5,853 35

Respectfully submitted,

WALTERS. SANFORD, Treasurer.

Names of Towns

To Which the Premiums and Gratuities (Omitting the
Purses and Stakes in Trotting, and the Premiums
IN Bicycle and Novelty Races) Were Dis-
bursed, AND THE Amounts to Each.

Adams $ 7 00 Mount Washington $ 6 00

Alford 63 00 New Marlborough 93 00

Becket 18 00 Otis 1100

Egremont 188 00 Pittsfield 54 50

Great Barrington 814 75 Richmond 11 50

Hinsdale 50 Sandisfield 28 50

Lanesborough 16 00 Sheffield 418 50

Lee, 185 00 Stockbridge 70 00

Lenox 8 50 Tyringham 87 75

xMonterey 25 00 West Stockbridge 4 00

$2,055 50

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SUPERINTENDKNT'S REPORT.

JOHN B. CHAD WICK, Superintendent.
In account with Housatonic Agricultural Society.

To Money Received from Rents

Mrs. Mary Rounds $55 00

Jason Cooley 45 00

Otto Saltzman 5 00

Faror & Harrison 23 00

C. W. Fonda 18 00

Sherry Bros 11 00

Ben Smith 6 00

L. B. Jenks 50 00

W. S. Lawrence 6 00

C. Todd 5 00

D. E. Parent 5 00

0. C. Burton 7 00

Robert Haight 5 00

W. H. Sheldon 30 00

Eugene Feralts 24 00

Horace Ball 15 00

Edward Ticknor 10 00

L. Wischler 6 00

H. J. Roonev 5 00

H. A. Bidwell 5 00

W. Shay 8 00

1. Legrange 4 50

E. C. Humphrey 11 00

Russell C. Beckwith 3 00

Peter Schneider 6 00

C. Benway 3 00

Vader & Smith 9 00

S. L. Caul 12 00

E. Ward Goodale 15 00

P. P. Couse 4 00

D. Leroy 10 00

Wilson Hayes. 6 00

F. Haywood 5 00

W. Gunther 7 00

Austin Hatch 6 00

Wilbur Bristol 5 00

Noah Osborne 5 00

George Lawrence 18 00

John Corey 8 00

E. Rathburn 3 00

E. M. Bodelle ... 5 00

E Houghtaling 14 00

G. Forsyth 2 00

Welden & Brazee 5 00

Frank Joe ^ 4 00

Joe Baster 3 00

P. J. Butler 3 00

AND Privileges on Fair Grounds. Dr.

Charles Johnson $ 3 00

William Scantlin 2 00

J. E. Rogers 2 00

Frank Miller 3 00

D. P. Leary 3 00

Fred Creeso 2 00

Reuben Peters 1 Od

W. C. Roberts 1 50

Baldwin & Harris 15 00

Lowdin & Buhler 29 00

Lane Brothers 15 00

Otto Baars . 15 00

R. H Vanderveer 15 00

H. J. Mignerey 5 00

C. P. Weeks 4 00

W. H. Evans iQ 00

Marcus Hearing 12 00

B. H. Ricker 1 00

C. Hinman 3 00

Parrish Brothers , .. . 6 00

G. Sabin 6 00

Frederick Stilings 4 00

C. F. Murrow 10 00

Maggie Truson 4 00

W. Weston 3 00

F. E. Collins 8 00

Robert Rvan 3 00

D. F. Knight 5 00

M. P. Howes 12 00

Jennie Clark 4 00

James Bryant 4 00

Richard Nighthawk 5 00

A. F. Ball 5 00

A. F. Facer 3 00

Charles Hunt 40 00

Abe Ferris 2 00

T. Burke 2 00

W. Clapp 2 00

W. P. Sears 10 00

R. H. Brown 10 00

H. C. Krine 25 00

D. B. Whitbeck 20 00

John Mallaly 10 00

M. F. Mason 20 00

Main Hall 11 00

C. R. Brewer 25 00

A. 0. H. Society 60 00

Peter Cassidy, old building . . . 10 85

Storage of Wagons 4 00

Use of horse stalls 16 00

Base ball nine 15 00

A. L. Hubbell, hay and straw. . 8 32

Cash Received for Grass.
Henry Smith, |26 75; Robert Curtis, $23 50; John Calkins. $14 00:

John Carey, $10 00; Hubert Hall. $23 25; total, |97

Roger Hayes, old windows 5i

John Calkins, house rent from
September 1, 1893, to August
1, 1894 91 6

50

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$1,209 74

se:cretary's report.

The first in the series of Farmers' Institutes of 1894, under the auspices of
the society, was held in the District Court room, Great Barrington, on Febru-
ary 1st. On this occasion the society was fortunate in securing Hon. William
R. Sessions, Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, who delivered an
entertaining and instructive address on the subject of " Obstacles to Successful
Farming and How to Overcome Them, with Some Thoughts on the Public
Duties of Farmers." The address was followed by discussion, in which M. 1.
Wheeler, W. H. Day, B. F. Phillips, C. B. Benedict and F. A. Palmer
participated.

A second Institute was held at the same place, on February 30th, at the
morning session of which the subject of "Cattle Hygiene, Housing, Care and
Feeding" was presented by Mr. James Cheeseman of Southborough, Mass., fol-
lowed by an afternoon session of discussion.

At each of these Institutes the room was well filled, and marked interest
manifested in the exercises.

On December 6th will be held the third and last Institute of 1894, at which
it is now expected that the Hon. S. A. Hickox of South Williamston will deliver
the address. Subject — "Dairying as a Business."

These speakers are sent us and their expenses paid by the State, under the
supervision of the State Board of Agriculture. The subjects discussed are of
a practical nature, and the meetings prove of value to those who attend them.
The benefits would be greatly extended by a more general attendance on the
part of the members of the society.

The society has invested considerable money the past year in improvements
at the Fair Grounds. The main exhibition hall, which had stood practically
unchanged since its erection in 1856, was lowered to the ground, moved thirteen
and one-half feet to the west and enlarged by an extension at the north end
forty-eight feet in length. These changes were made after careful deliberation
by the Executive Committee under authority conferred at the last annual
meeting of the society, and immediate results were recognized at the fair in a
marked improvement in the general attractiveness of the hall exhibits.

The fair this year gave assurance of the fact that there is no abatement of
interest in our annual gatherings. The exhibition in the various departments
of domestic animals and poultry was up to the standard of recent years, and in
the hall exhibits — especially in fruit and in the ladies' departments — advance-
ment was made. The weather was good on all three days and the attendance
very large. Special attractions were secured, consisting of trick bicyclist, jug-
gler, strong man, contortionist, base ball games on Wednesday and Friday
mornings, foot-bail game on Thursday afternoon, and numerous kinds of sports
and races which contributed elements of variety and novelty to the programme.

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Special efforts on the part of the trotting committee, together with the enlarged
purses, made the trotting events of unusual merit as attractions. The hall
exercises on the third day were rendered of particular interest and value by a
practical talk on "Law for Farmers " by Judge Justin Dewey. The exhibits
by the merchants developed into unusual proportions this year and furnished
an attractive feature of the fair.

Improvements still remain to be made all along the line. The changes in
the premium list, which have been recommended after careful consideration by
the Executive Committee, it is believed, will result in stimulating the interest
in certain departments. The necessity of further improvements on the Fair
Grounds has been emphasized the past year. The grand stand should be en-
larged. Further investment in this structure will bear large interest, and its
present dimensions have proved entirely inadequate to the call upon it. An-
other tier of box stalls should be built on the east side of the track. This
investment, also, while supplying a crying need, will bear interest, as the stalls
can be rented throughout the season at fair-paying rates. Action should be
taken at the annual meeting to supply these wants.

The society is to be congratulated that it possesses the loyal interest of all
classes in the community,and should make every endeavor to deserve their con-
tinued co-operation.

0. C. BIDWELL,

Secretary.
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LIST OF MEMBERS.

This list comprises the names of members in good standing; also of these
one year in arrears. Those two or more years in arrears are dropped from the
list.

STOCK AND I,IFE ME^MBERS.
Abbey, Frederick Curtiss, Frank Little, Henry R.

Andrews, Dwight tCurtiss, Miss Sophia Lowrey, William H.

Baldwin, Benjamin F. Curtis, Edward W. Luehsinger, Henry

tLyon, John H.
Mackie, David I.

tBaldwin, E. R. Curtis, W. D.

Baldwin, Theodore S. Church, George

tBaldwin, W. H. Dewell, Mrs. Ellen

tBall, Luther Dresser, Henry

Barnes, Edward E. tDresser, David
Bartholomew, Mrs. W. tFrench, Fred B.

Barton, Hervey B. tFrench, Henry N

Blakeman, L. V. N.
Beebe, Levi
Beck with, James H.
Bentley, Charles H.
Brewer, Charles R.
Brewer, John A.
Bird, James
Bishop, H. W.
Bishop, D. Wolfe, Jr.
Boardman, Dwight
Boardman, Louisa
tBloodgood, H. K.
Brown, Charles K.
Brown, Martin
tBucklin, A. J.
Burtis, William R.

Mali, H. W. T.

Manville, Edward

Millard, Joseph L.

Millard, A. W.

Milligan, William F.
Filbourn, Mrs. Laura Mignerey, Henry J.
Gaylord, Grove Munson, George G.

Gorham, E. L. tMurray, William H

Gorham, William T. Nettleton, A C.

tGoodman. Richard
tGross, Frank S.
Hawley, Frank E.
Hawle., William H.
Heath, M. S.
Hickey, John
tHolmes, Mary

Newman, Herrick
Palmei% Frank A.
Pattison. Cornelia H.
Peters, G. Wilhs
Peck, George N.
Pixley, Ellen M.
Pixley, Isaac H.

Bushnell, S. Hopkins Joyner, Loomis M

Hollister, Taylor & Co. tPierson, Mrs. H. M.
Hubbai-d, William H. Rice, Angle A.
Hubbell, A. L. Bobbins, Henry T.

tHulett, Mai-y E. tRood, Mrs. Emily

Humphrey, Edwin D. Rowe, Frank D.

t Clark, Elias T.
tClark, Willis W.
Clarke, William B.
Camp, Samuel
Cone, Henry D.
Cone, J. Shepard
CoUins, A. C.
Crosby, Thomas B.
Couch, R. N.
iLife Members.

Atwood, J.
Bailey, Levi S.
Brace, Marshall
Benjamin, J. A.
Briggs, George W.
Canning, E. W. B.
Curtis, Abijah
Curtis, Thomas H.

Adams, J. S.
Barnum, Edward R.
Beebe, Mrs. R.
Bolton, William H.
Bradburn, Mrs. K. E.
Buckbee, Charles N.
Calkins, Harrison
Champion, EvlJ.
Corson, William E.
uruikshank, James A.
Curtis, George R.
Curtis. Robert jVI.

Almsted. Walter
Blunt, Joseph

t-Kenyon, Mary J.
Kline, Joseph A.
Langdon, Burton H.
Lawton, Nelson J.
Lawton, Moses P.
Larkin, Thomas
Leavitt, David Jr.
Leonard, Robert W.
Lincoln, S. L.

Roys, Levi
Rowley, H. C.
Rowley, James H.
Russell, Parley A.
tSage, Alice B.

Shead, James
Shead. Luke
tSherrill, E. N.
Sedgwick, Henry D.
Siggins, Lincoln S.
Smith, Henry L.
tSmith, Wellington
Smith, Stephen E.
tSmith, De Witt S.
tSmith, D. W.
Stoddard, Benton E.
Stone, S. Waldo
Schunder, Joseph J.
Taylor, Charles J.
Tefft, Frank G.
Ticknor, Henry
Ticknor, Walter H .
Tobey, Henry A.
tTuckerman, Mrs. L.
Turner, H. H . B.
Tui'ner, Rachel M.
Van Deusen, Geo. W.
Warner, Jairus N.
Washburn, E. M.
Walker, William I.
Walker, John B.
Wait, Dyer
Wheeler, M. I.
tWheeler, Frank T.
tWheeler, Mary E.
tWheeler, John C.

tSanderson, Mrs. L. A. Wilcox, William S.
Sanford, J. F. & F. T. whiting, F. T.
tShaylor, Charles H. tWhite, Charlotte
tShaylor, P. M. tWolflnger, John J.

Stannard, Dyer

Durant, B. F.
Famum, D. F.
Fenn, David B.
Gibbons, William H.
Garfield, Harrison
Goodrich, Charles
Heebner, Charles
Humphrey, Mark

£;STATMS.

HoUenbeck, Walter W. Parks, James W.

Hyde, Levi W.
Kil bourn, Mark
Leavitt, Edward
Lowrey, Judson W.
Millard, D. C.
Mackie, J. M.
Newman Samuel C.

Parrish, Elmore
Palmer, Billings
Pattison. Amos L.
Sumner, Increase
Stanley, William
Tuttle, Leonard
Wood, Thomas

ORDINARY MEMBERS

Church, F. M.
De Forest, John C.
Decker, John
Edwards, J. H.
Garrison, Andrew S
Goodsell, Chester
Holmes. Richard A.
Jacobs, Horace S.
Keele, Luke
Kline, Frank
Kline, Milo
Milligan, J. L.

ALFOED.

Milligan, Jr., J. Lewis
Milligan, Merrick
Moore, William R.
Oles, George
Osborne, Lester T.
Ploss, George A.
Post, Leonard
Post, Charles F.
Rowe, Myron
Shepard, Albert H.
Smith, H. W.
Smith, Charles H.

AUSTERLITZ, N. Y.
Brown, George D. 3Iichael. Anthony J.
Harvey, E. H.

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Smith, Ernest
Sperry, William A.
Stickles, George W.
Taylor, J. M.
Taylor, Wesley
Tobey, Mrs. George B.
Wagnor, Silas
Wilcox, H. F.
Williams, Samuel K.
Woodford, John B.
Woodford, Harvey H.

Moore, William H.

CANAAN, CONN.
Beebe, J. G. CE. C.) Hoag, Frank Roraback, A. T. Strong, George P.

Beebe, Newton Langdon, F. H. (E. C.) Sackett, T.L.(Clayton) Whitford, R. H. (So.)

De Wolfe, D. B. McCarthy, Frank

COPAKE, N. T.
Miller, James CI.W.) Miller, Lester Robinson, N. J.

EGEEMONT.

Baldwin, Chas. O., So.
Baldwin, Stephen
Bettis, John A., So.
Bignal, Walter, So.
Bignal C. rSouth)
Bradford, Geo. F. (So.)
Bradford, John, So.
Bradford.Ralph H.,So.
Benedict, C. B.. So.
Benjamin, A. A. (So.)
Benjamin, F. K., So.
Benjamin, Frank, So.
Boice, Abram
Boice. Frank A.
Boice, William E.
Brewster, Geo. A. (So.)
Brewster, O. M. (So.)
Brown, C. F.
Brown, Henry M.
Brown, R. H. (So,)
Bliss, William M. So.
Blunt, Rutson
Bunce, Daniel, So.
Bunce, George, So.
Bvmce, Edwin, So.
Bunce. Frank D., So.
Burdick, Nathan
Burgett, Henry W.
Campbell, Jno.W.(So.)
Church, Alonzo (So.)
Codding, Henry E.
Collins, Allen (So.)
Curtis, P. W. (So.)
Curtis, Orrin I. (So.)
Crippen, William F., So
Campbell, W. H. (So.)
Coon, Jacob

Dalzell, W. C, So.
Dean, Frank (So.)
Dewey. Seymour B.
Doty, George S.
Decker, Sarah A.
Dennis, Albert
Dooley, J. E.,So.
Drum, Wm. H. (So.)
Dunlap, John (So.)

Earner, A. P. (So.)
Karner, S. N., So.
Kipp, Harmon P., So.
Kisselback, Peter
Kline, Levi K.
Kline, Scott W., So.
Kline, George H. (So.)
Lawrence. W. A.
Longdyke, George O.

Dunlap, Andrew (So.) Loomis, Minor B
Du Plain. Justin Lortng, H. P. (So.)

Emigh, Alvin Mallaly, John

Fenton Brook Farm,So. Murphy, William, So.
Felter, Leonard Murphy, Jr., Wm., So.

Funk. George, So., Murphy, John (So.)
Funk, William A., So. Murphy. A. J.. So.
Gale, William P. (So.) Murray, John (So.)
Gardner, Jas. A. (So.) Miller, Mrs. Eugene.So
Greattrax, Luther P. So. Miller, Edward E., So.
Hall, G. W., So. Newman, E. E.

Harrington, E. G.(So.) Olmsted, F. M.
Harris, C. E., So. O'Neil, Cornelius, So.

Harris, G. E., So. Peck, George A., So.

Hasty, Wilham, So. Peck, W. B. (So.)
Haywood, Orrin Peck, E R. (So.)

Hollenbeck, Artemus Phelps, Chas. H. (St.)
HoUenbeck, John H. Phillips, George A., So.
Houghtaling, A. (So.) Ploss, George E. (So )
Huested, E. H. Polmatier, Charles, So.

Hutchinson, C.B.(So.) Polmatier, Wm. (So )
Jones, George C. Potts, Herman T., So.

Jones, William Potts,Mrs.Robt.A., So.

Joyce, Joseph L. Race, Seneca T.

Joyner, Frank S., So. Race, R. H.
Joyner, John M. (So.) Ramsey, Jtseph
Joyner, W. R. (So.) Rider, Jr., A. J., So.
Judd, Oliver W., So. Rogers, Ransom (So.)

Rockfeller, James L.
Rock feller, Peter
Rockfeller, David
Rowe, H. L.
Sabin, William E.
Shultis, Lyman H.
Smith, James (So.)
Smith, Gilfred
Stillman Frederick
Stoddard, George B.
Steveus, E. J.
Spurr, Charles W.(So.)
Snyder, Frank M.
Tait. R. C. (So.)
Tinker, Geo. H (So.)
Tinker, Louis B. (8o.)
Tinker, Reuben, So.
.T\ rrell, Ernest M.
Thompson, H. H.
Vadakin, William R.
Van Bramer, J. E.
Van Deusen, F. (So.)
Van Deusen, Nelson, So.
Van Deusen, N. L , So.
Van Deusen R. (So )
Wairen, W. C, So.
Warren, John P., So.
Wairen, Marcus (So.)
Ward, E. W. (So.)
Westover, John
Wilbur, Burtiss. So.
Williams, Geo. H.(So.)
Wright, Lucy J., So.
Wheeler, Wellington
Whitbeck, Dewey B.
Wiiiehell, Jer. (So.)

GEEEN RIVEE, N. Y.

Bell, Alexander

Acker, Daniel
Ackerman, H. L.
Adams, Edmund J.
Adams, Edwin J.
Adams, Peter I (H,)
Alger, James B.
Ambach, F. E.
Ambach, Julius
Andrews, George A.
Andrus, Henry
Anthony, James L.
Anthony, Peter
Atwater, H. J. (H.)
Atwood, Albert
Atwood,Phineas F.(H
Atwood, Levi H.
Atwood, Henry B.
Baker, Gteorge S.
Baker, F. H.
Baldwin, Amos M.
Baldwin, Curtis W.
Baldwin, Edgar H.
Barnes, C. W.
Barnes, Theo. A.
Bassett, Mrs. C. H.
Beals, R. H.
Beauregard, Ber'd(H.
Beckwith, Daniel W.
Beckwith, Noble P.
Bell, Charles H.
Benham Frank
Benton, John C,

Clark, Dudley

Dunn, Peter

GEEAT BAEEINGTON.
Bennett, E. J. (H.) Bump, Herman H.
Bennett, Geo. W. (H.) Calkins, Charles P.
Beecher, Chester C. Camp, Frank B.

Bidwel], O. C.
Billings, Franklin L,
Billings, Henry W.
Billings, Stephen H.
Boardman H. D.
Bouchet, Paul
Boutillier, Peter

Camp, Charles M.
Cannon, Michael
Case, Frederick J.
Carley, George H.
Chadwick, John B.
Chapin, Nonnan C.
Chapin, T. M.

Bradburn, Mrs. K. (H.)Childs, Daniel B.

Bradley, Jared
Brainard, E. D.
Brewer, Reuben R.
)Bronson, M. G.
Bronson, Edward S.
Brooks, A. A. (H.)
Briggs, Luther A.
Briggs, James
Broderick, Dennis E.

Chinn, WiUiam L.
Church, George A.
Church, John H. C.
Clark, Benjamin F.
Clark, B. Franklin
Cobb, Geo. H., Jr. (H.)
Coffing.Mrs. R. F.,V.D
Coleman, D. J.
Comstock, Charles L.

Broderick, William H. Comstock, 2d, Hiram
Brown, Ransom A., H. Comstock, P, G.

Brusie, Orville J.
Brusie. L. B.
Brusie, Charles F.
Buck, Henry F., H.
) Buckbee, Gilford
Burget, Charles J.
Burgett, John L.
Burgett, Dwight I.
Burgett. William H.
Burghardt. Fred A.

Comstock, Morton H.
Comstock, Mrs. L. I.
Condon, Michael
Coon, Freeland
Cooley, Jason
Cooper, WUliam T.
Cooper, Charles
Couch, Edward L.
Couch, Fred H.
Crissey, Warren

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Schutt, Martin

Crotty, James
Crine, Sidney
Crippen, H. Wright
Cronin, John
Cropper, John C.
Crown, Jesse
Cross, Henry B. (H.)
Curtis, J. W.
Curtis-;, Mrs, Susan A.
Culver, Eamund B.
Dacey, Michael
Davis, Henry
Day, George S.
Dav, W. H.
Darling, Joseph
Dearing, Ransom H.
Decker, Arthur H.
.Decker, George W.
Decker, Eli
Decker, Nelson
De Bell Fred
Dellert, Theodore R.
Dellert, Frederick
De Mougin, George
Dewey, Mrs. E. E.
Dewey, Fred H.
Dewey, R. T.
Dikeman, Beckus
Dikeman, Grove
Dimon, John
Dimon. John W.
Dings, Hiram

Dings, Iliram J.
Dings. Adelbert
Donahue, James
Donahue, John
Dorman, J. A.
Dorman. Levi R.

GEEAT BAEEINaTON-Continued.
Hohiies, George E. Miner, S. D.
Hcughtaling, O.C.(H.) Minor, William H.
Hubbard, Albert F. Miller, Henry G.

Hubbard, Edwin N.
Hunt, Alfred J.
Huntley, L. S.

Drummond. Robert D. Huntley. W. Scott

Drum, William H.
Dunn, Peter C.
Duvernoy, George
Easland,"^ Hendrick
Elsden, R. E. (H.)
Endres, Otto
Farley, Thomas
Fassett, A. S.
Fellows, Uscar F.
Ferguson, John H.
Ferguson, W. S.

Hurlburt. Edwin
Huntington. Miles T.
Hughes. John
Holian, Austin
Jackson. James H.
Jenkins, L. L.

Mignerey, Jules L.
Mignerey, Pierre
Moore, R. H.
Monroe, Gilbert H.
Morrison, D. W.
Moulton, B. B.
Morgan, J. W.
Munson, John C.
Murphy, Jerry
Murph3^ Stephen

Johnson. L. M. (Stk.) Mulhall, James

Joyner. Herbert C.
Kane. Amos (H.)
Kant, F. W.
Kane, I'atrick

Filbourn, John F. (H.) Kearin. Thomas J.

Flynn, John
Foote, Edward Y.
Foote, Enos C.
Ford, Gilhert
Forrest, Sheldon E
French, Martin A.
French. George M.
Frein, Joseph
Fuller, David N.
Fuller, Frankhn C.
Fisher. John B.
Freeman, Marcus
French. T. W.
French. Willis R.
Gibbons, Martin
Gibbons, ]\Iichael
Giddings, F. E. CH.)
Gilbert, Charles N.
Gilmore, Jr.. B. F.
GiU, Michael C.
Gorham. Charles E.
Gorham, Le Grand L.
Gorham, William W.
Goslee. William H.
Goodhind, H. C. (H.)
Grotti, Antonio
Guenther, Henry
Guenther, W. H.
Gobetta, Antonio
Goewey, George M.
Haddy, Edward (H.)
Hagaman, John (H.)
Halsted, William M.
Hall, G. M.
Hall, Hubert H.
Hall. ' scar M.
Hall, Luther B.
Hallock, Miles
Hamm, Samuel
Hamm, Homer
Hatch, Austin E.
Hatch, B. H.
Hatch, John A.

Kline, Mason B.
Knight. G. H. (H.)
Kelly, Michael
Kelly, James
Kellogg, Charles F.
Kellogg, Frederick
Kellogg. Charles

Mulhall, Thomas
Mullaney, 2d, James
Nalty, Patrick
Nettleton. Lucius J.
New. John C.
Newell, Mrs. Samuel
Nodine, Hiram J.
Nodine, Seneca
Nooney, H. J. (H)
Norton, William W.
Noxon, J. D.
Oakes, James M.

Kennt dy, Timothy F. O'Connell, Michael
Kilbourh, Mrs. E. A. O'Hara, William

Kilbouru, Robert P.
Kilduff. John
Kimberly, Arthur
Kimberly, William
Kinne, Elbert J.
Lane, O. W.
Lane, R. M. (H.)

O'Neil. Hugh
Oschman, Mrs. Wm.
Osborne, John I.
Owen, Charles
Palmer, WiUiam R.
Paul, Robert
Parrish. George W.

Langdon. Wallace W. Parrish, Nelson B.

Larkin, John
Larkin, W T.
Larkin. Michael J.
Large, Alfred
Laird, John H. C.
Laird, S. N.
La Point. Frank
Leland. E. A.
Leonard, W. A.
Ivconard. Mrs. A. F.
Leslie, William H.
Lester. A. R.

Parrish, H. D.
Parrish, S. H,
Parrish, Theodore P.
Parker, James K.
Perry, Isaac G.
Pilon, Ludger
Pixley, Charles W.
Pixley, George A.
Pixley. Martin W.
Pixley, William H.
Pixley, Peter H.
Pixley, Samuel W.

Lutchsinger, Matthias Pixley, Noah E

Lewis, John
Lewis, Ward
Lewis, Walter E.
Loftus. Edward
Logan, Rupert J.
Loring. Almon R.
L< ring, LjTiian A.
Lawrence, George N.
Maher, Michael
Maloney. John
Mallory, Edward J.
Mallory. William B.
Man sir, Mrs. A. S.

Hawes, S. S. (Van D.) Martin. Eli

Hawver, Eli

Hayes. Harlow

Hayes, Ooridon

Haj^es, Wilson

Haywood, Alberdeen

Haywood. Albert N.

Healey, Timothy

Hickey, James

Higgins. John

Higgins, Robert

Hinman, W. C.

Hill. Charles E. (H.)

Hill. Wm. D.

Holcomb. L D.

Holmes. Charles H.

Hollenbeek, G. M.

Hollenbeck, Charles

Holmes, Charles F.

Piatt. C. S
Pomeroy. John P.
Potter. Charles J.
Potter. Timothy Z.(H
Proper. Raymond
Prindle. Isaac R.
Pru>Ti, R. T.
Piatt. G. Will
Peck. Frank C.
Proper, John P.
Quinn, Patrick
Race, Gorton H.
Race, J. Q. A.
Race, Frank E. (H.)
Ramsey. Le Grand
Raifstanger. Louis C.
Ramsdell. T. G., H.
Reynolds. Milton
Reed, Ward X.
Reed, Albert L.

Mason. F. L. D
Mason. M. F.
Mallory. William J
Magnion. Michael
Martin. W. H.
Maloney. Lott Mrs.
]Maston. Henry J. (H.) Reed. E. W

McAulifFe, C. C. Reynolds. Lida

M'Carthy. .lames Remington, George F

McCormick. James Rewev. Albert CH.)

McDonald, Wm. (H. ) Rice. Merrick M.

IMcDonald, R. H. (H ) Rogers, John E.

McGee. Timothy Rogers, Patrick

McGuire. Thomas Root. Albert
McPherson. George B. Rovce, Frank E.

McTigue. Thomas Rote. Charles L.

Mellen. George W. Rounds. H. B.

Miner, C. H. (H.) Russell, Charles G.

39

Russell, George E.

Ryan, Patrick (H.)

Rudge, Henry H.

Sabin, George W.

Sabin. Mrs. J, F.

Sabin, E. C.

Sanford, S. A.

Sanford, W. B.

Scott. Henry W.

Seeley, Albert A.

Seeley, WiUiam C.

Seeley, Fred

Seeley, John B.

Selkirk, A. W.

Shaw, George H.

Shaw, Charles L.

Shaw. Edward H.

Shepard. F. S.

Shalley, Patrick

Shufelt. Harvey (H.)

Shufelt, Jeremiah (H,)

Siggins, John K.

Simmons, C. B.

Small, W. P,

Smith, Alfred N.

Smith, Jacob

Smith, John S. fH.)

Smith, William A.

Smith, George C.

Snyder, J. M.. Jr.. (H.)

Snyder, Geo. F. (H,)

Snyder, Wm. H. (H.)

Snyder, Alexander

Snyder, Henry

Snyder, John

Snyder. Matthias

Stannard, Kasson P,

Steinway, Peter

Stillman, Myron P.

Stillwell, B. W.

Stone, John S,

Strevell, Harvey

Stoddard, A A.

Strong, Reuben J.

Stoddard, Parker L.

Sullivan, Dennis

Suma, Frederick

Supernaugh, WiUiam

Supple, John

Sweet, Norris S.

Saltzman, Otto

Sheehan. WiUiam
)Stevens, G. O.

Silvernail, Abram

Taylor, John C,

Taylor, R. I.

Thatcher, E. S (H.)
Treat. F. M.
Ticknor, Caleb
Tillotson. Mrs. F. O.
Tobev, Marcus E.
Tobey, Pratt L.
TuUer, Egbert L.
TuUer, George A.
TuUer, S. L.
Turner, Frederick
Turner. Charles G.
Turner. Cornelius
Turner, N. B.. H.
Turner. WiUiam P.
Turner. Frank S.
Turner. George L.
Tuttle. Isaac S.
Tuttle. John H.
Tymerson, Martin
Trasn . Walter E.
Thomas. Oscar
Van Deusen. Isaac
Van Deusen. James
Van Lennep. E, J.
Van TasseU, WiUiam

GREAT BAREINGTON- Continued.

Van Tassell. Henry
Vincent. W. H.
Viola, John
Viola. Charles
Viseardi. Fred
Warner, Daniel
Warner, William J.

Baird, William
Becker. Charles H.
Best, Ezra
Coon, Henry L.
Cornell, C. M.
Decker. John E.
Dean, Randall
Downing, Frank M.
Duff, Henry

Bradley, Alonzo
Bradley, D wight P.
Breed, Wra. H. (S. L,
Bullard, James
ChadwicK. W. B.
Clark. Albert B.
Cormick, John
Daley, J. H. »

Deeley, M. H
Dowd. R. M.
Dupar, Oliver S.

Belden, H. A.
Beebe, James W.
Bigelow, James G.

Heath, E. L.
Laird, lEdwin
Melius. Linus
Patterson, Ira L.

Warner, Henry C.
Warfield. J. F.. H.
Watson. Charles
Weir. John J.
Whited. James A.
Whiting, John F.
Whitlock. F. W.

Wilson, James
Wilcox, Henry L.
Wilcoxson, Tim. E.
Whitwell, Sarah C.
Williams, N. C,
Winchell, Albert
Wood, George E.

HILLSDALE, N. T.
Evans, Thomas Mitchell, Wallace

Everts, William P.
Fulgraff, William
Gilbert, R. A.
Gilbert, L.

Overhiser, Ambrose L.
Palmer, Jackson
Palmer. Justin S.
Quick, John E.

Haywood, Wellington Robinson. Charles
Hunt, Gilbert L. Rowe, John G.

Hunt, Aaron Shultz, Cortez

Mitchell, George Simmons, Friend E.

LEE.

Lawrence, Frank
Lawrence, Frederick
Lyons, James H.

L. Mange, Alfred S.
Merrill, Edgar S.

G. Norman, Edward J.
Norton. Thomas

F. Paice, C. W.

L.) Perry, H. J.
Phelps, H. C.

Ferry, Frederick
Foote. Theron L.
) French, John P.
Hawver, Frank. E.
Hinckley, C. E.
Hinckley, < Charles
Hinckley, F. K.
Ingersoll, William
Johnson. F. A. (S.
Kilmer, Robert

Bream, H. M.
Butler, John W.
Clahassey. W. G.

LENOX.

Conig. T,
Dunbar, Samuel
Judd, George U.(N.L.

MOUNT WASHINGTON.
Patterson, William L. Schutt, Frank B.
Poucher. Jacob N. Spurr, Isaac
Schutt, Alexander Van Deusen, J. G.

Woodin, Henry C.
Wolfe, James C.
Wooster. Edwin C.
Wright, M rs. Henry W,
Wright. Frank H.
Wright, George A.
Zimmer, Charles F.

Traver, P. N.
Van Deusen, Arthur
Van Deusen, Chas. W.
Van Deusen, Richard
Vincent. D. W. (No.)
Waldorf, Sjivester
Ward, Michael
Williams, Ambrose L.

Sabin, Charles H.
Stallman, Jr., John
Shaylor, W. M.
Smith, Henry M.
Swift, A. C.
Thatcher, G. W.
Tucker, Chauncey
Wolf spery er, G . H . ( So. )
Wookey, Henry P.
Wright, Marshall W.

Kellogg, Fred, Jr.
Thompson, George H.

Weaver, Herbert W.
Weaver. William H.
Whitbeck, Orrin C.

MONTEREY.

Anderson, George W. Curtin, Timothy

Dowd, Albert M.
Fargo, Henry P
Fargo, Reuben
Forest, Fred. L
Goewey, E. J.
Hadsell. J. K.
Hall. H. J.
Hall. William A.
Hall. A. J.
Hall. Wallace W
Hall, Calvin H.
Harmon, P. C.
Harmon, F. M.
Hart, William

McManus, James
Miner, Wilbur F.
Morse, George W.
Miinson, Orrin H.
Palmer. John
Purdy, Henry H.

Hart, N. W.

Heath, Francis G.

Hollenbeck, Martin A

Huggins. E. N.

Hyde, John C.

Hyde, S. W.

John son, Clarence cHts Ray. Edwin

Judd, Henry H. Hfs, Thomson, M. V.

Kimberly, Homer, Hts Twing, J. L.

Laird. Charles A. T ryon, B. E.

Langdon. Henry W. Tryon. D^ C

Leary. Daniel

Loom, Isaac F.

Markham, Chauncey

Martin, John C.

Tyrrell. W. S.
Wilson. Charles
Wood. Henry
Woodford, Edward L.

Barnum. W. S.
Battelle, Lafayette
Benedict, Isaac N.
Benedict, J. F.
Bid well, M. S.
Bid well, W. S.
Bills, Elmer E.
Blake, Jos. W.
Brouker. Ferry
Brochu. Clifford S.
Brochu, Francis
Busby, David S.
Carrington. B. S.
Clark, London
Crippen, William F.

Adams, Derrill M.R.

Adsit, Charles CHts.)

Alexander, A. H.

Alexander, Frank R.

Alexander, John

Alexander, Fred G.

Amsted, William M.(C.)Couch, Lyman C. V. Hayes, Dennis M.R

Baldwin, I. R. (So.) Crosby. Arthur J. Hts Hayes. Roger (TMR.)

Baldwin. EdwinR. M.RDamms. James Haskell. J. B. (So.)

Barber. H. L. Decker, John H.(Hts.) Hennessey. John P.

Bentley, I. W. Doncaster, John A. Hts Hickey, James Shef.

Bentley, John E. Downs, Coridon Ilts. Hollister, Gilbert

Bradbury. James Hts.Fargo, Elbert L.. M.R.Hollister, John W.

Bradley. W. S. (So.) Feighery, James Hollister, Walter C.

Brennan. James M. R.Fitzpatrick. John Huntley. Ezra B.

Brennan, M. J, M. R. Fitzpatrick, Michael Hyde. Henry D.

Brewer, Amos Shef. Fitzpatrick. Michael J.Jones. Smith

Brewer. C. B. M. R. Forrest, David G. Hts. Karner. E. B. M. R.

Brinton. W. G. Forrest. Gordon E. Kasson.WiUiam E.So

Cagney, .lohn (M. R.) Gardner. Albert (M.R.)KassoD. Henry N

Calkins, John C. Hts. Garrahan. John M. R. Keyes.Wiliiam N. M.R Pinney, Franklin E

40

NEW MARLBORO.
Cantield. William C.V. Gibson.George M. Hts Keyes, Lorrin P. So.
Canfield. Wallace Gibson, William B. So. Keyes. Frank W. M.R.

Clark. Geo. H. (M. R.) Hall. Salmon Hts Knight. Alvah
Clark, T.H. Hall. Wesley Knight.Andrew J. (Hts

Crine, Walter M. R Harris, Edwin M. R. Lee, William G. (So.)
Crine. Frank W. M.R. Hayes. Michael (M.R.)Leffiugwell.A.W.(M.R.)

" -~ • LetTingwell. H. W.

LelTflngwell,E.A.(Hts.)
Lumbert, E. J. (M. R.)
Maxwell. A. C. (M. R.)
Moran, JohnA. M.R.
Moran. James So.
Moses. William A.. C.V
Murray, James M. R.
Noonan. John T. So.
Norton, John H. So.
Palmer. H. W. So.
Parsons. C. L. (Hts.)
Perkins. Harvey M. R.
Pettis. Isaac T. So.

NEW MARLBORO -Continued.
Pixley, Ira B. (Hts.) Rote, Walter (M. R.) Smith,Charles G. A.F. VanDeusen,J. E.(Htso
Powell, Stephen Roys, Everett A. Shef Stannard, Ambrose MRVoasey, M. J. (M. R.)

Rhoades, VV. H. Rogers, Charles F. A.FStannard,Ed\vard B.SoWagner. J. H. Hts.

Rhoades, C. A. (M. R.) Scoville, E. A. (So.) Stannard. Levi M.Clay Ward. AlvaW. (Hts.)
Rhoades.E. W. (M. R.)Sheldon, George S. M.RStevens, Henry K. Whitn^y.A. F.(Hts.)

Rhoades, Isaac Sheldon. HenryW. M.RStevens. Geo. A. CHts.)Wriirht, H. N. CHts.)

Rhoades, Ralph (M.R.)Sisson. Henry M. R. Turner, Samuel A. SoWrignt, Wallace S.
Rhoades, Z. A. (M. R )Smith, Edwin R. Tubbs, J. B. (Clayton)

Bauchle. Thomas H.
Brown, William L.

Bristol, Isaac L.

Bruey, Augustus J.
Coleman, J. F.
Foote. Sanford A.

Coleman, M. W.

Bierce. Ralph
ClarK, Jr., William

JSEW YORK CITY.
Hyer. W. E. Tefft. William E

Kerner, C. H.

OTIS.
Langdon, Ralph J. Manley, J. H.

PITTSFIELD.
Kernochan, M. R. Lucas, H. P.

IVIilligan

Wells, Mrs. L. E.

Whitney, Miles F.

Polmatier, Frank H.
Purcell, John

Sykes, H. W.
Wolfe, John S.
Wood, Walter P.

T. W.
Leonard Willis B.

RICHMOND.
Gaston, Robert F. Nichols, W. L.

SALISBURY, CONN.
Eggleston. James R. Selieck, James M.

SANDISFIELD. ,

Goewey, N, F. N. B. Rood, JohnW. So S. Strattou,Gordon,Mont

Whitbeck Henry

Adsit, Edward P

Cone. O. W. Mont. Ives, Truman W. N. B. Sage, B. H.
Cronk.G. M. Monterey Ives. A. J. Sage, Lewis G

Fargo, E. i<. (N. B.) Merrill, Adna W. Mont Sears, E. B.

Stumpff, G. H. Mont.
N. B. Twining,OrlowC.Mont
N.B.

Abbott, Wm. L. (A

Andrews. Harry S,

Andrus, Edward D.

Andrus, Myron W,

Allyn, Dwight

Ashley, Charles S.

Austin, Horace U.

Austin, Michael S.

Austin, Aiiihr se

BacOL, J. H.

dalch, Wallace W.

Barnes, Russell E.

Bartholomew, G. F.

Bartholomew, E. W.

Bartholomew, H. A.

Bartholomew,F.(A.F.) Decker, Fred W

Bartholomew, A. D. Decker, George

Benjamin, J. M.

Blodgett, George H.

Boardman, Edwin L.

Boardman, Henry

F.)Conway, J. E.

(Conway, Maurice J.
Conway, Patrick
Conway, William F.
Cook, George R.
Cooper, Frederick F
Cooper, Milton
Costello, Patrick J.
Crane, David A
Crippen, F. S.
Crine, Walter

SHEFFIELD.

(4rover, John B.
Guartha, John
Hewins, Arthur M.
Holmes, Edward M.
Houghtaling, C.(Clay
Houghtaling, G.tClay
Houghtaling. T.(Clay
Howland, William M.
Huggins, Arthur S.
Huggins, John L.
Huggins. J. R.

Cropper, J. W. (A. F.) Huggins, Joseph H.
Curti>s. Willard Hughes, Patrick

Darling, Fr nk Hulett, Langdon

I ecker, Charles J. Hurlburt, A. R.

Hurlburt, R. L. A. F
Hurlburt, R. R.
De ker.Myron N. (A.F ) Johnson. Benjamin
Dewey, Charles O. Johnson, Irving L.
Donsbough. Joseph Johnson, Norman

Boardman. L. H.
Boardman, Amos
Brewer, George A.
Bronsoii, H. R.
Cande. Hopkins T.
Cande, Horace Z.
Cande, J. W.
Cande, Walter S.
Cande, Warren
Cande, Zacheus
Carey. John
Carroll, Daniel
Cassidy, James
Cassidy. Peter
Chapin, Harry S.
Chapin. \V. G.
Chapin, William M.
Chase, Aaron B.
Chase, Riley R.
Clark, Amos E.
Clark, Bela N.
Clark, B. F.
Clark, Henry C.
Clark. Wilbur J.
Collar, Stephen
Conklin, E. S. (A. F.)
Connor, John

F.)
F.)

Downing, Homer
Dresser, William H,
Dutcher, Henry
Dunham, Asahel
Dunham, Grove
Dye. Miss L. W.
Ferris, M. B. (A
Ferry. H. D. (A,
Ferry. James
Ferry. William
Field. J. H.
Finkl^, Jacob
Finkle, John A.
Fitzgerald, John
Foley, James
Forbes, Charles W^.
Ford, Frederick M.
Ford. William
French, Cyrus
Fritts, Freeman
Funk. David
Funk, Peter
Gillig-in, John
Gordon, Nelson E.
Gordon, Van Earl
Gorham. George W.
Griffith, John A. F.
Grover, George W.

Johnson, Rufus
Joyner, Henry C.
Kellogg, Frank N.
Kellogg, Mrs. George
Keils, Abram A.
King, Frank
King, Geo. H. (Clay.)
Kirby, George H.
Knickerbocker, Milo
Landers, James
Landers, Michael
Lawrence. Frederick
Lee, George B.
Lee. Robert P.
Lee, Seth
Lindsey, Henry
Little, A. M.
Little, Frank
Little, Ralph
Little, R. F.
Little, Wm. H.
Love. Martin
Lloyd, Charles
Manvel, D. W.
Markham, John C.
Markham. Frank W.
Markham, Egbert
May, William H.
41

McCarthy, Martin

McGraw, James

McGrath, John F.

Meach, Henry
.)Merrifield. 3Irs. D. W.
.)Miller, Hiram
.(Milligs. Albert

Miner, Walter M.

Moore, Wm. T. (A. F.)

Morriison, Edward

Morrison, John

Mullen. John

Munn. Chiirles

Munn. Edward W.

Munson. John N.

New, Frank S.

North, Harvey

Owen, Francis T.

O'Brien, William H.

O'Hara. John

Peck. Dwight

Peck, George G.

Phillips, B. F.

Rock, John

Roraback, George L.

Roraback, J. C.

Rote, Leonard

Rote, Silas

Rote, Wesley

Roys, Abner

Roys, Burt L.

Roys. Charles J.

Roys. Frank

Rovs, Harvey

Sackett, W. F (A. F.)

Sardam, S. B.

Schneider, Louis

Seele3% Edward

Shears, Albert W.

Shears. Edgar D.

Sheldon, William H.

Shook, Egbert

Shook, J. W.

Slye. F. B. (A. F.)

Smith, Mrs. Fhnt E.

Smith, John .

Smith, M.J.

Smith, Porter E.

Snyder, Edward
Soles, Frederick
Spurr, Charles E.
Spurr, Georgre H.
Stalker. Nelson
Stall, Frank (A. F.)
Sranton, J. R.
Stenerwald, Peter

Aymar, Fred S.
Ay mar, Jr., Fred S.
Baird, William H.
Barnes, A. W.,Ctv.
Barnes. Jamts
Bechtel, Fred W
Bidwell. C. A.
Buck, Andrew J.
Buck, Anson
Buck, John M.
Burns, Patrick
Burns, James
Byington, H. C.
Cixllendar, C. E.,G1.
Cooper, John M.

SHEFFIELD-Oontinued.
Stevens. William F. VanDeusen.Levi(A.F.)Wickwire, T. C.

Stevens, William A.
Stoddard, David T.
Stone. Augustus P.
Taft, Richard M.
Tinker, C. A.
Tripp, Hiram
Van Deusen, E. L.

STOCKBRIDGE.
Cooper. Geo. R., Ctv. Hull. Charles E
Curtis, Carlton. Ctv. Jones, W. H.
Davis. D. C,

Van Deusen, L. C.
Vosburg^h, E. M.
Vosburgh, Eujjene J.
Vosburgh, Jerdon
Ward, J. S.
Warner. C. H.

Gl.

Dean. H. S
Dorman. Alfred
Fenn, T. H.
Ford, Wallace M,
Ford, J. W.. Ctv.

Jones, Henry E.
King, Michael (Gld.)
Laird, E. G.
L^prize, Samuel, Gl
Lincoln, S. P.
Lj-nch, W. H.

Franklin, WilKara H. Morrissey. Dennis

Fuller. W. R.. Hous. Nettle ton. &.. C.

Griffin. Frank M. Noble, S. A.

Heath. Frank W., Ctv. Palmer, William P.

Hoffman. Ferdinand Pratt, F. J.

Huggins, B. C. (Gld.) Rathbun. Charles E.

Hull, John B. Rathbun, Emerson

Wickwire. Eugene H.
Williams. Charles H.
WMnch, Luther
W^ood. George (A. F.)
Woodbeck, Eli S.
Woodbeck, William N.

Rathbun, Eugene
Rathbun, Ensign C.
Searing. George W.
Seeley, F. B.
Seymour, George
Stevens, Amos G.
Tracy, Andrew
Tracj', James
Tracey, Jr., James
Trask, W. W.. Ctv.
Warner.George H.(G1.)
Way, Charles T.
WTiitney, Charles W.
Whitney, George F.

TYEINaHAM.

Brace. Charles E.
Brace. William
Brewer, John M,
Cannon, Nathan
Criitendeu, Jeromo
l»owd. Edward
Fielding. E. C.

Baldwin, Henry M.
Barnes, Erwiu F.
L<arnes. William H.(H.
Brewei', Carmi A.
Brown, F. E.
Browti. C. E.
Carpt-nter, J. P.
Cobt), George H.
C\irtis, W. W.

Becket.
Ball, Elmer D.
Smith, Mrs. E. P.

Blandford.
Harvey, Charles S.

Boston Corners, N. Y,
Rogers, Hiram

Brooklyn, N . T.
McCabe, Daniel F.
Saul, Andrew

Dalton.
Barton, Wesley B.

Chapinville, Conn,
Spurr. A. J.
Wood in. Tncodore E.

Gardner, George M.
Garfield. W. W.
Hale. Charles H.
Hale, George E,
Uale, Wilham W.
Johnson. E. M
Kopp, George F.

Langdon, Horace E. Stedman, C. H.
Olds, George W. Sweet, Albert G.

Oles, Hiram G. Taylor, J. B.

Peters, Malcolm (Stkb.Thompson. W. T.
Robinson, F. P., (Lee.)Tinker, I. B.
Rouse, George Ward, E. R.

Slater, Edward H.

WEST STOCKBRIDGE.
French, C. C. . Page, E. B. Stickles, Albert H.

Fiench, Robert D. PhiUips, Arthur L. Tobey, E. J.
)French, Thomas Pixley, Edward Truesdell. H, M.

French, W. C. Shead, Hiram Truesdell. Harry(R.M.)

Gaston, James A. Spaulding, William C. Tiiiesdell, Vallas R.

Harris, A. K. (Wlms.) Spencer, John S. Tymerson, Edward

Hewins, T. K. Spencer. Sylvester Wilson, John G.

Xuiffin. C. W. Spooner, E. S. (R. M.) Welch, Patrick

Lockwood, Leroy

MISCELLANEOUS.

Chester.
Meach, George

Cairo, N. Y.
Adams, W. C.

Craryville, N. Y.
Conklin, Allen

ahent, N. Y.
Miller. Martin

Hudson, N. Y.
Sabln, Myron. Jr.

Lanesboro.
Gunn, Lester B.

Lime Rock, Conn.
Dodge. George A.

Norfolk, Ct.
Burr. Ralph C.
Cogswell, C. W\
Hubbard. Elliott W.
Rood, Humphrey

North Colebrook, Ct.
Hail. John

New Hartford, Ct.
McCurdy, R. F.

Morristown, N. J.
Reasoner, A.

State Line, N. Y.
V.'oodruff, Lester C.

Snmmerville.
Holmes, Wm. L.
42

West Copake, N. Y.
Dunn, Anthony

Westfield.
Cook, Edward C.
Snow, George F.
Snow. George A.

Winsted, Conn.
Babb, F. O.
Hartnett, John J.
Walker, John B.

Yonkers.
Curtis, Abijah

• I V^ I

1835

TRANSACTIONS

OF THK

HousATONic Agricultural

Society

GREAT BARRINGTON, MASS.

FOR THE YEAR

1895

j

I

OF%^CER»— Ft5^ 1895

President,

Vice-Presidents,

Treasurer, .
Secretary,

LOKKIN P. KEYES, ot New Marlboro.

CHARLES B. BEXEDICT, of Egremont.

HENRY T. ROBBINS, of Great Barringtoii.
WALTER B. SANFORD, of Great Barrington.
FRANK H. BRIGGS. of Great Barrinoton.

EXECUTIVE COMMITIEE.
LORlllN P. KEYES, of New Marlboro.

OHARLES B. BENEDICT, of Egremont.

HENRY T. ROBBINS, of Great Barringtou

WALTER B. SANFORD, of Great Barrington.

FRANK H. BRIGGS, of Great Barrington.
ANDREW L. HUBBELL, of Great Barrington, one year.

ALBERT M. DOWD, of Monterey, one year.

EDGAR D. SIIEARS,ofSheffielcl. one year.
LESTER T. OSBORNE, of Alfor.l, two years.

MERRITT I. WHEELER, of Great Barrington, two years.

DWIGHT BOARDMAN, of Sheffield, two years.

SUPERINTENDENT OF FAIR GROUNDS.
JOHN B. CHADWICK, of Great Barrington.

OOMIIITTEE ON ACCOUNTS.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

DELEOAIE TO STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE, 1895-'96.
FRANK A. PALMER, of Stockbridge.

OFFICERS AND EX-OFFICERS

OF THE

HOUSATONIC AGRICULTDRAL SOCIETY.

PRESIDENTS— NAME amd term of service,

:Samuel Rosseter. of Great Barriiiffton, 1841-2-3.
Edward F. Ensign, of Great Barriii^ton, 1844.
Samuel H. Bushnell, of Sheffield. 1845.
Foster F. Barnard, of Sheffield. 1846.
Joseph Wilcox of Sheffield, 1847.
Seth Norton, of New Marlborough, 1848-9.
Joshua R. Lawton, of Great Barrhigton, "SoO.
Gilbert Muns m, of Great Barrins^'ton, 1851.
Robert E. Galpin, of Stockbridj^e, 1852.
William B. Saxton. of Sheffield. 1853.
Ezra C. Ticknor, of Alford. 1854.
Henry Smith, of Lee, 1855.
James H. Rowley, of Egremont. 1856.
Leonard Tuttle. of Sheffield, 18.57.
Daniel B. Fenn, of Stockbridge, 1858.
Daniel D. Kendall, of Lenox, 1859.
David Leavitt, of Great Barrington, 1860.
Wilbur C. Langdon, of Monterey, 1861.
Harrison Garfield, of Lee, 1862.
Ira Curtiss, of Sheffield, 1863.
Noah Gibson, of New Marlborough, 1864.
T. D. Thatcher, of Lee, 1865-6.
Edward P. Woodworth, of Great Barrington, 1867.
Marshall S. Bidwell, of Monterey, 1868-9.
Parley A. Russell, of Great Barrington, 1870-1.
Thomas H. Curtis, of Great Barrington, 1872-3
James Bullard. of Lee, 1874-5.
J. Leland Miller, of Sheffield, 1876.
Andrew L. Hubbell. of Great Barrington, 1877.
Henrv W. Sheldon, of New Marlborough, 1878-9.
Henrv L Smith, of Lee. 1880-1.
Lester T. Osborne, of Alford. 1882.
George Kellogg, of Sheffield. 1883.
Joseph A. Kline, of Egremont. 1884.
Marshall S. Heath, of Stock bridge, 1885.
Charles E. Slater, of Tyringham, 1886.
Henry W. Smith, of Alford, 1887.
John B. Walker, of New Marlborogh, 1888.
Theodore S. Baldwin, of Egremont, 1889.
Frank A. Palmer, of Stockbridge, 1890.
Alonzo Bradley, of Lee, 1891.

Walter H. Ticknor, of Alford, 1892.
Henry L. Rowe, of Egremont, 1893
Hopkins T. Cande, of Sheffield, 1894.
Lorrin P. Keyes, of New Marlborough, 1895.
SECRETARIES— NAME and term of service.
Increase Sumner, 1841. Increase Sumner, 1853.

Edward P. Woodworth, . Samuel B. Sumner, 1854.

Charles N. Emerson, 1848-1849. James Sedgwick, 185.5-1857.

Theodore Dewev, 1850. Samuel B. Sumner. 1858-1862.

Samuel Newman, 1851. Henry T. Robbins, 1863-1892.

Charles N. Emerson, 1852. Orlando C. Bidwell, 1893-1894.

TREASURERS.
Philip Barnes. 1841. Thomas Siggins, 1876-1880.

David Hudson, 1844. Frank H. Wright, 1881-1890.

Edward P. Woodworth. 1848-1866. Walter B. Sanford, 1891-1895.

Hon. Justin Dewey. 1857-1875.
DELEGATES TO THE STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
John Wilkinson, 1854, Henry S. Goodale, 1873-1876.

Samuel H. Bushnell, 1861-1864. Daniel B. Fenn, 1876-18': 9.

Harrison Garfield, 1864-1867. Merritt I. Wheeler, 1879-1888.

T. D. Thatcher. 1867-1870. James H. Rowley, 1888-1894.

Richard Goodman, 1870-1873. Frank A. Palmer, 1894-1897.

AODRESS

Delivered Before the Housatonie Agricultural Society at the AmiuaH
Exhibition, September p/, iSg§.

By H. C. JOYNER.

Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Housatonie Agricidtxcral Society :

In his very able and interesting address delivered to }our
society last year, his Honor, Judge Dewey, explained what the
law is. especially in reference to the owners, occupants and tillers
of the soil. I propose to tell you not what the law is, but what
it should be in reference to two subjects, two subjects of such
transcendent importance that I shall hardly attempt a detailed
discussion. Upon one of these subjects the maintenance of all.
government depends. Through the exercise of the other popular
government exists.

Every owner of land, whether his possessions are situated on
the barren peak of the Dome, or in the fertile meadows by the
winding Housatonie, is certain each year of one product, the
annual tax bill. The first subject, then, to which I refer is tax^
ation, a subject that in the popular sense of the word is interest-
ing to no one, but which so affects everyone that it has passed
into a proverb, " There is no escape from death or taxes." The
English speaking people from their earliest history have been
jealous of the govenment's prerogative to tax and have carefully
scrutinized the laws of taxation. John Hampden and his follow-
ers refused to pay the few pence of ship tax and thereby precipi-
tated a revolution that overthrew the throne of Charles the First
and brought the monarch to the block. The history of Ireland
for centuries is but the record of the struggle of a brave people
against what they claim is extortionate tax imposed for the sup^
port of an alien church and government. The refusal to pay an
almost nominal tax, assessed illegally, because without represen-
tation in Parliament, created the Revolution through which the
Independence of our country was achieved.

The Constitution of our own Commonwealth was created in
the midst of the Revolution, while the roar of the cannon was-
still heard and the smoke of battle was still seen. It was created.

b}' men, some of whom, perhaps, had been of the "Boston Tea
Party,'' or had stood shoulder to shoulder at Bunker Hill.
Naturalh^ these men at such a time, under such circumstances,
created a Constitution and ordained a State to be forever known
as they said, as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in which
the right of the government to impose taxes was distinctly defined,
and that which could be taxed and how it should be taxed was
accurately pointed out. The substance of the provisions of this
the fundamental law of State upon the subject of taxation, is :
' ' No tax ought to be established without the consent of the
people, or their representatives." "Taxes upon all the inhabi-
tants, * * * persons * * * and estates * * * lying
within the Commonwealth are to be proportional and reason-
able." "Public charges * * * shall be assessed on polls
and estates * * * with equality." All taxes shall be equal,
proportional, and only assessed b^' authority of the duly elected
representatives of the people. By equal taxation is plainly
meant that a thousand dollars' worth of property in the hands of
A shall be taxed the same as an equal amount of property in the
hands of B ; and by proportional taxation is as plainly meant
that if A have ten times as much property as B, his tax shall be
ten times as great. There is no provision in this grand old Con-
stitution of the Commonwealth for tax exemption ; all property
ever^'where within the State, protected by the State, is to con-
tribute towards the support of the government of the State.
Neither was there provided in the Constitution an}* snug little
haven for the tax dodger. Everywhere within the wide confines
of the Commonwealth the tax laws were to reach, omnipresent
as the sunlight. We search too, in vain, every provision of this
our Magna Charta for one word giving support to the doctrine
that real estate rather than personal estate is to bear any more
than its proportionate share of the burdens of government.

Turn now from the Constitution to the Statute. From the
foundation of our taxi iws to the superstructure under which
taxes are actually imposed. You will note with surprise, per-
haps, that much more space is taken in the Statute in pointing
out the property that shall not be taxed at all than is taken to
designate the property that shall be taxed. You will further ob-
serve that the tax on the farm and on all real estate is made a
first charge or lien that must be paid in spite of mortgage or
other incumbrance and from which not even the homestead is
exempt, while the tax on personal estate is given no lien at all.

and a thousand dollars' worth of personal property in the form:
of household furniture is carefully exempt from taxation. In
other words the house is taken but the furniture left. These are-
straws, but the}^ show the current of our legislation. The cur-
rent is flowing rapidl}^ towards the doctrine of no tax for personal,
estate, all tax for real estate. I have heard this doctrine more
than once openly advocated in the State House at Boston. Said
a speaker on one of these occasions : ' ' There should be written
in letters of gold over the door of the State House, ' Never tax
property which has power to run awa3^ Only tax that which
cannot run.' " This single tax and that tax upon the farm and
the home is certainly of interest to the farmer and the owner of
real estate.

Note further how this doctrine of the exemption of personal
property has already taken possession of the Statute law of
Massachusetts.

Thirt3'-four years ago the Federal Government, to meet the
exigencies of a great war, issued its bonds or promissory notes ta
the amount of many millions of dollars, and provided that they
should be exempt from all taxation. The contagion of this ex-
emption is one of the sad legacies of that war. It is the prece-
dent and the pretext for exempting money when loaned on inter-
est everywhere from taxation. Municipal bonds, railroad bonds,
promissor}^ notes of private parties, deposits in savings banks,
deposits in national banks, all clamor for relief from sharing the
burdens of government. Stocks, bonds, books of accounts, bills
of exchange, all securities that are most easily destroyed or
stolen and have greatest need of the protection of government,
refuse to contribute to its support. In 1881 what is known aS'
the Mortgage Exemption Law was passed. Upon its face a
harmless piece of legislation, a trifling amendment to a few
sections of the Public Statutes, its consequences have been tre-
mendous. It was passed under the fraudulent claim that it
relieve borrowers, prevent double taxation and reduce rates of
interest. The result has been the reverse. The tax which every
borrower of money has had to pay has been increased and the
rates of interest have not been affected, the interest rate depend-
ing, as it always must, upon the demand for, and supply of
money. It is impossible to ascertain the amount of property that
this law relieves from the burden of bearing its equal and propor-
tionate share of taxes. It is estimated by millions. *

Consider the absurdity and injustice of this law. A gives

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his promissory note to B for $i,oco for money borrowed. While
B holds this note without a particle of security and of course
doubtful value, it is subject to taxation. But let A secure this
same note b}^ mortgage on real estate, making it fully worth a
hundred cents on the dollar and it is exempt from taxation.
Could the law of taxation be more absurd than this? But look
at the injustice of it. A has bought a farm for $10,000. He is
able to make a cash payment of but $2,oco. He owes for all the
rest. He is taxed the full assessed value of his farm. B with
$10,000, or even $50,000, at interest secured by mortgage, pays
only a poll tax. This was not the law for a hundred years after
the constitution was made. Ought it longer to be the law of
Massachusetts? Will the farmers and real estate owners of the
Commonwealth long submit to this sneaking exemption. The
future will tell.

There is another exemption in the Statute, a relic of the
tyranny of the past. In the early days of the State the Church
was maintained, like the School, at the expense of the public, in
other words, there was the established or State Church ; as the
School house and Highway are exempt from taxation because
they are the property of the public, so the Church was exempt
for the same reason. When the Church was divorced from the
State the reason ceased to exist and the Church should, with
proud independence, have taken its place with the honest tax-
pa3'ers. I make no attack upon the Church. The clustered
spires of the village rising white amid green foliage of the trees
are everywhere a thing of beaut}- ; but to my eye the}^ would be
more beautiful if they paid their equal and proportionate share
of the burden of maintaining the government that gives them
everywhere within its domain the largest liberty of existence.
Understand, the Statute does not exempt the Christian Church
alone. The Church of the Christian, the Synagogue of the Jew,
the Temple of the Mormon, the Mosque of the Moslem, the
Pagoda of the Celestial, everything that calls itself religion can
claim exemption for its buildings, land on which the}^ stand and
furniture, even though the amount rises as it does in some single
instances in the Commonwealth to a valuation greater than
that of the wealthy town of Great Barrington. One of the most
sagacious and patriotic Presidents of the United States, Gen.
Grant, called attention, in his annual message to Congress more
than twenty years ago, to the immense amount of property that

escaped taxation under the exemption of property devoted to
religious worship.

We boast that in Massachusetts there is absolute freedom of
religious opinion ; that no citizen is compelled by law to support
a Church whose creed his conscience does not approve. Free-
dom to worship or not worship is the unalienable right of all.
In fact, ever}^ taxpayer in Massachusetts is compelled by legal
process, when he pays his tax, to aid in the support not only of
the Church, but of every sj'stem of religion that owns a house of
religious worship, or so-called religious worship, within the
limits of the State. The exemption of the Church from taxation
is a violation of the principle of religious freedom. It is incom-
patible with Republican government. It is a relic of the cruel
past. It increases the burdens of the already overburdened tax-
payers. Let the Church stand independent of the State, sepa-
rate from the civil government and without compulsory aid,
direct or indirect.

The laiv ought to be that all property, real aiid personal, of
every name and natiire, shall pay its equal and propordonate tax.

No tax ought to be established without the consent ol the
people. How is that consent expressed ? Not b}' prox}- , not b}^
substitutes, manifestly by the individual through the ballot box.

The second subject of which I speak, then, is the right of
suftrage. The right to vote and the right to be taxed have ever
been considered in Massachusetts as co-extensive. It is true that
the prepayment of a tax is no longer essential to the casting
of a ballot, but the right to cast a ballot must be proved in every
iUvStance by showing that the elector is a taxpayer. The tax-
payer only under our law is entitled to a voice in the Govern-
ment. This results from the devotion of our people to the prin-
ciple that taxation and representation go hand in hand. The
citizen without voice in the government is not represented. You
can never know his will except as he is permitted to express it
when casting a vote. It is said that in Massachusetts the people
rule, the ballot is free and this is the best government in the
world because the whole people are wiser than any one and wiser
than any privileged few. We find fault with some of the sister
States of the Republic because, as we allege, they deny a free
ballot and a fair count without distinction of race or color. By
the law of Massachusetts we enfranchise the felon who has served
out his sentence, even the murderer who has been pardoned, and
deny the ballot to an intelligent, conscientious tax paying citizen

.because of sex. What ought the law of Massachusetts be on
.this subject? Before answering the question I will read the fol-
lowing :

Enacted by the Massachusetts Legislature, June, 1895.

: Section i — All persons quahfied to vote for School Committee shall, at
the next State election, have an opportunity to express their opinion by
voting yes or no in answer to the following question : " Is it expedient
that municipal suffrage be granted to women? "
. Section ii — Equal opportunit}^ shall be given to men and women to register
prior to said election.

Believing it to be for the best interest of the Commonwealth that men
and women should share equally the responsibilities of its government, we
hereby urge the women of Massachusetts to respond to the invitation of the
Legislature, as set forth in the Act of 1895, b}^ registering and voting in
favor of Municipal Suffrage for women.

And we ask all legal voters to consider seriously that, while Massachu-
setts is now governed by an aristocracy based strictly on sex, it is possible,
by voting in the affirmative under this law, to insure "a government of the
(whole) people, by the (whole) people, for the (whole) people."
George F. Hoar, Samuel Ma}-, Wm. L. Garrison,

John D. Long, Albert Clark, Charles G. Ames,

J. Q. A. Brackett, T. W. Higginson, Charles C. Coffin,

El isha S. Converse, Josiah Quincy, Minot J. Savage,

William W. Crapo, Thomas Riley, E. A. Hall,

Francis J. Garrison, W. W. Doherty, George A. O. Ernst,

William E. Barrett, Edwin D. Mead, William I. Bowditch,

HenryB. Black well, George. S. Hale, Philip S. Moxom,

Joseph E. Fiske,
Sara C. Bull, Judith W. Smith, Mary Q. Kinsman,

Julia Ward Howe, Alice S. Blackwell, Clara H. Burleigh,

Mary A. Livermore, Eliza R. Whiting, Fanny B. Ames,

Ednah D. Cheney, Helen M. Winslow, Ellen Hayes,

Sarah H. Southwick, Eliza Trask Hill, Lucy N. Sawyer,

Mary C. vSawyer, Emeline D. Whipple, Marv^ C. Smith,

Susan S. Fessenden, Electa N. Walton, Anna Gardner,

Lettie vS. Bigelow, Abbey E. Davis, Anne Whitney.

Mary H.Taylor.

These are names of which Massachusetts is justly proud, but
more illustrious names can be given of those who have dared to
stand out in advance of their times as champions of an intelligent
ballot for all without distinction of sex. More than forty years
ago Massachusetts' most illustrious thinker, Ralph Waldo Emer-
son, declared his faith in the Woman's Rights cause. The mar-
tyred President, Abraham Lincoln, in the midst of his crowded
life, found time to express his belief in the ballot for women.
This cause need not lean for support upon authorit3\ Its foun-

dations are more enduring than the opinions of men or women.
The}' exist in the great principle upon which our Republic is
founded, that government derives its just powers from the con-
sent of the governed. Standing on this principle we ask, " Why-
should not Municipal Suffrage be granted to women ? ' '

One objector answers, " Because women are not the equals,
intellectually, of men." As a man perhaps I must concede this
premise to be correct. Of course, Julia Ward Howe is not as
great a poet as Oscar Wilde. Elizabeth Barrett Browning was
not the peer of Martin Tupper. George Eliot was inferior to
G. P. R. James. Does this prove anything? Do we base the
right to vote upon intellectual superiority ?

Says another, " Men and women may be equal, but they are
different, intellectually." President Eliot, of Harvard, is differ-
ent, intellectually, from Mr. Patrick McGuire, the great political
boss; Josiah Qnincy is different from John E. Sullivan; Benja-
min Harrison differs from Stephen Elkins ; bat these men are all
alike qualified to vote, and often the}' vote in the same party.

Says another, "The women are reall}^ represented, their will
is expressed through the votes of husbands, fathers, brothers.
The ballot in the hands of women will simpl}^ duplicate the num-
ber of votes without changing the result ! ' ' Are we quite sure of
this? In 1882 the Democratic party in Massachusetts in its State
Convention declared in favor of an intelligent ballot for all, with-
out regard to sex, race, or color. Of course those of us who
supported that party at once began to discuss the situation.
Talking one day with a fellow-Democrat, I said, " x\fter all,
what is the objection to letting the women vote if the}^ want to ? "
His answer was almost literally this: ''If the women vote it
will carr}' ever^^ town in Massachusetts for no-license."

It is said, too, that if the women vote and vote contrar^^ to
the wishes of husbands it will make differences in the family.
Can there really be anything in this ? Are political opinions held
as tenaciously as religious opinions ? Does the fact that the wife
may hold and express religious opinions that differ from those of
her husband destroy the family? Has it ever been argued in a
Christian land that a woman should not hold and express views
for herself in matters of religion ?

It may be said things are well enough as they are, full justice
is done with the ballot confined to men. True, great changes
have been made in the laws affecting the rights of women, and

changes for the better. A few years ago a man married a wife

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worth a hundred thousand dollars, he being penniless himself!
By the act ot marriage the law, as it then stood, transferred her
whole property to him. He owned the one hundred thousand
dollars, she was penniless. Perhaps his good fortune was too
much for his constitution. In a brief time he sickened, and
when about to die made his will, disposing of this hundred
thousand dollars. He generously gave his wife the use of it as
long as she should remain his widow.

To-day a woman may be possessed of property in her own
right. She wills it to a dependent sister and mother, that when
she is gone the]dependent relatives may not want. She marries.
By the act of marriage, as the law now stands, her will is revoked.
She^^dies. Her dependent relatives are left penniless, while her
husband consoles himself with the possession of her whole estate,
if it is not large, and this in spite of her will or wishes.

Was there ever a lawyer who did not blush to tell a trembling,
anxious mother that she had not an equal right to her babe with
its drunken father. The lawyer must tell this if he tells the
truth. I know that in administering the law the courts are more
humane than the law itself, and often give the child to the mother
as against the father, but I know equalh^ well, as does every law-
yer, that the common law still holds the right of the father to the
child, even the babe in the cradle, as above and superior to that
of the mother.

But suppose we concede that the men of the Commonwealth
do naturally exercise the right of suffrage for the best interest of
all. What has that to do with the principle? Because a wise
king ma}' rule more wisely during his life than the whole people
of a Republic, must we, therefore, concede that Monarchy is pre-
ferable to Democracy ? For the last forty years the Republicans
have controlled the I^egislature of Massachusetts and made the
laws of the Commonwealth. Would not Democrats think it im-
pertinent if the Republicans should now say : ' ' You see we
have done well when long tried. Why not you Democrats stop
voting and leave to us exclusively this voting business? ''

The year has come when the voters of Massachusetts will
have an opportunity to declare whether or not they desiie Muni-
cipal Suffrage for women? Farmers, are not your interests with
the affirmative of this question ? Do you not feel the need often
in town government of intelligent, conscientious, conservative
votes? Man}^ of the old homesteads are deserted, others are

occupied by newcomers, well-meaning people, perhaps, but many

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.of them unacquainted with your institutions, your histor\', with
E.epublican Government. Where can you look for support in
that practice of stern econoni}-, that thoughtful, considerate man-
agement of Municipal affairs that has ever been the glory and
credit of the New England town meeting except in the votes of
your wives and daughters. Try them. You have found their
counsels valuable in the family, the School and the Church, why
not in the towns. Do you sa}-, "The women know^ nothing of
politics or town business. " The ballot box is the great educator
of the voter. Responsibility begets ability. Have 3'ou never
seen a feeble, seemingly mindless wife, suddenly left a widow
and noticed how she has risen to the occasion, sagacious, wise?
Give the women the ballot in the town meetings and they will
:SOon learn all that it is needful to learn of town affairs, all that
is worth knowing of politics.

Women, your votes wall drop in the common ballot box with
the men's' Your ' ' yes " or " no " ma}^ be drowned as it were in
the common ballot. It would seem to have been simple justice
to submit this question to the women alone, but the men, the
Legislators, who alwa3^s deal so justl}^ with their sisters, have
framed this law.

W^omen, do not let this deter you from voting. Your wishes
will be known just in proportion to the numbers who vote.
Every woman, twenty -one 3'ears of age, who can read and write,
who has resided in the Commonwealth a j^ear and in the town
where she offers to vote six months, and who is a citizen, is
qualified to vote. No prepayment of a tax is required, but you
must not only be qualified 5^ou must be registered. The second
Saturday before election will be the last day to register. Do not
fail to register and then vote or not as 5^ou will ; and vote ' ' yes ' '
or "no" as you will. If you believe that all just government
derives its powers from the consent of the governed, if 3'ou be-
lieve that a taxpayer should have a voice in disposing of the tax
that is paid, if you believe that women should have the same
right to her earnings as a man, should have the same opportuni-
ties for employment as a maif, should have the right to dispose of
her property by deed or will as a man, that the mother should
have the same right to the control of her child as the father, then
you will stand erect and vote "3'es.'' But if you believe that
women are not as good as pardoned felons, that the}^ should be
classed with paupers, lunatics and idiots, then bow your head,
veil vour face and vote "no."

The law of Suffrage should be: Crime not sex shall dis-
franchise; a free ballot for every honest, intelligent citizen.

Here are some fragments of a poem that tell the story of an
Oriental monarch, absolute in power, but wretched in his loneli-
ness, who sent for his youthful bride. Of her coming, her song,
and its lesson the verse will tell us :

As comes the moon from out the sea with her attendant breeze,
As sweeps the morning up the hills and blossoms in the trees.
So Xourmahal to Selim came ; then fell upon her knees !

The envious jewels looked at her with chill, barbaric stare,
The cloth of gold she knelt upon grew kistreless and bare,
And all the place was cooler in the darkness of her hair.

And while she knelt in queenly pride and beauty strange and wild.
And held her breast with both her palms and looked on him and smiled,.
She seemed no more of common earth, but Casyapa's child.

He bent to her as thus she smiled ; he kissed her lifted cheek ;

" Oh, Xourmahal," he murmured low, " more dear than I can speak,

I'm wear}' of my lonely life ; give me the rest I seek."

She rose and paced the silken floor, as if in mad caprice.
Then paused, and from the Empress changed to improvisatrice.
And wove this song — a golden chain — that led him into peace :

" Lovely children of the light, "Eapture passed, they raised their eyes,.

Draped in radiant locks and pinions— But were startled into clamor

Red and purple, blue and white Of a marvelous surprise !

In their beautiful dominions Was it color? Was it glamor?

On the earth and in the spheres. Purple tinted, sweet and warm,

Dwell the little glendoveers. Was each wing and folded form :

"And the red can know no change, "Who had wrought it — how it came —
And the blue are blue forever, These were what the twain disputed.

And the yellow wings may range How were mingled smoke and flame
Toward the white or purple never. Into royal hue transmuted ?

But they mingle free from strife. Each was right and each was wrong,

For their color is their life. But their quarrel was not long.

" In the days long gone, alas ! " For the moment that their speech
Two upon a cloud, low-seated, Differed o'er their little story,

Saw their pinions in the glass Swiftly faded off from each
Of a silvery lake repeated. Every trace of purple glory.

One was blue and one was red, Blue was bluer than before,

And the lovely pair were wed. And the red was red once more.

" ' Purple wings are very fine,' " Then they knew that both were wrong,.

Spoke the voice of Euby, gently ; And in sympathy of sorrow

'Ay,' said Sapphire, 'they're divine 1 ' Learned that each was only strong

Looking at his blue intently. In the power to lend and borrow.

' But to wish for a change is vain,' That the purple never grew

Ruby said : ' We'll not complain.' But by grace of red to blue.

"And for twice a thousand years,

Floating through the radiant ether,
Lived the happy glendoveers,

Of the other jealous, neither.
Sapphire naught without the red.
Ruby still by blue bested."
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As from its dimpled fountain, at its own capricious will,
Each step a note of music and each fall and flash a thrill ;
The rill goes singing to the meadow levels and is still.

So fell from Nourmahal her song upon the captive sense ;

It dashed in spray against the throne, it tinkled through the tents,

And died at last among the flowery banks of recompense.

For when great Selim marked her fire, and read her riddle well,
And watched her from the flushing to the fading of the spell.
He sprang forgetful from his seat and caught her as she fell.

He raised her in his tender arms ; he bore her to his throne ;
" No more, oh, Nourmahal, my wife ; no more I rule alone ;
And the future for the dreary past shall royally atone ! "

He called to him the princes and the nobles of the land.
Then took the signet ring from his, and placed it on her hand.
And bade them honor as his own fair Nourmahal's command.

And on the minted silver that his largess scattered wide.

And on the gold of commerce, till the mighty Selim died,

jHer name and his in shining boss stood equal, side by side.

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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Early Summer Crops.

Whole number of entries, 49. Four acres of Rye, 15 ; one acre of Rye,
20 ; five acres of Grass, 6 ; three acres of Grass, 8.

Yonr committee commenced their examination July i. No entries
north of Pittsfield. We found no poor pieces of Rye, every piece was good,
.the four acre pieces better than the one ; that we did not expect. We found
that one bushel and one-half sowed with a grain drill was better than two
bushels sowed by hind. We would advise farmers to use Commercial fer-
tilizers when they sow their Rye ; say 300 pounds per acre, if they haven't
barnyard manure.

Grass — the entries tell the story. We found some good pieces, only one
^that was seeded last year, and that was extra good. We think farmers
ought to pay more attention to grass.

In closing we thank those who kindly entertained us. Our awards were
. as follows :

.Best four acres of VVinter Rve, Mrs. J. M. Mackie, $6 00

2d do, Edward F. Searles. 5 00

3d do, R(jbert P. Lee. 4 00

4th do, Merritt I. Wheeler. 3 00

5th do, Henry W. Bursett. 2 00

6th do. Noble B Turner. 1 00

Best one acre of VVinter live, Robert Kilmer. , .5 00

2d do, Edffar D. Shears. 4 00

3d do, Edward W. Rhoades. 3 00

4th do, Harry S. Chapin. 2 00

5th do. B F. Clark. Sheffield. 1 00

Best five acres of Cultvated Grass. U. W. Bishop, Jr.. 5 00

2d do, Warren Crissey. 4 00

3d do. C. B. Benedict, Ejjremont, 3 00

4th do, Henry L. Rowe. E^'remont 2 00

.Best three acres of Cultivated Grass, Warren Crissey, 4 00

2 I do, Sanford A. Foote, Lee, 3 00

3d do. Mrs J. >[. Mackie. 2 00

4th do, George H Kirbv 1 00

ELIAS T. CLARK, (.Committee
WM. S. BIDWELL ) '-omn^itee.

Late Summer Crops.

Whole number of entries, 85. Four acres of Oats, 17 ; one acre of Oats,
18 ; one acre of Barley, 4 ; piece of Sowed Corn of Sweet Variety, 12 ; one-
half acre Sowed Corn, 11 ; best piece Ensilage Corn, 23.

The last week in July your committee made their first trip to examine
the Oat and Barley crops. The entries on these crops were scattered
through ten towns. We found a heavy growth of oat straw and well filled.
Many pieces were badly twisted and lodged by the storm of the week pre-
vious.

The horse-mane or side oat seems to be largely raised. It has a stiff
straw that stands up well and yields well, the grain yielding nearl}- forty
pounds per bushel. Three bushels of Oats per acre is enough for best re-
sults, if sown evenly. We think some should take more pains in sowing,
especially if sown by hand.

We again started on Wednesday, Aug. 21, to look at Ensilage and Sowed
Corn, and finished our work on these crops in four days.

Ensilage Corn we found everywhere heavy, while occasionall}- a piece
.showed some effects of drought. We found everv varietv of Corn raised

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for Ensilage — Sweet, Flint, and Dent or Southern White, the latter 15 feet
tall.

Your committee found it difficult to compare all these varieties, as it is a -
disputed question which is the best kind to raise for Ensilage.

As Ensilage is now an important crop, would it not be well for the -
Society to make two classes, one to include all the smaller varieties.

Sweet Corn is now mostly used for Sowed Corn. We examined many
good pieces, while a few in our judgment w^ere planted too thick. Several
pieces of earW varieties gave a fair amount of stalks, with an abundance-
of ears.

We realized that our appointment brought us to the best farms in the-
county, and into the homes of many prosperous farmers.

We take this opportunity to express our thanks for the entertainment
we received.

Our awards were as follows :

Best four acres of Oats. N. P. Beckwith,

2d do, Henry W. Burnett. North Egremont,

3(1 do, H. L. Rowe, North E^remont,

4th do, Leonard Post. Alford.

5th do, John Waprner, New Marlboro,

6th do. J. A Kline, North Egrreuiont.
Best one acre of Oats, Henry W. Burgett, North Egremont,

2d do. H. L. Rowe. North Egremont,

3d do. A. F. Clark, Sheffield,

4th do, Leonard Post. Alford.

5th do. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield. ShefBeld,
Best one acre of Barley, M. W. Coleman, Richmond,

2d do, J. F. Coleman Richmond.
Best piece of Sowed Corn of Sweet Variety, P. M. Shaylor & Son, Lee.

2(1 do George S. Day.

•Sd do. J. A. Kline. Eg:remont,

4th do. William H. Huryett,

5th do, Mrs. J. M. Mackie,
Best one-half acre Sowed ' 'orn. P. M. Shaylor & Son, Lee,

2d do. Hopkins T. Cande. Sheffield,

3d do. H. \V. I5urg:ett. Etrremoiit.

4th do. Charles B. Benedict. Efjremont,
Best piece of Eusilagre Corn, Charles B. Benedict, Egremont,

2d do. George S. Sheldon. New Marlboro,

3d d(». Warren Crissey.

4Th do. Merritt I Wheeler.

.5th do. Horace Z Cande. Sheffield.

6th do, George A. Stevens. New ^larlboro,

EDWARD W. RHOADES, /
JOHN GRIFFITH. \

Fall Crops.

Whole number cf entries, 153. Four acres of Corn, 25 ; one acre of
Corn, 29 ; one-half acre of Planted Sweet Corn, 9 ; one acre of Buckwheat,
21 ; one acre of Potatoes, 34 ; one-fourth acre of White Beans, 6 ; one-fourth
acre of Sugar Beets, 4 ; one-fourth acre of Onions, 7 ; one-fourth acre of
Mangel- Wurtzels, 2 ; one-fourth acre of Carrots, 6 ; one-fourth acre of
Swedish, Russian or French Turnips, 4; one-fourth acre of Cabbages, 6.

Best four acres of Corn Austin Holian, $7 00

2d do, Mrs. J. Parks. Ashlev Falls. 5 00 '

3d do, D. C. Millard estate, Egremont, 4 00

4th do, P. M Shavlor Sc S(m, Lee, 3 00

5th do, George H. Kirby, Sheffield, " 2 00

Best one acre of Corn. John B. Chadwick, 5 00

2d do, A. J. Sweet, Tyringham, ' 4 00 -

3d do, Dennis Hayes. Mill River, 3 OO

4th do. George F. Gibson. Ilartsville, 2 OO -

5th do. A. J. Stevens. Stockbridge, 1 oa

Best one half acre of Planted Sweet Corn, M. I. Wheelei-. 3 OO

2d do, H. C. Bvington, Stockbridge, 2 00

3d do. B. F. Clark, Sheffield, 1 OO

Best one acre of Buckwheat. H. R. Bronson, Sheffield, 4 OO

2d do, H. Z. Cande, Sheffield, 3 OO

3d do, R. P. Lee, Ashlev Falls, 2 00^

4th do. B. F. Clark. Sheffield, 1 OO

Best one acre of Potatoes. F. G. Tefft, 5 00

2d do, S. A. Fooie, Pittsfield, 4 00^

.3d do, F. H. Wright, 3 00

4th do, D. W. Bishop. Lenox, 2.0O-

5th do, D. A Crane, Sheffield, 1 ( 0*

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Best one-fourth acre of Wli'te Beans. H. S. Chapin. Sheffield,

2d do. W. A. Dunham, Ashley Falls,

3d do, .\. \V. Barnes. L'urtisviUe.
Best one-fourth acre of Su^ar Beets. Mrs. J. M. Mackie,

2d do, C. N. Gilbert,

3d do, Mrs. L. Tuckerman. Stockbrid;;e,
Best one-fourth acre of Onions. Georj^e E. Ploss, South Ejrremont,

2d do. W. C. French. West Stockbrid^e,

3d do, George E. Smith, Sheffield,
Best one-fourth acre of .Man^el-Wurtzels. A. A. Knight. Hartsville,

2d do. F. B. Seeley, Stockbridj^e,
Best one-fourth acre of Carrots. Geortre Higrginson, Lenox,

2d do, I). W Bishop. Lenox,

3d do. B. F. Seeley. Stockbridge,
Best one-fourth acre ut S^vedish, Russian or French Turnips. A. G. Sweet, Tyring-
ham.

2d do, U. W. Bishop, Lenox.

3d do. M. V. Thompson. Monterey,
Best one-fourtti acre of Cabbages. W. C. French, West Stockbridge,

2d do, A. G. Sweet, Tyringham,

3d do. P. M Sbaylor & Son, Lee,

In submitting our report for consideration, your committee deem it their
duty to make a few suggestions: In the first place it seems advisable that
it in the future the committee should be instructed at what time they should
begin to view the crops entered for premiums.

We began, in the opinion of some, too early, others thought we did not
begin soon enough ; s?ad their crops had been ready for weeks. Some
thought it advisable for us to make two trips so as to accommodate all..
Now, in our opinion, it would give better satisfaction to have the time
stated and have the competitors act accordingly.

We would advise all to ascertain the size of their field before entering
crops for premium, as we consider it the duty of a committee to measure
when there is the slightest doubt.

We viewed many excellent crops that we would have been pleased to
have awarded premiums, but it was not in our power to do so. They show^ed
excellent care, leaving the impression upon our minds that the competitors
were first-class farmers. The drouth was more severe in some localities
than in others making a decided difference from what the crops otherwise
would have been.

In our opinion it would be better to increase the number of premiums
and try to promote and encourage good farming. We think it would be
a benefit to the society, the farmer, and the community -at-large.

Some crops had been harvested before we reached them, other competi-
tors said they were aware that their crops were not worthy of a premium,
but to them we wish to extend our thanks for the cordial welcome which
we received at their homes.

In conclusion we would say that, actuated by a sense of duty, we have
in all cases tried to use our best judgment.

No doubt we have not met the expectation of all, but we have tried to
do justice. Remember, we are but human, and as such are liable to err.

C. H. HALE, 1 ^

W. F. MILLIGAN,}^^^"^^"^^-

Seeds.

Whole number of entries, 30. Timothy, o ; Sweet Corn, 3 ; Pop Corn, 6;
Seed Oats, 2; Seed Rye, 7; White Beans, 11; Seed Buckw^heat, 4 ; 30 lbs.
Traced Ears Seed Corn, 5.

Best 30 pounds Traced Ears Seed Corn, F. N. Kellogg, Sheffield, $2 00

2d do, M. L Wheeler, 1 (JO

Best 30 pounds Traced Ears Sweet Corn, M. I. Wheeler, 2 00

2d do. William J. Warner, 1 00

Best 30 pounds Traced Ears of Seed Pop Corn, J. C. Busby. Monterey, 2 00

2d do, J. R. Huggins. Jr , Sheffield. 1 00

Best bushel of Seed Oats. M. Tyrrell, Egremont, 3 00

2d do. Mrs. J. M. Mackie, 2 00

Best bushel of Seed Rve, Dwight Andrews, Sheffield, 3 00

2d do. E. L. Van Deusen, Sheffield, 2 00

3d do. Mrs. J. M. Mackie. 1 00.

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Best bushel of White Benns. E. L. Heath, Stockbridye. $2 00

2d do. M. V. Th<)iiii)S()ii. Monterey, 1 00

Best Bushel of Seed liuekwheat, S. Nodine, 2 00

2d do, G. F. Bradford, K^remont, 1 00

Committee— MARTIN FINAGHTY, Lenox.

Vegetables.

Whole number of entries, 162. Display of Garden Vegetables, 5 ; dis-
pla}- of Potates, 18; single variety Potatoes, 16; Beets, 11; Cabbages, 9;
Melons, 8; Onions, 12; Squashes, 19; Tomatoes, 8; Cauliflower, i ; Celery,
2 ; Turnips, 11 ; Pumpkins, 6; Miscellaneous, 20.

Greatest and best display of Garden Vei^etables J. C. Busby, Monterey,

2d do. S. Nodine, Great Barrinjrton,

3d do, Louis Schneider, Sheffield,
Best display of Potatoes. J. B Huj?j2:ins. Sheffield,

2d do, F. H. Wright. Great Barrington,

3d do. W. J. Clark. Sheffield.
Best single variety of Potatoes. W. M. Ford, Stockbridge.

2d do, Louis Keefe, Alford,

3d do, N. B. Turner, Great Barrington.
Best Beets, Louis Keefe, Alford.

2d do. Z. A. Rhoades, New Marlboro.
Best Cabbages, George E. Ploss. Egremont,

2d do, Joseph Ramsey. North Egremont.
Best Melons, L. M. Busby, Monterey.

2d do, Betsey Schneider, Sheffield,
Best Onions, L. H. Boardman, Sheffield,

2d do, George E. Ploss. Egremont,
Best Squashes, John Devarnnee,

2d do, H D. Cone. Housatonic,
Best Tomatoes, W. 1. Walker.

2d do, F. N. Kellogg. Sheffield,

DISCRETIONARY.

1Best specimen of Turnips, Arthur Gleason, Monterey,
Pumpkins. James Murray, New Marlboro,
Mrs. Howard Ackerman,
C. H. Holmes.

• Citrons. L. M. Busby, Monterey,
Peppers, M. V. Thompson,
Radishes. L M. Busby. Monterey,
Citrons, C. F. Post, Alford,

Committee— MARTIN FINAGATY,

Household Manufactures.

First Division— Carpets and Rugs.

Best Rasi Carpet, not less than 20 yaids, Mrs. W. H. Brown. Housatonic,

2d do. Mrs. Scott Huntley, Great Barrington,

3d do, Mrs C. E Lynch, Stockbridge,

4th do, Mrs William Abbott. Lee.

5th do, Mrs. H. Goodhind. Housatonic.
Best Hearth Rug, Mrs W. I. Walker,

2d do, Mrs. Jane Gr ffith. Sheffield.

3d do. Mrs. L. S. Parsons, Sheffield,

4th do, Mrs. R. II. Bradford, South Egremont,

DISCRKTIONARY— RAG CARPET.

Mrs. D. W. Manvel, Sheffield,
Mrs. K. M. Langdon, Lee,

DISCRETIONARY — RUGS.

Mrs. Mary Roberts. Great Barrington, 1 00

Mrs. Frederick Abbey, (ireat Barrington, 1 00

Mrs. St' phen Haldwin, North Egremont, • 100

Mrs. Eliza Kenyon. Otis. 1 00

Mrs. E. L. Van Deusen. Sheffield, 1 00

Mrs. John C. Smith. Sheffield, 1 00

Mrs. Jennie Crosby, New Marlboro, 1 00

Mrs. E. M. Langdon, Lee, 1 00

MRS. H. W. PALMER, New Marlboro, )

MRS. FLINT E. SMITH. Sheffield, V Committee.

MRS. C. G. SMITH, New Marlboro, )

Second Division— Afghans, Hose and Mittens.

Whole number of entries, 23. Afghan or Lap Robes, 7 ; Woolen Hose

or Mittens, 2 ; Cotton Hose or Mittens, i ; Miscellaneous, 2.

Best Afghan or Lap Robe. Mrs. Martha French, Sheflfield, $3 00

2d do, Miss Hattie E. Clark, Sheffield, :.' 00

3d do, Mrs C O, Dewey. Sheffield, 1 00

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DISCRETIONARY.

Mrs, William H. Snow, Becket,

Miss Libbie Lahey. Great Barringtoii,

Mrs. Mary Roberts, Great Barringtoi),

Mrs. Leonard Post, Alford,

Best pair of Woolen Hose or Mittens, Miss Ora Snow, Becket,

2d do Mrs. William H. Snow, Becket,
Mrs. L. C. Ward, New Marlboro.
Mrs. Eliza Kenyon, Otis,
Mr.^i. George M. Beach. Otis,
Best pair Silk Hose or Mittens, Mrs. William H. Snow, Becket,

2d do Mrs. George M Beach. Otis.
Best pair of Cotton Hose or Mittens. Mrs. Bela N. Clark, Sheffield.
Best Woolen Yarn. Mrs. Homer Kimberly. New Marlboro,
Mrs Susan Wright, Monterey,

M. E. CRISSEY. Great Barrington,
FRANCIS A. RHOADES, New Marlboro,
O. C. BIDWELL, Great Barrington,

Third Division.

Whole number of entries, 42. Bed Spreads, 6 ; Bed Quilts, 9 ; Silk
'Quilts, 16; Patchwork, 4; Miscellaneous, 7.

Best Bed Spread. Mrs. E. P. Wood, Pittsfiekl. $3 00

2d do Miss Adele Goux. 2 00

3d do, Jennie Demongin, ' 1 00

Best Bed Quilt. Mrs. L M. Joyner. Egremont, 4 00

2d do, Mrs. W. F. Crippen. Egremont. 3 00

3d do. Mrs. W. c. French, West Stockbridge, 2 00

4th do. Mrs Frances Son. 1 03

Best Silk Quilt. Miss Carrie Klahn, Great Barrington. 4 00

2d do, Mrs. W. E. Boice, 3 00

3d do. Miss Jennie B Andrus 2 00

4th do. Miss Mary Roberts, 1 00

Best Patchvs'ork. girls not over 12, Amy Baldwin. 3 00

2d do. Miss Alice Ray. 2 00

3d do, Eleanor Beach, 1 00

DISCRETIONARY.

Bed Spreads, Mrs. Alvin Emigh, 1 00

Bed Quilts, Mrs Eliza Kenyon. Otis, 1 00

Bed Quilts, Minnie L. l-rewer. 1 00

Patchwoi'k, Mary Merrifield, Sheffield. 1 00

,Sofa Pillow. Mrs. J. Devarennes. Great Barrington, 1 00

Two Sofa Pill. -ws. Mrs. F. M. Treat. 1 00

■Silk Quilts. Miss Ora Snow. 1 00

Silk Quilts. Miss Minnie Dellert, 1 00

;Silk Quilts. Mrs. E. A. Sabin, 1 00

Silk Quilts. Mrs. A. L. Hubbell, 1 00

.Silk Quilts. Mrs. C. F. Brown. 1 00

Silk Quilts, Susie DeWolf. 1 00
CLARKNCE R. SABIN, Great Barrington, )
MRS. W. F. MILLIGAN. Alford, V Committee.
MISS ELLA M. WARNER, \

Painting, Drawing, Etc, .

Whole number of entries, 59. Oil Painting, 15 ; Painting in Water
Colors, 5; China Painting, 5; Crayon Drawing, 5; Charcoal Drawing, 9;
Pen and Ink Drawing, 4 ; Pencil Drawing, 8 ; General Exhibition of Photo-
graphs, o ; Crayon Portraits, Photographs, o ; Oil Paintings and others, 8.

Best specimen in Oil Painting. E. S. Hollister, $4 00

2d do. Miss A. L. Pixley, Pittsfield, 3 00

3d do, Mrs. L. P. Shedd, Pittsfield, 2 00

4th do. Miss Myra Seeley, Sheffield, 1 00

Best specimen Painting in Water Colors, Miss A. L. Pixley, Pittsfield, 4 00

2d do, Mrs. F. [Jeers, 3 ( 0

3d do, G. F. Strub, Great Barrington, 2 00

4th do. :Mrs. A. M. Chapin, Pittsfield, 1 00

Best China Painting. Miss Pearl Sexton, Great Barrington, 3 00

2d do, Miss Jessie Fuller, Great Barrington, 2 00

Best Crayon Drawings, Mrs. A. M. Chapin, Pittsfield, 3 00

2d do, Martin J. Brooks, Pittsfield, 2 00

3d do, E. M. Cobb, West Stockbridge, 1 00

Best Charcoal Drawing, Miss Beulah Pitcher. Pittsfield, 3 00

2d do. Miss Fannie Hopkins, 2 00

3d do. May C. Smith, New Marlboro, 1 00

Best Pen and Ink Drawing, Mrs. B. L. Roys, Sheffield, 3 00

2d do, Miss A. L. Pixley, Pittsfield, 2 00

3d do, Mrs. L. P. Shedd, Pittsfield. 1 00

Best Pencil Drawing, Miss L. M. Ramsdell, Great Barrington, 2 00

2d do. Miss Pearl Barnes, Great Barrington, 1 00

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DISCRETIONARY.

Miss A. L. Pixley, Charcoal, Pittsfield, SI OO

Miss Jessie Fuller. Painting China. Pittsfield, 1 00'

Miss A. M. Chapin, Pastel, Pittsfield, 1 00

Miss A. L. Pixlev, Etching. Pittsfield, 1 00-

Mrs. J. B. Richmond, Lustro and Kensington, 1 00

Miss A. L. Pixley, Pencil Drawing, Pittsfield. 1 00-

Defender, Painting, 1 00

Mrs. A. .\1. Chapin, Ait Decorating. Pittsfield, 1 00

Miss Haves. China Painting. 1 00

Miss Pearl Sexton, Oil Painting, 1 00'

Committee— M. J. SMITH, Sheffield.

Miscellaneous Ornamental Work.

Whole number of entries, 28. Fancy Brass Work, o; Leather, o ;.

Feather, i ; Hair, o ; Wax-work, o ; Carved, i ; Miscellaneous, 26.

Miss Nellie Hatch, Pittsfield, Carved Work, $1 Oa

Miss A. L. Pixley, Pittsfield. Feather Fan, 1 W

Miss F. N. Decker, Sheffield. Pin Cu&hion Shoe, 50-

Mrs. Fred Ford, Sheffield, Moss Cross, 50

Mrs. O. J. I'.rusie, Great Bai-rington, Stamp Plate, 50

Miss Bertha Brusie, Great iiavrington, Scrap Book, 1 oa

Mrs. O. J. Brusie, Great Harrington, Scrap Book, 1. 00

Wallace Turner, two Stamp Plates, 50

John Devarennes, Jewel Case, 1 00

E. W. Reed, Ornamental Woodwork, 1 00

Miss Fannie Leahey, Kasel Throw, 50-

Miss Isabella Bradford, Egremont, Sofa Pillow, 50

Mrs. J. P. Richmond, Adams, IJuffalo Horns, 1 00

Mrs John L Huggins. Sheffield. Shell Vase, 1 Oft

Miss A. L. Pixley, Pittsfield, Stamp Plate, 50

Mrs. E. B. Sears, New Boston, Maple Sugar house, 1 00

Mrs. George Duvernoy. Basket Flowers, 50-

Mrs. L. M. Stannard, New Marlboro, Basket Eggs, 50<

Annie Broderick, Star Crescent, 5t)

Annie > roderick. Rope asket, 1 00

Mamie Broderick, Photo Holder, 1 00

Mrs. K D Shears, Sheffield, Old Coins, 50

Lottie Twing, Paper Flowers, 1 00

S. A. LaR'ice. Stockbridge. Jewel Boxes, 1 00

J. Howard Cande, Sheffield, Brackets, 1 00

Mrs E. F. Barnes, West Stockbridge, Stamp Plate, .50

H. T. CANDE, Sheffield. /

MRS. J. C. SMITH. Sheffield. V Committee.
MRS. E. J. SLATER, Tyringham, \

Cotton or Linen and Worsted Embroidery.

Whole number of entries, 19. Cotton or Linen Embroidery, 7; Worsted

Embroider)', 4; Miscellaneous, 8.

Best Cotton or Linen Embroidery, by non-professional, Mrs. D. R. Brooks, Pittsfield. .?4 00

2d do, Eliza A. Kenyon. Otis, 3 00

3d do, Mrs. William H. Snow, Becket, 2 00

4th do, Mrs. William Abbott, Lee, 2 00

Best Worsted Embroidery, by non-professionals. .Mrs. William H. Snow, Becket, 3 00

2d do, Miss Winifred Merrifield, Sheffield. 2 00

8d do. Miss Laura G. Turner, Great Barrington, 1 00

MISCELLANEOUS.

Mrs, David R. Brooks, Pittsffeld. 3 00

Lillian Conway, Sheffield, 2 OO

Mrs. William Abbott. Lee. 1 OO

DISCRETIONARY.

Grace Maynard, 1 00

W. E. LEWIS, Great Barrington, /

MRS. A. W. SELKIRK. Great Barrington, V Committee.

MISS J. K. THOMPSON, Great Barrington, )

Kensington, Silk, Outline and Arasene Embroidery.

Whole number of entries, 62. Kensington Embroiderv', 6; vSilk Em-
broidery, 31; Outline Embroidery, 20; Arasene Embroidery, 2; Miscella-
neous, 3.

Best Kensington Embroidery, Mrs. Mary E. Kilbourn, Monterey. $5 00

2d do, Mrs. John II. Walch, Great Barrington, 4 00

3d do, Mrs. William Abbott, Lee, 3: 00

4th do, .Miss Fanny Wellington, Pittsfield, 2. 00

Best Silk Embroidery. Mrs. David R. Brooks, Pittsfield, 4 00

2d do, Mrs. Willard Loomis, Great Barrington, 3 00

3d do, Mrs. William Abbott, Lee, 2 00

4th Mrs. Walter B. Sanford, Great Barrington, 1 oo

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2d do, Mrs. William 'Abbott, l.ee, 2 00

3d do, Mrs. Pratt 1-. Tobev. Great Barrln^ton, 1 00

DISCRETIONARY— KENSINGTON EMBROIDERY.

Mrs. Alice Wbltine:. 2 CO

Miss .Marv Root. Pittsfield, 2 00

Miss Stella Chapin, Pittsfield. 2 00

Mrs. R. T Dewey, Gr^-at Barringrton, 1 00

Miss Marv Sheridan Pittsfield. 1 00

MIj^s Lizzie Wood. Pittsfield. 1 00

Miss Hattie Sheldon. Great IJarrinuton. 1 00

Miss Fannie l.owrey Egremont. 1 00

Mrs. George Savles. Adams, 1 00

Miss Mary Hillyer, Sheffield. 1 00

Miss Lizzie Davis, Pittsfield. 1 00

Miss N-r-Uie Kipp. Great Harrington. 1 00

SILK EMBROIDERY.

.Miss Grace Perry. Great Barrinj;ton 1 00

Mrs. F. P. Uhittlesev, Great Barrington, 1 00

Miss Ora Snow, IJecket. 100

M iss Fannie < owrey. Ejj remont, 1 00

Mrs. ! aura Millard. Egremfrnt. 1 00

Mrs. Alice Whitinjr. Great Harrington, 1 CO

-Vrs. A. E. Corthell. Egremont. 1 00

Mr.s. John Hatch, Great Barrington. 1 00

OUTLINE EMBROIDERY.

Mrs. Caroline 1 ee. Sheffield, 1 00

Miss Margaret Campbell. Lee, 50

Miss Flossie R. Logan, Great Harrington. 50

ARASENE EMBROIDERY.

Mrs. U illlam Abbott, [.ee, 1 00

HENRY T. ROBBINS. Great Barringlon |

MRS. T. G. RAMSDELL. Great Barrington. > Committee.
MRS. ERWIN F. BARNES, West Stockbrldge, \

Crochet Work.

Whole number entries, 55. Silk, Linen or Cotton Crochet Work, 35;
Woolen Crochet Work, 16; Miscellaneous, 4.
Best Silk, Linen or Cotton Crochet Work, Sophia Strub, Great Harrington,

2d do, Mary Strub. Great Harrington,

3d do. Assuuto Lessio. Pittsfield.

4th do, Mr.s. J. >:. Richardson. Adams,
Best Woolen Crochet Work. Assunto Lessio, Pittsfield,

2d do. Mrs. J. O. Loop. Pittsfield,

3d do. .Mrs. George W. Oles. Tyringhara,

4th do. .Mrs. Walter B. Sanford. (ireat Harrington,

DISCRETIONARY.

Mrs. T. .M. Chapin. Great Barrington,

Mrs. J. H. Richmond, Adams,

Miss Ora Snow. Becket.

Mrs William Abbott. Lee.

Mrs. Josephine Lewis. Pittsfield,

Mrs. O. J. Brusie Great ■ arrington,

Mrs. Josephine Lewis, Pittsfield.

Mrs. .Mabel Varennes,

Mrs. Emma Rounds,

Mrs. Fred 'i'. Seelev. Gr.-at Harrington,

Mrs. Charles J. Taylor. Great arrington.

\rs. William Abbott. Lee.

Mrs N\illiam Lewis. Great Barrington,

.MRS. H. W. BURGETT. Egremont, * nr^^.y-nhtt-f^
MRS. G. A. PHELPS. Lee, ,- commiuee.

Knit Work.

Whole number of entries, 24. Silk, Linen, or Cotton Knit Work, 15
Woolen Knit Work, 9.
Best Silk, Linen or Cotton Knit Work. Mrs. Eliza Ingersol. Lee.

2d do, Mrs. W. I Walker.

3d do, Mrs. George Meack, Otis,

4th do. Miss Carrie Lindsev. Sheffield,
Best Woolen Knit Work, Mrs. Elizabeth Sabin, Great Barrington.

2d do, ^ rs. William Abbott. Lee.

.3(1 do. Airs F O Andrus. Pittsfield.

4th do, 3Irs. J. H. Richmond. .Addons.

DISCRETIONARY.

Miss L. Lindsey.

Mrs, J. M. Joyncr.

Mrs William Abbott. Lee.

Mrs. T. L. Jenkins. Great Barrington,

Mrs. C. J. Taylor, Great Barrington.

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Mrs. H. J. Mignerey, Great Barriugton, 50-

Miss Lina l<arnes, =a.

E. D. SHEARS, Sheffield, ,

MRS. W. H. TICKNOR, Alford, V Committee

MRS. CLIFFORD BROCHU, Great Barrington, \

Lace, Drawn Work and Drawing.

Whole number of entries, 30. Hand-made Lace, 6 ; specimen of Drawn.
Work, 15 ; specimen of Drawing, 5 ; Miscellaneous, 4.
Best Hand-made Lace, Mrs. "William Abbott, Lee,

2d do. Mrs. O. C. Bid well. Great Barrmgton,

3d do. Mrs. L. P. Shedd, Pittsfield,
Best Drawn Work, Mrs. Ed^ar Kilborn, Monterey,

2d do, Mrs. J. B Richmond. Adams,

3d do, Mrs. Henry Joyner, Sheffield,
Best specimen of Drawing. Mrs. Drnmmond,

2d do, Mrs. Isabella Bradford, Egremont,

DISCRETIONARY.

Mrs. J. B. Richmond. Adams,

Mrs. M. W. Flynn, Pittsfield,

Tillie Bradburn,

Mrs. Alvin Emeigrh, Eo^remont,

Hattie E. Clark, Sheffield,

Mrs Edwin Bartholomew, Sheffield.

Mrs. W. Abbott. Lee,

Jennie B. Andrews Sheffield,

Mrs. F. A. Fox':'roft,

Kdith Hoaff.

Alice H Cowles, Sheffield,

Anna Cassidy, Sheffield,

EDGAR J. BLISS,

A. B. SAGE,

MISS MAY FASSETT,

Butter.

Whole number of entries, 20.
Best 20 pounds of Butter, Mrs, J. A. Griffith, Sheffield, 5 OO'

This specimen of Butter, offered by me for premium, was made from
Jersey milk set in Cooley creamer and was skimmed after having stood
twelve hours. The cream stood two days to ripen, and was churned at a
temperature of 63 degrees in Blanchard churn and salted one ounce to the
pound. No color used. Mrs. J. A. Griffith.

2d, Mrs. G. A. Phillips, Egremont, 5 qq.

The milk for making this Butter was set in pans, cream churned in a
dash churn, Butter worked with a ladle and salted one ounce to the pound.

Mrs. G. a. Phillips.

3d, Mrs. W. J. Henderson, Lenox, 5 qq.

This Butter was made from the milk of Grade Jersey cows. Cows fed
on pasture feed and green corn stalks. The milk was set in pans by the old
system ; positively no cooler used. Mrs. William J. HendersOxN.

4th, Mrs. H. C. Hulett, Sheffield, |4 oo-

This Butter w^as made by the Cooley Creamer process. The milk was
allowed to stand twelve hours, and was salted three-quarters of an ounce to
the pound. Mrs. H. C. Hulett.

5tb, Mrs. John C. Smith, Sheffield, g4 qo-

My Butter was made from grade Jersey cows. The milk set in ice water
and skimmed at twenty-four hours. The cream was allowed to thicken and
then it was churned in a common dash churn, and at a temperature of 62
degrees. When it was taken from the churn it was washed and salted, one
ounce to the pound; then I let it stand over night, and then it was packed.

Mrs. John C. Smith.
6th. Mrs. Corodon Downs, New Marlboro, ^4 00

This Butter is made from grade Jersey cows ; milk set in Cooley cream-
er. The cream churned, while sweet, in Davis swing churn, at a {empera-
ture of 64 degrees. The Butter is washed in cold water ; .salted with Wor-
cester salt, three-fourths ounce to the pound, and worked in a Reid butter
^'oi'ker. Mrs. Corodon Downs.

7th, Mrs. I. N. Benedict, Monterey, ^3 00

The Butter exhibited by me was made by use of the Cooley system.

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A. M. SMITH.

L'ommittee.

Churned when ripened in a Stoddard barrel churn, and salted one ounce ta
the pound with Worcester salt. Mrs I. N. Benedict.

8th. Mrs. M. Mansion, Great Barrington. S3 00

This Butter was made from grade Jersey cows. The milk was set in
Crystal creamer twelve hours, and drawn off, and the cream allowed to stand
until slightly acid ; then churned in a crank churn ; thoroughly washed, and
salted with one ounce of Worcester salt to the pound ; worked and packed
with a ladle. Mrs. M. Mangion.

9th Mrs. T. S. Baldwin, Ejrremont. $3 00

This Butter was made from milk of grade Jersey cows ; set in Cooley
creamer ; cream ripened and churned in Davis swinging churn ; salted
one ounce to the pound ; worked in butter worker and packed.

Mrs. T. S. Baldwin.

White Bread.

Whole number of entries, 45.
Best specimen White lU-ead. Katit Maloney. Great Barri
•■id do. Mrs. Hufih O'xVeil. Great BaiTington,
3d do. Mrs. C. O'Neil. Ejiremoiit.
4th do. Mrs. H. T. Cande. Sheffield.
.5th do, Mabel Lawrence Gn-at Marrington,
6th do, Mr.s. H. W. Crippen. Great Barrin{rton,

DISCRETIONARY.

Fannie Farley, Great Barringrtim.

Mrs. M. F. Mason. Great Barringrton.

Mrs. H. C. Eowlev. Eerremonr.

Mrs. E. C. Millat-d, Egremont.

Mrs. Wi.liaml. Walker, Great [3arring:ton,

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MRS.

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Biscuit.

Whole number of entries, 47.

Best specimen Hiscuit, Vfrs. H. L. Rowe. Egremont, $3 00

2d do. Mrs. Edward Holmes. Sheffield. 2 00

3d do. Mrs Georgre S. Day. Great arrington, 1 00

4th do. Mrs. M. F. Mason. Great I'arrinjrton, 1 00

ot- do, Mrs. Edward Bartholomew. Sheffield, 1 00

(5th do Mrs. liela Clark. Sheffield. 1 00

7th do. Mrs. O. J. Brusie. Great Barrington. 1 Oo

WILLL\M H. SNYDER. Great Barnngrton. /
MRS. V. J. P. LUCHSINGER. Egremont Plain. V Committee

MRS. C L. SHAW. Great Barrington. )

Rye, Brown and Graham Bread.

Whole number of entries, 44. vSpecimens of Rye Bread, 15 ; Brown
Bread, 10; Graham Bread, 19.

Best specimen Rye Bread. Mrs. H. W. Burnet. Ejjremont. S3 OO

2d do. Mrs. D. C. Millard. North Efrremont, 2 OO

3d do. Mrs. H. W. Crippen. Great I'arrington, 1 00

4th do. Mrs. H L. Rowe. North Egremont. " 1 00

5th do. Mrs. George Wood, Ashley Falls. 1 00

6th do. Mrs. Bela Clark, Sheffield. 1 00

rth do, 3Irs. Fred Ford. Sheffield. 1 00

Best specimen Brown Uread. Mrs. Emma Rounds. Egremont, 3 00

2d do.. Mrs. H. B. Rounds Egremont. 2 00

3d do. Mrs. Charles l?entley. Great BaiTington. 1 00

4th do. Laura S. Stearns. Great Barrington. 1 00

5th do.. Mrs. F. M. Treat. Great IJarrinjiton. 1 00

6th do.. Mrs. Nelson Van Deusen. Egremont, I 00

rth do. Edna D. Smith. 1 00

Best specimen Graham iJread, Mrs. Ella Rowe. Alford, 3 00

2d do. Mrs H. T. Cande, Sheffield. 2 00

3d do. Mrs. H. C. Huiett. Sheffield. 1 00

4th do. Mrs. M. F. Mason. Great Barrington, 1 00

.5th do. Jlrs. Rela Clark. Sheffield, 1 00

6th do. :Mrs. Fred Ford, Sheffield. 1 00

7th do. Mrs. William I. Walker. Great Barrington. 1 00

MRS. VOSBURGTT. Sheffield. /

MRS. GEORGE W. BENNETT, Great Barrington. V Committee.

GEORGE A. STEVENS, Hartsville. \

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Domestic Cakes and Pies.

Whole number of entries, 40. Fruit Cake, o; Sponge Cake, 14 ; Loaf
Cake, 3; Cocoanut Cake, 6; Chocolate Cake, 5 ; Molasses Cake, 2 ; Dough-
nuts, 3; Crullers, o.

Best Sponge Cake. Mrs. F. W Decker. Sheffield. £0 75

2d do. Miss L. J. Rowley. Eojremont. 50

Best Loaf Cake. Mrs. F. N. Kelloggr. Sheffield, 75

2d do, Mrs. J. C. Smith . Sheffield. 50

Best Cocoanut Cake. Miss Came Miller 75

2d do.. Miss Clara \yickwire. Sheffield. 50

Best Chocolate Cake, Miss Jennie French. West Stockbriiige, 75

2d do. Miss Ellen J. Huntley. Great Barrington. 50

Best Molas.ses Cake. Miss Marv Shears. Sheffield, 75

2d do. Miss Ellen J. Huntley. Great Barrin^ton. 50

Best Doughnuts, Mrs. E. C. Millard. Effreuioiit. 75

2d do, Mrs. George Wood, Ashley Falls, 50

Pies.

Whole number of entries, 17.

Best Apple Pie, Mrs. F. W. Decker, Sheffield, $0 75

2d do. Miss Ellen M. Shears. New Boston. 50

Best Berry Pie, Mrs. Fred Ford. Sheffield. 75

Best Peach Pie, Mrs. H. C. Hulett. Sheffield. 70

2d do, Mrs. E D Shears. Sheffield. 55

Best Mince Pie Mrs. E. B Sears. New Boston. 75

2d do. Mrs. William I. Walker. Great Barrington. 50

Best Lemon Pie. Miss Sara Miller. 75

2d do. Miss Fannie Lahey. Great Barring-ton. 50

Best Squash Pie Miss E. J. Huntley. Great Barrington. 75

2d do. Mrs. L. S. Huntley, Great Barrington, 50

Best Pumpkin Pie. Bridget A. Gibbons. 75

2d do. Mrs. F. A Thomson, 3Iouterey. 50

CHARLES O. DEWEY. Sheffield. Committee.

Maple Sugar, Syrup and Honey.

Whole number of entries, 24. Maple Sugar, 4; Maple Syrup, 14 ;
Honey, 5 ; Beeswax, i.

Best 10 pounds Maple Syrup, L. P. Keyes, New Marlboro. $3 00

2d do. W. W. Garfield. " 2 00

3d do. S W. Hvde. Monterey. 1 00

Best quart Maple Svrup. Egbert Shook. Sheffield, 3 00

2d do. W. W. Gardner. 2 00

3d do.. S. W Hyde, Monterey. 1 00

Best 5 pounds Honev, R. S. Carrington. Monterey, 3 00

2d do. J. Q. A. Race. Great Barrington. 2 00

.3d do., Mrs. W. Hall, Monterey. 1 00

H. W. PALMER, New Marlboro, )
M. C. GILL, Great Barrington, >• Committee.
F. A. PALMER, Stoekbridge, \

Flowers and House Plants.

Whole number of entries, 99. Potted Plants, 3 ; Cut Flowers, 16 ; Floral
Design, 5; Collection of Pansies, 4; Collection of Verbenas, 4; Collection
of Roses, o ; Collection of Geraniums, 7 ; Collection of Foliage Plants, 3 ;

Collection of Asters, 5 ; Collection of Gladiolus, i ; Collection of Wild
Flowers, 4; Miscellaneous, 47.

Best display of Potted Plants, Mrs. F. W. Decker, Sheffield. S5 00

2d do, Mrs. W. I. Walker. Great Barrington, 3 00

Best general display of Cut Flowers. Mrs. H. Shufelt. Great Barrington, 3 00

2d do. Mrs. J. B Tavlor. Tyringham. 2 00

Best Floral Design. Mrs'. Egbert Shook, 3 00

2d do. Mrs E C. Ticknor. Alford, 2 00

Best collection of Pansies. Mrs J. F. Benedict. Monterey. 2 00

2d do, Mrs. Harvey Shufelt, Great Barrington. 1 00

Best collection of Verbenas, .Mrs. W. L Walker, Great Barringt(m, 2 00

2d do, Frederick Dellert. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best collection of Geraniums. Mrs. F. W. Decker, Sheffield, 2 00

2d do Miss Ellen S. Dewey, 1 00

Best collection of Foliage Plants, Mrs. F. W Decker. Sheffield, 2 UO

2d do, Mrs John L Huggins, 1 00

Best collection of Asters. Miss Jessie L. Clark. 2 00

2d do. Mrs. Jared Bradley. Great Barrington. 1 00

Best collection of Gladiolus, Mrs Ralph Little. Sheffield. 2 (10

Best collection of Wild Flowers, Mrs. F W. Decker. Sheffield, 2 00

2d do, Mrs. W. I Walker. Great Barrington. 1 00

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DISCRETIONARY

Mrs. Frederick Ford, Sheffield,
Mrs. Frederick Ford, Sheffield,
-Miss C. Andrus,

Miss Nellie Loomis, Great Barrington,
Mrs. W. I. Walker, Great Barrington,
Mrs. W. I. Walker, Great Barrin^ton,
Mrs. W. I. Walker, Great Harrington,
Mrs. W. I. Walker, Great Barrington,
Mrs. W. I. Walker, Great Barrington,
Mrs. W. I. Walker, Great Barrington,
Mrs. W. I. Walker, Great Barrington,
Mrs. W. I. Wa ker. Great Barrington,
Ellen J. Huntley, Great Barrington,
Mrs. John L. Huggins,
Mrs. J. W. Hatch, Great Barrington,

E. H. Sears,

Mrs. Stephen Baldwin,

Frederick Dellert. Great Barrington,

Frederick Dellert. Great Barrington,

Frederick Dellert, Great Barrington,

Mrs. G. F. I'rindle, Alford.

Mrs. George Wood,

Lena Smith,

Julia Edwards,

Mrs. E. A. Lawrence,

Mrs. E. A Lawrence,

Mrs. E. D. Shears, Sheffield,

Mrs. Henry Dresser, Great Barrington,

Mrs. E. M.'Tyrrel, Egremont.

Miss Libbie Bronson,

Mrs. Fred Ford, Sheffield,

F. Williams.

Mrs. Arthur Gleason,

Mrs. H L. Rowe, Egremont,

L. C. M. Huntley, Great Barrington,

Daisy Tinker.

Mrs. Egbert Shook,

Mrs. M. W^. Andrus,

Mrs. Henry Dresser, Great Barrington,

Mrs. George Day, Great Barrington,

Mrs. George Bradford,

Miss Susie DeWolf,

Mrs. William Walker, Great Barrington.

Mrs. Ralph Little, Sheffield,

Mrs. E. W. Barnes,

Mrs. R. H. Bradford,

Miss Winifred Merrifield, Sheffield,

Mrs. J. F. Coleman,

Miss Helen Dunlap,

Mrs. W. I. Walker, Great Barrington,

Mrs. E. B Sears,

Miss Jessie Clark.

Mrs. Egbert Shook,

Miss Emma Rhoades,

Mrs. W. I Walker. Great Barrington,

Mrs. Fred Ford, Sheffield.

Mrs Ellen M. Sears. Sheffield,

MRS.
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Committee.

Fruits.

First Division— Fall Apples and Varieties of Fruits.

Whole number of entries, 37. Fall Apples, 5; variety of Fruits, 4;
specimen of Famous Apples, 7 ; specimen of Gravenstein Apples, 4 ; speci-
men of Porter Apples, 3 ; specimen of King of Tompkins Apples, 8 ; speci-
.men of Twent^^-ounce Apples, 5 ; Fall Pippin, i.

Best specimen of Fall Aes. F. H. Baker, Great Barrington, $4 00

vd do, H.iZ. Cande. Sheffield. 3 00

3d do, C. H. Shaylor, Lee. 2 00

4th do, E. L. Boardman, Sheffield, 1 00

Best, variety of all kinds of Fruit, E. W. Rhoades, New Marlboro. 6 00

21 do, L. Cande, 4 00

:3d do, C. E. Spurr, Sheffield, 2 00

Best five specimens of Famous Apples F. W.Decker, Sheffield, 2 00

2d do, F. H. Baker, Great Barrington, 1 00

.Best five specimens of Gravenstein apples, E. G. Clark, Sheffield, 2 00

2d do. F. K. Hinckley, Lee.

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Best five specimens of Porter Apples. F. K. Hinckley, Lee.

2d do. L. T. Osborne. Alford.
Best five specimens of Kin;; of Tompkins Apples. Richard Taft.

2d do, Westley E-ite. Sheffield.
Best five specimens of Twentj'-ounce Apples, E. L. Boardman. ShefiBeld,

2d do, C. H. Shaylor. Lee
Best specimen of Fall Pippins. W. G. Bartholomew, Sheffield.

Committee— MARTIN FINAGHTY, Lenox

Second Division.

Best specimen of Baldwins, F. H. Baker.

2d do, Zaccheus Cande Sheffield.
Best specimen of Hubbardslon. C. H. Shaylor, Lee,

2d do. F. K. Hinckley. I.ee.
Best specimen of Northern Spv, F. H. Baker, Great Barrinston,

2d do. F. M. Ford. Sheffield.
Best specimen of Roxbury Russett. F. H. Baker, Great Barriogton,

2d do. E. L. Boardman, Sheffield.
Best specimen of R. I Greenings, E L. Boardman, Sheffield,

2d do, F. H Baker. Great Barrington.
Best ten varieties of Apples, Frank H. Baker, Great Barrington.

2d do, E. L. Boardman. Sheffield.

3d do. F. W. Decker. Sheffield.

4th do, Lester T. Osborne. Alford,

5th do, C. H. Shaylor, Lee,

Committee-MARTIN FINAGHTY, Lenox.

Third Division— Peaches, Pears, Plums, Quinces and Cranberries.

Whole number of entries, loo. Specimens of Peaches, 9 ; Pears, 3 ;
Bartlett Pears, 11 ; Bell Lucrative Pears, 3 ; Rose Pears, 2 ; Clarigan Pears,
3; Sickle Pears, 12; Sheldon Pears, 22; Plums, 2; Quinces, 11; Cranber-
ieJS, I ; Miscellaneous, 11.

Best specimen of Peaches. Zeneas A. Rhoades.

2d do. E. W. Rhrades New Marlboro,

3d do. E. D. Shears. Sheffield.
Best specimen of Pears. Zaccheus Cande, Sheffield.

2d do, Mrs. Ralph Little. Sheffield,

3d do, Charles E Spurr. Sheffield,
Best specimen of Bartlett Pears. Mrs. R. Little, Sheffield,

2d do. R. F. Little, Sheffield.
Best specimen of Bell Lucrative Pears, F. Crippen, Sheffield.

2d do. F. Dellert. Great flarrington.
Best specimen of Rose Pears, E. J. Van Lennep.

2d do. Bronson.
Best specimen of Sickle Pears Charles E Spurr, Sheffield,

2d do. Mrs. R. Little, Sheffield.
Best specimen of Sheldon Pears. Clarence Warner, Sheffield,

2d do. Charles E. Spurr. Sheffield,
Best specimen of Plums. Mrs. T. Bartholomew Sheffield.
Best single variety of plums. Mrs T. Bartholomew. Sheffield,
Best specimen of Quinces E. L Heath,

2d do, Zeneas A. Rhoades.

3d do, Mrs. E. F. Barnes, West Stockbridge.

DISCRETIONARY— PEARS.

B. du An.iou. E. J. Van Lennep. Great Barrin^ton,
Howell, Ch-rles E. Spurr, Sheffield.
I>. du Auffolelum. Charles E. Spurr. Sheffield,
Flemish Beauty. Edward Holmes. Sheffield.
Pratt. Mrs. T. i<artholome.v, Sheffield,

Committee-3IARTIN FINAGHTY, Lenox.

Fourth Division.

Whole number of entries, 8.

Best specimen of Grapes, raised in open air, E. W. Rhoades, New Marlboro, $3 00

2d do, W. N. Rhoades, New 3Iarlboro, 2 00

3d do. D. Boardman, Sheffield, 1 00

Committee-MARTIN FINAGHTY. Lenox.

Fifth Division.

Best specimen of Canned Fruit, Margaret Mullen, 8 cans, S3 00

2d do. Mrs. Walte' Rote. 7 cans, 2 00

3d do. Mrs. Daniel R. Brooks, 1 00

Best specimen of Pickles, Isabel Bradford, • 3 00

2d do. Mrs. F. N. Kellogg. Sheffield. 2 00

3d do, Mrs. E. D. Shears. Sheffield, 1 00 ■

Best specimen of Jelly. Mrs. M. T. Huntington, Great Barrington.
2d do, Libbie Leahey, Great Barrington,
3d do, Mrs. Daniel R. Brooks. Pittsfield.

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of the committee no awards could be made.

CYRUS FRENCH. Sheffield, J

MRS. EVA CHAAH'ION, Alford, V Committee.

MRS. S. H. BUSH NELL. Sheffield, )

Domestic Animals.

First Division— Fat, Working and Draft Oxen.

Whole number of entries, lo. Fat Oxen, i ; Working Oxen, 4 ; Draft
Oxen, 5.

Best yoke of Working Oxen, Frederick Turner, Great Barrinjfton, $7 00

2d do. William P. Turner. Great Barrington, 6 00

3d do, Frederick Abbey. Great Barrington. 4 00

Best yoke of Draft Oxen, "Frederick Turner, Great Barrin^ton, 5 00

2d do, William P. Turner. Great Barrin^ton. 4 00

3d do, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington. 2 00

H. Z. CANDE. Sheffield, J
H. W. SHELDON. New Marlboro, > Committee.

LESTER T. OSBORNE, Alford, )

Second Division— Three and Four=Year=01ds and Neat Stock.

Whole number of entries, 6. Four-year-old Oxen, i ; Three-year-old
Steers, 2 ; display of Native or Grade Neat Stock, 3.

Best yoke Four-year-old Oxen, broken to labor. William P. Turner, Great Barrin^ton, S6 00'

Best yoke Three-year-old Steers, broken to labor, Austin Holian, Great Barrington, 5 00

2d do, George E Hale. Tyringham. 3 00

Best display of Native or Grade Neat Stock, D. W. Bishop. Jr., Lenox, 5 00'

2d do, Austin Holian, Great Barrington, 8 00

H. S. SMITH, ]

FRANK HARMON. V Committee.
CARLTON CURTIS, \

Third Division -Two=Year=OIds and Yearlings.

Whole number of entries, 8. Two-year-old Steers, 5 ; Yearling Steers, 3.

Best pair of Two-year-old Steers, Frederick Abbey, Great Barrington, S4 00

2d do, Nathan Cannon, Tyringham,

3d do. Burdette Oles, Tyringham,
Best pair Yearling Steers, Burdette S. Oles, Tyringham,

2d do, Austin Holian. Great Barrington,

Fourth Division— Milch Cows.
Whole number of entries, 19.

Best Milch Cow. George A. Stevens, New Marlboro, ' $8 00

2d do. Harry S. Chapin. Sheffield. 7 00

3d do, Hugh O Neil. Great Harrington. 6 00'

4th do. A. R. and R. L. Hurlburt. Sheffield, 5 GO

5th do, C. B. Benedict, Egremont, 4 00

6th do, Warren Crissey, Great Barringcon, 3 00

7th do, N. B. Turner, Great Barrington. 2 00

8tb do, E. N. Hubbard, Great Barrington. 1 00

FREDERICK ABBEY, Great Barrington, )

ISAAC RHOADES. New Marlboro, >• Committee.

R. P. LEE, Sheffield. \

Fifth Division— Butter Cows.

Whole number of entries, 14.

Best Butter Cow, A. R. and R. L. Hurlburt, Sheffield, $S 00

2d do, B. F. Clark. Sheffield, 7 00'

3d do. E. R. Baldwin. Egremont, 6 00

4th do. R. P. Lee. Sheffield. 5 00

5th do, C. B. Benedict, Egremont, 4 00

6th do. Frank N. Kellogg. Sheffield, 3 00^

7th do, J. A. Griffith, Sheffield, 2 00

8th do. Fred. A. Burghardt, 1 00

W. H. RHOADES. New Marlboro, /

F. VAN DEUSEN, Egremont, V Committee.

J. L. MILLARD, Egremont. \

Sixth Division — Heifers and Calves.

Whole number of entries, 40. Two-year*old Heifers, having had calf,.
II ; two-vear-old Heifers, not having had calf, 2 ; Yearling Heifer Calf, 14 ;.
Matched' Calves, 4 ; Heifer Calf, 9.

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Best two year old Heifer, liavinjr had calf. H. S. Chapin, Sheffield. S4 00

2ddo. E. «.. Laird. 3 00

3d do. W. H Day. Great Barrin^ton. 2 00

4th do, D W. Bishop, Jr., 1 00

Best two-j-ear-old Heifer, nut having bad calf, John Wagner, 3 00

2d do. D. W. Bishop, Jr., 2 00

Best Yearling Heifer, E. L. Van Deusen, 3 00

2d do, ( ;. VV. Warner, 2 00

3d do, H. D. Olds. 1 00

Best Heifer Calf, William S. Wilcox. 2 00

2d do, D. W Bishop, Jr., 1 00

3d do., \V. J Clark, 1 00

Best Pair Matched Calves, .\ustin Holian, 3 OU

2d do, F. E. Hawley. 2 00

H. C. BYIXGTON, )

O. M. HALL. V Committee.

E. P. CLARK, )

Seventh Division— Fat, Dairy and Stock Cows.

Whole number of entries, 21. Fine Dairy Cows, 10; Fat Cows, 2;

■^Grade or Native Stock Cows, 9.

Best five Dairy Cows, D. W. Bishop, Jr., Lenox. $7 00

2d do, A. Bradley, Lee, 6 00

3d do, Warren Crissey, Great Harrington, 5 00

4th do, W. H. Day. Great Barrington, 4 00

5th do, C. B. Benedict, Egremont. 3 00

6th do, T. S. 'Baldwin, Egremont 2 00

7th do, A. R & R. L. Hurlburt. Sheffield. 1 00

Best Fat Cow, vV. Hubbard, Great Barrington, 3 00

2d do, W. I. Walker, Great Barrington, 2 00

Best Grade, or Native Stock Cow, Frederick Abb3y, Great Barrington, 4 00

2d do, W. H. Day. Great Barrington. 3 00

3d do, C. B. Benedict, Egremont, 2 00

4th do, D. W. Bishop, Jr.. Lenox. 2 00

G. E. HALE, Tyringham, )

E. M. TYRELL, Egremont, V Committee.

CHARLES W. SPURR, Egremont, )

Eighth Division— Short Horn Stock.

Whole number of entries, 17. Bulls, two years, or older, 3 ; Cow, with
specimen of progeny, 3 ; two-year-old Heifers, 3; Yearling Heifers, 2; Bull

Calf, i; Heifer Calf, '3; Specimen of Stock, not less than four, 2.

Best Bull, two years old. or older, F. K. Hinckley, Lee, $7 00

2d do, F. Abbey, Great Barrington, 5 00

3d do, N. B. Turner, Great Barrington, 3 00

Best Cow, with specimen of progeny, W. Hubbard, Great Barrington, 5 00

2d do, F. Abbey, Great Barrington, 4 00

3d do, X. B. Turner, Great Barrington, 3 00

Best two-year-old Heifer, W. S.Wilcox, .-heffield. 4 00

2d do, W. H Hubbard, Great Barrington, 3 00

Best Yearling Heifer, William S. Wilcox, Sheffield. 3 00

2d do, F. Abbey, Great Barrington, ~ 00

Best Bull Calf, N. B. Turner, Great Barrington. 2 00

Best Heifer Calf, N. B. Turner. Great Barrington, ^ 00

2d do, F. Abbey, Great Barrington. 1 00

Best Specimen of Stock, not less than four, F. Abbey, Great Barrington, 7 00

2d do, N. l{. Turner, Great Barrington, 5 00

Committee— A. BRADLEY.

Ninth Division— Jerseys.

Whole number of entries, 43. Bulls, two years or older, 15 ; two years or
under, 3; Cow with specimen of Progeny, 11; Two-year-old Heifers, 3;

Yearling Heifers, 4 ; Bull Calves, 3 ; Heifer Calves, 3 ; specimen of Stock, 11.

Best Bull, two years old or older, William S. Wilcox, Sheffield, S7 00

2d do, C. B. Benedict, l-'-gremont, 5 00

3d do, P. M. Shaylor & Son, Le\ 3 00

Best Bull, under two years old, E. L. Van Deusen, Sheffield, 5 00

2d do. F. B. French, 3 00

Best Cow with specimen of Progeny, Griswold Lodge Farm. Great Barrington, 5 00

2d do, J. A. Griffith, Sheffield, 4 00

3d do, D. VV. Bishop. Jr., Lenox, 3 00

Best Two-year-old Heifer, D. W. B shop, Jr., Lenox, 4 00

2d do, C. B. Benedict, Kgremont, 3 00

Best Yearling Heifer. Griswold Lodge Farm, Great Barrington, 3 00

2d do, Fairview Farm. '^ 00

Best Bull Calf. E. H, Wickwire, Sheffield. 2 00

2d do, J. A. Griffith, She lield, 1 00

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Best Heifer Calf, D. W. Bishop. Jr.. Lenox, $2 OO'

2d do. C. N. Gilbert. Great Barrington, 1 00

Best specimen of Stock, not less than four, C. N. Gilbert, Great Barrington, 7 00

2d do. J. A. Griffith, Sheffield. h 00-

Committee- GEORGE L. F. >SKETT. Winsted, Ct.

Tenth Division— Ayrshire Stock.

Whole number of entries 15. Bulls, two years or older, 2 ;
two years, 2 ; Cows with Progeny, 2 ; Two-year-old Heifers, 2 ;
Heifer Calves, 2 ; specimen of Stock, 2.

Best Bull, two 5'ears or older, William I. Walker, Great Barrin^ton,

2d do, T L. Foote, Lee,
Best Bull, under two years old. T. L. Foote. Lee,

2d do William I. Walker. Great Barrington,
Best Cow with specimen of Progeny, William I Walker, Great Barrington,

2d do. T. L. Foote. Lee,
Best Two-year-old Heifer. T. L. Foote. Lee,

2d do, William I. Walker, Great Barrington,
Best Yearling Heifer. T. L. Foote. Lee.

2d do. William I. Walker. Great Barrington.
Best Bull Calf. William I. Walker, Great Barrington,
Best Heifer Calf, T. L. Foote, Lee.

2d do. William I. W' aiker, Great Barrington.
Best specimen of Stock, not less than four, T. L. Foote, Lee,

2d do, William I. W^alker. Great Barrington.

Committee— M. S. HEATH. Stockbridge.

Eleventh Division -Holstein Stock

Whole number of entries, 9. Bulls, two years or older, i ; Bulls under
two years, i ; Cows with specimen of Progeny, 3 ; Two-year-old Heifers, i ;
Yearling Heifers, i ; Bull Calves, o; Heifer Calves, i ; specimen of Stock, i..

Best Bull, two years old or older. Warren Crissey, Great Barrington, ST CO
Best Bull under two years old. A. Bradlev, Lee, .t OO

Best Cow with specimen of Progeny. A Bradley, Lee, 5 00'

2d do. N. B. Turner. Great Barrington, 4 00

Best Two-year-old Heifer. A. Bradley, Lee, 4 OO

Best Yearling Heifer. A. Bradley. Lee, 3 nO

Best Heifer Calf. A. Bradley. Lee. 2 00

Best specimen of Stock, not less than four, A. Bradlev, Lee. 7 00'

Committee- T. S. BALDWIN, Egremont.

Twelfth Division— Guernsey Stock.

Whole number of entries, 17. Bulls, two years or older, i ; Bulls under
two years, i ; Cows with specimen of Progeny, 3 ; Two-year-old Heifers, 2;
Yearling Heifers, i ; Bull Calves, 2 ; Heifer Calves, 2 ; specimen of Stock, i.

Best Bull, two years old or older, Daniel Beckwith. Great Barrington, "Diamond,"'' $7 00

Best Bull under two years old, M. I. Wheeler, Great Barrington, " ( ^scar Lyons." 5 00

Best Cow with specimen of Progeny, M. I.Wheeler. Gt. Barringt'n,"Winona,"No. 3883, b 00

2d do, F. T. Wheeler, Great Barrington. '* Suwanee." 4 00

3d do, M. I. Wheeler, Great Barrington. "Fairy." 3 OO

Best Two-year-old Heifer. M I. Wheeler, Great Barrington '"Mazine " 3 00

Best Yearling Heifer, M. I. Wheeler. Great Barrington. 'Youma's Baby," 3 00

Best Bull Calf. M. I. Wheeler, Great Barrington. 2 00

Best Heifer Calf, M. I. Wheelei\ Great Barrington. 2 00

2d do, F. T. Wheeler, Great BarJington. ] 00

Best specimen of Stock, not less than four in number, M. I. Wheeler, 7 OO

Committee— WILLIAM C. FIELDS. Pittsfield.

Thirteenth Division— Devon Stock.

Whole number of entries, 6. Bulls, two years old or older, i; Cows
with specimen of Progeny, i ; Two-year-old Heifers, i ; Yearling Heifers, i;
Bull Calves, 2.

Best Bull, two years old or older, Mrs. D. W. Merrifleld. Sheffield. $.5 00
Best Cow with specimen of Progeny. Mrs. D W^ Merrifleld. Sheffield, 3 00

Best Two-vear-old Heifer, Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield, 3 00

Best Yearling Heifer. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield. Sheffield, 2 00

Best Bull Calf. Samuel A. LaPrize. Stockbridge, 2 00

2d do. O. H. Munson, Monterey, 1 00

Committee— WILLIA:M H. DAY, Great Barrington.

Fourteenth Division— Boars.

Whole number of entries, 9. Berkshire Boars, 2 ; Chester Boars, 2 ;
Cheshire Boars, i ; Essex Boars, o ; Poland China Boars, i ; Suffolk Boars, o;.
Yorkshire Boars, o ; Grade Boars, 3.

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Best Berkshire Boar, F. G. Tefft. Great Barringrton. $4 00

Best Chester Boar. E. H. Baldwin. Great Barrington. 4 oo

2d do, N. B. Turner. Great Barrington, 3 00

Best Ciieshire Boar, H. W. Burnett. Egremout. 4 oo

Best Poland China Boar. E. H. Baldwin, Great Barrington, 4 00

Committee-GEORGE A. BREWER, Sheffield.

Fifteenth Division— Sows and Pigs.

Whole number of entries, i8. Berkshires, i ; Chesters, 4 ; Cheshires 2 ;
Poland China, i ; Yorkshire, i ; Grade, 9.

Best Berkshire Breedintr Sow and Pi^s. F. G. Tefft. Great Barrington. $4 00

Besi Chester Breedinjr Sow and Pigs. E. H. Baldwin. Great Barrington, 4 00

2d do. N. I!. Turner, Great Barring-ton. 3 oo

Best Poland China Breeding Sow and Pijrs. E. H. Baldwin. Great Harrington, 4 00

Best Yorkshire Breeding Sow and Pigs, E H. Baldwin. Great Barrington, 4 00

Best Grade Breeding Sow and Pigs. K. G. Laird. Stockbridge, 4 00

2d do. F. Stevens. Sheffield. 3 00

3d do, N. 1.. Turner. Great Barrington. 2 00

Committee-GEORGE A. BREWER, Sheffield.

Sixteenth Division -South Down Sheep.

Whole number of entries, 17. Bucks, 3 ; three Ewes, 5 ; three Yearling
Kwes, 2 ; three Lambs, 4 ; Flocks, 3.

Best Buck, Hiram Dings. Great Barrington. g4 oO

?d do. William I. Walker, Great l?arrington. 3 00

3d do. William S. Wilcox. Sheffield, 2 00

Best three Ewes. John Hass, West Stockbridge. " 4 oo

2d do, William S. VVilcox. Sheffield. 3 oo

3d do. George A. Stevens. Ilartsville. 2 00

Best three Yearling Ewes. William S. Wilcox. Sheffield. 3 oo

Best three Lambs, John Hay's. West Stockbridge, 3 oo

2d do, William S. Wilcox. Sheffield. ■ 2 00

Best Flock of Ten Sheep. William Jones, Egremont. 4 oO

2d do. \\ illiam S. Wilcox. Sheffield. 3 qo

Committee— M. W. COLEMAN, Richmond.

Seventeenth Division— Hampshire Down, Shropshire Down and Dorset Sheep.

Whole number of entries, 16. Hampshire Down Bucks, 2 ; Ewes, 3 ;
Yearling Ewes, i ; Shropshire Down Bucks, 2 ; Ewes, i ; Yearling Ewes, i ';
Dorset Buck, i ; Ewes, o ; Yearling Ewes, o ; Hampshire Down Lambs, i ;
Flocks of ten Hampshire Down Sheep, 2 ; display of Shropshire Down
Sheep, I ; display of Dorset Sheep, i.
Best Hampshire Down Buck. T. L. Foote. Lee, «3 qo

2d do, W. P. Palmer. Stockbridge, 2 00

Best three Hampshire Down Ewes, T. L. Foote, Lee, 3 00

2il do, E. L Boardman. Sheffield, 2 00

Best three Hampshire Down Yearling Ewes. E. L. Boardman, Sheffield, 3 oo

Best Shropshire Down Buck. George S. Bradford, South Egremont, 3 00

2d do, H. W. Burgett. North Egremont, 2 00

Best three Shrop.shire Down Ewes, H. W. Burgett, North Egremont. 3 oo

Best three Shropshire Down Yearling Ewes, H. W. Burgett, North Egremont. 3 00

Best Dorset Buck. J. S. Adams. Alford, " 3 qq

Best three Hampshire Down Lambs, T. L. Foote, Lee, '3 00

Best Flock of ten Hampshire Down Sheep, N. B. Turner, Great Barrington, 4 oo

2d do, E. L Boardman, Sheffield, 3 qq

Best display of Shropshire Down Sheep, H. W. Burgett, North Egremont, 4 oO

Best display of Dorset Sheep. J. S. Adams, Alford, 4 qo

Committee— M. W. COLEMAN, Richmond.

Eighteenth Division— Grade and Fat Sheep.

Whole number of entries, 47. Three Grade Wool Ewes, 14 ; three
-Grade Yearling Ewes, 6 ; three Grade Lambs, 8 ; three Fat Sheep, 12 ;
Flock of ten Grade vSheep, 7.

Best three Grade Wool Ewes. N. Joyner, Egremont, «4 nrt

2d do, P. M. Shaylor & Son, Lee, ^| XX

3d do. William I. AValker. Great Barrington. o no

Best three Grade Yearling Ewes. Charles W. Spurr, Egremont, 3 00

2d do. A. Boice, Egremont

2 00

3d do, David S. Busby. Ntonterey, j nX

Best three Grade Lambs. Charles W. Spurr, Egremont, <i nn

2d do, P. M. Shaylor & Son. lee. 2 55

3d do, W. I. Walker, Great Barrington, j qq

Best three Fat Sheep, John Ha-^s, West Stockbridge, 4 on

2d do, Charles W. Spurr, Egremont, 3 qq

3d do, George S. Bradford, Egremont, o XX

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Best Flock of ten Grade Sheep. L M. Joyner, Eg-remont. $4 00

2d do, William I. Walker. Great Barrin^ton, 3 f 0

3d do, David S. Busby, Monterev, 2 CO

GEORGE S. DAY. j

ROBERT M. OUuTISS. Committee.
F. M. OLMSTEAD. )

Nineteenth Division— Merino and Flecks of Sheep.

Whole number of entries, 9. Merino Buck, i ; three Merino Ewes, 2 ;
three Yearling Ewes, i ; three Merino Lambs, i ; Flocks of Sheep not less
than ten, 4.

Second best Merino Buck, W. I. Walker, Great Barring:ton, $3 00

Second best three Merino Ewes, N. B. Turner. Great Barrington. 3 00

Second best three Yearling Ewes, W. I. Walker. Great Barrington. 2 00

Best Flock of Sheep, not less than 20, L. M. Jovner, E^remont, 5 00

2d do. C. W Spurr, Egremont 4 00

3d do, A. Boice, Egremont. 3 00

NATHAN CANNON, Tyrinsham, 1

E. L. BOARDMAN Sheffield. V Committee.

T. K. HEWINS, Lee, \

Twentieth Division— Farm and Team Horses.

Whole number of entries, 18. Farm Horses, 11 ; Team Horses, 7.

Best Pair of Farm Horses, D. W. Bishop, Jr., Lenox. $7 00

2d do, Georc^e A. Stevens, Hartsvibe, 6 CO

3d do, A. W. Barnes, Curtisville. 5 00

4th do. Warr. n Crissev. 4 00

5th d<\ Frank W. Heath. Curtisville, 3 00

6th do, Robert Kilmer, Lee, 2 00

Best pair of I'eam Horses, D. W. Bishop. Jr.. Lenox, 6 00

2d do, E G. Laird. Stockbridge, 5 00

3d do, George W. Tinker. Egremont. 4 00

WALTER H. TICKNOR, )

CHARLES H. HALE. V Committee.

H. Z. CANDE. \

Twenty- First Division— Pairs of Carriage Horses.

Whole number of entries, 13. Pairs Carriage Horses 15^ hands high or
-over, 5 ; pairs Carriage Horses under 15X hands high, 8.

Best pair Cai riage Horses. 1.5-^ hands high or over, P. K. Hinckley. Lee. |7 00

2d do. C. N. Gilbert. Great Barrington, 5 00

3d do. C. B. Benedict, Egremont. 4 00

-Best pair Carriage Horses under 15% hands high. Warren Crissev, Great Barrington. "J 00

2d do, D. B. Childs. Great Barrington, 5 00

3d do. D. W. Bishop. Jr.. Lenox. 4 00

4th do. C. F. Post. Alford, 2 00

H. T. CANDE. Sheffield, )

MILTON RORABACK, Sheffield, V Committee.
C. H. SHAYXOR. Lee, \

Twenty-Second Division— Single Horses.

Whole number of entries, 13. Single Road Horses, 5 ; Single Horse, 4 ;
Horse four years old and under, 4.

Best Single Road Horse, never having trotted, Evi Champion, Alford, $6 00

2d do. M. H. Hayes. 5 CO

3d do, Pomeroy & Tuller. Great Barrington. 3 00

4th do. Dennis Morrisev. Stockbridge. 2 00

.5th do, C. B. Benedict. Egremont. 1 00

Best Single Horse" for general purposes. H. A Belden, 6 00

2d do, II. H. Hall, 5 00

3d do. L. T. Osborne. Alford. 3 00

4th do, George E. Hale, Tyringham, 2 00

Best Horse four years old and under, for general purposes. C. B. Benedict, Egremont, T 00

2d do. L T. Osborne. Alford. 5 00

3d do. A. M. Hewius, Sheffield. 3 00

4th do. Henry C. Joyner, Sheffield, 2 00

CHARLES E. HULL. )

H. CALKINS, y Committee.

O. C. TWINING. )

Twenty-Third Division— Stallions and Stallion Colts.

Whole number of entries, 13. Trotting-bred Stallion, 6 ; Stallion for
General Purposes, 4 ; vStandard-bred Stallion Colt, 2 ; two Three-year-old
Stallions for General Purposes, i.

Best Trotting bred Stallion, four years old or over, William Halsted. Gt. Barrington, 812 00
2d do. L. M. JohnS' n. Great Barrington, 8 00

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Best Stallion for General Purposes. L. B. Brusie, Great Barrington. S8 OO-

2d do, O. J. Brusie. Great Barrington, 7 00

Best Standard-bred Stallion Colt, William Halsted. Great Barrington, 10 00

2d do, Pomeroy & Tobev, Great Harrington. 5 00

Best Two or Three-year-old" Stallion Colt, for General Purposes. Griswold Lodge

Farm. Great Barrington, 8 CO-

Committee— CAPT. E. BOWMAN. Rutland, Vt.

Twenty-Fourth Division— Sucking- Colts.

Whole number of entries, 8. Standard-bred Sucking Colt, 2 ; Trotting-
bred Sucking Colt, i ; Breeding Mare and Sucking Colt by her side, 5.
Best Standard-Bred Suck:ng Colt, Griswold Lodge Farm, Great Barrington, So 00

2(1 do. W. M. Halsted, Great Barrington, 3 00

Best Trotting bred Sucking Colt, Griswold Lodge Farm, Great Barrington. 5 OO

Best Breeding Mare and Sucking Colt by her side. Griswold Lodge Farm, Gt. Bar'n, 5 OJ

2d do. Mrs. E- E. Hall. .Monterey, 3 OO

3d do, E. L. Boardman. Sheffield, 2 OO

Committee— E. BOWMAN, Rutland, Vt.

Twenty-Fifth Division— Yearlings, Two and Three-Year-Old Colts.

Best Standard-bred Yearling C olt. William Halsted, Great Barrington, ib OO-

2d do, E. Hurlburt. Great Barrington. 3 00

Best Yearling Colt, other than '1 rotting-bred, Griswold Lodge. Great Harrington, 5 00

2d do. George A. Stevens, New Marlboro, 3 uO

Best Irotting-bred Two-year-old Colt (mare or gelding), R. L Hurlburt, Sheffield. 5 OO

■,'d do, illiam Halsted, Great Barrington, 3 OJ

Best Two-year-old Colt (mare or gelding), other than 1 rotting-bred. E H. Wickwire.

Sheflfield. "> 00.

2d du, Austin Holian, Great Barrington. 3 OJ

3d do, Edward Morrison, ShefBeld, 2 uO

Best Standard-bred Three-year-old Colt (mare or gelding). P. A. Ru-sell, Gt. Bar'n, 5 00

Best Standard-bred three-year-old Colt (mare or gelding*, John P Pomeroy, Gt. is, 5 00

2d do. A. R. Lester. Egreniont. 3 CO'

3d do, William M. Chapin, Sheffield, 2 0.)

Best Three-year-old colt ^mare or gelding) other than Trotting-bred. J. W. Cande.

Sheffield. 5 00

2d do, E. H. Wickwire. Sheffield, 3 UO

3d do. James Hickey. Sheffield. 2 00.

Comir.ittee-E. B0W31AN, Rutland, Vt.

Twenty-Sixth Division— Trotting Horses.

Whole number of entries, 41.

No. I — 2:^0 Class {10 entries). Purse, $200.00.

Teazle, b. s., by Electioneer. Hiram Fox,

Dolly Wilkes, b. m., by Wilkes >pirit, Jr.. Griswold Lodge Farm, Gt. B.

Al. Reynolds, b. s., by Alcantara. I. W. Smith. Otis.

Balbert, ch. s.. by Albert W., J. J. Webster. Pittsfield,

Bonny Bess, blk. m., by Audubon, L B. Brusie. Great Barrington,

No. 2 — 2:30 Class (5 entries). Purse, $300.00.

Foxcroft. ch. g., John Cormack, Lee,

Enoch, blk. g., by Madison Wilkes, J. H. Daley. Lee.

Ben Ostrander. br. s.. by Wilkes Spirit, Jr , O. J. Brusie, Gt. Bar'n,

No. s — Free for All Class (j entries). Purse, $§00.00.

B. B., r. g., by Forest Hal, Hiram Fox. New Haven, Cl.,
Jadon. b. s., by Queechy. J. J. \Vebster. PittstieKl.
Queechy. b. s.. by Alcyone, '1 uUer Bros.. Great 1 aningt( n.

No. 4 — 2:2^ Class {10 entries). Purse, $300.00.

Estelle, ch. m., bv Star Almont, Hiram Fox, New Haven. Ct .
Chepita, r m., by Hambletonian Messenger, J. J. Webster. Pittsfield,
Belle Nira.b.m , by Brick Wilkes, GeorgeW.Carpentir,\> yonianoke.N Y.

No. 5 — 2:38 Class {13 entries). Purse, $2^0.00.

Teazle b. s.. by Electioneer, Hiram Fox, New Haven, Ct.,

Young Ruler, b. s., b.v Geii'l Knox. Willard Hojsapple. Copake, N. Y.,

Admire, b. m., by AVilkes Spirit. M. Hopkins, (ireat Barrington.

Dolly Wilkes, b. m.. Wilkes Spirit. Jr.. Griswold Lodge Farm, Gt. B.,

Balbert. ch. s , Albert W.. E A. Manice, Pittsfield.

ANDREW L HUBBELL, ]

PARLEY A RUSSELL. > Trotting Committee.

FRANK H. BRKiGS, )

Bicycle Races.

Half-Mile Race, open to Berkshire County — Best 2 out 0/3 Heats.

1st, J. L. Decker. Sheffield, Gold Watch

2d, E. P. Wood, Jr., Pittsfield, Bicycle Suit

3d, G. IL Knight. Great Barrington, Diamond Stud

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One Mile Race, open to all.

1st, J. L. Deckev, Sheffield,
2d, E. P. Wood, Jr.. Pittsfield,
2d, F. Baron Stowe, Conway.
Time— 2.251-5.

Half-Mile Race, open to South Berkshire.

•1st, J. L. Decker. Sneffield,

2d, G. H. Knifjht. Great Barrinfrton,

,3d, L. A. Goodsell. Sheffield.

Time— 1st heat. 1.20; 2d heat. 1.28^.

Two Mile Race, open to all.

1st, F. Baron Stow. Conwav.
2d. J. L. Decker. Sheffield,
3d, G. H. Knio^ht. Great Barrinjiton,
Time - 5 23%.

J. E. CANFIELD. '. Timer'^
FRANK J. ENDRES. S ^™«'^^-

Traveler's Clock and Case

Diamond Link Cuff Buttons

Bicycle Sweater

Diamond Sapphire Rin^

English Traveling Bag

Bicycle Shoes

Diamond Stud

Silver Watch

Bridgeport Bicycle Lamp

Referee— GEORGE E. HINMAN.

JOHN N. EASLAND, J
HENRY L. WILCOX. ^Judges.
A. M. BALDWIN.

Novelty Races.

Fool Race — Half Mile, open to all.

1st, Edgar Searing. Stockbridge,
2d, Ernest Cook, Great Barrington. •

Three Legged Race.

1st. M. W. Fahey, 1 ittsfield, and Lyman Miller. Sheffield.
2d, George Adams, Great Barrington, and William Holmes,

Foot Race — One-Quarter Mile, open to all.

1st, M. W. Fahey, Pittsfie d.

2d, George Adams, Great Barrington.

Potato Race.

1st, John Rush, Sheffield.

2d, Lyman Miller. .■Sheffield,

3d, William Whalen, Great Barrington,

Foot Race — loo yards dash, open to all.

1st, M. W. Fahey. Pittsfield,

2d, George Adams, Great Barrington.

Sack Race.

1st, Morris Miller. Sheffield.

2d, Clayton Van Deusen. Sheffield.

3d, James Campion, Great Barrington,

Foot Race — 220 yd. dash. Winner of first medal in 100 yd. dash debarred.

Gold Medal
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Sweater

1st. George Adams. Great Barrington.
2d, George H. Rogers, n\ est Stockbridge,

Wheelbarrozu Race.

1st, George H. Rogers. West Stockbridge,
2d, William Wichman. Great Barrington,
3d, Morris -Miller. Sheffield,

Special Wheelbarrow Race.

1st, Morris Miller, Sheffield,

2d, Melville Kinne, Great Barrington.

3d, George H. Rogers, West Stockbridge.

Shoe Race.

1st, Morris Miller, Sheffield,

2d, Clayton Van Deusen, Sheffield,

3d, Michael Ansbury, Great Barrington.

Gold Medal
Silver .Medal

.^■4 00
3 00
2 00

J. E. CANFIELD,
THORNTON WALSH,
HARRY S. SPARKS,

.S3 oa
2 00
1 00

Derby Hat

LTmbrella

Pair Gloves

lLSH, \
IKS, S

Judges.

Poultry— First Division,

Whole number of entries, 123.

B. B. R. Game Fowls, R. M. Dowd, Lee,

2d do, Leon Busbv, Monterey,
Chicks. R. M. Dowd, Lee.

2d do. Leon Busby. Monterey,
Black Bantams. Fowls, H. M. Smith, Lee,

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■SI CO

50

1 00

50

1 oa

Eed Pile Bantams. Fowls, R. M. Dowd. Lee. • ■ 81 00

While Pile Chicks. R. M. Dowd. Lee. 1 00

Fowls. R. M. Dowd. Lee. 1 00

Light Brahmas. Fowls. M. R. Kenochan, Pittsfleid. 1 CO

2d do. R. M. Dowd. Lee. 50

Chicks. ^^. M Hubbard. Great Barrington. 1 00

2d do. M. R. Kenochan. Pittsfield. 50

Cochins. Fowls. N. Jovner. Egi-emont. 1 00

2d do, D. W. Smith. 50

Chicks, D. W. Smith. 1 00

2d do. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield. Sheffield. bO

Dominique Fowls. H. M. Smith. Lee. 1 00

Colored Dorking Fowls. R. iM. Dowd. Lee. 1 00

Colored Dorking Chicks. R. M. Dowd. Lee, 1 00

B. B. R. Game Fowls. R. M. Dowd. Lee, 1 00

2d do. J. Q. A. Race. Great Barrington. 50

Chicks. R. M. Dowd. Lee. 1 00

2d do. J. Q. A. Race. Great Barrington, 50

Golden Duckwiug Game Fow4s, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington, 1 00

Chicks. J. Q. A. Race. Great • Harrington. 1 00

White Pile Game Chicks, J. Q. A. Race. Great Barrington. 1 00

Red Pile Chicks. J. Q. A. Race. Great Barrington. 1 00

Indian Game Fowls. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield. Sheffield. 1 00

S. P. Hamburgh Fowls. J. L. Milligan. Alford. 1 00

2d do. L. T. Osborn. Alford, 50

J. L. Milligan. Alford. 100

2d do, L. T. Osborn. Alford. 50

Langshans Black. Fowls, H. M. Smith, Lee. 1 00

Langshans lilue. Fowls. Marshal Kenochan. Pittsfield, 50

Black Leghcn-n Fowls. Edward Cross. 1 00

Chicks. Edward Cross, 1 00

2d do. E. M. Stanton. Sheffield. 50

Buff Leghorn. Fowls. H. M. Smith, Lee. 1 00

Chicks. H. M Smith. Lee, 100

R. C. Browm Leghorn Fowls, Frank Kline, Alford, 1 00

2d do. W P. Palmer. Stockbridge. 50

S. C. Brown Leghorns. Chicks. Mrs. E. L. Van Deusen, Sheffield. 1 00

2d do. W. P. Palmer, Stockbridge, 50

S. C. White Lei^horn Chicks. F. H Wright. Great Barrington, 1 00

2d do, A. Dings. Alford. 50

R. C. White Leghorn Chicks. B. F. Clark, Sheffield, 1 00

2d do. A. Dings, Alford, 50

R. C. Prown Leghorn Fowls, Frank Kline. Alford, 1 00

S. C, Fowls. William Jones. Egremont. 1 00

2d do. Mrs. E. L. Van Deusen. Sheffield. 50

Black Minoricas. Fowls. C. W. Pixley. , 1 00

B. P. Rock Chicks. E. M Stanton. 1 00

B. P. Rock Chicks. George A. Ploss. Allord. 1 00

2d do, Frank Kline. Egremont, 50

Fowls, Frank Kline. Egremont. 1 00

2d do, F. H. Wright. Great i Harrington. 50

White Plymouth Rock Chicks, Frank Wheeler. 1 00

2d do. Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield, 50

W. G. Chapin. Sheffield. 1 00

S. B. Polish, R. M. Dowd. Lee, 1 00

R. M. Dowd, Lee, 1 00

Judge-C. H. SHAYLOR, Lee.

Second Division— Turkeys, Geese, Ducks, Rabbits, Etc.

Whole number of entries, 43.

Best pair of Turkeys. Mrs. D. W. ;Merrifield. Sheffield, S2 00

2d do. John .Morrison. Sheffield. 1 00

Best pair of \\ hite Chinese Geese. A. Dings, Alford, 2 00

2d do. Griswold Lodge Farm, Great Barrington, 1 00

Best pair of Brown Chinese Geese, B. H. Conw^ay. Sheffield, 2 00

2d do. J. S. Adams, Alford, 1 00

Best pair of Toulouse Geese, W. J. Wright, New Marlboro. 2 00

2d do. W. J. Henderson. Lenox, 1 00

Best pair o* Embden Geese, Mrs. D. W. Merrifield, Sheffield. 2 00

2d do. VV. J. Henderson. Lenox, 1 00

Best pair of Aylesbury Ducks, Mrs. D. W. Merrifield. Sheffield, 2 00

2d do. R. M. Dowd. Lee, 1 00

Best pan- of Roaen Ducks. C. F. Post, Alford, 2 00

2d do, W. J Henderson. Lenox, 1 00

Best pair of Muscovv Ducks J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington, 2 00

2d do, L. B. Tinker. Sheffield. 1 00

Best pair of Pekin Ducks, H. D. Hyde, New Marlboro, 2 00

2d do. N. Joyner, North Egremont, 1 00

Best pair of Cayuga Ducks. J. S. Adams, Alford, 2 00

2d do, L. B. Tinker. Sheffield. 1 00

Lop-eared Rabbits. C. vv. Paice, Lee, young, 50c.; old, 2.5c., 75

Angora Rabbits, R. M. Dowd, Lee, 50

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Rabbits, Arthur P. Ackermau, 25

Angora Cats, Leda A. Tobey. Alford. 50

Pigeon, White Jacobins, C. W. Paice, Lee, 50

Fantail Pigeons, Henry Rudge, 50

English Tassel Fowls, R. M. Dowd, Lee, 1 00

Chicks, R M. Dowd. Lee, 50

Ermenetts, Fowls, D. W. Smith, 1 00

Chicks, Frank Bradford, 1 00

S. Laced AVyandotte Fowls, W. P. Palmer, Stockbridge, 1 00

Chicks, W. P. Palmer, Stockbridge, 1 00

White Wonders, Fowls. C. W. Paice, Lee. 1 00

2d do. Griswold Lodge Farm, Great Barrington, 50

Chicks, C. W. Paice. Lee, 1 00

2d do. Griswold Lodge Farm, Great Barrington, 50

White Wyandotte Fowls, F. Kline, Alford, 1 00

Chicks, F. Kline, Alford, 1 00

Guineas, Mrs. G. F. Bradford Egremont, 50

2d do. C. M. Huckle. Alford, 25

Brood Guineas, Griswold Lodge Farm, Great Barrington, 50

2d do, G. F. Bradford. Egremont, 25

Russian Pheasants. R. M. Dowd, Lee, 50

Sherwood Fowls. F. H. Wright, Great Harrington, I 00

Chicks. F. H. Wright. Great Barrington, 1 00

White Georgia Games, J. Q. A. Race, Great Barrington, 1 00

Judge-C. H. SHAYLOR, Lee.
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TREASURER'S REPORT.

December 1, 1895.

WALTER B. SANFORD, Treasurer,

In Account with Housatonic AgricuHurcil Society.

Dr.

To cash on hand December 1, 1894 |391 13

borrowed 2,000 00

from old members, yearly dues 1,223 00

from old members, ari-ear- 21 00

from new members, ordinary 178 00

from new members, stock 16 67

from new members, life 30 00

from admissions at gate 3,422 76

from season tickets 155 50

from driver's tickets 108 00

from grand stand admission^ 1,146 25

from house rent to October 1, 1895 116 66

from J. B Chadwick, rents as per statement. . . 978 00

from J. B. Chadwick, grass sold 84 75

from J. B Chadwick, base ball club 15 00

from J. B. Chadwick, rent of horse stalls 79 00

from J B. Chadwick, storage wagons, etc 10 50

from Secretary, trotting entries 572 50

from Secretary, unpaid dues, 1894 6 00

from Secretary, unpaid dues, 1895 10 00

from Secretary, bicycle entrance fees 18 50

from Nat'l Trotting association, unp'd dues,'94. . 50 80

from return premium insurance 12 00

from M. F. Harten, score card privilege 10 00

from State Treasurer 600 00—^11,256*02

Cr.

Executive Committee.

Paid Lorrin P. Keyes, six days $12 00

Charles B. Benedict, six days 12 00

Henry T. Bobbins, six days" 12 00

Andrew L Hubbell, six days 12 00

Edgar D Shears, six days.' 12 00

Merritt I. Wheeler, six days 12 00

Dwight Boardman, five days 10 00

Lester T. Osborne, four days 8 00

Frank A. Palmer, three days 6 00

Albert Dowd, three days. . '. 6 CO— 102 00

Committees on Crops.

Paid Elias T. Clark, early summer (with team) |18 00

William S. Bid well, early summer 9 00

E. W. Rhoades, late summer (with team) 15 00

John Griffith, late summer 16 50

- Charles H. Hale, fall crops (with team) 36 00

William F. Milligan, fall crops (with team) 31 50— 126 00

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Expert Committee.

Paid Capt. E. Bowman, judge on horses and starter,^

services and expenses $65 00

M. J. Smith, judge on art exhibit 5 00

G. L. Foskett, judge on jersey stock (expenses) 2 00— 72 00

Expenditures Made by John B. Chadwick, Superintendent
of Grounds.

Paid John B. Chadwick, sa.ary as superintendent $75 00

Charles H. Bell, assistant superintendent 12 00

C. R. Brewer, lumber 60 94

J. A. Brewer, mdse 24 23

M, T. Huntington, feed and grain 20 32

Parrish Bros. . plumbing 10 71

John B. Chadwick, labor with team, 6idays 21 88

James McDermott, labor, 18 days 27 00

Henry Snyder, labor with horse, 8f days 22 50

N. S. Sweet, labor, 9 days 14 50

John H. Calkins, labor and services 15 75

John H. Calkins, removing sheds, grading, etc 17 59

George Goewey, labor, 4| days 7 12

Frank Turner, labor, 3f days 5 63 .

Nelson Smith, 1440 pounds straw 7 20

E. H. Shaw, mason work 3 15

James B. Alger, work and supplies 3 20

Hubert H. Hall, 346 feet railing poles 5 19

Emma Sharpe, care of out houses 6 00

Peter Van Allen, care of out houses 6 00

Mary Mason, cleaning show cases 3 00

W. \V. Langdon, auctioneer 2 00

Charles Worden, cleaning vaults 2 00

Charles P. Calkins, services 2 00

John Hussey, labor, 2 days 3 00

James McManus, plumbing, 1894 2 CO

Alexander Snyder, five chestnut poles 1 25

Glenville Mason, cleaning chicken coops 1 00

C. B. Simnions, mdse 83

E. M. Warner, making sacks 75

John Dimon, making rings 50

John B. Chadwick, eight posts 80

John B. Chadwick, postage, stationery, express, etc. 1 75 — ^.386 79

EXPENDITURES ON TRACK.

Paid John B. Chadwick, labor with team, 11^ days 39 37

Peter C. Dunn, labor with team, 7 days 26 00

E. D, Humphrey, labor with team 14 20

James McDermott, labor 44 days 6 75 — 86 32

Treasurer's Office, Salesmen, Etc.

Paid Walter B. Sanford. Treasurer's salary |125 00

John C. Wheeler, Treasurer's office 9 00

Charles W. Ray, Treasurer's office 9 00

Frank P. Frein, Treasurer's (»ffice 9 00

Pierre J. Frein, Treasurer'* office .... 9 00

Allen F. Stillman, north ticket office 3 50

Merritt Seeley, south ticket office 5 25

Frank Strevell, road ticket seller 7 50

John W. Morgan, selling tickets 1 50

Frank C. Burtch, selling tickets 1 50

Albert T. Robbins, stock ticket office 4 00

H. W. Sykes, superintendent grand stand 6 75

James B. Alger, grand stand gateman 6 50

Cornelius Donahue, grand stand ticket office 5 25

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Paid G. M. Hall, grand stand gateinan $6 00

Taylor Day, grand stand ticket office 5 25

Loiiie Brusie, usher, grand stand 3 75

Norman C. Chapin, main gate 9 00

Albert Haywood, main gate 9 00

Henry Snyder, main gate 9 00

F. S. Turner, main gate 9 00

Matthias Luchsinger, foot gate 8 00

John Hickev. exit gate 6 75

Seneca Ncdine, south gate 7 50

Henry Fay, south gate 6 75

Charles Evans, north gate 7 00

Thomas Curran, north gate 4 50

Gilfred Smith, stock marshal and assistant 9 00

William Boice, stock marshal and assistant 7 00

D. W. Smith, poultry marshal 8 00

Edward Stanton, assistant poultry marshal 6 00— 324 25

Secretary.

Paid Frank H. Briggs, Secretary, salary $125 00

George B. Seeley, Assistant Secretary 15 00

Fred S. Wolcott, services as assistant 5 00

Prank H. Briggs, postage, express, expenses, etc. ... 52 14

Orlando C. Bidwell, postage* 17 00— 214 14

Orator and Music.

Paid Hon. H. 0. Joyner $25 00

Great Barrington Band 150 00

Housatonic Band 56 00— 23100

riarshals.

Paid J. A. Brewer, chief marshal (with horse) 21 00

S. Hopkins Bushnell, assistant (with horse) 12 00

E, H. Slater, assistant (with horse) 12 00

George L. Roraback, assistant (with horse) 12 00

Levi S. Huntley, assistant (with wheel) 9 00

Gilbert H. Hall, assistant 6 00

George W. Decker, assistant 6 00

R. H. Race, assistant 6 00

Frank W. Keyes, assistant 6 00

John G. Wilson, assistant (1894) 7 50— 97 50

Watchmen.

Paid John W. Cropper, superintendent 15 00

Alberdeen Haywood, night watch 11 00

Henry Van Tassell, night watch 10 00

Norman Noteware, night watch ,

Jerry Hall, night watch

Norman Noteware, day watch ,

David Curtin, day watch

Henry Luchsinger, day watch

Michael Cannon, day watch

Byron Decker, day watch

Edward Loftus, day watch ....

John G. Cropper, day watch

A. S. Clark, day watch

E. E. M iller, day watch

W. W. Bentley, day watch

Michael O'Connell, day watch

Patrick McCarty, day watch

Edward C. Wooster, day watch

Henry D. Hyde, day watch

Frank L. Billings, day watch

George R. Curtis, day watch 4 50— 119 85

5 00

2 00

7 50

6 75

6 00

6 00

5 00

5 00

4 50

4 50

4 50

4 50

4 50

4 50

4 50

3 00

1 60

4 50—

Superintendent of Hall and Assistants.

Paid Eugene S. Thatcher, superintendent $15 00

M. J. Minkler, assistant 7 00

•John M. Race, assistant 7 00

George W. Bennett, assistant 7 00

Mark Church, assistant 7 00

George Nicolai, assistant 6 00

Frank S. Crippen. assistant 6 00

Miss Jennie Kane, assistant 6 00

Miss J. M. Dewey, assistant 5 00

Mrs. .John B. Chadwick, assistant 4 00

Mrs. Mary Van Cleaf. assistant 4 00

Mrs. James Dunn, assistant. 4 00

Mrs. M. E. Cowles, assistant 4 00

N. J. Williams, assistant 3 00

Mrs. V. J. Luchsinger, assistant 3 On

Norris Sweet, assistant 2 00

iA[iss Susie Thatcher, assistant 2 00— 91 00

Driving and Trotting.

Paid Hiram Fox, free for all class |2o0 00

J. J. Webster, free for- all class .. 125 00

Tuller Brothers, free for- all class 75 00

Hiram Fox, 2:25 class 150 (»0

J. J. Webster, 2:25 class 75 00

George H. Carpenter, 2 :25 class 45 00

.John Cormick, 2 :.30 class 150 00

J. H. Dalev, 2:30 class 75 00

0. J. Brusie, 2 :30 class 45 00

Hiram Fox, 2:38 class 125 00

Willard Holsapple, 2 :38 class 62 50

M. Hopkins, 2:38 class 37 50

Griswold Lodge Farm, 2:38 class 25 00

Hiram Fox, 2:50 class, 100 0 '

Griswold Lodge Farm, 2 :50 class 50 00

L W. Smith, 2:50 class 30 00

J. J. Webster, 2:50 class 20 00

C. B. Benedict, double team, exhibition speed 100 00— 1,540 OO

Sports and Attractions.

Paid James H Burton, performing dogs ifl50 00

May Stewart, performing norse 150 00

Romalo Brothers, head balancers 143 00

0. G. Seymour, jumper 50 00

Harry Roncoe. trick bicyclist 38 84

F. J.'^Fuller. manager, Great Barrington base ball

Club, two games 60 00

C. G. Tebeau, manager, Pittsfield base ball club 35 00

G. E. Frink, manager. Falls Village base ball club. . 25 00

Morris Miller, wheelbarrow race 2 00

Morris Miller, special race 3 00

John Rush, potato race 4 00

Lyman Miller, potato race 3 00

William Whalen, potato race 2 00

William Holmes, three legged race 3 00

Lyman Miller, three legged race 1 50

Michael Ansbury, shoe race 1 00 — 671 34

Miscellaneous.

Paid Evans Brothers, building and repairing. |1.U)9 73

George A Stevens, building s-table- and cattle pens. . 625 00

John B Chadwick, note and interest 2,087 22

National Trotting association, dues 20 00

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Paid John C. Wheeler & Co., insurance, grand stand and

barns .' $64 00

fl. C. Joyner. insurance, grand stand 48 00

Sanford & Taylor, insurance, house 10 00

J. W. Bennett, painting and lettering 15 95

E. S. Thatcher, expenses and mdse 14 03

A.L. Hubbell,cash paid out and expenses, (for society) 15 78

C. Ticknor & Son, board of E. Bowman '. . 12 50

Burget & Lewis Co , merchandise 8 44

E. D. Humphrey, use of watering cart 4 00

William J. Mallory, use of team during fair 6 00

John C. Wheeler, services 6 00

J. W. Morgan, supplies. 5 25

N. C. Chapin, services 6 00

I. R. Prindle, medals and prizes 80 00

C. M. Gibbs, merchandise for prizes 34 00

M. E. Tobey, merchandise for prizes 24 00

I. G. Perry,* merchandise for prizes 23 50

Hatch & Dewey, merchandise for prizes 11 00

€. B, Coleman, merchandise for prizes 6 50

J. A. Brewer, bicycle prize 4 50

J. C. Benton, merchandise for prizes 3 00

J. E. Canfield, committee on sports 5 00

W. T.Walsh, assistant . . 2 00

Harry Sparks, assistant 50

George A. Church, helper on track 4 50

George W. Decker, services 1 50

Gilfred Smith, services with team 2 00

John J. Loftus, services (1894) 4 50

W. W. Norton, use of team for speaker, etc ,(1894). . 3 00

Charles I. Evans, electrical work 3 75

A. S. Fassett, merchandise 2 37

O. C. Houghtaling, merchandise. . 56

F. C Burtch, stationery 73

>State Board of Agriculture, score cards 2 15

M. A Lennon & Co , memorandum books 3 50

E. S. Huntley, services 1 50

H. W. Robinson, League sanction for bicycle races. . 2 00

J. W, Curtiss, making plan of reserved seats 1 00

James Kelly, cartage 50

H. E. Kilbourne, making copies contracts 25

for dinners for committees, press and invited guests. . 14 50

for postage, express, telegrams, etc 9 13

for premiums in cash 2,020 75

National Trotting Association per cent, susiiended

dues 1 63

PRINTING, ADVERTISING, ETC.

Paid Berkshire Courier Co., printing reports (2,000) 1894. . 146 40
Berkshire Courier Co., printing committees and pre

miums (2,000) 80 00

Berkshire Cou:ier Co.. printing, advertising, etc. . . . 72 00

Eagle Publishing Co , printing and advertising 17 25

Connecticut Western News, advertising 8 00

Journal Printing Co , advertising 7 38

Transcript Publishing Co, advertising 7 25

Hudson Republican, advertising 5 25

Trotter and Pacer, advertising 5 00

Valley Gleaner, advertising. . 5 00

Pine Plains Register, advertising 4 00

Sunday Morning Call, advertising 2 00

E. Y. Foote, printing tickets nnd job work 66 75

XT. S. Printing Co , hangers and posters 22 75

E. P. Best, advertising matter 8 00

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Paid Charles Ray, posting bills, (nine days) $18 CO

Charles Hay, railroad fare and expenses . 28 52

J. P. Mesick. advertising 2 00 — 6,928 27

AMOUNTS DUE SOCIETY UNPAID.

Amount due on horses suspended for non-payment of

entrance money 57 50

Amount due on rentals and grass sold 32 75

Amount due on rentals of horse stalls 30 00

$120 25

Total amount expended $10,990 46

Cash in Treasurer's liands 265 56

$11,256 02

Present Indebtedness of Society.

Note of John Dimon $2,000 00

Interest to December 3, 1895 50 00— $2,050 00

Less cash on hand as per statement 265 56

$1,784 44

Statement of Cost of Permanent Improvements During the Year.

Paid Evans Brothers, building addition to grand stand. . 939 40
Evans Brothers, building platform and extra work. . 260 73

George A. Stevens, building horse stables 425 00

George A. Stevens, building bull pens 200 00— $1,825 13

Permanent Fund.

December 1, 1894 $1,836 15

Additions during the Year.

Dividends, Stockbridge and Pitt^field stock $30 00

Dividends, New York Central stock 21 25

Interest on Savings bank deposit 33 48 — $1,920 88

Permanent Fund, December, i, 1895.
Invested as follows:
Five shares Stockbridge and Pittsfield railroad stock, par

value '. 500 00

Five shares New York Central railroad stock, par value. . 500 00
Great Barrington Savings Bank book No. 8,164, interest to

July 1, 1895 920 88— $1,920 88

Table Showing Receipts for Three Days at Gates and Grand Stand.

Wednesday, September 25, 1895.

Tickets sold before Fair $782 20

Admissions 1,004 40

Grandstand.. 198 CO— $1,984 60

Thursday, September 26.

Gate receipts $1,854 00

Grand Stand 537 25— $2,391 25

Friday, September 27.

Gate receipts 754 65

Grandstand 411 00— $1,165 65

Total receipts $5,541 50

Less amount overpaid in 1894 on account of coupon

tickets by N. Y., N. H. and H. Railroad company 104 20

. Net receipts $5,437 30

. Respectfully submitted,

WALTER B. SANFORD, Treasurer.

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NAME OF TOWNS

To Which the Premiums and Gratuities (Omitting the Purses and
Stakes in Trotting and the Premiums in Bicycle and Novelty
Races) Were Disbursed and the Amounts to Each.

Adams $8 50

Alford 59 75

Becket 14 00

Egremont 209 50

Great Barrington 744 75

Lee 171 25

Lenox 75 50

Monterey 45 00

Xew MaVlboro 81 50

$2,020 75

Otis

8 00

Pittsfield

. . . 81 50

Richmond . .
Sandisfield..
Sheffield

7 00

3 75

414 25

Stockbridge.
Tvririijham .

45 00

31 00

West Stockbi

•idge

20 50

SUPERINTENDENT'S REF>ORT.

JOHN B. CHADWICK, Superintendent.
I7i Account with Housatonic Agricultural Society.
To Money Received from Rents and Privileges on Fair Grounds.

Dr.

Baldwin & Harris $18 00

Otto Barrs 14 00

W. H. Evans 10 00

Maggie Truson 8 00

i\larcus Hearing 12 00

Mrs. Lawler 4 00

George Lewis 6 00

Charles Fonda 10 00

.Alyron Sabin 4 00

L. Perry 10 00

Peter Snyder 10 00

H. M. Baldwin 10 00

F A. Bushnell 6 00

J. A. Waters 5 00

S L. Caul 6 00

Hesseraer & Henry 13 00

E. A. Beebee 6 00

J. Lee 5 00

A. E. Hatch 10 00

Jerry Winchell 5 00

John Brusie 5 00

W. Sperry 7 00

A. H. Chapman 4 00

P. J. Miller 2 00

J.H.Wooders 2 00

Edwards & Ticknor 12 00

Mrs. Simmons 12 00

Robert Halt 2 00

Koch & Co 20 00

H. B. Rounds 50 00

Lowdin & Buhlens $30 00 '

Frank Kogler 15 00

Smith & Bristol 9 50

H. J. Mignery 16 00

J. G Adams 5 00

M. P. Howe 11 00

D. C. Stevens 5 00

J. D. Batells 5 00

A. F. Ball 5 00

John Hunt 33 00

Bristol & Sullivan 11 00

Walter Bignal 6 00

B Smith 5 00

Albert Hoag 6 00

E. Thompson 5 00

Wilson Hayes 5 00

Ralph Worthing ton 3 00

Charles Kimberly 5 00

James Pierce 4 00

Frank Caul 5 00

Emerson Rathbun 4 00

R. Parris 2 CO

E. Houghtaling 14 00

Clarence Johnson 3 00

J. L. Burdict 6 00

H. E. Balls 15 00

Dutch Charley 7 00

H. J. Mallory 12 00

H. A. Bidwell 5 00

Jason Cooley 50 00.

E. Bucannon $11 00

Hammer & Winters 5 00

P. PahloH 10 00

Isaac Tebrick 7 00

L. B. Jenkins 50 00

T. R McEwen 11 00

Shav 15 00

Lane Brothers 10 00

C. F. Murrow 10 00

D. Whitbeck 30 00

Knight 4 00

S. Landers 10 00

R. Murrows 2 00

F. Sutty 4 00

George Brainard 1 00

C. E. Finney 3 00

F. T Hatfield 3 00

A. F. Campbell 8 00

Storage of wagons 7 00

Charles Calkins for sod 2 00

John Calkins, house rent from

Aug. 1, 1894, to Oct.l, 1895 116 66

W. E. Curtis^ ... s«Jl2 00-

C. A. Fonda

G. Eldrict

C. Yorker ...

E. McKitterick

C. Todd

John ^Jullally

R. H. Brown

M. F. Mason

M. B. Kline

P. Sears

C. J. Bowen

F. P. Couse

E. Parrent

H. Ostrander

E. E. Arlington

Cora Snyder

Base BallXine

John Larkin for straw,
Use of horse stalls. . .

N

D
W.

22 00"
3 50
5 00

10 00
3 00

30 oa

20 00
25 00
20 00
10 00
8 00
5 00

2 00

3 00
5 00
5 00

15 00

1 50

79 00

Total $1,199 16

Cash Received for Grass.
Henry Hubbard, $47.25; Robert Curtis, $16.50; Hubert Hall, $12;
John Calkins, $9

84 75

Total $1,283 91

Amount due for rent of horse stalls $39 00

Due for ground rent and grass sold 23 75

Total amount due.

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sec:retary's f^EPoiri.

The first Farmers' Institute for 1895 was heH in the Town Hall, Great
Barrington, on Februar}- 12. The subject was "Tuberculosis in Cattle," by
Prof. James B. Paige of Amherst, Mass. A most interesting and instructive
address was attentively listened to by the seventy farmers present. Prof.
Paige handling the subject in a masterly manner. A short discussion fol-
lowed the lecture, Messrs. M. I. Wheeler, C. B. Benedict, F. A. Palmer,
T. S. Baldwin and others taking part. A second meeting was the joint
Farmers' Institute under the auspices of the Berkshire and Housatonic
Agricultural Societies, which was held in Grange Hall, Lee, Mass, Tuesday,
March 12. The speaker of the morning session was Elbridge Cushman,
Esq. of lyakeville, Mass., a successful and well-known dairN-man, who dis-
cussed the subject, "The Cost of a Quart of Milk." Ex-Senator S. A.
Hickox of Williamstown, Mass., was the speaker at the afternoon session.
Mr. Hickox explained by two charts "Relative Proportions of Nutriment"
and " Value of Feeds." Both addresses proved to be pleasing and^instruc-
tive and were enjoyed by the seventv-five or more people present. The
third and last Institute for 1895 was held at the Town Hall, Great Barrington,
on November 26. Subject, "Management of a Dairy Farm," which
was well handled by Mr. George L. Clemence of Globe Village, Mass., a
member of the State Boaid of Agriculture and a practical farmer.

The society has invested considerable money the past year in improve-
ments at: the Fair Grounds. An extension of sixty feet has been added
to the north end of the grand stand, and the additional receipts from the
sale of seats prove that this was a wise investment.

Horse stalls 100 feet long and fourteen feet wide were built on the east
side of the track, which also proved to be a judicious investment and a great
convenience.

The society was very fortunate this year in the almost perfect weather
that prevailed all three days. The exhibits in general were good. The
trotting was perhaps, not all that could be desired, althongh great effort was
made on the part of the trotting committee to secure an attractive list of
entries. The special attractions were of unsual merit and consisted of
Harry Roncoe, trick bicyclist ; Romalo Brothers, head balancers : Miss May
Stewart, the accomplished horsewoman ; Prof O. G. Seymour, trick and
high jumper, and Prof. J. H. Burton, with eleven performing dogs. These,
together with other pleasing events, provided an almost continuous per-
formance, which elicited much praise and applause from the great crowds
that thronged the grand stand.

This feature of our successful fair has become an absolute necessity, as
the people, wearied by ^the exciting scenes and jostling crowd, desire and

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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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LIST OF MEMBERS.

This list comprises the names of members in good standing ; also of
those one year in arrears. Those two or more years in arrears are dropped

from the list.

STOCK AND LIFE MEMBERS,

Abbey, Frederick
Andrews, Dwisjht
Baldwin, Benj imin F.
i-BaldwiD. E. R.
Baldwin, Theodore S.
tBaldwin,W. H.
Barnes, Edward E.
Bartholomew, Mrs.W.
Barton. Hervey B.
Beebe. Levi
Beckwith. James H.
Bentley, Charles H.
Brewer, Charles R.
Brewer, John A.
Bird, James
Bishop, D. Wolfe, Jr.
Boardman, Dwight
Boardman. Louisa
^Bloodgood, H. K.
Brown, Charles K.
Brown, Martin
Burt is, William R.
Bushnell, S. Hopkins
tClark, Elias T.
tClark, Willis W.
Clarke. William B.
Camp. Samuel
Cone, Henry D.
Cone, J. Shepard
Collins, A. C.
Crosby, Thomas B.
Couch, R. N.
Curtiss, Frank
tCurtiss. Miss Sophia
Curtis. Edward W.
Church, George

Atwood, J.
Bailey, Levi S.
Brace. Marshall
Briggs. George W.
Canning, E. W. B.
Curtis, Thomas H.
Durant, B. F.
Farnum, D. F.

Adams, J. S.
Beebe, Mrs. R.
Bolton. William H.
Bradburn, Mrs. K. E.
Buckbee, Charles N.
Champion, Kvi. J.
Corson, William E.
Cruikshank, James A.
Curtis, GeorgeR.CN.E.
Curtis, Robert M.
Church, F. M.
Decker, John

tDevarennes, John
Dewell, Mrs. Ellen
Dres>:er, Henry
tDresser, David
tFrench, Fred B.
+French. Henry N.
Filbourn. Mrs. Laura
Gaylord, Grove
Gorham. E. L.
Gorham. William T.
+Gross, Frank S.
tHartnett, John J.
Hawley, Frank E.
Hawley. WiUiam H.
Heath, M. S.
Hickey, John
tHolmes ^Nlary
Hollister, Taylor & Co.
Hubbard, William H.
Hubbell, A. L.
tHulett, Mary E.
Humphrey, Edwin D.
Huntington. Miles T.
Hurlburt. Mis. Chas.
Joyner, Loomis M.
+Kenyon, Mary J.
Langdon. Burton H.
Lawton, Nelson J.
Lawton, Moses P.
Leavitt, David, Jr.
Leonard, Robert W.
Lincoln. S. L.
Little. Herry R.
Lowrey, William H.
Luchsinger, Henry

tLyon, John H.
Mackie. David I.
Mali. H. W. T.
Manville. Edward
Millard, Joseph L.
Millard. A. W.
Milligan, William F.
Mignerey, Henry J.
Munson, George G.
tMurray, William JI.
Nettleton, A. C.
Newman. Herrick
Palmer, Frank A.
Parks, Mrs. J. W.
Pattison, Cornelia H.
Peters, G. Willis
Peck, George N.
Pixley, Ellen M.
Pixley, Isaac H.
tPierson, Mrs. H. M.
Pomeroy, John P.
Robbins, Henry T.
+Rood, Mrs. Emily
Rowe, Frank D.
Roys, Levi
Rowley, H. C.
Rowley, James H.
Russell Parley A.
tSage. AHce B.
tSanderson. Mrs. L. A.
Sanford, J. F. & F. T.
Sanford, Kate C.
tShaylor. Charles H.
tShaylor. P. M.
Stannard, Dyer

Shead, James
Shead, Luke
tSherrili, E. N.
Sedgwick. Henry D.
Siggins. Lincoln S.
Smith, Henry L.
tSmith. Wellington
Smith, Stephen E.
tSmith, DeWitt S.
tSmith, D. W.
Stoddard, Benton E.
Stone, S. Waldo
Schunder, Joseph J.
Taylor. Charles J.
Tefft, Frank G.
Ticknor. Henry
Ticknor, Walter H.
Tobey, Henry A.
tTuckerman, Mrs. L.
Turner, H. H. B.
Turner, Rachael M.
tVanCleaf,Mrs Steph'n
Van Deusen, Geo. W.
Warner. Jarius N.
Washburn. E. M.
Walker, William I.
Walker, John B.
Wait, Dyer
Wheeler, M. I.
tWheeler, Frank T.
tWheeler. John C.
Wilcox, William S.
Whiting. F. T.
tWhite. Charlotte
tWolfinger. John J.
^Life Members.

ESTATES.

Fenn, D. B.
Gibbons. William H.
Garfield, Harrison
Goodrich. Charles
Heebner. Charles
Humphrey, Mark
Hollenbeck. Walter W
Hyde, Levi W.

Kilbourn. Mark
Leavitt. Edward
Lowrey. Judson W.
Millard, D. C.
Mackie, J. M.
Newman, Samuel C.
Kline. Joseph A.

ORDINARY MEMBERS.

AI^FORD.

Edwards, J. H.
Garrison, Andrew S.
Goodseli, Chester
Holmes. Richard A.
Jacobs, Horace S.
Keefe, Luke
Kline, Frank
Kline, Milo
) Milligan^ J. L.
Milligan, J. Lewis, Jr.
IVIilligan, Merrick

Moore, William R.
Oles, George
Osborne, Lester T.
Ploss. George A.
Post, Leonard
Post, Charles F.
Rowe, ;Myron
Shepard, Albert H.
Smith, H. W.
Smith, Charles H.
Smith, Ernest

Parrish. Elmore
Palmer, Billings
Pattison, Amos L.
Sumner, Increase
Stanley, William
Tuttle, Leonard
Wood, Thomas

Sperry, William A.
Stickles, George W.
Taylor, J. M.
Taylor, Wesley
Tobey, Mrs. George B.
Vincent. Charles A.
Wagner. Silas
Wilcox, H. F.
Williams. Samuel K.
Woodford, John B.
Woodford, Harvey H.

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Almsted, Walter
Blunt, Joseph

Beebe, J. G. (E. C.)
Beebe. Newton
DeWolfe, D. B.

Miller. James (I. W.)

AUSTERLITZ, N. Y.

Brown, George D. Michael, Anthony J.
Harvey. E. H. Moore, William H.

CANAAN, CONN.

Hoag, Frank McCarty, Frank

Langdon, F. H.(E. C.) Roraback, A. T.

COPAKE, N. Y.

Miller, Lester Pulver, Charles

EGREMONT.

Varney, Darwin R.

^;u'kett,T-L.( Clayton I
Whittoru, K. H. ( So. )

Robinson, N. J.

Anthony. James L. Dalzell, W. C. ( So. )
Baldwin, Clias. O.tSo. )Dean, Frank (So.)
Baldwin, Steohen Dewey. Seymom* B.

Bettis. John A. ( So. ) Doty, George S.
Bignal, Walter ( So.) Derkt-r, Sarah A.
Bignal, C. (South) Dennis, Albert
Bradford, Geo. F.iSo.jDooley. J. E. (So.)
Bradford, John (So.) Drum, Wm. H. (So.
Bradford,RalphH.(So)I)unlap, Joh' (So.)

Karner, A. P. (So.) Rockfeller, David
Karner, S. N. (So.) Rockfeller, James L.
Kipp, Harmon P. (So. ) Rockfeller, Peter
Kisselback, Peter Rowe, H. L. (PI. )

Kline, George H. (So.) Sabin, William E.

-cutt, Edward C. (So.)
Shultis, Lyman H.
Smith, James (So.)
Smith, Gilfred (PI.)

Kline, Levi K.

Klin-, Norman (So.)

Kline, Scott W. (So.)

Lawrencr", W. A.
Benedict, C. B. (So.) Dunlap, Andrew (So.) Longdyke, George O. Stillman, Frederick
Benjamin, F. K. (So.) DuPlain, Justin Loomis, Minor H. Stoddard, George B.

Benjamin, Frank (So.) Eraigh, Alvin Loring, H. P. (So.) Stevens. E.J.

Boice, Abram Fenton Brook F''m( So. )Mallaly, John (So.) Spurr, Charles W. (So.)

Boice, Frank A. Felter. Leonard Murphy, ^MUiam, (So. )Snyder, Frank M.(No.)

Boice, William E. Funk, George ( So. ) Murph}', Wm., Jr. (So.)Taft, R. C. (So )

Brewster, Geo. A. ( So. )Funk, William A. (So. )Murphy, John, (So.) Tinker. Geo H. (So.)
Brewster, O. M. (S3.) Gale, William P. (So.) Murphy, A. J. (S.j.) Tinker, Louis B. (So.)
Brown, C. F. Gardner, Jas. A. (So.) Murray, John (S). ) Tyrrell. Ernest A.

Brown, Henry M. Greattrax, L. P. (So.) Miller.Mrs Eugene(So.)Tyrrel]. Ernest M. (So.)

Brown. R. H. ( o. ) Guartha, John B (So.)Miller. Edward E.(So.)T(iompson. H. H.
Blis--, William M. (So.)Hall, G. W. (So.) Newman, E. E. Vadakin. William R.

Blunt. Rutson Harrington, E. G. (So.)Olmsted, F. M. Van Bramer. J. E.

Buckley. John H. Harris, C. E. (So.) O'Neil, Cornelius (So.)Van Deiisen, F. (So.)

Bunce, Daniel (So.) Harris, G. E. (So.) Peck, George A. (<o.) Vanl)eusen,Nern(So.)
Bunce, Edwin (So.) Hasty, William ( 60.) Peck, W. B. (So.) Van Deusen, N. L.(So.)

Bunce, Frank D. (So.) Haywood, Orrin

Burdick, Nathan HoUenbeck, Artemus

Burgett, Henry W. HoUenbeck, John H.

Cahill, James (So.) Houghtaling. A (So.) Plo-^s,' George E

Campbell. Jno.W.( So. )Huested, E. H. Ploss. Henry

Peck, E. R. (So.) Van Deusen, R. (So.)

Phelps, Chas. H. (So.) Warren, W. C. (So.)
Phillips, George A. Warren, John P. (So.)
Warren, Marcus (So.)
Ward. E. W. (So.)

Campbell, W. H. (So.)Hutchirison. C B. (So.)Polmatier, Chas. (So.) Westover, John

Church, Alonzo (So.)
Codding, Henry E.
Colhns, Allen (So.)
Coon. Jacob
Crippen, Wm. F. (So. I

Cronmiller, Bruce W, Joyner, Nelson

Jones, George C. Polmatier, Wm. (So.) Wheeler. Welhngton

Jones, William Potts, Herman T. (So.) Whit beck, Dewey B.

Joice, Joseph L. ( So. ) Pott», Mrs. R. A. (So. ) Wilbur. Burtiss (So.)
Joyner, Frank S. (So. )Race, R. H. Williams,Freeland(So)

Joyner, Jonn M. (So.) Race, Seneca T. Williams. Geo. H. (So.)

Curtis. P. W. (So.)
Curtis, Orrin I. (So.)

Bell, Alexandei

Ackerman, H. L.
Adams. Edmund J.
Adams. Edwin J.
Alger. James B.
Amback. F. E.
Amback. Julius
Andrews, George A.
Andvus. Henry
Anthony, Peter
Atwater. H. J. (H.)
At wood, Albert
Atwood,PhiueasF.CH.
Atwood. Levi H.
Atwood, Henry B.
Baker, George S.
Baker. F. H.
Baldwin. Amos M.
Baldwin, Curtis W.
Baldwin, Edgar H.
Barnes. C. W.
Barnes, Theo. A.
Bassett, Mrs. C. H.
Beals. R. H.
Beauregard, Ber'd (H
Beckwith. Daniel W.
Beck with. Noble P.

Joyner, W. R. (So. )
Judd. Oliver W. (So.

Ramsey, Joseph Winchell. Mrs. A. (So.)

Rider, A. J., Jr., (So.) Wright, Lucy J. (So.)
Rogers, Ransom (So.)

GREEN RIVER, N. Y.

Clark, Dudley Dunn, Peter

GREAT BARRINGTON.

Bell, Charles H.
Benham, Frank
Benton, John C.
Bennett, E. J. (H.)

rusie. L. B.
Buck. Henry F. (H.)
Bdckbee. Gifford
Burget, (Charles J.

Bennett, Geo. W. (H.) .iurgett, John L.
Beecher. Chester C. Burgett. Dwight I.

Bid well, O. C.
Billing>, Franklin L.
Billings, Heur> W.
Billings, Stephen H.
Boarcjman. H. D.
) Boutillier, Peter

Burgett, William H.
Burghardt, Fred A.
Bump. Herman H
Calkin«. Charles P.
Camp. Frank B.
Cannon. Michael

l?radburn, Mrs. K.(H.)Case. Frederick J.

Bradley, Jared
lirainard, E. D.
Brewer. Reuben R.
Briggs, Frank H.
Btiggs. Lutner A.
Briggs. James
Bronson, ;M. G
Brooks. A. A. (H.)
Broderick. Dennis E.

Carley. George H.
Chad wick, John B.
Chapin, Norman C
Chapiu. T. M.
Childs. Daniel B.
Chinn, Widiam L.
Church, George A.
Ciiurch. John II. C.
Clark. Benjamin F.

Broderick. William H. Clark. B. Franklin
.)Brown. Ransom A.(H.)Cobb, Geo. H., Jr. (H
Krush, Elmer E. (H ) Coffing.Mrs.R.F.(V.D
Brusie, Orville J. Coleman, D. J.

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Schutt, Martin

Collins. R. Mo t
Comstock, Charles L.
Comstock, Hiram, 2d
(Jomstock, P. G.
Coms'ock, Morton H.
Comstock, Mrs. L. I.
Condon, Michael
Coon, Freeland
Cooley. Jason
Cooper. William T.
Cooper. Charles
Couch, Edward L.
Couch. Fred H.
Crissey. Warren
Crotty. James
Crine, Sidney
Crippen. H. Wright
Cronin, John
Cropper. John C.
Crown, Jesse
Cross, Henry B. (H.)
Curtis, J. W.
Curtiss, Mrs. Susan
) Culver, Edmund B.
)Dacey, Michael
Davis, Henry

Day, George S.
Day. W. H.
Darling. Joseph
Dearing, Ransom H.
Decker. Arthur H.
Decker. George W.
Decker. Eli
Decker. Nelson
DeBell. Fred
Dellert, Theodor,- R.
Dellert, Frederick
DeMougin, George
Dewey. Mrs. E. E.
Dewey. R T.
Dikeman. Beckus
Dikeman. Grove
Dimon, John
Dimon. John W.
Dings, Hiram
Dings. Hiram J.
Ding. Adelbert
Donahue, James,
Donahue, John
Donnelly. John H. (H.
Dorman, J. A.
Dornian. Levi R.
Douglas. Harry
Drum. William H.
Drummond, Robert D,
Dunn. Peter C.
Duvernoy. George
Earle, Edward M.
Easland. Hendrick,
Elsden. R. E. (H.)
Endres, Otto
Evans, Charles H
Evans, Edvvard B.
Farley. Thomas
Fassett, A. S.
Fellows, Oscar F.
Ferguson, John H.
Ferguson. W. S.
Filbourn, John F. (H.)
Fisher, John B.
Fljnu, John
Foote, Edward Y.
Foote. Enos C.
Ford. Gilbert
Forrest. Sheldon E.
Freehan, Charles W.
Freeman, Marcus
Frein, Josepli
French, George M.
French, Margin A. (H.
French, T. W.
French. Willis R.
Fuller, David N.
Fnller, Franklin C.
Gibljous, Mai till
Gibb'ms, Michael
Gidding.«, F. E. (H.)
Gili-ert. Charles N.
Gilmore. B. F., Jr.
Gill. Michael C
Gleason, Artliur
Gohetta. Antonio
Goewey, George M.
Goodhind, H. C (H.)
Gorham, Charles E.
Gorham. LeGrand L.
Gorham. William W.
Goslee, Arthur H.
Goslee, wjiiiain H,
Grotti. Antonio
Guenther. W PI.
Hagaman, John (H.)
Hall, G. M.
Hall, Hubert H.
Hall. Luther B.
Hall. Oscar M.
Hallock. Miles
Halsted, William M.

GREAT BARRIN

Hamm, Homer
Hamm, Samuel
Hatch. Austin E.
Hatch, B. H.
Hatch, John A.
Havves. S. S. (V. D.)
Hawver, Eli
Hayes, Harlow
Hayes, Wilson
Haywood, Alberdeen
Haywood, Albert N.
Healey, Timothy
Higgins, John
Higgins, Robert
Hill. Charles E. (H.)
Hill, Wm. D.
Hinman, W. C.
Holcomb, I. D.
Holian, Austin
Holl^-nbeck, G. M.
Hollenbeck, Charles
Holmes. Charles F.
Holmes, Charles H.
) Holmes, George E.
Houghtaling.O C.
Hubbard, Albert F.
Hubbard, Edwin N.
Hughes, John
, Hunt. Alfred J.
Huntley, L. S.
Huntley. W. Scott
Huntin^ [on. Miles T.
Hurlburt. Edwin
Jackson, jamesH.
Janes, Mary E. (H.)
Jenkins, L. L.
Johnson, L. M. (Stk.)
Jones, Walter E.
Joyner, Hrrbert C.
Kane, Amos (H.)
Ka' e, F W. (H.)
Kane. Patrick
Kearin, T iOmas J.
Kline. Mason B.
Knight, G. H. (H.)
Kelly, James ,
Kelly, Michael
Kellogg. Charles F.
Kellogg. Frederick
Kennedy. Tirao hy F.
Kilbourn, Mrs. E. A.
Kilbourn, Robert P.
Kilduff. John
)Kimberly, Arthur
Kimberly, William
Kinne, Elbert J.
Laiid, John H. C.
Laird, S. N.

Lane, 0. W.

Lane, R. M. (H.)

Langdon, Wallace W.

LaPoint. Frank

Large, All red

Larkin, John

Larkin, Michael J.

Larkin, P. T.

Lawrence, George N.

Lee, Charles H.

Leland, E. A.

Leonard, Eugene

Leonard, Mrs. A. F.

Leonard, W. A.

Leslie, William H.

Lester, A. R.

Lewis, John

Lewis, Ward

Lewis, Walter E.

Lnftus. Edward

Logan, Rupert J.

Loring, .Vlmon R.

Loring, Lyman J.

Luchsinger. Matthias

G TON— Con tin uecl

Ma her. Michael
Magnion. Michael
Mallory. Edward
Mallory. William B.
^lallory. William J.
Maloney. Johci
Maloney. Mrs. Lott
Martin. Eli
Martin. W. H.
Mason, F. L D.
Mason. M. F.
Maston. Henry J. (H.)
Maxfield. Robert (H.)
McAuliffe, C. C.
Md^arthy. James
McCormick, James
McDonald, R. H. (H )
McDonald, Wm. (H.)
McGee, Timothy
McGuire, Thomas
McPherson. George B
McTigue. I'homas
Mellen, George W.
Mignerey, Jules L
Mignerey. Pierre
Miller. Henry G.
Miner, C. H. (H.)
Miner. S. D.
Minor, William H.
Moore, R. H.
Monroe Gilbert H.
Morgan, J. W.
Morrison, D. W.
Moulton, B. B.
Munson, John C.
Mulhall, James
Mulhall, Thomas
MuUaney, James. 2d
Murphy, Jerry
Murphy. Stephen
Nalty, Patrick
Ntttleton, Lucius
New, John C.
Newell, Mrs. Samuel
Nodine^ Hiram J.
Nodine, Seneca
Norton. WilliaLm W.
Noxon, J. D.
Odkes, James M.
Osborne. John L
Oschman. Mrs. Wm.
Owen. Charles
OX'onuell, Michael
O'Hara. William
0"Neil. Hugh
Palmer, William R.
Parker, J .mes K
Prtrrish, George W.
Pat-rish. Ni Ison B.
Parrish. S. H.
Parrttl, Charles
Paul, fJobert
Peck, Frank C.
Perry, Isaac G.
Pilon. Ludger
Pixley, Charles W.
Pixley, George A.
Pixley, John B.
Pidey, Martin W.
Pixley, Noah E.
Pixl. y. Peter H.
Pixlev , Samuel W.
Pixley. WMlliam H.
Piatt, C. S.
Piatt, G. Will
Pomeroy, John P.
Potter. Charles J.
Potter, Timothy Z.(n.
Prindle, I«aac R.
Pringle, John L
Proper, John P.
Proper. Raymond
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Pruyn, R. T.
Quinn, Patrick
Race, Frank E. (H.)
Race, Gorton H.
Race, J. Q. A
Raif St anger, Louis C.
Ramsdell, T. G. (H.)
Ramsev, LeGrand
Reed, Albert L.
Reed, E. W.
Reed, Ward X.
Remington, George F.
Rewey, Albert (H.)
Reynolds, Lida
Reynolds, Milton
Rice Merrick M.
Rubert-r.Clinton L.(H.)
Robinson, George A.
Rogers. John E.
Rogers, Patrick
.Root, Albert
Rote, Charles L.
R )yce, Frank E.
Rounds, H. B.
Rudge. Henry H.
Russell, Charles G.
Russell, George E.
Ryan, Patrick (H.)
Sabin, E. C.
Sabin, George W.
Sabin, Mrs. J. F.
Saltzman. Otto
Sanford, S. A.
Sanford, W. B.
Scott. Henry W.
Scribner, William H.
S^eley, Albert A.
Seeley, Fred
Seeley, William C.
Selkirk, A. W.
Shalley, Patrick
Shaw, Charles L.
Shaw, George H.
Sheehan, William ''
Sheldon, William H.
Snepard, F. S.
Shufelt, Harvey (H.) "!
Shufelt, Jeremiah (H.)
Siggius. John K.
Silvernail, Abrara
Simmons. C. B.
Small. W. P.
Smith, Alfred N.
Smi;h. George C.
Smith, Jacob
Smith, John S. (H.)
Smith, William A.
Snyder. Alexander
Snyder, George F.(H.)
Snyder, Henry
Snyder, John
Snyder, J M.,Jr. (H.)
Snyder. Wm. H. (H.).
Snyder, Matthias
Stannard, Kasson P.
Stein way. Peter
Stevens. G. O.
Stillman, Myron P.
Stillwell, B. W.
Stoddard, A. A.
Stoddard. Parker L.
S:one, John S.
Si re veil, Harvey
Strong, Reuben J.
Sullivan. Dennis
Suma, Frederick
Supernaugh. William
)Supple, John
Sweet, F. J.
S veet. NorrisS.
Taylor, John C.
Taylor, R. I.

Thatcher. E. S. (H.)
Thomas. Oscar
Ticknor. Caleb
Tillotson. Mrs F. O.
Tobey, Marcus E.
Tobey, Pratt L.
Trask. Walter E.
Treat, F. M.
Tuller. Egbert L.
TuUer, George A.
Tuller. S. L
Tiarner. Charles G.
Turner. Cornelius
Turner. Frank S.
Turner. Frederick

Baird. William
Becker. Charles H.
Best. Ezra
Coon, Henry L.
Cornell, C. M.
Decker. John E.
Dean. Randall
Downiog, Frank M.
Duff, Henry
Evans. Thomas

Abbott, Mrs Wm. L.
Bradley, Alonzo
Bradley. Dw ight P.
Breed, Wm. H. (S. L
Bullard, James
Chadwick. W. B.
Clark. Albert B.
Cormick. John
Daley. J H.
Deeley, M. H.

Belden. H. A.
Clahassey. W. G.

GREAT BARRiy

Turner. George L.
Turner. N. B. i H. )
Turner. William P.
Tuttle. Isaac S.
Tuttle. John H.
Tymeson, Martin
Tvrrel. Joseph P.
VanDeusen.Gf orge H.
Van Deusen. Isaac
Van Deusen, James
Van Lennep, E. J.
Van Tassell. William
Van Tassell, Henry
Vincent. W, H.

GTOJS-Concluded.

Viola. Charles
Viola. John
Viscardi. Fred
Warfleld. J. F. (H.)
Warner. Daniel
Warner, Henry C.
Warner, William J.
Watson. Charles
Walsh, John H.
Weir, John J.
Weston, 3Irs. W. H.
Whited. James A.
Whiting. John F.
Whitlock, F. W.

HILLSDALE, N. Y,

Everts, Will am P.
Fellows. :\Irs E.
Fnlgraff. William
Gilbert, L
Gilbert. R. A.
Haywood. Wellington
Hunt, Adroii
Hunt. Gilbert L.
Mitchell. George
Mitchell. Wallace '

yiver, Henry
Overhiser, Ambrose L.
Palmer, Jackson
Palmer. Justin S.

uick. John E.
Hivenburgh. Adam
Robinson, Charles
Rowe. John G.
Shultz. Cortez
Simmons. Friend E.

Wichman. Henrv L.
Wilcox, Henry L.
Wilcoxson. Tim. E.
Williams. N. C.
Wilson, James
Winchell, Albert
Wolfe, James C.
Wood. George E.
Woodin, Henry C.
Wooster, Edwin C.
Wright. Frank H.
Wright. John
Wright, Mrs. Henry W.
Zimmer. Charles F.

Traver, P. N.
Van Deusen. Arthur
Van Deusen. Chas. W,
Van Deusen, Richard
VinceLt, D. W.(No.)
Waldorf. Sylvester
Ward. Michael
Washburn, CorneliusF.
Williams. Ambrose L.

Do'.vd, R. M.
Dupar. Oliver S.
Ferry. Fiederick
Foote. Theron L
French. John P.
Haw ver. Frank (E. I
Hinckley. C. E.
Hinckley, Cliarles G.
Ingers^oii, William F.

LEE.

Kilmer, Robert
Lawrence. Frank
Lawrence. Fredericl
Lvons. James H.
Mange, Alfred S.

L.) Merrill, Edgar S.
Xorman. Edward J.

. Norton, Thomas
Paice, C. W.

Heath. E. L.
Laird, Edwin
3Ielius. Linus

Anderson. George W.
Barnum, W. S.
Batteile, Lafayette
Benedict. Isaac N.
Benedict. J. F.
Bidwell, M. S.
Bid well. W. S.
Bills, Elmer E.
Brouker, Ferry
Brochu, Clifford S.
Brochu, Francis
Busby, David S
Carrington. B. S.
Clark, London
Crippen, William F.
Curtin, Timothy

Adams, Derrill (31. R.
Adsit, Charles (HtsJ
Alexander. A. H.
Alexander. Frank R.
Alexander, John
Alexander, Fred G.
Amsted. William M.(C.
Baldwin. I. R. {So.}
Baldwin, Edwin R. (MR
Barber. H. L.
Bentley, I. W.
Bentley. John E.
Bradbury. James (Hts
Bradley, W. S. (So.)

Johnson. F. A. ( S. L. ) Perry, H. J.

LENOX.
Conig, T. Ellis, William

Dunbar. Samuel Henderson. W. J.

MOUNT WASHINGTON.

Patterson, Ira L. Schutt, Alexander

Patterson. William L. Schutt. Frank B.
Poucher, Jacob X. Spurr, Isaac

MONTEREY.

Phelps, H. C.
Sabin, Charles H.
Sabin, Eugene P.
Stallman. John. Jr.
Smith. Henry M.
Swift, A. C.
Wolfsperyer,G.H.(So.)
Woo'-cey. Henry P.
Wright. Marshall W.

Judd, George U. (X.L.)
Kellogg, Fred, Jr.

Weaver, Herbert W.
Weaver. William ■«.
Whilbeck, Orrin C

Dowd, Albert M
Fargo. Henry P.
Fargo, Reuben
Forest, Fred L.
Gri-wold, J. T,
Goewey, E. J.
Hall. H. J.
Hall, William A.
Hall, A. J.
Hall, Wallace W.
Hall. Calvin H.
Hall. Edwin
Harmon, P. C
Harmon. F. M.
Hart. William
Hart, N.W.

Heath, Francis G.
HoUenbeck, Martin A.
Huggins, E. N.
Hyde, John C.
Hyde, S. W.
JohnsoD,Clarence(Hts
Judd, Henry H. (Hts)
Kimberly. Homer(Hts
Laird, Charles A
L-..ngdou, Henry W.
Leary, Daniel
Loom. Isaac F.
Mark ham, Channcey
Martin. John C.
McManus, James

NEW MARLBORO.

jBrennan, James (M R
Brennan. M. J. iM.R. •
Brewer, Amos, (Shef.
Brewer, C. B. (M. R.)
Brinton, W. G.
Carney, John (M.R. )
) Calkins, John C. (Hts.
Canfield, William iC.V
I Canfield, Wallace
Clark, Geo. H. (M.R.)
C'rine. Walter iM. R. )
Crine. Frank W. (M.R
J Couch. Lyman i C.V. t

) Crosby, Arthur J. (Hts
Damms, James

» Decker, John G. (M.R
Decker. John H. (Hts.
Doncaster.John A.(Ht
Downs, Coridon i Hts

) Fargo, Elbert L. (M.R.

iFeighery, James
Fitzpatrick, John
Fitzpatrick. Michael
Fitzpatrick. Michael J

I Forrest, Gordon E
Gardner. Albert i.M.R

Miner, Wilbur F.
Morse George W.
Munson, Orrin H.
Palmer, John
Pinney, W.
)Purdy. Henry H.
Ray, Edwin
(Thomson, M. V.
Twing, J. L.
Trycn. B. E.
Tryon, D. C.
Tyrrell. W. S.
Wilson, Charles
Wood, Henry
Woodford. Edward L.

)Garrahan, John (M.R>
Gibson. George M.( Hts
iGibson. William H.(So>
I Hall. Salmon (Hts)
• Hall, Wesley
(Harris. Edwin (M R.)
'Hayes, Michael (M.R.>
Hayes. Dennis (M R.)
Hayes, Rogei (M.R.-)
Haskell. J. B. (So.)
Hennessey. John P.
Hickey. James (Shef)
Hoag. Albert (M.R.)

49

NMW MARLBORO -Concluded.

Hollister. Gilbert Leffingwell.A.W.(M.RiPixlev. W. E. (Soj Smith E^wia R.

HoUister. John W, Leffingwell, H. W. Powell, Stephen Smith. Charles G.(A. F.

Hollister. Walter C. Leffingwell. E. A.t^Hts'Rhoades. W H. Stannard,AmbroseGIR

Holt. Francis G. Leffing-well. J. B. Rhoades, C A. (M. R.)Stannard.EdwardB (So

Huntley, Ezra B. Lumbert, E. J. iM. R. iRhoades. E.W. CM. R.)Stannard,LeviM.(Clay)

Hyde. Henry D. Maxwell. A. C (M. R. iRhoades. Henry Stevens. Henry R.

Jones, Smith Moran John A. (M. R>Rhoades. Isaac Stevens (ieo. A, (Hts))

Earner. E. B. (M. R. i Mose-s.WilliamA.iC.V. iRnoades. Ralph (M R. )Turner. Samut-1 A (So)
Kasson. William E.( So (Murray. James (M. R.)Rhoades.Z A. CM. R.)Tubbs, J. B (Clayton")
Kasson. Henry N. Noonan. JohnT. (So. i Ro'e. Walter CM. R.) Van Deuseu.J.E.'(Hts;

Keyes.William N.( M.RNorton. John H. (So • Roys, EverettA.(Shef.,)Veasey. M. J. (M.R. i
Keyes. Lorrin P. (So* Palmer. H. W. (So.) Rug^rs. Ctiarles F. Wagner. J. H. (Hts. >
Kej-es. Frank W.( M.R 'Parsons. C. L. (Hts> Scuti. Sauford CM.R. ) Ward. Alva W. (Hrs.)
Knight. Alvah Perkins, Harvey ( M.RiSeoville. f:. .\. (So.) Whitney A. F. (Hts.)

Knight. Andrew J. (Ht-^ Pettis. IsaacT. (So i Sheldon. George S. M. Whitney. Elward (Hts)
Knight. Ed ward A. (HtsPinney. Franklin E. Sheldon. Henry W.( MR iWright. H X. (Hts.>
Lee. Daniel Pixley, Ira R. (Hts.) Sissun, Henry C »'- RO Wiight, Wallace S.

Lee, William G. (So.)

NEW YORK CITY

Bauchle. Thomas H.
Brown, Wdliam L.

Bristol, Isaac

Bruey. Augustus J.
Chapman. Roy A.
Coleman^ J. F.
Foote, Sanford A.

Coleman, M. W

Bierce. Ralph
Clark, Jr., William

Adsit, Edward P.
Cone. O. W. (Mont.i
Cronk. G. 31. (Monti
Far^o. E. B. (N. B. )

Hyer, W. E.
Kerner, C H.

Tefft, \\illiam E.
Page, W. H.,Jr.

V\ ells. Mrs. L. E.

OTIS

Langdon. Ralph J. Manley. J. H.

PITTSFIELD

Kernochau, M. R. Lucas, H. P.

Kerncchan.Marshall P. Polmatier. Frank H.
Milligan. T. W. Purcell. John

Leonard, Willis B.

RICHMOND.

Gaston, Robert F. Nichols, W. L.

SALISBURY, CONN

Eggleston, James R, Selleck, James M.

SANDISPIELO

Geowey. N. F. (N. B. i Rood. Johu W, (So.S.) Stration.Gordon.( Mont
Hegle. Joseph Sage, B. H. Siumpff. (; H (Mont)

Ives. Truman W. (N.B i-age, Lewis G. ( N. B. ) Twining. OrlowC ( .Mor.t
Ives. A.J. Sears, E. B.

Whitney, Miles F.

Sykes. H W
Wolfe, John S.
Wood, Walter P.

Whitbeck. Henry

SHEFFIELD

Andrews, Harry S.
Andrus, Edward D.
Andrus. Edward D.
Andrus, Myron W.
AUyn. Dwight
Ashley, Charles S.
Austin. Horace U.
Austin, Michael S.
Austin, Ambrose
Bacon J. H.
Balch, Wallace W.
Barnes. Russell E.
Bartholomew, Henry
Bartholomew, G. F.
Bartholomew, E. W.
Bartholomew, H. A.
Bartholomew F. (A.F.
Bartrolomew, A. D.
Benjamin. J. M,
Benton, C. W. (Clay)
Blodgett, Gi-orge H.
Boardman, Edwin L.
Boardman. Henry
Boardman. L. H.
Boardman Amos
Brazie, Eugene
Brewer, Geortre A.
Bronson. H R.
Cande, Hopkms T.
Cande. Horace Z.
Cande, J. W.
Cande. Walter S.
Cande. Warren
Cande. Zacheus
Carey. John
Carroll. Daniel
CaS'idv, James

Cassidy, Peter
Chapin. Harry S.
Chapin. W. G.
Chapin. William M.
Chase. Aaron B.
Chase. Ripley R.
Clark, Amos E.
Clark. Bell N.
Clark. B. F.
Clark. Henry C.
Clark, Wilbur J.
Collar. Stephen
Conkhn, E. S. (A. F.)
Connor, John
Conway, J. E.
Conway. Maurice J.
)Conway. Patrick
Conway. William F.
Cook. George R.
Cooper, Fred- rick t.
Cooper Milton
Costello, Patrick J.
Crane. David A.
Crippen. F. S.
Crine, Walter

Dutcher. Henry Huggins. John L.

Dunham. Grove Huggins. J. R.

Dunham, Mrs.A.( .■V.F. iHuggins. Joseph H.

Dye. MissL W.

Feirs, M. B. (A F.)

Feiry, H. D. (A. F.)

Frrry, James

Ferry, William

Field. J H.

Fiukle, Jacob

Finkle, Jonu A.

Finkle James

Fitzgerald, John

Foley. James

Furoes, Charles W.

Ford. Frederick M.

Ford. \^ illiam

French. Cyrus

Fritts. Freeman

Funk, David

Funk. Peter

Geer W. M.

Gilligan. John

Gordon. Nelson E.

Gordon, Van Earl
Cropper J. W. (A.F ) Gorhaui. George W.
Curtis, Willard Griffith. John (A. F.)

Darling, Frank Grover. George W.

D cker. Charles J. Grove . John B.
Decker, Jacob H.(Clay)Ciuartha. John
Decker, Fred W. Hewins Arthur M.

Decker. George Holmes. Edward M.

Dec-er.MyronN ( A.F. )Houghtaling, C. (ClayiLittle \\'illiam H
Dewey. Charles O. Houg-htaling,G (Clay i Love, ^Martin

Donsbough. Joseph Houghtaling-. T. (Clay)Lloyd. Charles
Downing. Homer Howland. William M. Manvej, D. W.

Dresser. William H. Huggins, Arthur S. Markham, John C
50

Hughes. Patrick
Hulett, Langdon
Hurlburt. A. R.
Hurlburt. R. L. (A.F.)
Hurlburt. R. R.
Johnson. Benjamin
Johnson. Irving L.
Johnson. Rufus
Joyner. Henry C
Kellogg. Frank N.
Kellogg. Mrs George
Kells. Abram A.
King, Frank
King, Geo H. (Clay.)
King. James
Kirby. George H.
Knickerbocker. Milo
Landers, James
Landers, Michael
Lawrence, Frederick
Lee, George B.
Lee, Robert P.
Lee. Seth
Lester, Henry T.
Lindsev. Henry
Little, A. M.
Little. Frank
Little, Ralph
Little. R. F.

SHEFFIELD— Concluded.

Markham. Frank W.
Markham, W. W.
McC-irthy, Martin
McGrath. John F.
Meach, Henry
Merrifleld, Mrs. D. W.
Miller. Hiram
Miner. Walter M.
Moore, Wm.T. (A. F.)
Morrison. Edward
Morrison. John
Mullen, John
Munn. Charles
Munn. Edtvard W.
Munson, John N.
New, Frank S.
Nortier, Adrain J. G. A
North. Harrry
Owen. Francis T.
O'Brien, William H
0-Connell, W. D.

O'Hara, John
Feck, Dwight
Peck. George G.
Peck, Harry
PhiUips, B. F.
Rock, John
Roraback, George L.
Rote, Leonard
Rote, Silas
Rote, Wesley
Roys. Abner
Roys, BurtL.
Roys, Charles J.
Roj's, Frank
Roys, Harvey

Sheldon. Wdliam H.
Shook, Egbert
Shook, J. W.
Slye, F. B. (A.F.)
Smith. Mrs. Flint E.
Smith, George E.
Soiith, John
Smith, M. J.
Smith. Porter E.
Snyder. Edward
Soles, Frederick
Spurr. Charles E.
Spurr. George H
Stalker. Nelson
Stall. Frank (A. F. i

Sackett, W. F. (A. F.) Stan on. J. R.

Ay mar, Fred S.
Ajnnar. Jr., Fred S.
Baird, WiUiam H.
Barnes A.W (Curt'il,
Bariie-". Jam-'S
Bachtel Fred W.
Bid well. -;:, A.
Buck, Andrew J.
Buck, Arson
Bucii. John M.
Bums. Patrick
Burns. James
Byington, H. C.
Callender, C E. (Gl)

Brace, Charles E.
Brace. William
Brawer, John M.
(.'annon. Nathan
Crittenden, Jerome
Dowd. Edward
Fielding, E. C,

.Sardam. S. B. Stenerwald. Peter

Schneider. Louis Stevens, William F.

Seeley, Edward Stevens, William A.

Shears. Albert W. Stoddard. David T.
Shears. Edgar D.

STOCKBRIDGE.

Cooper. John M. Hull. Charles E.

Cooper, Geo. R. (.Ctv.; Jones. W. H.
Curtis, Carlton (Ctv.; Jones, Henry E.
^""'" '' ''' King, Michael (Gld.)

Davis. D. C.
Dean.H. S.
Eorn!f\n. Alfred
Fenn, T. H.
Ford. Wallace M
Ford. J W. (C. V)

Laird, E. G.
Lapriz-, Samuel (Gl.)
Lincolu, S.P.
Lynch, W H.
Morrisey, Dennis

Fu.lei. W. R. (HouS J Nettleton. A. C
Griffin. Frank i\I. Noble, S. A.

Hearh. Frank W.i Ctv) Palmer. William P.
Hoffman. Ferdinand Pratt, F. J.
Hull, John B.

TYRINGHAM.
Gardner, George M. Langdon. Horace E.

Stone, Augustus P.
Taft, Richard M.
Tinker. C. A.
Tripp. Hiram
VanDensen. E.L.( A.F
VanDeusen.Levi ( A.F
VanDeusen, L C.
Vosburgh, EM.
Vosburgh, Eugene J
Vosburgh. Jerdon
Ward, J. S,
Warner. C. H.
Wickwire. T. C.
Wickwire, Eugene
Williams, Charles H.
Williains, John J.
Winch, Luther
Wood. George (A.
Wood beck, Elias S.
Wood beck. William

Rath bun. Emerson
Rath bun. Eugene
Rathbun. Ensign C.
Searing. George W.
Seeley. F. B.
Seymour, George
Stevens. AmosG.
Tracy, Andrew
Tracy, Jaiies
Tracy, Jr.. James
Traek. W. W. (Cts'lle
Way. Ch rles T.
Whitnev. Charles W

Garfield, W. W.
Hale, Charles H
Hale. George E.
Hale, William W.
Johnson. E. M.
Kopp. George F.

Olds. George W.
Peters. Malcolm ( Stkb")
Robinson. F. P. (Lee.)
Rouse, George
Slater, Edward H.

Stedman, C. H.
S eet. Albert G.
Taylor. J. B,
Thompson. W. T.
Tinker . I. B.
Ward, E. R.

WEST STOCKBRIDGE.

Baldwin, Henry M.
Barne-:, Erwin F.
Barnes, William H.
Brewer. Car i A.
Brown, F. E.
Brown. C. E.
Carpenter, J. P.
Cobb. George H.
Curtis, W. W.

Ancram, N. Y.
Roraback, Frank A.

Bechet.
Ball, Elmer D.
Smith, Mrs. E P.
Bridgeport.
Bishop. Sidney

Boston Corners, N Y.
Rogers. Hiram

Brooklyn, N. Y.
McCabe, D .niel F.
Saul, Andrew

Chapinuille, Conn.
Spurr, A. J.
Woodin, Theodore E.

French, C. C.
French, Robert D.
H» French, Thomas
French. W C.
Gaston, ,1 nie-s A.

Lock wood, Leroy

Pa^e. E. B.

Phillips. Arth r L.

Pixley, Edward

Shead. Hiram
Harris, A. F. (.Wims.) Spaulding. William C. Williams. Lorenzo
Hass. John D. Spencer. John S. Wilson, John G

Hewins, T. K. Spencer, Sylvester Welch, Patrick

Kniffin, C. W. Spooner. E. S. (R. M.)

Stickles, Albert H.
Tobey. E. J.
Truesdell. Harry ( R.M)
Truesdell. Vallas R.
Tymerson, Edward

MISCELLANEOUS.

Chester.
Meach, George
Cairo, N. Y.
Adams, W. C.

Craryuille, N. Y.
Conklin, Allen
Dalton.
Barton, Wesley B.

Client, N, Y.
Miller, Martin

Hudson, N. Y.
Sabin, Myron. Jr.

Lanesboro.
Gunn, Lester B.

Lime Rock, Conn.
Dodge. George A.
Norwalk, Ct.
Burr, Ralph C.
Hubbard, Elliott W.
Rood, Humphrey

North Colebrook, Ct.
Hall, John

Morristown, N. Y.
Reasoner. A.

Springfield
Marenous. Thomas

Someruille.
Holmes. William L.

51

West Copake, N
Dunn, Anthony
Westfield.
Cook. Edward C.
Snow, George F.
Snow, George A.
Winsted Ct.
Babb. F. O.
Walker John B.

Yonkers.
Curtis, Abjah

COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS

FIFTY-FIFTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION

HODSATONIC AGRICDLTDRAL SOCIETY

TO BE HOLDEN AT

GREAT BARRINGTON, MASS.,

* ON

WEDNESDAY, THORSDAY AND FRIDAY,

SEPTEMBER 30tli AND OCTOBER 1st AND 2(1,

1896.

OFKICBRS FOR 1896.

President. .... CHARLES B. BENEDICT, of Egremont.

Vice-Pre'.idext. f HENRY T. ROBBINS, of Great Barrington.

vicEl'RE&iDEMS, . . | EDWARD H. SLATER, of Tyringham.

Treasurer. . . ORLANDO C. BIDWELL, of Great Barrington.

Secretary, . . PRANK H. BRIGGS, of Great Barrington.

EXECUTIVE COMMITIEE.

CHARLES B. BENEDICT, of Egremont.

HENRY T. ROBBINS, of Great Barrington.

EDWARD H. SLATER, of Tyringham.

ORLANDO C. BIDWELL, of Great Barrington.

FRANK H. BRIGGS, of Great Barrington.
LESTER T. OSBORNE, of Alford, one year.

MERRITT I. WHEELER, of Great Barrington, one year.
DWroriT BOARDMAN, of Sheffield, one year.

LORiilN P. KEYES, of New xMarlboro, one year.
JOHN A. BLILWER, of Great Barrington, two years.

EDWARD W. RHOADES, of New Marlboro, two years.

EDWARD L. VAN DEUSEN, of Sheffield, two years.

SUPERINTENDENT OF FAIR GROUNDS.
JOHN B. CHADWICK, of Great Barrington.

COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

DELEGATE TO STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE, 1896-
PRANK A. PALMER, of Stoekbridge.

c>.)MMi I'l kl:.s and premiums.

The following Premiums are offered by the Housatonic Agri-
cultural Society to be awarded at the Fifty-fifth Annual Cattle
Show and Fair to be held at Great Barrington, on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, September 30, and October i and 2, 1896.
Early Summer Crops.

Rye and Grass.

Committee. — WilHaiii H. Day, Great Barrington ; Charles G. Hinckley,
Lee. Substitute, Hiram Comstock, Great Barrington.
For best four acres of Winter Rye. six premiums, 56, 5, 4, 3, 2, i.
For best acre Winter Rye, five premiums, %^, 4, 3, 2, i.
For best five acres Cultivated Grass, four premiums, ^5, 4, 3, 2.
For best three acres Cultivated Grass, four premiums, I4, 3, 2, i.

Natural Meadows carmot compete for premiums on Grass.

Regulations. — All entries of Rve and Grass nuist be made in time to be
received at the Secretary's desk by the TWENTIETH DAY OF JUNE.
No entries will be received after that time. The quantity of land must be
specified at the time of the entry, and must be all in one piece. lliese
Regulations 'ujill be strictly adhered to. A cart track through a crop does
not divide it. No premium will be given on any crop, unless at least one-
fourth of the same is left standing when the Committee make their exam-
ination. In awarding the premiums, the Committee shall be governed by
the circumstances under which the crops offered are produced, and the
method of their production, whether skillful or otherwise. A luritten
statement must accompany each entry, setting forth hoiu the crop was.
raised.

Late Summer Crops.
Oats, Barley, Ensilage and Sowed Corn.

Committee. — Edward L. Van Deusen, Sheffield; Anson Buck, Stock-
bridge. Substitute, Frank T. Wheeler, Great Barrington.
For best four acres of Oats, six premiums, S6, 5, 4, 3, 2, i.
For best acre of Oats, five premiums, $5, 4, 3, 2, i.
For best acre of Barley, three premiums, $4, 3, 2.
For best piece of Ensilage Corn, of not less than three acres, six premiums,

:?6, 5, 4, 3, 2, I.
For best piece of Fodder Sweet Co^t:, of not less than one acre, five premi-
ums, $5, 4, 3, 2, I.
For best one-half acre of Fodder Sweet Corn, four premiums, 54»3i 2, i.

Regulations.— MX entries of Oats and Barley must be made by JULY
loth, and of Ensilage and Sowed Corn by AUGUST 15th. No entries will
be received after that time. The quantity of land must be specified at the
time of entr\', and must all be in one piece. These regulatiotis zvill be
strictly adhered to. A cart track through a crop does not divide it. No
premium will be given on any crop unless at least one-fourth is left stand-
ing when the Committee make their examination. In awarding the pre-
miums the Committee shall be governed by the circumstances under which
the crops offered are produced, and the method of their production, whether
skillful or otherwise. A written statement must accompany each entry^
setting forth how the crop was raised.

Fall Crops.

Committee. — William C. French, West Stockbridge; William H. Goslee,
Great Barrington. Svibstitute, William H. Hubbard, Great Barriiigton.

For best four acres of Corn, five premiums, %- , 5, 4, 3, 2.

Por best acre Corn, five premiums. $5. 4, 3, 2, i.

For best one-half acre of Planted Sweet Corn, three premiums, 53. 2, i.

For best acre of Buckwheat, four premiums, 1^4, 3, 2, i.

For best acre of Potatoes (quality as well as vield considered. 1 five premi-
ums, $5, 4, 3, 2, I.

For best one-fourth acre of White Beans, three premiums, $3, 2, i.

For best one-fourth acre of vSugar Beets, three premiums, $3, 2, i.

For best one-fourth acre of Onions, three premiums, ;?3, 2, i.

For best one-fourth acre of Mangel Wurzels, three premiums, 1^3, 2, i.

For best one-fourth acre of Carrots, three premiums, 1^3, 2,. i.

For best one-fourth acre of Swedish, Russian or French Turnips, three
premiums, 1^3, 2, i.

For best one-fourth acre of Cabbages, 53, 2, i.

Regutations. — All entries must be made in time to be received at the
Secretar^-'s desk by the Fifteenth Day of August. No entries will be
received after that time. The quantity of land must be specified at the
time of entry, and must be all in one piece. These regulations will be
strtctly adhered to. A cart track through a crop does not divide it. No
premiums will be given on any crop, unless at least one-fourth of the same
is left standing when the Committee makes the examination. In awarding
the premiums the Committee shall be governed bv the circumstances un-
der which the crops offered are produced and the method of their produc-
tion, whether skillful or otherwise. A zc} itten statement must accompany
each entry, setting forth hoiu the crop was raised.

Seeds.

ConiDiittee. — An expert, in accordance with the requirement of the
State Board of Agriculture.

For best bushel of Timothy Seed, three premiums, $3, 2, i.

For best thirty pounds Traced Ears cf vSeed Corn, two premiums, |2, i.

For best thirty pounds Traced Ears of Sweet Corn, two premiums, |2, i.

For best thirty pounds Traced Ears of Seed Pop Corn, two premiums $2, 1.

For best bushel Seed Oats, three premiums, I3, 2, i.

For best bushel vSeed Rye, three premiums, ^3,2, i.

For best bushel of White Beans, two premiums, %i, i.

For best bushel of Seed Buckwheat, two premiums, |2, i.

Regulations. — All Seeds must have been raised by the Competitors
during the year; see, also. General Regulations.

Vegetables.

Committee. — An expert, in accordance with the requirement of the State
Board of Agriculture.

For greatest and best display of Garden Vegetables, three premiums, $^, 5, 3.

For best display of Potatoes, not less than six and not more than twelve va-
rieties (to be exhibited on plates, five potatoes on each plate,) three
premiums, ^5, 3, 2.

For best single variety of Potatoes, not less than one-half bushel, three pre-
miums. 53, 2, I.

For best Beets, two premiums, $1. i.

For best Cabbages, two premiums, $2, 1.

For best Melons, two premiums, ^2, i.

For best Onions, two premiums, $1. i.

For best Squashes, two premiums, ?2, i.

For best Tomatoes, two premiums, |;2, i.

The sum of |io is placed in the hands of the Committee to be awarded

■ ill premiums of not more than $i each for the best specimen of Cauliflower,
Celer>^ Turnips, Pumpkins and other Garden Vegetables not enumerated.

Regulatiojis — In awarding the premiums, the Committee will follow the
scale of points established as a standard by the State Board of Agriculture.
All Vegetables must have been raised by the competitors during the year ;
see, also, General Regulations.

Household flanufactures.

First Division— Carpets and Rugs.

Committee — Dwight Boardman, Sheffield; Mrs. Wm. I,. Abbott, I^ee ;
Mrs. Edgar D. Shears, Sheffield.
For best piece of Rag Carpeting, not less than twenty 3^ards, five premiums,

l5, 4, 3> 2, I.
For best Hearth Rug, four premiums, $4, 3, 2, i.

The sum of $10 may also be awarded by the Committee in discretionary
premiums of not more than %\ each, if deserving.

Regulations — All articles must have been manufactured within the
county by the competitors during the year ; see, also. General Regulations.
Second Division— Afglians, Hose and Mittens.

Committee — O. C. Houghtaling, Great Barrington ; Mrs. H. T. Cande,
Sheffield ; Mrs. W. B. Sanford, Great Barrington.
•For best Afghan or Lap Robe, three premiums, $3, 2, i.
. For best pair of Woolen Hose or Mittens, two premiums, |2, i.
For best pair of Silk Hose or Mittens, two premiums, $2, i.
. For best pair of Cotton Hose or Mittens, two premiums, $2, i.

The sum of $15 is also placed in the hands of the Committee for discre-
tionan,^ premiums of not more than %i each, if deserving.

Regulations — All articles must have been manufactured within the
county b}^ the competitors during the year ; see, also. General Regulations.

Third Division- Bed Spreads, Bed Quilts and Girl's Patchwork.

Com^nittee — Col. E. J. Bliss, Great Barrington; Mrs. John B. Chadwick,
Great Barrington ; Mrs. John B. Hull, Stockbridge.
For best Bed Spread, three premiums, %2>'> 2, i-
For best Bed Quilt, four premiums, I4, 3, 2, i.
For best Silk Quilt, four premiums, $4, 3, 2, i.
For best Patchwork, done by a girl not over twelve years old, three premiums,

l3, 2, I.

The sum of $15 is also placed in the hands of the Committee for discre-
tionar\' premiums of not more than %\ each, if deserving.

Regulations — All articles must have been manufactured within the
county by the competitors during the year ; see, also. General Regulations.

Painting, Drawing, etc,

Loiffmtttee— An expert, m accordance with the requirement of the State

Board.

For best specimen of Oil Painting, four premiums, $4, 3, 2, i.

For best specimen of Painting in Water Colors, four premiums, $4, 3, 2, i.

For best China Painting, two premiums, $3, 2.

For best Crayon Drawing, three premiums, $3, 2, i.

For best Charcoal Drawing, three premiums, 1^3, 2, i.

For best Pen and Ink Drawing, three premiums, I3, 2, i.

For best Pencil Drawing, two premiums, |2, i.

For best general exhibition of Photographs, which may include Crayon
Portraits, Oil Paintings and other Works of Art, executed by profes-
sional artists, two premiums, Diploma and I3.

The sum of $10 is also placed in the hands of the Committee for discre-
, tionary premiums of not more than $1 each, if deserving.

Regulations — All articles must have been made within the count}' by the

■ competitors during the year; see, also. General Regulations.

Miscellaneous Ornr.mental Work.

Committee — D. J. Coleman, Great Barriiigton ; Miss Hattie Clark, Shef-
field ; Miss Francis Rhoades, New Marlboro.

To include Fancy Brass Work, Carved, Leather, Feather, Hair, Wax Work,
etc., but NOT to include Needlework of any description.

The sum of $20 is placed in the hands of the Committee for premiums
of not more than $2 or less than 50 cents each.

Regulations — All articles must have been manufactured in the county
bv the competitors during the year ; see, also. General Regulations.

Special Committee to arrange articles for exhibition in the following five Divisions—
Henry T. Robbins. Great Barrington.

Cotton or Linen and Worsted Embroidery.

Committee — Frank A. Palmer, Stockbridge ; Mrs. George A. Stevens,
New Marlboro ; Mrs. Wm. Sperr\^, Alford.
For best Cotton or Linen Embroidery, by non professionals, five premiums,

I4, 3, 2, 2, 2.
For best Worsted Embroidery, by non professionals, three premiums, I3, 2, i.

The sum of $15 is also placed in the hands of the Committee for discre-
tionary premiums of not more than %\ each if deserving.

Regulations — All articles must have been manufactured by the competi-
tors in the county during the year ; see, also, General Regulations.

Kensington, Silk, Outline and Arasene Embroidery.

Committee — H. T. Cande, Sheffield ; IMrs. L. P. Ke\-es, New Marlboro ;
Mrs. C. B. Benedict, Egremont.
For best Kensington Embroidery of any description, by non professionals,

four premiums, I5, 4, 3, 2.
For best Silk Embroidery (Kensington .stitch excluded^ by non profes-
sionals, four premiums, $4, 3, 2, i.
For best Outline Embroider^', by non professionals, three premiums, $2>^ 2, i.
For best Arasene Embroidery, by non professionals, three premiums, $3, 2, i.
The sum of 820 is placed in the hands of the Committee for discretion-
ary premiums of not more than S2 each, if deserving.

Regulations — All articles must have been manufactured by the competi-
tors in the county during the year ; see, also. General Regulations.

Crochet Work.

Committee — Wm. S. Bidwell, Monterey ; Mrs. Frank Hinckley, Lee ;
Mrs. Frank D. Rowe, Egremont.

For best Silk, Linen or Cotton Crochet Work, four premiums, %}>, 2, 2, i.
For best Woolen Crochet Work, fotir premiums, 83, 2, 2, i.

The sum of $10 is also placed in the hands of the Committee for discre-
tionary premiums, of not over ^i each, if deserving.

Regulations — All articles must have been manufactured by the competi-
tors in the county during the year ; see, also. General Regulations.

Knit Work.

Committee— Q\i2.x\^<A E. Hull, Stockbridge; Mrs. W. C. Dalzell, Egre-
mont ; Mrs. E. H. Slater, Tyringham.
For best Silk, Linen or Cotton Knit Work (Hose and Mittens excluded),

four premiums, ^3, 2, 2, i.
For best Woolen Knit Work (Hose and Mittens excluded,) four premiums,
I3, 2, 2, I.
The sum of f 10 is also placed in the hands of the Committee for discre-
tionary premiums of not over |i each, if deserving.

Regulations. — All articles must have been manufactured by the compet-
itors, in this county during the vear; see, also, General Regulations.

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Lace, Drawn Work and Darning.

Committee. — James L. Twing, Monterey ; Mrs. E. F. Barnes, West
Stockbridge; Mrs. Henr>' W. Palmer, New Marlboro.
For best Hand-Made Lace, three premiums, to. 2, i.
For best specimen of Drawn Work, three premiums, $3, 2, i.
For best specimen of Drawing, two premiums, ^2, i.

The sum of |iois placed in the hands of the Committee for discretionary
premiums, no premium to be more than -^i, if deserving.

Regulations. — All the work must have been done by the competitors, in
the county during the year ; see, also, General Regulations.

Butter.

Committee. — E- J. Vosburgh, vSheffield; Henry J. Mignery, Great Barring-
ton; Samuel K. Williams, Alford.
For best twenty pounds Butter, :f'5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 4, 3, 3, 3.

Score card to be used in judging Butter.
Regulations. — The Butter umst have been manufactured by the competi-
tors, and shall be exhibited packed in three gallon jars, without any dis-
tinguishing marks. Each competitor must furnish a statement {or no pre-
mium will be given,) of the method by which the Butter is made, for publi-
cation, if an award be given, which statement must be signed and enclosed
in a sealed envelope directed to the Secretarv- ; see, also, General Regula-
tions. Ice will be placed in the butter cases by the Society.

Cheese.

Committee. — E. E. Barnes, Great Barrington; L. P. Keyes. New Marlboro;
L. T. Osborne, Alford.
For best twenty-five pounds of Cheese, three premiums, *3, 2, i.

Regulations. — Cheese must have been manufactured in the county, by
the competitors, during the year. Factory-made Cheese to be excluded.
Each competitor must furnish a statement (or no premium will be given)
of the method by which the Cheese is made, which statement must be
signed and enclosed in a sealed envelope directed to the Secretary ; see,,
also, General Regulations.

White Bread.

Committee.— 'X:. C. Wickwire, vSheffield; Mrs. H. L. Barber, New Marl-
boro; Mrs. Henr>- Race, Egremont.
For best specimen White Bread, seven premiums, !r3, 2, i, i, i, i, i.

Discretionary, six |i premiums, if deserving.

Regulations.— "^he Bread must have been made by the competitors, and
the Committee must cut and test each specimen ; see, also. General Regu-
lations.

Biscuit.

Committee.—^. W. Kniffin, West Stockbridge ; Miss Myra Smith.
Alford ; Mrs. George S. Sheldon, New Marlboro.
For best specimen Biscuit, seven premiums, ^3, 2, i, i, i, i, 1.

Discretionar}', six %\ premiums, if deserving.

Regulations. — The Biscuit must have been made by the competitors, and
the Committee must test each specimen ; see, also. General Regulations.

Rye, Brown and Graham Bread.

Committee— ^2X12.'=, R. Truesdell, West Stockbridge ; Mrs. George A.
Blodgett, Sheffield ; Mrs. Ferry Brouker, Monterey.
For best specimen of Rye Bread, seven premiums, 1^3, 2, i, i, i, i, i.
For best specimen of Brown Bread, seven premiums, $3, 2, i, i, i, i, i.
For best specimen of Graham Bread, seven premiums, >?3, 2, i, i, i, i, i.

Discretionary, six %\ premiums, if deserving.

Regulations— "The bread must have been made by the competitors, and
the Committee must cut and test each loaf; see, also. General Regulations.

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Domestic Cakes and Pies.

Conimittee — E. L. Boardman, Sheffield ; Mrs. F. M. Olmsted, Egremout;
Mrs. Loomis M. Joyner, Egremout.
For best Fruit Cake, two premiums, 75c., 50c.
For best Sponge Cake, two premiums, 75c., 50c.
For best Loaf Cake, two premiums, 75c., 50c.
For best Cocoanut Cake, two premiums, 75c., 50c.
For best Chocolate Cake, two premiums, 75c., 50c.
For best Molasses Cake, two premiums, 75c., 50c.
For best Doughnuts, two premiums, 75c., 50c.
For best Crullers, two premiums, 75c., 50c.
For best Apple Pie, two premiums, 75c., 50c.
For best Berr}- Pie, two premiums, 75c., 50c.
For best Peach Pie, two premiums, 75c., 50c.
For best Prune Pie, two premiums, 75c., 50c.
For best Mince Pie, two premiums, 75c., 50c.
For best Lemon Pie, two premiums, 75c., 50c.
For best Spuash Pie, two premiums, 75c., 50c.
For best Pumpkin Pie, two premiums, 75c., 50c.

Regulations — T^2X one competitor only be allowed from the same
household on Bread, Cakes and Pies.

Maple Sugar, Syrup and Honey.

Committee— ^l. V. Thompson, Monterev ; Henr}- W. Palmer, New
Marlboro ; R. S. Little, Sheffield.

For best ten pounds of Maple Sugar, three premiums, $3, 2, i.
For best quart of Maple Syrup, three premiums, §3, 2, i.
For best five pounds of Honey, three premiums, $3, 2, i.

Regulations -The articles must have been produced or manufactured b}^
the competitors during the year ; see, also, General Regulations.

Flowers and House Plants.

Committee - JsiCoh Raifstanger, Great Barrington ; Mrs. H. Z. Cande,

Sheffield ; Mrs. T. S. Baldwin, Egremout.

For best display of Potted Plants, grown by competitor and not a profes-
sional gardener, two premiums, I5, 3.

For best general display of Cut Flowers, grown by competitor and not a
professional gardener, two premiums, !^3, 2.

For best Floral design, open to all, two premiums, I3, 2.

For best collection of Pansies, two premiums, %2, i.

For best collection of Verbenas, two premiums, .$2, i.

For best collection of Roses, two premiums, $2, i.

For best collection of Geraniums, two premiums, $2, i.

For best collection of Foliage Plants, two premiums, $2, i.

For best collection of Asters, two premiums, $2,1.

For best collection of Gladiolus, two premiums, .|2, i.

For best collection of Wild Flowers, two premiums, $2,1.

The sum of $40 is also placed in the hands of the Committee to be dis-
tributed in awards of not more than s|i, or less than 50 cents each.

Regulations— A.\\ the Flowers exhibited, except Wild Flowers inust be

raised in this county by the competitor ; see, also. General Regulations.

Fruits.

First Division— Fall Apples and Varieties of Fruits.

Committee. — An expert, in accordance with the requirement of the State
Board.
For best specimen of Fall Apples, not of more than eight or less than six

varieties, four premiums, ■t4, 3, 2, i.
For best varieties of all kinds of P'ruits, not to exceed of Summer and Fall

Apples, 10; Winter Apples, 15 ; Pears, 12 ; Peaches, 10; Plums, 6 ;

Quinces, 2 ; Grapes, 9 varieties ; three premiums, $6, 4, 2.

For best five specimens of Famous Apples, two premiums, ^2, i.

For best five specimens of Gravenstein Apples, two premiums, *2, i.

For best five specimens of Porter Apples, two premiums, ^2, i.

For best five specimens of King of Tompkins Apples, two premiums, f2, i.

For best five specimens of Twenty Ounce Apples, two premiums, $2, i.

Regulations. — Only five bunches of Grapes and five specimens of each
other variety will be allowed, and no premium will be allowed for a greater
number of Fruits than the number prescribed. All F'ruits shall be labeled
with appropriate names and kinds ; also the time of ripening, and must be
raised in the county by the competitors. A separate list of the names of the
Fruit presented must accompany each exhibition. In awarding the pre-
miums on all fruits the Committee will follow the scale of points established
b}- the State Board of Agriculture ; see, also, General Regulations.

Second Division— Winter Apples.

Coniinittee. — An expert.
For best specimen of Winter Apples, of not more than ten or less than eight
varieties, the products of the competitor's orchards, five premiums,

$5, 4, 3, 2, I.
For best specimen of Baldwins, two premiums, f2, i.
For best specimen Hubbardston, two premiums, .^2, i.
For best specimen of Northern Spy, two premiums, $2, i.
For best specimen of Roxbun,- Russett, two premiums, !f2, i.
For best specimen of R. I. Greening, two premiums, !i;2, i.

Begulations. — Only five specimens of each variety will be allowed, and
no premium will be allowed for a greater number of fruits than the number
prescribed. All fruits shall be labeled with the appropriate names and
kinds ; also time of ripening, and must be raised in the count}- by the com-
petitors. A separate list of the names of the fruit presented must also ac-
company each exhibition ; see, also. General Regulations.

Third Division— Peaches, Pears, Plums, Quinces and Cranberries.

Coimiiittee. — An expert.
F'o.r best specimen of Peaches, three premiums, I3, 2, i.
For best specimen of Pears, of not less than six or more than twelve varie-
ties, four premiums, I4, 3, 2, i.
For best specimen of Bartlett Pears, two premiums, ^2, i.
For best specimen of Belle Lucrative Pears, two premiums f2, i.
For best specimen of Bose Pears, two premiums, f'2, i.
For best specimen of Clarigan Pears, two premiums, $2, i.
For best specimen of Seckel Pears, two premiums, ^2, i.
For best specimen of Sheldon Pears, two premiums, %i, i.
For best specimen of Plums, of not less than five nor more than seven.

varieties, two premiums, .I3, 2.
For best single variety of Plums, two premiums, $2, i.
For best specimen of Quinces, three premiums, $3, 2, i.
For best specimen of Cranberries, one premium, %\.

Discretionary, five |i premiums.

Regulatiojis—OrAx five specimens of each variety will be allowed, and
no premium will be allowed for a greater number of fruits than the num-
ber prescribed. All fruits shall be labeled with their appropriate names and
kinds ; also the time of ripening, and must be raised in the county b}- the
competitois ; see, also, General Regulations.

Fourth Division— Grapes.

Coniniittee — An expert.
For best specimen of Grapes raised in the open air, not more than eight

varieties, three premiums, ^3, 2, i.
For best specimen of Grapes raised under glass, two premiums, I4, 3.

Regulatiofis—y^oi more than five bunches of each variety of Grapes
will be allowed, and must have been raised by the competitors ; see, also.
General Regulations.

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Fifth Division-Canned Fruits and Pickles.

Couimittec—Wm. F. Milligan, Alford ; :Mrs. T. L. Foote, Lee; Mrs. T.
<G. Ramsdell, Great Barrington.

For best specimen of Canned Fruit, three premiums, ^^3, 2, i.
For best specimen of Pickles, three premiums, ^3, 2, i.

Regulations — Canned Fruits and Pickles must have been prepared bv
the competitors during the year; see, also, General Regulations.

Agricultural Implements.

Committee -VvAwV D. Rowe. Great Barrington.

This department is open to competitors from all parts of the country.

The principal o))ject in forming this department is to give manufacturers
and dealers an opportunity to exhibit, and farmers a chance to examine and
learn about the several implements and improvements that are being made
for their use.

No premiums will be awarded in this department, on account of the
difficulty of properly testing the implements. Articles from this depart-
ment will be taken from the depot and back again free of expense, and
arrangements will be made, if possible, to have the railroad freight at half
fare. Ample out-door space will be given free for the sale as well as the ex-
hibition of Agricultural Implements.

Domestic Animals.
First Division— Fat, Worliing and Draft Oxen.*

Committee— Z\\Ax\^<?> H. Hale, Tyringham ; George H. Kirby, vSheffield ;
B- J. Tobey, West Stockbridge.

For best yoke of Fat Oxen, three premiums, ^5, 3, a.
For best yoke of Working oxen, five premiums, $7, 6, 4, 3, 2.
F'or best yoke of Draft Oxen, three premiums, $5, 4, 2.

Regulations — The Committee will reject from each class in this division
any cattle not properh- belonging there in his opinion ; and will withhold
premiums on either class if he deems the cattle not worthy of premiums.
Working Oxen shall be tested by draft in estimating their comparative
.qualities, not allowing more than 2,000 pounds on truck. The amount of
•draft for testing Draft Oxen is left to the discretion of the Examining Com-
mittee Unreasonable treatment of any kind to the cattle will not be al-
Jowed in the trial. In awarding premiums on all domestic animals, the
■Committee will use the scale of points established by the State Board of
Agriculture ; see, also, General Regulations.

Second Division - Four and Three=Year=Old and Neat Stock.*

Commit tee -n. Z. Cande, vSheffield ; Charles F. Post, Alford ; Edgar D.

'Shears, vSheffield.

For best yoke of four-year-old Oxen, broken to labor, three premiums, $6,5,3.

For best yoke of three-year-old Steers, broken to labor, three premiums,
l5, 3, 2.

For best display of Native or Grade Neat Stock, not less than six in num-
ber, grown by the competitor, three premiums, $5, 3, 2.
i\V^/</«/zc«.s— Four-year-old Oxen shall be tested by draft not to exceed

•one ton weight ; Oxen and Steers shall be excluded from all herds ; see,

also. General Regulations.

Third Division— Two=Year=Olds and Yearlings.*

Co7fimittee— Charles Smith, Alford ; Charles W. Spurr, Egremont ;
Clarence Warner, Sheffield.

For best pair of two-year-old Steers, three premiums, I4, 3, 2.
For best pair of yearling Steers, three premiums, $3, 2, i.

See General Regulations.

*Special Regulations— All entries of Domestic Animals must e made with the
;Secretary on or before Saturday, September 26th.

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Fourth Division -Milch Cows.*

Coin tuittce— Will. H. Burget, Great Barriiigtoii ; Charles G. Smith. New-
Marlboro ; Henry L. Rowe, Egremont.
For best Milch Cow, eight premiums, !t^8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, i.

Premiums will not be given on any jNIilch Cows that have not been
milked clean on the morning of the exhibition : see, also. General Regula-
tions.

Fifth Division— Butter Cows.

Committee W. H. Rhoades, New Marlboro; Frank Van Dj-.:2.:, K^re-
mont ; W. B. Barton, D^lton.
For best Butter Cow, eight premiums, ^8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, i.

Re^ u /a t/ons— The test of the Butter Cows shall be made bv the Babcock
test.

Sixth Division— Heifers and Calves.

CommUtee - Robert T. Lee, vSheffield ; Frank T. Wheeler, Great Barring
ton ; P. C. Harmon, Monterey.

For best two-year-old Heifer, having hid calf, four premiums, !!;4, 3. 2, i.
For best two-year-old Heifer, not having had calf, three premiunis, >"3, 2, i.
For best Yearling Heifer, three premiums, $3, 2, i.
For best Heifer Calf, three premiums, $2, 1, i.
For best pair of Matched Calves, three premiums, $3, 2, 1.

Re<iHlations Ko thoroughbred cattle, except Matched Calves, will be
allowed in this department ; see, also. General Regulations.
Seventh Division— Dairy, Fat and Stock Cows.

Comm/ttce— Ferry G. Comstock, Great Barrington ; Henrv \V. Sheldon,
New Marlboro ; Frank vStevens, vSheffield.

For best five Dairy Cows, of any kind, to be in milk at time of exhibition,

seven premiums, 1^7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, i.
For best Fat Cow, not less than two years old, two premiums, $7^, 2.
For best Grade or Native Stock, with one specimen of progeny by her sid e'

four premiums, ^4, 3, 2, 2.

Each single Stock Cow must have a specimen of her stock bv her side
never before exhibited as a specimen, or no premium will be awarded ; see,
also. General Regulations.

Eighth Di\ s on -Short Horn Stocl^.*

Covi/H'ifi'r An expert, in accordance with the requirement of the State
Board.

For best Bull, two years old, or older, to be judged with at least four speci-
mens of their get, two premiums, $-j, 5.
For best Bull, two years old or older, two premiums, $7, 5.
For best Bull, under two years old, two premiums, 55, 3-
For best Cow, with specimen of progenv bv her side, three premiums,

^5, 4, 3-
For best two-year-old Heifer, two premiums, $4, 3.
For best Yearling Heifer, two premiums, $3, 2.
For best Bull Calf, two premiums, |2, i.
For best Heifer Calf, two premiums, $2, i.
For best specimen of Stock, which s/ia// include a Bull, not less than four

in number (oxen and steers excluded), three premiums, ^7, 5, 3.

Begutations— Bulls must have been owned and kept in the county four
months next preceding the time of exhibition. Any premiums taken by a
Bull in a herd shall not be a bar to a premium in other classes. Exhibitors
are required to send in their list of entries, with a writen or printed pedi-
gree of each animal, to the Secretary, on or before Saturday, September
26th. No premiums will be given on any Short Horn Stock whose pedigrees
are not not entered in the Herd Book ; see, also. General Regulations.

*Speci.\l Regulatioxs— All entries of Domestic Animals must be made with the
Secretary on or before Saturday, September 26th. Xo animal will receive any pre-
mium, where, in the opinion of the Committee, it is palpablv undeserving, even
though no competitor should appear against such animal.

Ninth Division— Jersey Stock.*
Committee. — An expert.
For best Biill, two-y ears-old, or older, to be judged with at least four speci-
mens of their get, two premiums, fy, 5.
For best Bull, two-years-old, or older, two premiums, 7, 5.
For best Bvill, under two-years-old, two premiums, I5, 3.
For best Cow, with specimen of progeny by her side, three premiums,

$-:>. 4, 3- . ^

For best two-years-old Heifer, two premiums, M) 3-
For best Yearling Heifer, two premiums, $3, 2.
For best Bull Calf, two premiums, ^2 i.
For best Heifer Calf, two premiums, 12, i.

For best specimen of Stock, which shall include a Bull, not less than four
in number, (oxen and steers excluded,) three premiums, $7, 5, 3.
Regulations. — Bulls must have been owned and kept in the county four
months next preceding the time of exhibition. Any premium taken b}- a
Bull in a herd shall not be a bar to a premium in other classes. Exhibitors
are required to send in their lists of entries, with a written or printed pedi-
gree of each animal, to the Secretar}^, on or before Saturday, September
26th. No premium will be given on any Jersey Stock whose pedigrees are
not entered in the "Herd Books of the American Jersey Catti^e
Club:" see, also. General Regulations.

Tenth Division— Ayrshire Stock*
CommiHee. — An expert, in accordance with the requirement of the State
Board.

For best Bull two-years-old, or older, to be judged with at least four speci-
mens of their get, two premiums, $"], 5.
For best Bull, two years old, or older, two premiums, ^7, 5.
For best Bull, under two ye.irs old, two premiums, I5, 3.
For best Cow, with specim'en of progeny by her side, three premiums, 15, 4, 3.
For best two-year-old Heifer, two premiums, $\, 3.
For best Yearling Heifer, two premiums, $^, 2.
For best Bull Calf, two premiums, $2, i.
For best Heifer Calf, two premiums, $2, i.

For best specimen of StocK, which shall include a Bull, not less than four
in number, (oxen and steers excluded), three premiums, ^7, 5, 3.
Regulations. — Bulls must have been owned and kept in the county four
months next preceding the time of exhibition. Any premium taken by a
Bull, in a herd, shall not be a bar to a premium in other classes. Exhibitors
are required to send in their list of entries, with a written or printed pedi-
gree of each animal to the Secretary-, on or before Saturday, September 26th.
No premium will be given on any Ayrshire Stock whose pedigrees are not
entered in the "• Herd Book ;'' see, also General Regulations.

Eleventh Division— Holstein Stock *
Coin m it tee. — An exp ert .
For best Bull, two years old, or older, to be judged with, at least, four speci-
mens of their get, two premiums, I7, 5.
For best Bull, two years old, or oldEr, two premiums, I7, 5.
For best Bull, under two years old, two premiums, $$, 3.
For best Cow% with specimen of progeny by her side, three premiums,

I5. 4) 3-
For best two-year-old Heifer, two premiums, 4, 3.
For best Yearling Heifer, two premiums, fe, 2.
For best Bull Calf, two premiums, |2, i.
For best Heifer Calf, two premiums, $2, i.

For best specimen of Stock which shall include a Bull, not less than four in
number (oxen and steers excluded,) three premiums, $-], 5, 3.
Regulatio7is. — Same as for other Thoroughbred Cattle, so far as they apply.

*Special Regulations— All entries of Domestic Animals must be made with the
Secretary on or before Saturday. September 26th.

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Twelfth Division Guernsey Stock.*
Coniinitlec- An expert.

For best Bull, two years old or older, to be judged with at least four speci-
men of their get, two premiums, $'], 5.

For best Bull, two years old or older, two premiums, 1^7, 5.

For best Bull, under two years old, two premiums, ^5, 3.

For best Cow, with specimen of progeny by her side, three premiums, 15,4,3.

For best two-year-old Heifer, two premiums, 1^3, 2.

For best Yearling Heifer, two premiums, $;^, 2.

For best Bull Calf, two premiums, ^2, i.

For best Heifer Calf, two premiums, ^2, i.

For best Specimen of vStock, which shall include a bull, not less than fovir
in number (Oxen and steers excluded), three premiums, $7 5, 3.
Regulations - vSame as for other Thoroughbred Cattle, so far as they apply.

Thirteftnth Division— Devon Stock.*
Committee — An expert.

For best Bull, two years old or older, to be judged with at least four
specimens of their get, two premiums, I7, 5.

For best Bull, two years old or older, two premiums, ^5, 3.

For best Bull, under two years old, two premiums, $3, i.

For best Cow, with specimen of progeny by her side, two premiums, ^4, 3-

For best two-year-old Heifer, two premiums, ^3, 2.

For best Yearling Heifer, two premiums, ^2, i.

For best Bull Calf, two premiums, $2, i.

For best Heifer Calf, two premiums, $2, i.

For best specimen of Stock, which shall include a Bull, not less than
four in number (oxen and steers excluded), two premiums, ^5,3.

Regulations — vSame as for other Thoroughbred Cattle, so far as they
apply.

Fourteenth Division- -Boars *

(ommittee — An expert, in accordance with the requirement of the
State Board.

For best Berkshire Boar, two premiums, $^, 3.
For best Chester Boar, two premiums, $^, 3.
For best Cheshire Boar, two premiums, $:\, 3.
For best Essex Boar, two premiums, I4, 3.
For best Poland China Boar, two premiums, $4, 3.
For best Suffolk Boar, two premiums, 1^4, 3.
For best Yorkshire Boar, two premiums, $4, 3.
For best Grade Boar, two premiums, ^4, 3.

Regulations — All Thoroughbred Swine shall show satisfactory proof
that they are pure blood, otherwise they shall be considered Grades ;
see, also, General Regulations.

Fifteenth Division— Sows and Pigs.*
Committee — An expert.

For best Berkshire Breeding Sow and Pigs, two premiums, ^4, 3.
For best Chester Breeding Sow and Pigs, two premiums, $4, 3.
For best Cheshire Breeding Sow and Pigs, two premiums, ^4, 3.
For best Essex Breeding Sow and Pigs, two premiums, $4, 3.
For best Poland China Breeding Sow and Pigs, two premiums, |;4, 3.
For best Suffolk Breeding Sow and Pigs, two premiums, I4, 3.
For best Yorkshire Breeding Sow and Pigs, two premiums, $4, 3,
For best Grade Breeding Sow and Pigs, three premiums, ^4, 3, 2.

Regulations — Each Sow must have not less than six Pigs by her side,
not over three months old. All Thoroughbred Swine shall show satis-

*Spbcial Regulations— All entries of Domestic Animals must be made with the
Secretary, on or before Saturdav, September 26th.

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factory proof that they are pure blood, otherwise they shall be considered
Grades ; see, also, General Regulations.

Sixteenth Division -South Down Sheep.*

Committee — An expert.
For best Buck, three premiums, $4, 3, 2.
For best three Ewes, three premiums, $4, 3, 2.
For best three Yearling Ewes, three premiums, 1:3, 2, i.
For best three Lambs, three premiums, I3, 2, i.
For best Flock of ten Sheep, three premiums, $4, 3, 2.

Regulations — All Ewes, except Yearling Ewes, offered for premium,
must have raised Lambs during the present season ; the Lambs must
have been raised by the persons presenting them ; see, also, General
Regulations.

Seventeenth Division— Hampshire Down, Shropshire Down and Dorset Sheep.*

Committee — An expert.
For best Hampshire Down Buck, two premiums, ^3, 2.
For best three Hampshire Down Ewes, two premiums, 13, 2.
For best three Hampshire Down Yearling Ewes, two premiums, |i3, 2.
For best Shropshire Down Buck, two premiums, $3, 2.
For best three Shropshire Down Ewes, two premiums, $2,, 2.
For best three Yearling Shropshire Down Ewes, two premiums. I3, 2.
For best Dorset Buck, two premiums, |^3, 2.
For best three Dorset Ewes, two premiums, 1^3, 2.
For best three Yearling Dorset Ewes, two premiums, $^, 2.
For best three Hampshire Down Lambs, three premiums, I3, 2, i.
For best Flock of ten Hampshire Down Sheep, three premiums, ^4, 3, 2.
For best display of Shropshire Down vSheep, three premiums, $4, 3, 2.
For best display of Dorset Sheep, three premiums, $4, 3, 2.

Regulations — All Ewes, except Yearling Ewes, offered for premium,
must have raised Lambs during the present season ; the Lambs must
have been raised by the person presenting them ; see, also, General Reg-
ulations.

Eighteenth Division— Grade and Fat Sheep.*

Committee — Frank Church, Alford ; F. M. Olmsted, Egremont ; Dwight
L. Burget, Great Barrington.

For best three Grade Wool Ewes, three premiums, ^■'4, 3, 2.
For best three Grade Yearling Ewes, three premiums, ^3, 2, i.
For best three Grade Lambs, three premiums, ^3, 2, i.
For best three Fat Sheep, three premiums, $4, 3, 2.
For best Flock of ten Grade vSheep, three premiums, ^4, 3, 2.

Regulations — Grades shall include all crosses. All Ewes, except
Yearling Ewes, offered for premium, must have raised Lambs during
the season ; the lambs must have been raised by the persons presenting
them ; see, also. General Regulations.

Nineteenth Division— Merinos and Flocks of Sheep.*

Committee. — Grove Gaylord, New Marlboro ; George S. Day, Great
Barrington ; Hiram vShead, West vStockbridge.
For best Merino Buck, three premiums, $4, 3, 2.
For best three Merino Ewes, three premiums, $4, 3, 2.
For best three Yearling Ewes, three premiums, ^3, 2, i.
For best three Merino Lambs, three premiums, ^3, 2, i.
For best flock of ten ]\Ierino Sheep, three premiums, $x, 3, 2.
F'or best flock of vSheep, not less than twenty in number, three premiums,

t5> 4, 3-

Rec/utatioini. — x\ll Ewes, except Yearling Ewes, offered for premium,
must have raised lambs during the present season ; see, also. General
Regulations.

*vSpecial Regulations — All eutries of Domestic Animals must be made with the
Secretarv on or before Saturday, September 26th.

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Twentieth Division— Farm and Team Horses.*

Committee.— 'h. T. Osborne, Alford ; A. M. Hewius, Sheffield ; Ezra B.
Huutley, New Marlboro.

For best pair of Farm Horses, six premiums, $7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.
For best pair Team Horses, three ]3remiums, $6, 5 4.

Regulations. — Horses must have been owned by the competitor for
three months next preceding the Fair, and Farm Horses must have been
used by the persons offering them, for the ordinarj' business of farming,
during that time. No horse will be allowed a premium unless sound.
The Committee in judging, shall take into consideration their walking
and traveling qualities, and the teams shall be tested by draft, limited to
2,000 pounds. The pedigree of each mare, gelding and colt must accom-
pany each nomination, when known, and when other qualities appear
equal, shall have preference over unknown blood ; see, also, General
Regulations.

Twenty-First Division— Fairs of Carrjagre Horses.*

Committee. — Caleb Ticknor, Great Barrington ; F. S. Aymar, Stock-
bridge ; Frank Curtiss, Sheffield.
For best pair Carriage Horses, 15 3-4 hands or over, four premiums,

$7. 5, 4. 2.
For best pair of Carriage Horses, under 15 3-4 hands, and not less than

15 hands, four premiums, I7, 5, 4, 2.

Regulations — To compete in this class, horses must be sound, well
matched, except as to color, have sound action, and be good travelers,
and shall be limited to horses never having trotted a race. Other regu-
lations same as for Twenty-Fourth Division.

Twenty-Second Division— S ingle Horses.*

Committee. — ^^T. S. Baldwin, Egremont ; Pratt L. Tobev, Great Barring-
ton ; Miles T. Whitney, Otis.
For best Single Road Horse, never having trotted a race, five premiums,

|6, 5' 3' 2, I.
For best Single Horse, for general purposes, four premiums, $6, 5, 3, 2.
For best Horse, four years old and under, for general purposes, four pre-
miums, $7, 5, 3, 2.

Regulations. — No horse will be allowed a premium unless sound, except
in the case of Stallions injured by accidents, which do not lessen their
usefulness. The pedigreeof each horse, mare, gelding and colt must ac
company each nomination, when known, and when other qualities appear
equal, shall have preference over unknown blood ; see, also, General
Regulations.

Twenty-Th.il d Division— Stallions and Stallion Colts*

Committee — An expert, in accordance with the requirement of the State
Board.
For best Trotting-Bred Stallion, four years old, or over, two premiums,

$12, 8.

To be eligible iu this class, Stallions must be Standard-bred and registered.

For best Stallion, other than above, for general purposes, three pre-
miums, $8, 7, 5.

For best Trotting-bred Stallion Colt, two or three years old, two pre-
miums, |io, 5.
To be eligible, these Colts must be Standard-bred and registered.

For best two or three year old Stallion Colt, other than above, for general
purposes, two premiums, $8, 5.
Regulations. — All Stallions, four years old or older, shall be shown in

harness, on the track. All two or three-year old Stallion Colts may be

shown upon the lawn or track.

*Special Regulations— All entries of Domestic Animals must be made with the
Secretary on or before Saturday, September 26th.

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Horses must have been owned by the competitor for three months, and
Stallions for four months next preceding the time of their entry for pre-
mium. No horse will be allowed a premium unless sound, except in the
case of Stallions injured by accidents which do not lessen their usefulness.
The pedigree of each horse, mare, gelding and colt must accompany each
nomination when known, and, when other qualities appear equal^ shall
have preference over unknown blood ; see, also. General Regulations.

Twenty -Fourth Division— Sucking- Colts.*

Committee — An expert.

For best Standard-bred Sucking Colt, three premiums, $5, 3, 2.

To be eligible, both the sire and dam of the Colt must be Staudard-bred.
For best Trotting-bred Sucking Colt, three premiums, 15, 3, 2.

To be eligible, either sire or dam of the Colt must be vStandard-bred.
For best Breeding Mare and Sucking Colt by her side, not blooded stock,

three premiums, 1^5, 3, 2.

Twenty-Fifth Division -Yearling, Two and Three-Year-Old Colts.*
Committee — An expert.

For best Standard-bred Yearling Colt, three premiums, I5, 3, 2.
To be eligible, both sire and dam must be Standard-bred.

For best Trotting-bred Yearling Colt, three premiums, I5, 3, 2.
To be eligible, either sire or dam must be Staudard-bred.

For best Yearling Colt, other than above, three premiums, 15, 3, 2.

For best Standard-bred two-year-old Colt (mare or gelding), three pre-
miums, I5, 3, 2.
To be eligible, both sire and dam must be Standard-bred.

For best Trotting-bred two-year-old Colt (mare or gelding), three pre-
miums, $5, 3, 2.
To be eligible, either sire or dam must be Standard-bred.

For best two-year-old Colt (mare or gelding), other than above, three
premiums, I5, 3, 2.

For best Standard-bred three-year-old Colt (mare or gelding), three pre-
miums, #5, 3, 2.
To be eligible, both sire and dam must be Standard-bred.

For best Trotting-bred three-year-old Colt (mare or gelding), three pre-
miums, ^5, 3, 2.
To be eligible, either sire or dam must be Standard-bred.

For best three-year-old Colt (mare or gelding), other than above, three
premiums, '^5, 3, 2.

Regulations— YlorsQS, must have been owned bv the competitor for
three months next preceding the time of their entry for premium. No
horse in this division will be allowed a premium unless sound. The pedi-
gree of each colt must accompany the nomination, when known, and
when other qualities appear equal, shall have preference over unknown
blood ; see, also, General Regulations.

Twenty-Sixth Division-Trotting- Horses and Colt Stakes.
The Society offers the sum of 11,650 for Trotting and Pacing. The
classes will be arranged and announced later by the Committee on Trot-
ting.

PARLEY A. RUSSELL, )

CALEB TICKNOR, \ Committee on Trotting.

FRANK H. BRIGGS, J

Poultry.

First Division— Fowls.

Committee — An expert, in accordance with the requirement of the
State Board.

For best pair of Fowls of any variety recognized by the "American Stan-
dard of Excellence," two premiums, I1.50, 75c.

*Special Regulations— All entries of Domestic Animals must be made with the
Secretary, on or before Saturday, September 26th.

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For best pair of Chickens of foregoing varieties, two premiums, $1.50, 75c.

Regulations — All Poultry must have been owned and kept within the
county by the competitors three months next preceding the Fair.

Entries of Poultr}- must be made with the Secretary on or before Sat-
urday, September 26th.

All the entries will be distinguished by numbers, and name of com-
petitors will not be allowed to appear on the coops until after the awards.
All fowls must be judged by the "American Standard of Excellence."

A Poultry building, with feed and water and a special attendant, will
be furnished by the Society for the exhibition and care of all Poultry.
Exhibitors will not be permitted to remove their birds until Friday after-
noon at two o'clock. A special marshal will be appointed to have charge
of this department during the Fair ; see, also. General Regulations.
Second Division— Turkeys, Cieese, Ducks and Miscellaneous.

Committei — An expert.
For best pair of Turkeys, two premiums, $2, i.
For best pair of White Chinese Geese, two premiums, $2, i.
For best pair of Brown Chinese Geese, two premiums, $2, i.
For best pair of Toulouse Geese, two premiums, $2, i.
For best pair of Embden Geese, two premiums, $2, i.
For best pair of Aylesbury Ducks, two premiums, |i2, i.
For best pair of Rouen Ducks, two premiums, $2, i.
For best pair of Muscovy Ducks, two premiums, ^2, i.
For best Pekin Ducks, two premiums, ^2, i.
For best Cayuga Ducks, two premiums, 1^2, i.

The sum of |:io is also placed at the disposal of the Committee for dis-
cretionory premiums of not over $1 each.

Regulations — Same as for first division of Poultry.

Pedigrees.

Commitfee — Parley A, Russell, Great Barrington ; Merritt I. Wheeler,
Great Barrington ; James H. Rowley, Egremont.

Committee to Fill Vacancies.

Committee to appoint persons to fill vacancies which may occur in the
various Examining Committees — President and Secretary.

GENERAL REGULATIONS,

All premiums, except those allowed b}^ special regulations,
are confined to the limits of the County, and, except in the ladies'
department, to members of the societ3\ Competitors must be
citizens of the County.

Members in arrears are not entitled to receive premiums, or
to any privileges of membership while such delinquency con-
tinues.

Competitors will not be limited to one premium in each Divi-
sion, but will be restricted to one premium for each description
of animal, article or crop.

The producer of a crop is entitled to a premium rather than
the owner of the land.

Any person receiving a first premium of not less than three
dollars, may in place thereof receive a Diploma, if the person so
prefer.

For Articles Exhibited.

No articles shall ever be entitled to more than one first pre-
mium from this Societ3^

All articles must have been manufactured or grown by the
competitors within the County since the last exhibition, and
must be delivered to the Superintendent of the Exhibition Hall,
or to one of his assistants, before 12 o'clock, noon, on the first
day of the Fair. The name and residence of the manufacturer
or producer must not appear on the articles in any department.

Articles on exhibition must not be removed from the hall
until the afternoon of the secojid day, and if articles which have
received an award are removed before that time the exhibitor will
be liable to forfeiture of premium.

All articles must be removed from the hall as early as six
o'clock of the second day. The Society will not hold itself re-
sponsible for articles left in the hall after that hour.

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For Animals.

Every animal presented for premium must be owned by the
competitor.

Any animal ma^^ receive a premium whenever the committee
in their opinion think it deserving, provided it shall have been
owned by the competitor three months next preceding the date of
its being offered for premium.

No animal can compete for two premiums the same year, ex-
cept in division of trotting horses. No single team can compete
for both draft and working oxen the same year.

The specimens of progeny of Stock Cows and Thoroughbred
Cows may compete for premiums.

Calves shall be considered Calves until they are twelve months
old.

Entries of all Animals and Birds for exhibition must be made
with the Secretary' on or before the Saturday next preceding the
Fair.

xVll Stock kept at large on the grounds over night shall be
secured before nine o'clock a. m., of the first day of the Fair.

Ever}^ Animal must be labeled with a card bearing the Classi-
fication of the Animal and the name and residence of the com-
petitor. Cards for that purpose will be furnished by the Society.
A place will be assigned each Animal by the Stock Marshal as
the Animals are driven on the Fair Grounds.

In accordance with the State law, all Stock must remain in
the position assigned them on the Grounds, until three o'clock
in the afternoon of the first da}^ of the Fair, and no x\nimal will
be allowed to leave such position before that time.

l^ The Stock Marshal will see that this Regulatio7i is strictly
enforced.

Examining Committee.

No animal or article in any of the departments will receive
any premium where, in the opinion of the Committee, it is pal-
pably undeserving, even though no competitor should appear
against any such animal or article so presented, and whenever
the Committee consider that an inferior premium only is deserved,
they shall withhold the larger premiums offered for such animal,
or article, or crop, and award according to their judgment. The
object of the Societ}- is not to give away premiums, but to promote
improvement in the various departments b}^ inciting proper emula-
tion. Any unfair or disingenuous means resorted to by any com-

petitor is antagonistic to the spirit of the institution, and subjects
the offender to a penalty ; and the Committee in conducting their
examinations and in determining their awards, will be governed
strictly b}' these considerations.

Committees in their awards shall not exceed the appropri-
ations in their Divisions, nor will the}' be permitted to award
any extra premiums except when the regulations in such Divi-
sions allow it; see, also. Article XV of the By-Laws.

Committees are instructed to place premium cards bearing
the names of the persons receiving premiums upon the articles or
animals immediately after the awards — bhie for fii^st ; red for
second; white for third. If any animal or any article be exhib-
ited which would receive a premium but for the rules of the
Societ}' making such animal or articles ineligible, the exhibitor
shall receive a certificate from the Committee certif3dng the facts.

All persons appointed to serve as Committees, who shall de-
sire to compete for premiums in their own Divisions, and who do
not notify the Secretary to that effect at least one week before the
opening of the Fair, shall be excluded from competing for such
premiums.

Examining Committees must present themselves at the Secre-
tary^'s office, ready for duty, on the da}^ their services are re-
quired, fifteen minutes before the time for examining of articles
or animals.

Where any premium appears to have been illegally awarded,
the Treasurer may withhold it at the time of distributing the
awards, and the Executive Committee wall meet at Great Bar-
rington on the Monday next succeeding the Fair, for the purpose
of examining the list of aw^ards, and if it shall appear that any
premium has been improperly withheld, they shall authorize the
Treasurer to deliver the same to the claimant, or if they shall
find that any premium has been awarded by mistake, or in vio-
lation of the By-Laws and Regulations of the Society, the Com-
mittee shall require that person so receiving the premium to re-
turn the same, and may recommend such proceedings in the case
as they deem proper.

All premiums remaining uncalled for in the Treasurer's
hands on the first day of December succeeding the award will
revert to the Society.

Merchants and others wishing to make a displav of their
goods and wares, for exhibition onlv, wall have facilities afforded

for their accommodation, so far as is practicable, without charge,
but no premium will be allowed on any such exhibition , nor shall
it occupy space needed by the competitors for premiums.

Individuals having works of art or curiosity, or antiquarian
articles which they are willing to exhibit without competition,
are respectfully solicited to do so free of charge. Cards will be
attached to the articles, and honorable mention made when
deemed worthy.

The State Board of Agriculture, in order to better promote
the cause of Agriculture throughout the State, has made the fol-
lowing rules, which all societies are required to follow:

First — That in awarding premiums, especially on I^ive Stock,
Vegetables and Fruits, there shall be established b}^ this Board
a scale of points, which shall be adopted by all the Societies,
so that there shall be a uniform standard throughout the
State.

Second — That in awarding prizes for Butter and Cheese, Field
Crops and Experiments, a written statement shall accompany
each entry, setting forth how the Butter or Cheese was made,
the Crop raised, or the Experiment conducted; in short, giv-
ing a brief history in relation to the matter.

Third — That in the judging of all Eive Stock, Fruit and Vege-
tables, each Society shall employ an expert or experts, un-
less excused by the Executive Committee of the Board.
These expert judges shall be instructed to appoint a time for
listening to appeals, and to give their reasons for the deci-
sions at which they have arrived, if called for; but their de-
cisions shall be final.

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PROGRAMME FOR EACH DAY.

Saturday, September 26th.

Entries of all Domestic Animals and Poultry must be made
with the Secretar>^ b}^ mail or otherwise, on or before Saturday,
September 26th.

Wednesday, September 30th.

Examination of Domestic Animals b}- the Committee to com-
mence at 12 m., precisely. The animals will remain in the places
assigned them for exhibition until the bell is struck at 3 p. m.
The prize animals will be distinguished by appropriate badges :
Blue, for first; Red, for seco7id; White, for third.

2:30 p. m. — Trials of Speed, 2:50 Class (conditions determined
later by Trotting Committee), Twent^'-sixth Division.

Music throughout the daj^ also special attractions of a high
order.

Thursday, October 1st.

Exhibition of articles in the Hall during the day.

9:30 a. m. — Exhibition of Stallion Colts, Twenty-third Divi-
sion on the lawn. Judge — An Expert.

10:00 a. m. — Exhibition of Sucking Colts, all Classes, Twenty-
fourth Division, on the lawn. Judge— An Expert.

10:00 a. m. — Exhibition and trial of Team Horses, Twentieth
Division, on the track.

10:30 a. m. — Examination and trial of Farm Horses, Twen-
tieth Division, on the track.

10:30 a. m. — Exhibition of Yearling Colts of all Classes,.
Twenty-fifth Division, on- the lawn back of the Judges' stand.
Judge — An Expert.

11:00 a. m. — Exhibition of Two-year-old Colts of all Classes,
Twenty-fifth Division, on the lawn. Judge — An Expert.

1 1 :30 a. m. — Exhibition of Pairs of Carriage Horses, Twenty-
first Division, 153^ hands and over, on the track.

11:30 a. m. — Exhibition of Three-year-old Colts of all Classes,
Twenty-fifth Division, on the lawn. Judge — An Expert.

12:00 m. — Exhibition of Pairs of Carriage Horses, Twenty-
first Division, under 15^ hands, on the track.

12:30 p. m. — Exhibition of Single Horses for General Pur-
poses, Twenty-second Division, on the track.

12:45 P- ni. — Exhibition of Stallions, Twenty -third Division,,
on the lawn and track. Judge — An Expert.

1:00 p. m. — Exhibition of Single Road Horses, Twenty-
second Division, on the track.

1:30 p. m. — Exhibition of Four-year-old Horses, for General
Use, Twenty-second Division, on the lawn and track.

2:00 p. m. — Trials of Speed for Three-year-old Colt Stakes,
Twenty-sixth Division.

2:30 p. m. — Double Team Race, Trotting and Pacing, Twenty-
sixth Division.

3:00 p. m. — Trial of Speed, 2:30 Class, Tw^enty-sixth Divi-
sion.

Music throughout the day, also extraordinary special attrac-
tions.

Friday, October 2cl.

9:30 a. m. — Exercises in the Hall.

Music — Overture by the Band.
Prayer.
Music.
Address.
Music.

Aw^ard of Premiums.
12:30 p. m. — Trials of Speed for Four-year-old Colt Stakes,
Twenty-Sixth Division.

1:00 p. m. — Trials of Speed, Class for Pacing and Trotting
(conditions determined later). Twenty-sixth Division.

Music throughout the day, also special attractions, of which
notice will be given later.

ADMISSIONS.

Members, their wdves and minor children and one team, wall
be admitted during the three days of the Fair, by members'
tickets. Members must not transfer their tickets, under penalty
of forfeiting their membership. Admission of other persons and.
teams at the following rates :

Single Tickets of Admission, 25c.

Single or Double Carriage, 25c.

Children, under ten years of age, loc.

BY-LAWS

OF THE

HOUSATONIC AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MASS.

ARTICLE I.

The object of this vSociety shall be Improvement in Agriculture, Domestic Manu-
factures and Rural Economj- in the Count}- of Berkshire.

ARTICLE II.

The Officers of this Society shall be a President, two Vice-Presidents, Treasurer
and a Secretary.

ARTICLE III.

The Committees of the Societj' shall be :

First — An Executive Committee, consisting of the President, Vice-President, a
Treasurer, Secretary, and six persons elected from the Society at large, three of whom
shall be elected each j^ear and hold their office for two years. The Delegate to the
State Board of Agriculture and the retiring President, for one year shall be a member
of the Executive Committee.

Second— Standing Committees of at least two members each, for each Department,
or for each Division of an^- Department, the number of Di\-isions of the General
Departments being determined by the Executive Committee, annually.

Third— Committee on Accounts, which shall be the Executive Committee.

Fourth — A Superintendent of Fair Grounds, who shall be elected bv the Society- at
the Annual Meeting, and be under the Superintendence and control of the Executive
Committee. He shall give bonds to the Treasurer in the sum of one thousand dollars,
with one or more sureties, for the faithful discharge of his dutj-, and on or before the
first daj- of November he shall paj- to the Treasurer all monej^ of the Society received
b}- him during the 5-ear, with a de'tailed account of rent moneys and all other funds
which he has received.

ARTICLE IV.

The Annual Meeting of the Societj^ shall be held at Great Barrington, on the second
Thursday of December, at 10 o'clock'a. m., for the Election of Officers, Appointment of
Committees, and for the Transaction of all other Business properly before the Society.

ARTICLE V.

The President, Vice-Presidents, Treasurer and Secretary- shall be elected by ballot,
and all other officers as the Society shall direct.

ARTICLE VI.

es3 than twelve r

ARTICLE VII.

A quorum shall consist of not less than twelve members, including the presiding
officer.

The officers of the Society shall enter upon their respective duties on the second
Thursday of December, annually, and continue in office one year, and until super-
seded by another Board, and in case of vacancy, b}- death, resignation, or otherwise,
a new election may be had to fill such vacancy' for which purpose the Society may be
convened by the senior existing officer of the Society, by a notice from him to that
effect, inserted in two or more of the county papers, at least fourteen da^-s previous to
the time specified for such Convention. Vacancies occurring in any of the Committees
of the Society maj' be filled by the Executive Committee, at an}' of it's regular or special
meetings.

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ARTICLE VIII.

The members of this Society shall consist of Ordinary and Honorary Members.

Anj^ person may become a' member of the Society by paying two dollars to the
Treasurer the first j'car, and one dollar yearly, afterwards, payable at the Annual
Fair, or previously' thereto if the party so 'desire ; and no membe'r whose dues accru-
ing at the next Annual Fair, or any time thereafter, remain unpaid, shall be entitled
to the rights and privileges of a member while such delinquencj- continues. (The
Treasurer is authorized to withhold the member's ticket or badge from such delinquent
until such arrearages be paid.) Or, second, the paying into the Treasury- of the
Societv S16.67, securing by such payment perpetual membership, exempt from all
future'taxation. Such membership to be transferable only on the books of the Society
kept by the Treasurer for that purpose.

Anv" gentleman paying Sio or ladj- pajdng S5 into the Treasur3% shall be entitled to a
certificate of Life membership, which certificate shall secure to the holder thereof all
the privileges of any other membership, except that such a certificate is not trans=
ferable.

ARTICLE IX.

Honorary- Members may be elected by a vote of the Executive Committee at any of
its regular meetings, and shall consists "of agriculturalists or eminent advocates of "the
agricultural interests, residing out of the County. Such members shall be entitled to
the same privileges as Life Members, but not to" vote.

ARTICLE X.

Persons who have become members of the Society by the old method of giving their
note, and who may wish to withdraw from the same, can do so upon the payment in
full of all arrears due to the Society on such note, together with interest for"one vear
in advance, in which case their note will be surrendered.

ARTICLE XI.

DUTIES OF THE SEVERAL OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES OF THE SOCIETY.
DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT.

SECTION I. — The President shall exercise the usual duties of that office. He shall
superintend the various departments— cause the laws of the Society- and the measures
of the Executive Committee to be carried into effect, and see thatthe several officers
of the Society discharge their respective duties with fidelity. He niav call special
meetings of the Society whenever he shall deem it necessary, by notification to that
effect inserted in two of more of the County papers, at least fourteen davs previous to
such meetings, excepting meetings for filling vacancies in Committe'es on days of
the Fair, and he may also convene, at his pleasure, the Executive Committee, by giv-
ing the members eight days' previous notice, either in writing or through the medium
of the County papers. In "case of the death, resignation or absence of the President
his duties s"hall be performed by the Vice-Presidents in the order in which thev are
named in the records. And in case of the death, resignation or absence of the President,
and Vice-Presidents, a President pro te?npore may be chosen at any meeting of the
Society.

DUTIES OF THE TREASURER.

Section 2.— The Treasurer shall collect and receive all the funds of the Society,
and he may take such legal measures for the collection thereof as he thinks prope'r,
at the exp"ense of the Society, under the direction of the President or the Executive
Committee. He shall give bonds to the President in the sum of $3,000 with one or more
sureties, as the President may require, for the faithful discharge of the duties of his
office. No payment can be "made by the Treasurer but bv the authoritv of the Com-
mittee of Accounts. He shall keep the accounts methodically in a book 'kept for the
purpose and belonging to the Society, and whenever called upon bv the President, or
any member of the Executive Committee, he shall produce the same for inspection.
And he shall exhibit to the Society- at its annual meeting, a regular account current of
the transactions of the year, and" whenever his office expires he shall give into the
hands of the President a" fair and regular account of all receipts and expenditures, to-
gether with the books and funds of the Societ}-, to be by him delivered to the Treasurer-
elect. At the first meeting of the Executive Commfttee, thereafter, these accounts
shall be laid before them by the President, and if found correct, the President shall be
. authorized to give a discharge thereon, and to cancel the bond of the Treasurer.

DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.

Section 3.— The Secretary shall keep the records and archives of the Society, and
have in charge all letters and papers relating to the correspondences of the "same.
He shall conduct all the correspondence of the Society, keep a record of all important
letters written, and keep on file all letters received, p"ertaining to the business of the
Societv. He shall be present at all the meetings of the Societv and of the Executive
Comm"ittee, and record their proceedings. He shall countersign all diplomas and cer-
tificates relative to premiums, when given, and shall notifv the members of the
Executive Committee, verballv or in writing, of each of their stated meetings, not less
than three, or more than ten days previous to such meeting, designating the time and
place of holding the same, and shall give at least fourteen days' notice, by newspaper
publication, of the annual meetings of the Society.

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DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

Section 4. — The Execvitive Committee shall appropriate the funds of the Society,
determine on all premiums to be awarded, admit Honorary Members, regulate the
Annual Cattle Show and Fair, and adopt any and all such measures as they shall deem

■ expedient for the well-being of the Society, not inconsistent with the act of incorpora-
tion and the laws of the Society. They shall meet statedU- at Great Barrington on the
first Wednesday- of November, March, June and September, at such place and hour of
the day as the Secretar3' shall appoint, and all their transactions shall be recorded, at
the time, in a book of records belonging especially to this committee, by the Secretary,
who shall keep on regular files all plans and proposals adopted at these meeting's.

.At each successive meeting the business of the preceding one shall be read by the
■Secretary before proceeding to anj^ ucav business. A quorum shall consist of not less
than four members, and in the absence of the Presidenta chairman shall be appointed
Xiro tempore. They shall meet at Great Barrington, on the Monday- next succeeding the
Fair for the purpose of examining the list of awards, and if it shall appear that any
premium has been improperly withheld, they shall authorize the Treasurer to deliver
the same to the claimant, or if they shall find that any premium has been awarded by'
mistake, or in violation of the By-I^aws and Regulations of the Society, the Committee
shall require the person so receiving the premium to retvirn the same, and may
recommend such proceeding in the case as they may deem proper.

DUTIES OF standing COMMITTEE.

Section 5. — The special duties of the Standing Committee shall be to take into con-
sideration the wants of the community and the interests of the Society, as connected
with their respective departments, and through their chairman to communicate to the
;Kxecutive Committee, at their stated meeting on the first Wednesday of November, an-
nually, such suggestions as they may deem proper in relation to the making out of
the annual premium list.

duties of COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS.

Section 6. — The Committee on Accounts shall receive, examine and admit all
claims on the Society, and if just, certify them, or so much as is allowed upon them,
which certified accounts shall be vouchers for payments by the Treasurer. They
shall also settle with the Treasurer annually, on or before the first day of December.

ARTICLE XII.

The annual Cattle Show and Fair of the vSociety shall be held at Great Barrington,
commencing on the last Wednesday in September, and continuing three days, unless
• otherwise ordered bv the Societv at its annual meeting, when an address will be deliv-
ered before the Society, reports' heard from the different Boards of Examiners, and
the premiums awarded.

ARTICLE XIII.

The premiums of the Society shall be paid in plate, unless •otherwise ordered by
the Executive Committee, and shall be awarded by the respective Committees ap-
pointed annuallv bv the Society, and if any animal or any article be exhibited which
would receive a 'premium but for the rulcs'of the Society making such animal or article
ineligible, the exhibitor shall receive a diploma or certificate from the Committee cer-
tifying the facts.

ARTICLE XIV.

Anv member of any Committee of the Society, who wishes to be a competitor for a
premium on an article or crop in his department, shall notify the Secretary of his
wish, at least two weeks previous to the time appointed for the commencement of his

■ duties, whereupon he shall be discharged from serving on said committee and the
Executive Committee or Committee on Vacancies may appoint another to serve in his
place.

ARTICLE XV.

If anv person shall attempt to obtain any premium by fraud or by offering any
article o'f household manufacture which was in whole of part manufactured in a
factory (the dyeing and finishing of cloths excepted, as also the weaving of blankets
and carpets, when so excepted "by the proposals of the Society), or shall offer any
article clandestinely, not belongin'g to him or her, or any article that may have re-
ceived the premium before (anituals excepted), such a person, if a membe'r, shall be
forever after expelled from the Society ; or if a female, or a person not a member, he
or she shall be forever thereafter precluded from receiving any premium from the
Society, and shall have his or her name entered on the records of the Society, and
of the "Executive Committee.

ARTICLE XVI.

All property, real and personal, which may belong to the Societj% shall be vested
in the ordinary members thereof.

ARTICLE XVII.

JNo person shall enter more than one team for premium on plowing.

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ARTICIvE XVIII.

In the award of premiums on Crops, the Committee shall be governed by the cir-
cumstances under which the crops offered are produced, and the method of tueir pro-
duction, whether skillful or otherwise.

; ARTICLE XIX.

Section i, — Any animal may receive a premium whenever the Committee, in their
opinion, think it deserving, provided it shall have been owned by the competitor three
months nextgsreceding the date of its being offered for premium.

Section 24 — No article shall ever be entitled to more than one first premium from
this Societ}-.}

Section ji— Competitors will be restricted to one premium for each description of
animal, arti^e or crop.

I ARTICLE XX.

Repealed^ecember S, 1892.

ARTICLE XXI.

These By-I^aws maybe altered or amended by a two-thirds vote of the members
present at the annual meeting, or any special meeting in the call for which due notice
of the intention of the Society to make alterations in the By-Laws has been given.

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