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UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
LIBRARY

TRANSACTIONS

FOR THE YEAR 1907

OF THE

Essex Agricultural Society

(Established 1818)

COUNTY OF ESSEX

And the Premium List
of 1908

PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE SOCIETY

SALEM, MASS.

Newcomb & Gauss, Printers

1907

LIBRARY

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MAS^/CHUSlTTS

AMHEi\bT, MASS.

EIGHTY-SEVENTH

Annual Cattle Show and Fair*

REPORT OF THE ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the society was held in the Town
Hall, Peabody, September 19, 1907.

President Frederick A. Russell called the meeting to
order at 9.45 o'clock A. M.

Voted — To proceed to the election of President, four
Vice Presidents and Secretary all on one ballot.

On motion of Mr. Perkins of Wenham it was voted that
the President appoint a committee of three to distribute,
collect and count the votes.

Messrs. Perkins of Wenham, Dodge of Beverly and Na-
son of Amesbury were appointed.

The committee reported the whole number of votes cast,
twenty-two, all of which were for

PRESIDENT.

Frederick A. Russell of Methuen. ' '

VICE-PEESIDENTS. ' ^

James J. H. Gregory of Marblehead. v,

Asa T. Newhall of Lynn.

Sherman Nelson of Georgetown. / >•

Ira J. Webster of Haverhill. ' > , .

SECHT'.TAKV.

John M. Danforth of Lynnfield
and the above were declared elected.

Yoted — To proceed to the election of trustees and to
take lip each town separately and the following persons
were declared elected

John J. Mason, Amesbury ; George W. Hoyt, Merrimac
George L. Averill, Andover; John W. Shirley, Methuen
John W. Lovett, Beverly; Edgar Gregory, Middleton
John W. Parkhurst, Boxford ; Henry C. Lodge, I^ahant
Charles H. Preston, Danvers ; Frank Perkins, Newbury
Elias Andrews, Essex; Panl T. Winkley, Xewburyport
Samuel T. Poor, Georgetown ; W. S. Hughes, N. Andover
Geo. M. Wonson, Gloucester ; J. Oscar Goodale, Peabody
Sam'l B. George, Groveland ; John J. Manning, Rockport
Issac F. Knowlton, Hamilton ; Frank P. Todd, Rowley
B. Frank Barnes, Haverhill; George W. Creesy, Salem
Alonzo B. Fellows, Ipswich ; George A. Dow, Salisbury
Edward A. Fuller, Lawrence, Lewis W. Hawkes, Saugus
Edwin Bates, Lynn ; William H. Bates, Swampscott
John H. Perkins, Lynnfield ; Chas. J. Peabody, Topsfield
John Baker, Manchester ; Nath'l P. Perkins, Wenham
A. P. Alley, Marblehead ; Richard Newell, W. Newbury.

A mortgage for six thousand dollars to the Warren Five
Cents Savings Bank on the real estate of this society sit-
uate in Peabody, having been presented and read by the
Secretary, as prepared for execution, and also the mort-
gage note to be secured thereby.

It was Voted — That the drafts of said mortgage and
the note as read be approved and confirmed, and that the
said mortgage be signed, sealed, acknowledged and de-

livered, and said note to be signed and delivered to said
bank, by Frederick A. Rnssell, President, John M. Dan-
forth, Secretary and William S. I^ichols, Treasurer.

On motion of Arthur Elliot of Peabody to choose a
committee to revise the premium list and report to the
trustees at their meeting in N^ovember it was

Voted — To refer the whole matter to the Executive
Committee,

The committee appointed at a special meeting of the
Society, June 4, 1907 to report at the annual meeting of
the Society to ascertain as near as may be the valuation of
the Society's grounds and buildings in Peabody, reported
through its chairman Mr. Nelson of Georgetown as

follows.

That it appears that the grounds contain about thirteen
acres of land, capable of being divided into 100 building
lots worth $200.00 per lot, as land has been sold nearby.
A second estimate is that the land is worth from five to
ten cents per foot, lots 50 by 100 feet would be worth
from $250.00 to $500.00 per lot. The property is on the
town books at $10,000.00 but we are informed that the
assessors are of the opinion that the actual value is much
more than that, from $15,000.00 to $17,000.00, as no tax
is assessed the valuation remains the same as years ago.
We are of the opinion these figures represent a fair and
conservative estimate.

Voted to adjourn.

John M. Danfoeth, Secretary.

The entries in the several departments of the fair for
1907, and tabulated for comparison as follows: —

STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, ETC., ON EXHIBITION.

Fat Cattle

Bulls

Milch Cows

Herds of Milch Cows

Heifers, Pure Breed

Heifers, Grade

Working Oxen and Steers

Steers

Stallions, Farm and Draft

Stallions for Driving

Brood Mares, Farm and Draft

Brood Mares for Driving

Family Horses

Pairs Gents' Driving Horses

Single Gents' Driving Horses

Ladies' Driving Horses

Fast Walking Horses

Single Farm Horses

Pairs Farm Horses

Colts, Farm and Draft

Colts for Driving

Horses for Hurdle Jumping

Swine

Sheep

Goats

Poultry

Agricultural Implements

Carriages

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Grange Exhibits

Dairy

Bread and Canned Fruit

Honey

Pears

Apples

Peaces, Grapes, Assorted Fruit 47

Plants 13

Flowers 196

Vegetables 177

Grain and Seed 2

Carpets and Eugs 22

Counterpanes and Afghans 27

Articles Manuf'd from Leather 2

Manufactures and Gen. Mdse. 5

Fancy Work 111

Oil Paintings and Water Colors 23

Decorated China 9

Charcoal Work, Photos, etc. 23

Work by children under 12 yrs. 20

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Grand total of 1112 entries from 24 cities and towns
in Essex County, against 1524 entries from 27 cities and
towns last year. Georgetown, Gloucester, Merrimac, Me-
thuen, Nahant, Rockport, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott,
and West l^ewbury did not have exhibits this year.

The entries were : Amesbury, 9 ; Andover, 5 ; Beverly,
53; Boxford, 64; Danvers, 61; Essex, 1; Groveland, 2;
Hamilton, 12 ; Haverhill, 12 ; Ipswich, 1 ; Lawrence, 7 ;
Lynn, 102 ; Lynnfield, 8 ; Manchester, 2 ; Marblehead, 49 ;
Middleton, 19; Newbury, 21; Newburyport, 1; !N"ortli
Andover, 25 ; Peabody, 502 ; Rowley, 1 ; Salem, 149 ;
Topsfield, 5 ; Wenham, 1.

Reports of Committees.

BULLS.

$7. I'irst premium to J ames C. Poor, No. Ando.ver, for
Holstein Bull, "Aggie de Kol," No. 31,075.
$10. First premium to James C. Poor, No. Andover for
Holstein Bull "Earl Aggie de Kol" with 5 of his
stock.

$7. First premium to John Jones, Middleton for Ayr-
shire Bull "Domino" No. 9081.

$3. First premium to Charles Hayes, Danvers, for
Jersey Bull, 13 months old.
P. M. Harwood, S. H. Bailey, S. T. Poor — Committee.

MILCH COWS.

$6. First premium to John Jones, Middleton for Ayr-
shire Cow "Queen Daisy" No. 8508.

$7. First premium to James C. Poor, No. Andover, for
Holstein Cow, "Betz Fairfax," No. 47,289.

$4. Second premium to James C. Poor, No. Andover,
for Holstein Cow, "Sophia de Kol" No. 65,125.

$6. First premium to James C. Poor, No. Andover, for
Holstein Cow, De Vernon Ondinus Shepard 2d,
No. 63,030.

$6. First premium to James C. Poor, No. Andover, for
Grade Holstein Cow.

$4. Second premium to T. F. Ellis, Peabody, for Grade

Ayrshire Cow.
$3. First premium to George H. Eaton, Peabody, for

Kerry Cow.

HERDS OF MILCH COWS.

I. First premium to James C. Poor, North Andover,
for 5 Holstein Cows.
P. M. Harmood, George G. Phelps — Committee.

HEIFERS— PURE BREED.

$5. First premium to James C. Poor, 'No. Andover, for

Holstein Heifer, "Pauline2d," 76,828. 2 years

old, in milk.
$3. First premium to James C. Poor, No. Andover, for

Holstein Heifer "Grace Shepard De Kol ISLether-

land" 70,294.
$2. First premium to James C. Poor, No. Andover, for

Holstein Heifer "Pearl Shepard Aggie De Kol,"

81,827.
$3. First premium to James C. Poor, Z^o. Andover, for

Holstein Heifer, "Louise Aggie Wellerland De

Kol," 76,063.
$1. First premium to James C. Poor, No. Andover, for

twin Heifer Holstein calves, "Minnie and Thyreso

Shepard De Kol."
$2. First premium to Wm. Frost, jSTo. Andover, for

Holstein Heifer, "Thyresas Pearl Pauline," 9

months old.
$5. First premium to John Jones, Middleton, for Ayr-
shire Heifer, "Daisy Fox," 19,980, in milk.

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$3. First ])remium to John Jones, Middleton, for Ayr-
shire Heifer, ''Ophelia Fox."

$3. First premium to John Jones, Middleton, for Ayr-
shire Heifer, "Lady Daisy."

$2. First premium to John Jones, Middleton, for Ayr-
shire Heifer, "Blossom."

GRADE— HEIFERS.

$2. First premium to Elmer E. Durkee, Peabody, for

Grade Guernsey Heifer.
$3. First premium to W. H. Banks, Marblehead, for

Grade Ayrshire Heifer.
$2. First premium to W. H. Banks, Marblehead, for

Grade Guernsey Heifer.
$1. First premium to George Murphy, Peabody, for

Kerry Calf.
$5. First premium to L. B. Walton, Peabody, for Grade
Ayrshire Heifer, in milk.
The committee on cows and heifers wish to commend
very highly the quality of the stock exhibited by the Essex
County Training School. Also the stock from the Danvers
Insane Asylum. They could not award them any pre-
miums although worthy of it, because they were only there
on exhibition and not entered for premiums.

P. M. Harwood, Walter H. Bro^vn — Committee.

WORKK^G OXE^ AND STEERS.

$7. First premium to Charles Hayes, Danvers, for pair

Devon Oxen.
$3. First premium to F. E. Watson, Essex, for pair

Steers, 15 months old.

E. A. Emerson for the committee.

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STALLIONS FOR FARM AND DRAFT.

$4. First premium to E. E. O'Neil, Danvers, for 2
year old Stallion Colt.

STALLIONS FOR DRIVING.

$7. First premium to F. A. Parshall, Topsfield, for 4
year old Bay Stallion.

BROOD MARES FOR DRIVING.

$7. First premium to Richard Barry, Peabody, for
Mare and Colt.
C. H. Playdon, judge ; A. B. Fellows, M. H. O'Connor,

— Committee.

FAMILY HORSES.

$7. First premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Bay

Mare.
$5. Second premium to Daniel Brown, Peabody, for

Black horse.

GENTS DRIVING HORSES.

$7. First premium to A. B. Gardner, Salem, for Chest-
nut Gelding.

$5. Second premium to F. H. Wyman, Peabody, for
Bay Gelding.

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LADIES DRIVING HORSES.

$7. First premium to E. A. Fuller, Lawrence, for
Brown Mare, "'Doris."

$5. Second premium to Mrs. Fannie B. Libby, Wen-
ham, Bay Gelding.

FAST WALKING HORSES.

$4. First premium to H. O. Southwick, Peabody, for

White Horse.
$3. Second premium to F. H, Wyman, Peabody, for
Bay Horse.
C. H. Playdon, judge; J. Henry Nason, Geo. L. Averill
Walter H. Hayes — Committee.

SINGLE FARM HORSES.

First premium to B. H. Farnham, No. Andover,

for Mare 'Topsy" over 1200 lbs.
First premium to F. H. Wyman, Peabody, for Bay

Horse, less than 1200 lbs.

John H. Perkins, for the committee.

COLTS FOR FARM PURPOSES.

$5. First premium to F. H. Wyman, Peabody, for

Black Gelding, 3 years old.
$6. First premium to Forest Valley Farm, Peabody,

for 4 year old Colt.
$3. First premium to James A. Roome, Peabody, for

1 year old Colt.
$2. Second premium to James A. Roome, Peabody, for

1 year old Colt.

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COLTS FOR DRIVING.

$5. First premium to A. B. Gardner, Salem, for 3 year

old Bay Colt.
$3. Second premium to A. B. Gardner, Salem, for 2

year old Colt.
$4. First premium to A. C. Cummings, Hamilton, for

2 year old Colt.
$6. First premium to A. C. Cummings, Hamilton, for

pair of Shetland Ponies.
$3. First premium to F. H. Wyman, Peabody, for 1

year old Colt.

C. H. Play don, judge.

SWINE.

$2. Second premium to Mrs. Nellie Galeucia, Peabody,

for Berkshire Sow and Pigs.
$2. Second premium to Mrs. Nellie Galeucia, Peabody,

for large Yorkshire Sow and Pigs.
$4. First premium to Mrs. Nellie Galeucia, Peabody,

for Grade Sow and Pigs.

$2. Second premium to Mrs. Nellie Galeucia, Peabody,

for Chester White Sow and Pigs.
$4. First premium to Mrs. Nellie Galeucia, Peabody,

for Chester W^hite Sow and Pigs.
$4. First premium to Mrs. Nellie Galeucia, Peabody,

for large Yorkshire Sow and Pigs.
$2. Second premium to Mrs. Nellie Galeucia, Peabody,

for O. I. Sow and Piss.

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$4. First premium to Thomas Mannix, Peabody, for

Berkshire Boar.
$4. First premium to Thomas Mannix, Peabody, for

Berkshire Sow and Pigs.
$2. Second premium to Thomas Mannix, Peabody, for

Yorkshire Shotes.
$4. First premium to Thomas Mannix, Peabody, for

Chester White Shotes.
John W. Shirley, Frank Newhall, Samuel T. Poor,
Sherman J^elson — Committee.

SHEEP.

$2. Gratuity to Town Farm, Peabody, for pen Shrop-
shire Sheep.

$2. Gratuity to Town Farm, Peabody, for pen Grade
Sheep.

$2. Gratuity to Town Farm, Peabody, for pen Shrop-
shire Lambs.

$1. Gratuity to J. H. Symonds, Peabody, for pen
Shropshire Sheep.

GOATS.

$3. Gratuity to Harvey Savage, Lynnfield, for pair

Angora Goats.
$2. Gratuity to Wm. Davis, Peabody, for pair Angora

Goats.

John J. Gould, Charles H. Preston, George L. Averill
— Committee.

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POULTKY.

$1. First premium to Edwin A. Varney, Peabody, for

S. C. Brown Leghorn Cock.
50c. Second permium to Edwin A. Vamey, Peabody,

for S. C. Brown Leghorn Cock.
$1. First premium to Edwin A. Varney, Peabody, for

S. C. Brown Leghorn Hen.
50c. Second premium to Edwin A. Varney, Peabody,

for S. C. Brown Leghorn Hen.
$1. First premium to Edwin A. Varney, Peabody, for

S. C. Brown Leghorn Cockerel.
50c. Second premium to Edwin A. Varney, Peabody,

for S. C. Brown Leghorn Cockerel.
$1. First premium to Edwin A. Varney, Peabody, for

S. C. Brown Leghorn Pullet.
50c. Second premium to Edwin A. Varney, Peabody,

for S. C. Brown Leghorn Pullet.
$2. First premium to Edwin A. Varney, Peabody, for

pen S. C. Bro\vn Leghorn Fowls.
$2. First premium to Edwin A. Varney, Peabody, for

pen S. C. Brown Leghorn Chicks.
$1. Second premium to Edwin A. Varney, Peabody,

for pen S. C. Brown Leghorn Chicks.
$2. First premium to Edwin A. Merrow, Salem, for

pen Partridge Cochin Fowls.
$1. Second premium to Edwin A. Merrow,. Salem, for

pen Partridge Cochin Fowls.
$2. First premium to Edwin A. Merrow, Salem, for

Pen Partridge Cochin Chicks.
$1. Second premium to Edwin A. Merrow, Salem, for

pen Partridge Cochin Chicks.
$1. First premium to Edwin A. Merrow, Salem, for

Partridge Cochin Hen.

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50c. Second preiiiiimi to Edwin A. Merrow, Salem, for

Partridge Cochin Hen.
$1. First premium to Edwin A, Merrow, Salem, for

Partridge Cochin Cock.
$1. First ])reminm to Edwin A. Merrow, Salem, for

Partridge (Cochin Cockerel.
$1. First premium to Edwin A. Merrow, Salem, for

Partridge Cochin Pullet.
50c. Second premium to Edwin A. Merrow, Salem, for

Partridge Cochin Pullet.
$1. First premium to ]\r. A. Kamsdell, Peabody, for

Rose Comb, Brown Leghorn Cock.
50c. Second premium to M. A. Ramsdell, Peabody, for

Rose Comb, Brown Leghorn Cock.
$L First premium to M. A. Ramsdell, Peabodv, for

Rose Comb, Browni Leghorn Hen.
50c. Second premium to M. A. Ramsdell, Peabody, for

Rose Comb, Brown Leghorn Hen.
$1. First premium to M. A. Ramsdell, Peabody, for

Rose Comb, Browni Leghorn Cockerel.
50c. Second premium to M. A. Ramsdell, Peabody, for

Rose Comb, Brown Leghorn Pullet.
$L First premium to M. A. Ramsdell, Peabody, for

Rose Comb, Bro\vn Leghorn Pullet.
$2. First premium to M. A. Ramsdell, Peobody, for

pen Rose Comb, Brown Leghorn Fowls.
$1. Secon(J premium to M. A. Ramsdell, Peabody, for

pen Rose Comb, Brown Leghorn Fowls.
$2. First premium to L. N. Benway, Salem, for pen

Golden Wyandotte Fowls.
$1. Second premium to L. N. Benway, Salem, for pen

Golden Wyandotte Fowls.
$2. First premium to L. jST. Benway, Salem, for pen

Golden Wyandotte Chicks.

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$1. Second premium to L. N. Benway, Salem, for pen

Golden Wyandotte Chicks.
$1. First premium to L. N. Benway, Salem, for Golden

Wyandotte Cock.
■50c. Second premium to L. N. Benway, Salem, for

Golden Wyandotte Cock.
$1. First premium to L. N. Benway, Salem, for Golden

Wyandotte Hen.
50c. Second premium to L. N. Benway, Salem, for

Golden Wyandotte Hen.
$1. First premium to L. JST. Benway, Salem, for Golden

Wyandotte Cockerel.
50c. Second premium to L. N. Benway, Salem, for

Golden Wyandotte Cockerel.
$1. First premium to L. N. Benway, Salem, for Golden

Wyandotte Pullet.
50c. Second premium to L. IST. Benway, Salem, for

Golden Wyandotte Pullet.
$1. First premium to L. iT. Benway, Salem, for Red

Cap Hen.
50c. Second premium to L. IST. Benway, Salem, for Red

Cap Hen.
$1. First premium to L. E". Benway, Salem, for Am.

Dominique Hen.
$1. First premium to L. J^. Benway, Salem, for Am..

Dominique Cockerel.
$1. First premium to Mrs. George A. Hawkes, Dan-

vers, for Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerel.
$1. First premium to Mrs. George A. Hawkes, Dan-

vers, for Barred Plymouth Rock Pullet.
50c. Second premium to Mrs. George A. Hawkes, Dan-

vers, for Barred Plymouth Rock Pullet.
$2. First premium to Daniel Brown, Peabody, for pair-
white Embden Geese.

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$2. First premium to Daniel Bromi, Peabody, for pair
African Geese.

$2. First premium to Daniel Brown, Peabody, for pair
Toulouse Geese.

$1. First premium to Alonzo C. Pearson, Peabody, for
R. I. Red Hen.

$1. First premium to Alonzo C. Pearson, Peabody,
for R. I. Red Cock.
50c. Second premium to Alonzo C. Pearson, Peabody,
for R. I. Red Cock.

$1. First premium to Alonzo C. Pearson, Peabody, for
R. I. Red Cockerel.

$1. First premium to Alonzo C. Pearson, Peabody, for
R. I. Red Pullet.

50e. Second premium to Alonzo C. Pearson, Peabody,
for R. I. Red Pullet.

$1. First premium to Arthur Elliot, Peabody, for Par-
tridge Wyandotte Cock.

$1. First premium to Arthur Elliot, Peabody, for Par-
tridge Wyandotte Hen.
50c. Second premium to Arthur Elliot, Peabody, for
Partridge Wyandotte Hen.

$1. First premium to Arthur Elliot, Peabody, for Par-
tridge Wyandotte Cockerel.

50c. Second premium to Arthur Elliot, Peabody, for
Partridge Wyandotte Pullet.

$1. First premium to Arthur Elliot, Peabody, for Sal-
mon Favorelle Hen.

$1. First premium to Arthur Elliot, Peabody, for Sal-
mon Favorelle Cockerel.
50c. Second premium to Arthur Elliot, Peabody, for
Salmon Favorelle Pullet.

$2. First premium to Elmer E. Durkee, Peabody, for
pair white Pekin Ducks.

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$1. Second premium to Elmer E. Durkee, Peabody, for

pair white Pekin Ducks.
$2. First premium to Elmer E. Durkee, Peabody, for

pair young Pekin Ducks.
$1. Second premium to Elemr E. Durkee, Peabody, for

pair young Pekin Ducks.
$1. Second premium to Elmer E. Durkee, Peabody, for

pen light Brahma Fowls.
$2. First premium to Elmer E. Durkee, Peabody, for

for light ]>rahma Cock.
$1. First premium to Elmer E. Durkee, Peabody, for

light Brahma Hen.
$1. First premium to Elmer E. Durkee, Peabody, for

light Brahma Cockerel.
50c. Second premium to Elmer E. Durkee, Peabody,

for light Brahma Cockerel.
$1. First premium to Elmer E. Durkee, Peabody, for

light Brahma Pullet.
50c. Second premium to Elmer E. Durkee, Peabody,

for light Brahma Pullet.
50c. Second premium to Elmer E. Durkee, Peabody,

for E. I. Red Cockerel.
$1. First premium to Walter H. Brown, Dan vers, for

Buff Cochin Cock.
$1. First premium to Walter H. Brown, Danvers, for

Buff Cochin Hen.
50c. Second premium to Walter H. Brown, Danvers, for

for Buff Cochin Hen.
$2. First premium to Walter H. Brown, Danvers, for

pen R. I. Red Fowls.
$2. First premium to Lewis R. Brown, Salem, for pen

Buff Plymouth Rock Chicks.
$1. Second premium to Lewis R. Brown, Salem, for

pen Buff Plymouth Rock Chicks.

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$2. First premium to Lewis K. Brown, Salem, for pen

Buff Plymouth Rock Fowls.
$1. First premium to Lewis R. Brown, Salem, for Buff

Plymouth Rock Cock.
$1. First premium to Lewis R. Brown, Salem, for Buff

Plymouth Rock Hen.
$1. First premium to Lewis R. Brown, Salem, for Buff

Plymouth Rock Cockerel.
$1. First premium to Lewis R. Brown, Salem, for Buff

Plymouth Rock Pullet.
$2. First premium to Lewis R. Brown, Salem, for pen

Black Langshan Fowls.
$1. First premium to Loren Holden, Beverly, for Black

Minorca Cockerel.
$1. First premium to Loren Holden, Beverly, for

Black Minorca Pullet.
$1. First premium to Loren Holden, Beverly, for light

Brahma Cock.
50c. Second premium to Loren Holden, Beverly, for

light Brahma Cock.
50c. Second premium to Loren Holden, Beverly, for

light Brahma Hen.
$2. First premium to Loren Holden, Beverly, for pen

light Brahma Chicks.
25c. Gratuity to Eugene O'Donnel, Salem, for white

Polish Bantam Fowls.
$2. First premium to T. P. Earle, Peabody, for pair

Indian Runner Ducks.
$1. First premium to William Harlow, Salem, for

white Wyandotte Cockerel.
$1. First premium to William Harlow, Salem, for

white Wyandotte Pullet.
50c. Second premium to William Harlow, Salem, for

white Wyandotte Pullet.

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$1. First premium to D. F. Eichardson, Lynn, for

white Indian Game Cock.
$1. First premium to D. F. Richardson, Lynn, for

white Indian Game Hen.
$1. First premium to D. F. Richardson, Lynn, for

white Indian Game Cockerel.
$1. First premium to D. F. Richardson, Lynn, for

white Indian Game Pullet.
$1. First premium to A. W. Tyler, Peabody, for S. C.
Opington Cock.
50c. Second premium to A. W. Tyler, Peabody, for S. C.

Opington Cock.
$1. First premium to A. W. Tyler, Peabody, for S. C.
Opington Cockerel.
$1. First premium to A. W. Tyler, Peabody, for G. C.
Opington Hen.
50c. Second premium to A. W. Tyler, Peabody, S. C.
Opington Hen.
50c. Second premium to A. W. Tyler, Peabody, for

S. C. Opington Cockerel.
$2. First premium to A. W. Tyler, Peabody, for pen
S. C. Opington Fowls.
$1. First premium to A. W. Tyler, Peabody, for S. C.
Opington Pullet.
50c. Second premium to A. W. Tyler, Peabody, for

S. C. Opington Pullet.
$2. First premium to A. W. Tyler, Peabody, for pen

S. C. Opington Chicks.
$1. First premium to A. W. Tyler, Peabody, for Rose

Comb Opington Cock.
$1. First premium A. W. Tyler, Peabody, for Rose

Comb Opington Hen.
$1. First premium to A. W. Tyler, Peabody, for Rose
Comb Opington Cockerel.

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50c. Second premium to A. W. Tyler, Peabody, for

Rose Comb Opington Cockerel.
$1. First premium to A. W. Tyler, Peabody, for Rose

Comb Opington Pullet.
50c. Second premium to A. W. Tyler, Peabody, for

Rose comb Opington Pullet.
$2. First premium to A. W. Tyler, Peabody, for pen

Rose Comb Opington Chicks.
$1. Second premium to F. H. Wyman, Peabody, for

pair white Pekin Ducklings.
$2. First premium to Earl Weaver, Danvers, for pen
Black Minorca Chicks.
$1. First premium to A. F. Wilson, Peabody, for S. C.
Opington Cock.
50c. Second premium to A. F. Wilson, Peabody, for
S. C. Opington Cock.
$1. First premium to A. F. Wilson, Peabody, for S. 0.
Opington Hen.
50c. Second premium to A. F. Wilson, Peabody, for
S. C. Opington Hen.
$1. Second premium to Horace Boenwan, Salem, for

pair African Geese.
$2. First premium to Horace Boenwan, Salem for pair
African Goslings.
$1. First premium to John Shannahan, Salem, for

White Game Pullet.
50c. Second premium to John Shannahan, Salem, for

white Wyandotte cockerel.
$1. Second premium to F. Ellis, Peabody, for Gray

Toulouse Geese.
25c. Gratuity to John JNIcMann, Danvers, for Coll.

Bantams.
50c. Second premium to Forrest Valley Farm, Pea-
body, for Plymouth Rock Cockerel.

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$2. First premium to Henry J. Poor, Peabody, for

pen Black Minorca Fowls.
$1. First premium to Henry J. Poor, Peabody, for

Black Minorca Hen.
$1. First premium to Henry J. Poor, Peabody, for

Buff Wyandotte Pullet.
50c. Second premium to Henry J. Poor, Peabody, for

Buff Wyandotte Pullet.
$2. First premium to W. H. Burnham, Peabody, for

pen R. I. Red Fowl.
$2. First premium to Daniel Fuller, Middleton, for

pair Bronze Turkeys.
$1. First premium to H. O. Southwick, Peabody, for

white Wyandotte Cock.
$1. First premium to H. O. Southwick, Peabody, for

white Wyandotte Hen.
50e. Second premium to H. O. Southwick, Peabody,

for white Wyandotte Hen.
$2. First premium to Otis Brown, Peabody, for pen

Buff Wyandotte Fowl.
$1. First premium to Otis Brown, Peabody, for Buff

W. B. Atherton, judge.

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.

$2. First premium to Fuller Manufacturing Co., Dan-
vers for collection of hand Weeders.

$2. First premium to W. H. Vanderbilt, Peabody for
Wire Fence and supplies.

$3. First premium to Dole & Osgood, Peabody, for Ex-
press Wagon.

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CARRIAGES.

$3. Gratuity to T. W. Lane, Amesbury, for close Rub-
ber Tired Carriage.

$3. Gratuity to T. W. Lane, Amesbury, for Top Con-
cord Buggy.

$3. Gratuity to T. W. Lane, Amesbury, for Runabout.

$3. Gratuity to T. W. Lane, Amesbury, for Cushioned
Rubber Tired Democrat.

$3. Gratuity to T. W. Lane, Amesbury, for Queen
Sleigh.
C. J. Peabody, W. S. Hughes, Charles W. Paul,— Com-
mittee.

IN EXHIBITION HALL.

GRANGES.

$50. First Premium to Danvers Grange, Danvers, for

Exhibit.
Sherman Nelson, Mrs. J. W. Perkins, Fred A. Dodge, —
Committee.

BREAD AND CANNED FRUIT.

$2. First premium to Mrs. W. M. Cole, Boxford, for
White Bread.

$1. Gratuity to Mrs. W. M. Cole, Boxford, for Sponge
Cake.
50c. Gratuity to Marion E. O'Keefe, Boxford, for
White Bread.

$1. Gratuity to Mrs. F. Lindburg, Peabody, for Oat-
meal Bread.

$1. Gratuity to Mrs. F. Lindburg, Peabody, for Buns.

$1. Gratuity to Alma Cole, Boxford, for Ribbon Cake.

$1. Second premium to Mrs. A. Smith, Peabody, for
White Bread.

$L Gratuity to Annie Reynolds, Peabody, for Choco-
late Cake.

$1. Gratuity to Miss Delia Landers, Danvers, for
Doughnuts.

$3. First premium to Inez E. Townsend, Lynn, for Col-
lection of Jellies.

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$2. First premium to Inez E. To^^^lsend, Lynn, for

Canned Fruit.
50e. Gratuity to Mrs. Kinnear, Salem, for Crab Apple

Jelly.''
$1. Gratuity to Maria Teel, Peabody, for Apple Jelly.
$1. Gratuity to Annie E. Goodridge, Peabody, for

Canned Vegetables.

HONEY.

$2. First premium to Miss S. J. C. Xeedham, Peabody,

for 4 lbs. Honey.
$1. Second premium to F. H. Wyman, Peabody, for 3
lbs., and Jar Honey.
Helen E. Brimmer, Ethel K. Cole, Nellie M. Merrill,—
Committee.

PEAKS.

$2. First premium to Alfred Berry, Peabody, for

Seckel.
$1. Second premium to Alfred Berry, Peabody, for

Vicar of Wakefield.
$1. Second premium to Alfred Berry, Peabody, for

Lawrence.
$1. Second premium to Alfred Berry, Peabody, for

De Anjou.
aOc. Gratuity to E. P. Balcomb, Salem, for Seckel.
$1. Second premium to Phillip Bushby, Peabody, for

Flemish Beauty.
50c. Gratuity to Phillip Bushby, Peabody, for Bartlett.

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$1. Second premium to Clifford Reynolds, Peabody, for
Beurre Clairgeau.
50c. Gratuity to Franklin Skinner, Peabody, for Vicar
of Wakefield.

$2. First premium to H. A. Harrington, Peabody, for
Buerre Bosc.

$1. Second premium to M. H. Lane, Peabody, for
Flemish Beauty.

$1. Second premium to C. A. Southwick, Peabody, for
Bartlett.

$2. First premium to P. Cotter, Salem, for Vicar of
Wakefield.

$1. Second premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Shel-
don.

$1. Second premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Louis
Bonne.
50c. Gratuity to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for De Anjou.
50c. Gratuity to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Bartlett.

$2. First premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Duchess.

$1. Second premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Seckel.

$2. First premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Howell.

$2. First premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Law-
rence.

$1. Second premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Clapp's
Favorite.

$3. First premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Collec-
tion.

$2. First premium to W. F. Hutchinson, Danvers, for
Dana's Hovey.

$2. First premium to Mrs. A. Raddin, Peal)ody, for
Sheldon.

$2. First premium to P. M. Illsley, jSTewbury, for Bart-
lett.

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$2. First premium to W. E. Reed, Peabodj, for Buerre

Clairgeau.
$2. First premium to S. Barrett, Lyun, for Belle Lu-
crative.
$1. Second premium to S. Barrett, Lynn, for Buerre
Bosc.
50c. Gratuity to S. Barrett, Lynn, for Lawrence.
50c. Gratuity to C. M. Webster, Haverhill, for Sheldon.

A. A. Hixon, Judge.

APPLES.

$1. Second premium to E. P. Balcomb, Salem, for

Baldwins.
50c. Gratuity to Maria Teel, Peabody, for Gravensteins.
50c. Gratuity to Maria Teel, Peabody, for Porter.
$1. Second premium to Charles M. Poor, Peabody, for

Snow.
$2. First premium to Helen Wright, for Gravensteins.
$2. First premium to W. E. Reed, Peabody, for Hub-

bardstons.
75c. Second premium to William McElroy, Peabody for

Transcendant Crab.
$2. First premium to C. A. Southwick, Peabody, for

Wolf River.
$1. Gratuity to William Vella, Lynn, for Vella Apple.
$2. First premium to Harry W. Munroe, Lynnfield, for

Baldwin.
$2. First premium to Harry W. Munroe, Lynnfield, for

Porter.
$1. Gratuity to Harry W. Munroe, Lynnfield, for Ba-
nana Apple.
50c. Gratuity to Harry W. Munroe, Lynnfield, for

Fancy Apple.

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$1. Second premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for North-
ern Spy.

$2. First premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for King
of Tompkins.

$2. First premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for R. I.
Greening.

$1. Second premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn for
Wealthy.

$1. Second premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Wolf
River.
50c. Gratuity to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Mcintosh Red.
50c. Gratuity to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Snow.
50c. Gratuity to James A. King, Peabody, for Killam

Hill.
50c. Gratuity to Francis Wilson, Peabody, for Sweet
Baldwin.

$2. First premium to E. A. Emerson, Haverhill, for
Mcintosh Red.

$2. First premium to E. A. Emerson, Haverhill, for
Wealthy.

$2. First premium to E. A. Emerson, Haverhill, for
Snow.

$1. Second premium to P. M. Illsley, l^ewbury, for
Roxbury Russett.

$2. First premium to Fred Illsley, E'ewbury, for Rox-
bury Russett.

$1. Second premium to Fred Illsley, Newbury, for R.
I. Greening.
50c. Gratuity to Fred Illsley, Newbury, for Baldwin.

$1. Second premium to William Perkins, 2d, Peabody,
for Gravenstein.
50c. Gratuity to William H. Fuller, Middleton, for Yel-
low Belleflower.

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$1. Second premium to II. Sawyer, Peabody, for E". Y.

Pippin.
$2. First premium to D. II. TUsley, Xowbui-y, for Dan-

vcrs Winter Sweet.
$2. First premium to 1 ). II. Illsley, Xewl)ury, for

Hunts Russett.
$2. First premium to D. H. Illsley, Xowhiiry, for Pick-
man Pippin.
$1. Second premium to I). II. Illsley, Xewbury, for

Porter.
50c. Gratuity to D. H. Illsley, ISTewbury, for Roxbury

Russet.
50c. Gratuity to D. H. Illsley, Xewbury, for R. I.

Greening.
$1. Second premium to S. B. George, Groveland, for

Hunts Russet.
$1.50 First premium to C. W. Webster, Haverhill, for

Siberian Crab.
$1. Second premium to ^Irs. H. P. Richardson, Salem,

for Mcintosh Red.

A. A. Ilixon, Judge.

PEACHES, GRAPES AND ASSORTED FRUIT.

50c. Gratuity to E. P. Balcomb, Salem, for Blood
Peaches.
$1. Second premium to Mrs. J. Steele, Peabody, for
Magnum Bonneuse Plums.
50c. Gratuity to Helen Wright, Peabody, for Moore's
Diamond Grapes.
$1. Second premium to W. B. Kimball, Peabody, for

Moore's Diamond Grapes.
$2. First premium to J. W. Goodale, Danvers, for
Moore's Early Grapes.

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$2. First preininin to J. B. Hallowell, Peabody, for

Moore's Diainoud Grapes.
$1. Second premium to J. B. Hallowell, Peabody, for

Niagara Grapes.
$1. Second premium to J. B. Hallowell, Peabody, for

Brighton Grapes.
50c. Gratuity to H. A. Harrington, Peabody, for Blood

Peaches.
$1. Second premium to H. A. Harrington, Peabody,

for Lombard Plums.
50c. Gratuity to Charles A. Southwick, Peabody, for

Early Amber Grapes.
50c. Gratuity to Charles A, Southwick, Peabody, for

Pocklington Grapes.
$2. First premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Brighton

Grapes.
$2. First premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Worden

Grapes.
$5. First premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for collection

of Grapes.
$3, First premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for basket

assorted Fruit.
$1. Second premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Grand

Duke Plums.
$1. Second premium to W. Fred Wiggin, Peabody, for

Moore's Early Grapes.
50c. Gratuity to Alma Tyler, Peabody, for Lombard

Plums,
$1. Second premium to W. P. Hutchinson, Danvers,

for Lombard Plums.
$1. Second premium to W. P. Hutchinson, Danvers,

for Monarch Plums.

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$1. Second premium to W. P. Hutchinson, Danvers^

for Washington Plums.
$2. First premium to Esther Burbeck, Peabody, for

Early Crawford Peaches.
$1. Second premium to Esther Burbeck, Peabody, for

Weaver Plums.
$2. First premium to A. A. Briggs, Peabody, for

Pocklington Grapes.
$2. First premium to P. M. Illsley, Kewbury, for Lom-
bard Plums.
oOc. Gratuity to P. M. Illsley, Newbury, for Delaware

Grapes,
$2. First premium to Otis Brown, Peabody, for Orange

Quince.
$1. Second premium to R. W. Ropes, Salem, for Fel-

lenburg Plums.
$1. Second premium to R. W. Ropes, Salem, for Brad-

shaw Plums.
$2. First premium to Charles Knight, Haverhill, for

Pocklington Grapes.
$2. First premium to Charles Knight, Haverhill, for

Concord Seedling Grapes.

A. A. Hixon, Judge.

PLANTS.

$1, First premium to George W. Creesy, Salem, for
Collection of Ferns.

$1. First premium to Theresa McCarthy, Peabody, for
English Ivy.

$1. Gratuity to Charles McCarthy, Peabody, for Fern.

$1. Gratuity to Fred Wyman, Peabody, for Hydran-
geas.

$1. Gratuity to Francis L. Stickney, Peabody, for
Achimies.

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$1. Gratuity to Francis L. Stickney, Peabody, for
Ardisia.

$1. Gratuity to Charlotte Moore, Peabody, for Bego-
nia.

$1. Gratuity to Mrs. S. G. South wick, Peabody, for
Holly Fern.

$1. Gratuity to G. W. Trask, Peabody, for Meranta.

$1. Gratuity to J. Conlin, Peabody, for Rubber Plant.

$1. Gratuity to Frank Croughwell, Peabody, for
Fuchsia.
Andrew Nichols, Mrs. B. H. Farnhain, for the committee.

FLOWERS.

50c. Gratuity to Lucy B. Hood, Salem, for Branching

Asters.
$1. First premium to Mrs. Dr. Simpson, Salem, for 12

Nasturtiums.
50c. Gratuity to W. E. Reed, Peabody, for 12 African

Marigolds.
$2. First premium to Rena A. Decatur, Peabody, for

Design Native Flowers.
50c. Gratuity to Mary Beirne, Peabody, for 12 double

Geraniums.
$2. First premium to Mrs. A. G. Horner, Peabody, for

basket Autumn Leaves.
$1. First premium to Mrs. G. A. Green, Peabody, for

24 Pansies.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. G. A. Green, Peabody, for 12

Nasturtiums.
$1. First premium to Mrs. C. W. Paul, No. Andover,

for Basket Native Flowers.
$3. First premium to Mrs. C. W. Paul, No. Andover,

for design native Flowers.

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$1. First premium to Miss F. W. Averill, Amlover, for

pair Bouquets.
$1. Gratuity to Miss F. W. Averill, Andover, for col-
lection of native Flowers.
50c. Gratuity to Arthur L. Brown, Marblehcad, for 12
Pompon Dahlias.
$1. First premium to Arthur L. Brown, Marblehead,
for 12 single Dahlias.
50c. Gratuity to Emily Nichols, Peabody, for 12 Nastur-
tiums.
50c. Gratuity to Burnett Hallowell, Peabody, for Bou-
quets Wild Flowers.
$2. Second premium to Mrs. Laura Wanstall, Lynn,
for 100 Wild Flowers.
50c. Gratuity to the Tracey School, Lynn, for 24 Afri-
can Marigolds.
$1. First premium to the Tracey School, Lynn, for 12
Calendulas.
50c. Gratuity to the' Tracey School, Lynn, for 12 Del-
phiniums.
$1. First premium to the Tracey School, Lynn, for 12

Scabiosis.
$1. First premium to the Tracey School, Lynn, for

12 Pholx Drummond.
$1. First premium to the Tracey School, Lynn, for

12 Single Geraniums.
$1. First premium to the Tracey School, Lynn, for

24 Garden Annuals.
$3. First premium to the Tracey School, Lynn, for 100

Garden Flowers, named.
$2. Second preinium to Robert Townsend, Lynn, for
100 Garden Flowers, named.
50c. Gratuity to Robert Townsend, Lynn, for 12 Scabio-
• sis.

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$1. First premium to W. H. Symonds, Marblehead, for

large Flowering Dahlias.
$1. First premium to W. H. Symonds, Marblehead, for

Pompon Dahlias.
$1. First premium to W. H. Symonds, Marblehead, for
Cactus Dahlias.
$1.50 Gratuity to W. H. Symonds, Marblehead, for dis-
play 100 varieties Dahlias.
$1. First premium to W. H. Symonds, ]\Iarblehead, for
collection Gladiolas.
50c. Gratuity to Priscilla Pratt, Peabody, for Bouquets
Wild Flowers.
$1. First premium to Marion Beckett, Peabody, for 12
Cannas.
50c. Gratuity to Alva Trask, Peabody, for collection of

Snap Dragon.
75c. Gratuity to Alva Trask, Peabody, for 24 Zinnias.
$1. First premium to Alva Trask, Peabody, for basket
Garden Flowers.
50c. Gratuity to Arthur L. BroAvn, Marblehead, for 12
Cactus Dahlias.
$1. Gratuity to Arthur L. Brown, Marblehead, for
basket Garden Flowers.
50c. Gratuity to William H. Cruff, Marblehead, for 12

Decorating Dahlias.
50c. Gratuity to William H. Cruff, Marblehead, for 12

Show Dahlias.
50c. Gratuity to J. W. Brooks, Peabody, for Ostrich
Coxcombs.
$1. First premium to Arthur Elliot, Peabody, for 24-
Zinnias. \

50c. Gratuity to Arthur Elliot, Peabody, for collection
White Branching Asters.

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50c. Gratuity to Arthur Elliot, Peabody, for collection
Asters.
$1. First premium to F. M. Townsend, Lynn, for 12
double Geraniums.
75c. Gratuity to F. M. Townsend, Lynn, for 24 Zinnias.
$3. First premium to R. W. Townsend, Lynn, for 100
varieties native Flowers.
50c. Gratuity to Miss M. A. Townsend, Lynn, for 12

Single Geraniums.
50c. Gratuity to Alma Tyler, Peabody, for bouquet
Salvia.
$1. First premium to Mrs. Charles M. Poor, Peabody,

for 12 Hardy Pholx.
$1. First premium to Mrs. Lizzie jSTewhall, Peabody,
for collection Snapdragon.
75c. Gratuity to Mrs. Lizzie Newhall, Peabody, for

bouquets Asters.
$1. First premium to Bessie Newhall, Peabody, for 24

African Marigolds.
$1. Second premium to Mrs. Thomas Cummings, Pea-
body, for collection wild Flowers.
50c. Gratuity to Mary F. Cummings, Peabody, for col-
lection wild Flowers.
$1. First premium to Mrs. D. B. Goff, Andover, for 24

French Marigolds.
$1. First premium to Mrs. B. H. Farnham, ISTo. Ando-
ver, for bouquet Sweet Peas.
50c. Gratuity to Pauline Wamburg, Peabody, for col-
lection Phlox Drummond.
$1. First premium to Robert Amend, Danvers, for col-
lection Dahlias.
$1. First premium to R. W. Ropes, Salem, for 24 sin-
gle Petunias.

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$1. First premium to R. W. Ropes, Salem, for 12 Di-

anthus.
$1. First premium to R. W. Ropes, Salem, for display

of Coxcombs.
$1. First premium to Irving Pitman, Peabody, for 12
Victoria Asters.
50c. Gratuity to Frank Reynolds, Peabody, for collection

. Snapdragon.
50c. Gratuity to Annie Reynolds, Peabody, for African
Marigolds.
$1. First premium to Corbett School, Lynn, for dis-
play of Snapdragon.
$1. First premium to the Corbett School, Lynn, for 24

Hardy Perennials.
$1. First premium to the Pierce Farm, Topsfield, for

Carnation Pinks.
$1. First premium to F. L. Whipple, Lynn, for 12 Del-
phiniums.
O. F. Newhall, F. L. Whipple, Mrs. Townsend, — Com-
mittee.

VEGETABLES— FIRST CLASS.

$2. First premium to Asa F. Lee, Beverly, for Red
Onions.

$2. First premium to Asa F. Lee, Beverly, for Short
Horn Carrot.

$li Second premium to Asa F. Lee, Beverly, for Man-
gle Wurtzels.

$1. Second premium to W. E. Reed, Peabody, for
Beets.

$2. First premium to H. A. Harrington, Peabody, for
Mangle Wurtzels.

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$1. Second preiniinn to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Red
Globe Onions.

$2. First preminni to W. F. Hutchinson, Danvers, for
Edmunds Beets.

,$1. Second premium to J. C. O'Rourke, Peabody, for
Danvers Carrot.

$1. Second i)reniiuni to J. C. O'Rourke, Peabody, for
Parsnips.

$1. First premium to Charles Reynolds, Peabody, for
Parsnips.
$2. First premium to Charles Reynolds, Peabody, for
Danvers Carrot.

$:.'. First premium to Charles Reynolds, Peabody, for
Danvers Onions.
50c. Gratuity to A. Dingwall, Salem, for Onions.
50c. Gratuity to Chester Killam, Boxford, for Egg Tur-
nip.

$2. First i)remium to H. M. Killam, Boxford, for Ear-
ly Rose Potatoes.
$1. Second premium to H. M. Killam, Boxfoi'd, for
Clark's Xo. 1 Potatoes.

$2. First premium to H. M. Killam, Boxford, for Ear-
ly xV^orthern Potatoes.

$1. Second premimn to II. M. Killam, Boxford, for
Hebron Potatoes.

$1. Second premium to H. M. Killam, Boxford, for
i^ew Queen Potatoes.

$2. First premium to H. M. Killam, Boxford, for Pur-
ple Top Turnips.

$2. First premium to H. M. Killam, Boxford, for white
flat Turnip.

$1. Second premium to H. M. Killam, Boxford, for
Ruta Baga Turnip.

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$1. Second premium to Richard Jacques, Newbury, for
Danvers Carrot.
50e. Gratuity to Richard Jacques, Newbury, for Pars-
nips.

$1. Second premium tp W. K. Cole, Boxford, for Ear-
ly Rose Potatoes.

$2. First premium to W. K. Cole, Boxford, for Hebron
Potatoes.

'$'2. First premium to W. K. Cole, Boxford, for Clark's
No. 1 Potatoes.

$2. First premium to W. K. Cole, Boxford, for Pearl
of Savoy Potatoes.

$2. First premium to W. K. Cole, Boxford, for Early
Maine Potatoes.

$2. First premium to W. K. Cole, Boxford, for New
Queen Potatoes.
$1. Second premium to W. K. Cole, Boxford, for Rob-
erts Early Potatoes.

$2. First premium to W. K. Cole, Boxford, for Car-
mans No. 3 Potatoes.

$2. First premium to W. K. Cole, Boxford, for Rural
N. Y. Potatoes.

$2. First premium to W. K. Cole, Boxford, for Eclipse
Beets.

$1. Second premium to J. Henry Nason, Boxford, for
Danvers Onion.

$1. Second premium to George A. Gould, Boxford, for
white flat Turnip.
50c. Gratuity to J. W. Parkhurst, Boxford, for Irish

Cobbler Potatoes.
50c. Gratuity to J. W. Parkhurst, Boxford, for Early
Rose Potatoes.

$2 First premium to Mrs. Annie L. Cole, Boxford, for
Dewings Beets.

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50c. Gratuity to Wyman & Son, Peabody, for collection
of Beets, Turnips and Corn.
$1. Second premium to Daniel E. Cummings, Peabody,
for Edmunds Beets.

Asa T. JSTewhall, judge.

VEGETABLES— CLASS TWO.

$2. First premium to George D. Hooper, Danvers, for
Successive Cabbage.

$1. Second premium to J. Bresnahan, Peabody, for all
seasons' Cabbage.
50c. Gratuity to J. Bresnahan, Peabody, for Pumpkins.

$1. Second premium to Perley N. Clark, Danvers, for
Savoy Cabbage.

$2. First premium to Perley N. Clark, Danvers, for
Stone Mason Cabbage.

$2. First premium to Perley N. Clark, Danvers, for all
seasons' Cabbage.

$2. First premium to J. W. Goodale, Danvers, for Nut-
meg Melon.
50c. Gratuity to W. E. Keed, Peabody, for Sugar Pump-
kin.

$2. First premium to E. E. White, Peabody, for Jewell
Tomatoes.

$2. First premium to E. E. White, Peabody, for Victor
Squash.
50c. Gratuity to E. E. .White, Peabody, for Livingston
Tomatoes.

$2. First premium to Asa F. Lee, Beverly, for Marrow
Squash.

$1. Second premium to Asa F. Lee, Beverly, for War-
ren Turban Squash.

$2. First premium to Asa F. Lee, Beverly, for Savoy
Cabbage.

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$1. Second premium to Asa T. Lee, Beverly, for
Ked Cabbage.

$2. First premium to Asa T. Lee, Beverly, for Celery,
Golden Paris.

$1, Second premium to Asa T. Lee, Beverly, late Sweet
Corn.
$1. Second premium to Lewis Keed, Peabody, for Cran-
berries.

$2. First premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Miller
Cream Melons.

$1. Second premium to Edwin Bates, Lynn, for Tip
Top Melons.

$1. Second premium to Edmund O'Kourke, Peabody,
for Brunswick Cabbage.

$2. First premium to Durkee Bros., Peabody, for Hub-
bard Squash.

$1. Second premium to Durkee Bros., Peabody, for
Celery, Paris Golden.

$1. Second premium to Durkee Bros., Peabody, for
Cauliflower.
50c. Gratuity to O. F. Newhall, Peabody, for Egg Plant.
50c. Gratuity to O. F. Newhall, Peabody, for Green

Peppers.
50c. Gratuity to O. F. Newhall, Peabody, for Red Pep-
pers.
50c. Gratuity to Charles S. Balcomb, Salem, for Queen
Tomatoes.

$2. First premium to Charles Reynolds, Peabody, for
Brunswick Cabbage.

$2. First premium to Charles Reynolds, Peabody, for
Red Cabbage.

$2. First premium to Charles Reynolds, Peabody, for
Warren Turban Squash.

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$1. Second premium to Charles Reynolds, Peabody, for

Victor Squash.
$1'. First premium to A. Duigwall, Salem, for Living-
stone Tomatoes.
$L>. First premium to Chester Killam, Boxford, for
Peerless Watermelon.
50c. Gratuity to Chester Killam, Boxford, for Horti-
cultural Beans.
50c. Gratuity to P. J. Murphy, Peabody, for Hubbard

Squash.
50c. Gratuity to E. C. Smith & Son, Rowley, for Im-
proved White Spine Cucumber.
50c. Gratuity to J. Gilman, Peabody, for Warren

Squash.
50c. Gratuity to George A. Gould, Boxford, for Cucum-
bers.
$1. Second premium to W. K. Cole, Boxford, for Stone

Mason Cabbage.
$2. First premium to W, K. Cole, Boxford, for Cauli-
flower.
$2. First premium to W. K. Cole, Boxford, for Cran-
berries.
$1. Gratuity to W. K. Cole, Boxford, for Collection

Summer Squash,
2. First premium to W. K. Cole, Boxford, for Salmon

Flesh Melon.
$2. First premium to J. W. Parkhurst, Boxford, for

Sweet Corn.
$1. Second premium to J. W. Parkhurst, Boxford, for
Jewell Tomatoes.
50c. Gratuity to J .W. Parkhurst, Boxford, for Living-
stone Tomatoes.
$1. Gratuity to the Corbett School, L}Tin, for Green
Kale Corn.

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$2. First premium to Mrs. Annie L. Cole, Boxford, for

Tomatoes.
$1. Second premium to Mrs. Annie L. Cole, Boxford,
for Marrow Squash.
50c. Gratuity to the Peirce Farm, Topsfield, for N. Y.
Improved Egg Plant.

Asa T. Newhall — Judge.

GRAIN AND SEED.

$4. First premium to Chester Killam, Boxford, for

Longfellow Corn.
$2. First premium to J. Webb Barton, Danvers, for

Red Pop Corn.
C W. Webster, John Barker. — Committee.

COUNTERPANES AND AFGHANS.

$2. First premium to Miss Margaret Duggan, Peabody,

for Quilt.
$1. Second premium to Mrs. D. C. Choate, Salem, for

Star Quilt.
50c Gratuity to Mrs. William Browm, Middleton, for

Patchwork Quilt.
7 5c. Gratuity to Mrs. Nancy Woodbury, Salem, for Log

Cabin Quilt.
50c. Gratuity to Annie G. Hill, Salem for Afghan.
75c. Gratuity to Mrs. William A. Hill, Salem, for

Crochet Quilt.
75c. Gratuity to Mrs. S. W. Kenny, Salem, for Silk

Quilt.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. Stephen Woodworth, Peabody, for

Patch Quilt.

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nOc. Gratuity to Mrs. Daniel McGlynn, Peabody, for

Fancy Quilt.
50c. Gratuity to :Mrs. Fred A. Kenney, Beverly, for

Crochet Quilt.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. E. J. Cassidy, Peabody, for Patch

Quilt.
.nOc Gratuity to Mrs. Andrew C. Reed, Peabody, for

Patch Quilt.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. B. G. Spinney, Peabody, for

Patch Quilt.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. Clarence Day, Dan vers, for Silk

Quilt.
50c. Gratutiy to Mrs. Clarence Day, Danvers, for Patch

Quilt.
50c. Gratuity to .Mrs. Fred H. Wilkins, Middleton, for

Silk Quilt.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. II. ^I. Fiske, Peabody, for Log

Cabin Quilt.
50c. Gratutiy to Mrs. Lydia Waitt, Lynn, for Fancy

Quilt.
50c. Gratuity to j\Irs. C. F. I^orwood, Salem, for Cobweb

Quilt.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. M. J. Hardy, Salem, for Outline

Quilt.
50c. Gratutiy to Mrs. S. S. ITaswell, Danvers, for Silk

Quilt!
Alice O. Poor, Julia A. Cain, Henrietta L. Dixon, — Com-
mittee.

CAKPETINGS AND RUGS.

$2. First premium to Mrs. John Crean, Peabody, for

Drawn In Rug.
$1. Second premium to ^Minnie King, Peabody, for

Drawn In Rug.

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,$1. Gratuity to Mrs. John Baldwin, Salem, for Drawn

In Rug.
$1. Gratuity to Mrs. Andrew Reid, Peabody, for Drawn
In Rug.
75c. Gratuity to Mrs. A. Smith, Peabody, for Drawn In
Rug.
$2. First premium to Mrs. Betsey i^eedham, Peabody,

for Braided Silk Rug.
$1. Second premium to Mrs. George W. Trask, Pea-
body, for Braided Rug.
75e. Gratuity to Mrs. H. M. Goodwin, Salem, for

Braided Rug.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. Coombs, Peabody, for Braided

50c. Gratuity to Mrs. Christine Olsen, Beverly, for

Tongue Rug.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. S. P. Wilson, Peabody, for

Braided Rug.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs, Stephen Woodworth, Peabody, for

Drawn Rug.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. Stephen Woodworth, Peabody, for

Drawn Rug.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. Paul, Beverly, for Drawn Rug.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. Paul, Beverly, for Drawn Rug.
Mrs. 0. H. Goulding, Elisa A. Cole, Elizabeth C. Osborn,
— C ommittee.

LEATHER AJ^D ARTICLES MAISTUFACTURED
FROM SAME.

Diploma — To the Crown Sporting Goods Company, for
Exhibit of Goods.
$2. Gratuity to Alonzo Raddin, Peabody, for Display
of Shoes.

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MANUFACTURES AND GENERAL MDSE.

$2. Gratuity to C. A. Clark, Lynn, for display of In-
sects injurious to Essex County.
$L Gratuity to John Baker, Manchester, for Lawn
Horse Shoes.
50c. Gratuity to S. P. Devoe, Peabody, for Miniature

Yacht.
50c. Gratuity to Allen Fellows, Peabody, for Sloyd Col-
lection.
50c. Gratuity to J. H. Bailey, Peabody, for Lord's
Prayer cut in wood.
Henry Hilliard, Albert Emerson, — Committee.

FANCY WORK.

$2. First preniiuni to Eva Bradstrcet, Beverly, for
Shirt Waist.

25c. Gratuity to Eva Bradstrcet, Beverly, for Raffia
Basket.

50c. Gratuity to Elaine A. Norton, Peabody, for Doll.

25c. Gratuity to Mrs. L. W. Lovelace, Danvers, for Pil-
low Slips.

25c. Gratuity to Mrs. Josie M. Ricker, Lvnn, for Bead
Collar.

25c. Gratuity to Miss Mabel Scher, Beverly, for Tray
Cloth.

25c. Gratuity to Miss Mary Henry, Salem, for Crochet
Shawl.

50c. Gratuity to Miss B. Henry, Salem, for Lace Collars.

25c. Gratuity to Ruth Munroe, Peabody, for Em-
broidered Hat.

25c. Gratuity to Mrs. C. Mitchell, Peabody, for Lace
Scarf.

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50c. Gratuity to Mrs. C. Frazier, Lynn, for 2 Jackets.

25c. Gratuity to Mrs. C. Frazier, Lynn, for ;] ])airs of
Socks.

50c. Gratuity to Miss L. Wood, Salem, for Collar Box.

25c. Gratuity to Miss L. Wood, Salem, for Book Rack.

25c. Gratuity to Eva L. Brown, Salem, for Shoe String
Bag.

25c. Gratuity to Eva L. Brown, Salem, for Sofa Cushion.

$1.25 Gratuity to Mrs. H. G. Barnes, Peabody, for Shirt
Waist.

25c. Gratuity to Miss xVnnie T. Lowe, Peabody, for Cor-
set Cover.

75c. Gratuity to Delia Hylingburg, Peabody, for silk
Embroidered Scarf.

75c. Gratuity to Delia Hylingburg, Peabody, for Flan-
nel Skirt.

50c. Gratuity to Mrs. B. R. Lewis, Marblehead, for table
cover.

25c. Gratuity to Mrs. H. G. X. Lewis, Marblehead, for
Doily.

50c. Gratuity to Mrs. J. A. Roonie, Peabody, for Sofa
Pillow.

50c. Gratuity to Hattie M. Woodbury, Beverly, for
Worsted Boa.

50c. Gratuity to Miss Ada A. Cole, Marblehead, for
Decorated Linen.

25c. Gratuity to Miss Ada A. Cole, Marblehead, for Raf-
fia Basket.

25c. Gratuity to Mrs. J. A. Dow, Peabody, for Shirt
Waist.

50c. Gratuity to Mrs. J. A. Dow, Peabody, for Emb.
Skirt.

$1.25 Gratuity to Ethel Brown, Peabody, for Shirt Waist.

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50c. Gratuity to Miss Bertha F. Jacobs, Beverly, for

Drawn Work.
75c. Gratuity to Miss Bertha F. Jacobs, Beverly, for

Centerpiece.
25c. Gratuity to Agnes Kirrane, Salein, for Collar and

Cuffs!^
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. F. II. Wynian, Peabody, for Sheet

and Pillow Slip.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. Edward D. Tutt, Marblehead, for

Kaffia Basket.
75c. Gratuity to Kuth Hanson, Peabody, for 4 pieces

work.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. E. E. Bradford, Peabody, for Cen-
terpiece.
25c. Gratuity to Mrs. E. E. Bradford, Peabody, for

Serving Tray.
25c. Gratuity to D. P. McCarthy, Peabody, for Bead

Necklace.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. P. J. Ingraham, Peabody, for

Centerpiece.
$1.50 Gratuity to Gertrude E. Wilkins, Middleton, for

Shirt Waist.
25c. Gratuity to Gertrude E. Wilkins, Middleton, for

Enib. Chemise.
50c. Gratuity to Gertrude E. Wilkins, Middleton, for

Tray Cloth.
25c. Gratuity to Mrs. Clarence Day, Danvers, for Pillow

Slips.
25c. Gratuity to Mrs. N. W. Foster, Manchester, for

Crochet Centerpiece.
25c. Gratuity to Mrs. James M .Dixon, Lynn, for Knit

Lace.
25c. Gratuity to Mrs. J. Q. Adams, Araesbury, for

Netted Babys Bonnet.

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^5c. Gratuity to Mrs. J. Q. Adams, Amesbury, for
I^etted Doily.

25c. Gratuity to Mrs. J. Q. Adams, Amesbury, for !N^ett-
ing.

25c. Gratuity to Miss Ella Pingree, Peabody, for Table
Mats.

50c. Gratuity to Mrs. M. E. Tufts, Middleton, for Sofa
Pillow.

50c. Gratuity to Miss Frances Manning, Danvers, for
Centerpiece.

25c. Gratuity to Mrs. W. P. Clark, Lynn, for Center-
piece.

50c. Gratuity to Mrs. Mary Wilkins, Danvers, for In-
fants Dress.

25c. Gratuity to Miss M. Lynch, Danvers, for Center-
piece.

25c. Gratuity to Mrs. T. C. Jenkins, Salem, for Teddy
Bear.

25c. Gratuity to Mrs. Herman Cassino, Peabody, for-
Corset Cover.

25c. Gratuity to Mrs. Herman Cassino, Peabody, for-
Shirt Waist.

25c. Gratuity to Mrs. J. M. Terren, Peabody, for Sofa..
Pillow.

50c. Gratuity to Clifford Lovelace, Ipswich, for Burnt
Wood.

75c. Gratuity to Mrs. Christine Olsen, Beverly, for Cen-
terpiece.

25c. Gratuity to Mrs. Christine Olsen, Beverly, for Pil-
low Slips.

50c. Gratuity to Mrs. Christine Olsen, Beverly, for
Doiley and Handkerchief.

50c. Gratuity to Mrs. Henry Hanson, Danvers, for Cen-
terpiece.

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50c. Gratuity to B. C. Spinney, Beverly, for Sofa Pil-
low.
Mrs. Lucy A. Davis, Mrs. George L. Averill, Mrs. J. W.
Perkins, Mrs. L. P. Osborn, Mrs. M. A. Grosvenor, Miss
Helen C. Allen — Committee.

OIL PAK^TIITGS AND WATER COLORS.

$1. Gratuity to Margaret Kinnear, Salem, for Water

Color.
$2. Gratuity to Theresa Kelley, Salem, for Water Color.
50e. Gratuity to Guy Niekerson, Beverly, for Water

Color"!
$L Gratuity to Ada A. Cole, Marblehead, for Water

Color."^
$1. Gratuity to Ada A. Cole, Marblehead, for Water

Color.
$1. Gratuity to Ada A. Cole, Marblehead, for Water

ColJr.
$1. Gratuity to Ada A. Cole, Marblehead, for Water

Color.
$2. Gratuity to Ada A. Cole, Marblehead, for Water

Coler.
$2. Gratuity to Ada A. Cole, Marblehead, for Water

Color.
$1. Gratuity to Ada A. Cole, Marblehead, for Water

Color.
$2. Gratuity to Rena Bro^vu, Peabodv, for Water

Color.
r.Oc. Gratuity to George Burns, Peabodv, for Water

Color.
$2. Gratuity to Susie Poor, Peabodv, for Oil Painting.
$2. Gratuity to Susie Poor, Peabodv, for Oil Painting.

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$6. Gratuity to Harriette Mae Kelley, Lynn, for ex-
hibit of 15 pieces of Pastel Work.
Mrs. D. P. Grosvenor, Mrs. Henry Hillard, Miss M. A.
Nichols, — Committee.

DECOEATED CHINA.

$3. First premium to Miss Lucy B. Hood, Salem, for

Pitcher.
$2. First premium to Miss Lucy B. Hood, Salem, for

Raised Paste.
$2. First premium to Miss Lucy B. Hood, Salem, for

Comb and Brush Tray.
$2. First premium to Miss Lucy B. Hood, Salem, for

Preserve Dishes.
$3. Second premium to Miss Lucy B. Hood, Salem, for

Collection.
$5. First premium to Mrs. L. M. Morse, Salem, for

Collection.
$2. Second premium to Mrs. L. M. Morse, Salem, for

Pitcher.
$1. Second premium to Mrs. L. M. Morse, Salem, for

Brush and Comb Tray.
$2. First premium to Mrs. L. M. Morse, Salem, for

Plate.
$2. First premium to Mrs. L. M. Morse, Salem, for

Punch Bowl.
Mrs. Alonzo Raddin, Nellie M. Merrill, Alice Trask —
Committee.

CHARCOAL PHOTOGRAPHS AND PEN AND
INK WORK.

$2. Gratuity to Guy Nickerson, Beverly, for Pen and
Ink Work.

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$1.50 Gratuity to Guy Nickerson, Beverly, for Burnt

Wood.
$2. Gratuity to Fred D. Hayes, Peabody, for Post

Card Collection.
$2. Gratuity to George L. Champagne, Salem, for

KJnife Work.
$1. Gratuity to George L. Champagne, Salem, for

Tatto work.
$2. Gratuity to Salem Studio, for Photographs.
$1. Gratuity to Theresa Kelley, Salem, for Crayons.
$5. Gratuity to Ada A. Cole, Marblehead, for Black

and White work.
50c. Gratuity to Mrs. T. O. Jenkins, Salem, for Black

and White work.
$3. Gratuity to Miss S. W. Symonds, Salem, for Pen

and Ink work.
Edyth R. Porter, Mrs. C. W. Paul — Committee.

WORK BY CHILDREN.

$2. First premium to Agnes Cody, Peabody, for Sofa

Pillow.
$1. Second premium to Roger Hill, Peabody, for Serv-
ing Tray.

50c. Gratuity to Martha H. Chandler, Danvers, for Pas-
tel work.

50c. Gratuity to Alice Munroe, Peabody, for Sofa Pil-
low.

50c. Gratuity to Helen McDonald, Peabody, for Hand-
kerchief Holder.

50c. Gratuity to Helen McDonald, Peabody, for Veil.

50c. Gratuity to Maria Maynard, Lynn, for Doiley.

'75c. Gratuity to Dorothy Perkins, Peabody, for Doiley.

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75c. Gratuity to Margaret O'Connor, Peabody, for Sofa
Pillow.

25c. Gratuity to Esther Billings, Peabody, for Canned
Rhubarb.

50c. Gratuity to Madaline Barnes, Peabody, .for
Drawers.

25c. Gratuity to Madaline Barnes, Peabody, for Apron.

25c. Gratuity to Marion McBride, Peabody, for Kimo-
na.

50c. Gratuity to Marion McBride, Peabody, for Center-
piece.

25c. Gratuity to G. Winthrop Story, Salem, for Cut
Work.

50c. Gratuity to Helen McElroy, Peabody, for Apron.

50c. Gratuity to Helen McBride, Peabody, for Hand-
kerchief.

75c. Gratuity to Louisa Montgomery, Peabody, for
Sofa Pillow.

50c. Gratuity to Carrie L. Wyman, Peabody, for Quilt.

50c. Gratuity to Jeannette Gaynor, Peabody, for Sofa
Pillow.
Mrs. John Moulton, Mrs. Elizabeth G. Carlton, Mrs.

A. B. Fellows, Mrs. George E. Herrick — Committee.

REPORT OF NEW MEMBERS.

There have been ten new members added to the Society
since the last annual report, seven of whom became mem-
bers by receiving a premium of seven dollars and up-
wards, according to the rules of the Society, from differ-
ent cities and towns as follows : —

Andover, 1 ; Boxford, 1 ; Dan vers, 1 ; Middleton, 2 ;
North Andover, 1 ; Peabody, 2 ; Salem, 2.

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INSTITUTES.

The Society has held four Institutes the past year, on
as many different days, both forenoon and afternoon at
which the following subjects were discussed by any of the
audience who desired.

The first Institute for 1907 was held at Grange Hall,
Andover, Friday, Feb. 1. Subject, forenoon, "Dairy
Farming as a Business," "Inspection of Barns," afternoon
"Four Months Experience Milking by Steam," by War-
ren C. Jewett of Worcester.

The second Institute was held at Grange Hall, Haver-
hill, Friday, Feb. 15. Subject for the forenoon, "Farm
Buildings" by P. M. Harwood, General Agent of the
Dairy Bureau ; afternoon, "A Healthy good-natured wife,
a Farmer's best investment," by Mrs. S. Ella Southland.

The Third Institute was held at the Town Hall, Dan-
vers, Friday, March 1. Subject for the forenoon, "Mar-
ket Gardening," by Henry M. Howard, of West ]!^ewton;
afternoon, "Profitable Poultry Keeping," "Eggs and
Poultry for Market," by A. F. Hunter, Associate Editor
of American Poultry Advocate.

A field Institute was held at the Danvers Asylum, Fri-
day, April 26. The principal speakers were P. M. Har-
wood on Judging a good Dairy Cow, Dr. Francis W. Page
on Pure Milk, and Tuberculosis Cows, and Dr. Xewcomb
on Bovo-Vacine.

To THE Massachusetts State Board of Agricultuke:

Having been requested to take the place of Mr. N. Sa-
gendorph, the assigned delegate to the Essex AgTieultural
Society at Peabody, I visited the exhibition on the 17th of
September, which was the opening day, and therefore a
little early for all arrangements to be in perfect order.

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An innovation was made this year, by holding the en-
tire exhibit on the grounds of the society ; a part being for-
merly held in the Town Hall, and the change Avas an im-
provement, giving a more satisfactory display. The
grounds are comparatively level, easily reached, and well
suited to the purpose. A portion of the show had to be-
held in tents, as there was not sufficient room in the per-
manent buildings, these are aparently economically built
and in good order. There was a large number of miscel-
laneous occupants of the grounds, but I saw no gambling.

There were on exhibition 60 cows, heifers and bulls,
of pure breeds and grades, and herds of milch cows ; also
one pair of steers. In the horse department the entries
were 30 in number. In swine there were 23 entries, with
125 pigs and hogs. There were 8 or 10 sheep and a few
Angora goats. In the poultry department there were 250
or 300 hens, cocks, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and a
large lot of pigeons, the latter entered by boys. The Mas-
sachusettts Fish and Game Society had a fine exhibit of
clams, in various stages of growth, Avhich was quite inter-
esting.

In vegetables and fruits good displays were made,
considering the dry season. In fruits, apples, pears,
grapes and plums were shoAvn. There were 20 entries for
children's work, also art work, carpets, rugs, etc., as well
as bread and cake.

A large tent occupied by the wares of Salem mer-
chants was an agreeable feature.

The attendance was large, and very wisely the school
children were admitted free in the afternoon of the first
day.

Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) Wiixiam H. Spooner.

[copy.]

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EEPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GRASS AND
GRAIN CROPS.

There was but one entry submitted to this committee,
a crop of English hay entered by George L. Gleason and
Son of Topsfield.

The Committee viewed the grass just before it was
cut and found a heavy crop on all the pieces. Mr. Glea-
son has been very successful in growing good crops of grass
by his method of fertilization without the use of stable
manure.

The Committee recommends that George L. Gleason
and Son be awarded the first premium of seven ($7.00)
dollars.

Charles H. Preston, Frederick A. Russell, Charles J.
Peabody, Committee.

Statement of Geokge L. Gleason and Son.

Topsfield, Oct. 28, 1907.
Mr. Charles H. Preston, Hathorne, Mass.
Dear Sir:

Lot No. 1 was grown on a field formerly in pasture.
It was first plowed about twenty years ago. No stable
manure was ever applied, was for several years dressed with
wood ashes, unleached, and a small quantity of Ames' fer-
tilizer. Two years ago it was plowed and reseeded, 500 lbs.
of ferti'lizer was applied similar to that manufactured by
Hogers and Hubbard, Middletown, Conn. No clover seed
was ever sown. In the spring of 19()6, 400 lbs. of fertili-
zer similar to the last and Top Dressing of Rogers and
Hubbard was applied, also the same amount in the spring
of 1907 was put on — 200 lbs. was applied Aug. 1. The
drought prevented our getting large return. The soil is

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sandy loam, part of it with a clay and part a gravel bot-
tom.

Lot 'No. 2 was raised on two fields. The first three-
£fths of an acre was heavily manured by my tenant and
seeded to grass five years ago. A part of it was a straw-
berry bed and had no seed applied but still gave us a good
stand of Timothy. It received the same amount of top
dressing as lot ISTo. 1 both spring and summer. Part of it
produced very little second crop for lack of rain. The
other lot of l^o. 2 consisted of one-half acre and was seeded
to grass in September of 1906, was used as a garden
by my tenant and was highly manured. Was treated the
same as Lot No. 1. The soil was very similar only a part
of it was next to a river meadow and had plenty of mois-
ture. Think one-quarter acre of it must have given us 6
tons the first crop and 2 the second. The second crop of
Herdsgrass was headed out when cut. This field gave us
the best returns we have ever had. We are not used to
reports and you may wish for further information.

Sincerely yours,

G. L. Gleasox & Son.

Statement of C. J. Peabody.

This certifies that I have measured two lots of hay
grown the present year by George L. Gleason and Son of
Topsfield and entered for premium with the Essex Agri-
cultural Society. Lot No. 1, clover mixed hay grown on
one acre yielded four tons reckoned 520 cubic feet to the
ton measured on the morning of the 30th of August, the
hay was well packed and solid. The second crop on this
lot weighed 890 lbs. a total yield for the year of 4 tons,
890 lbs.

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Lot Xo. 2, mostlv Timothy growu on foiir-tiftlis of an
aero produced at the rate ot tive tons por aoro. tirst oroj).
Aleasured as Lot No. 1 wa^. and at the rate of ono ion per
aere, second crop. The second oroj> was weighed t>n piiU-
lie scales and bv a sworn weigher.

0. .1. PirAHom . Com.

Topstield, Mass, Xov. 4th. l«>07.
Mr. C. 11. Preston, llathorne. Mass.
My Pear Sir: —
This smniner I measured for Mr. Gixn-ge L. Crleasou,
of this tovru. three tracts or paivels of hind as follows :

One acre, Timothy and Clover mixed, seeded two years
ago.

Three-tenths acre, Timothy in plot by itself, seeded
live years ago.

One half acre. Timothy, an average from a plot of
aK^it one acre seeded in 1000.

I measured tLese parcels carefully and am willing to
say that I considered them correct.

Respectfully.

A>JDKi:w L. Peikce.

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IN MEMOEIA>L

The following is a liist of memberH deceassed, as rettimed to
the Secretary, not heretofore reported : —

A1XE5, Chables, Lynn.
BABS05, HoEATio, Gloucester.
Bates, Feed H., Lynn.
Bates, Wallace, Lynn.
Balch, Joh5 H., Xewburyport.
Babeett, Chaeles P., Gloucester.
Baktlett, Moses J., Salisbury.
BEN!?ETr, Chables, Gloucester.
Bebby, Allen A., Danvers.
Boehm, Abolp G., Lawrence.
Beeed, Richaed, Lynn.
Beown, Lea^tdee F., HaverhilL
BuENHAM, S. A., Gloucester.
Capees, Thomas, Xewburyport.
Cole, Wabeex iL, Boxford.
Cole, Isbael H., Gloucester.
Cbo:?i:?, Joh:?, Glouce.ster.
DrMMEE, Xatha:?iel, Eowley.
Eaton, John P., Salisbury.
Emeeson, Jacob, Methuen.
Feabs, Eobeet E., Gloucester.
Giles, Een.j. V., Beverly.
Haskell, Wm. H., Gloucester.
Huntington, B. F., Amesbury.
Hawkes, E. C, Gloucester.
Jenkins, Benj. F.. >"o. Andover.
Jepson, Eli, Lynn.
Ibeson, G. S., Lynn.
Katanagh, J., Wenham.

Knight, Geo. W., Xewburyport.
Knowlton, F., Hamilton.
Lado, Byeon G., Georgetown,
Ladd, Geoege W., Haverhilh
Leaeoyd, a. p., Danvers.
iLiEBLE, Xath'l, Georgetowa,
^Iahhu, G. E., Lynn.
Messebve, Wm. S., HaverhilL
Xoye-S, Isaac P., Xewburj-port.
Osbobn, Kendall, Peabody.
Plummeb, M. a., Newburyport-
Pebley, David E., Georgetowii,
Poetee, Adonieam, Beverly.
PooEE, F. W., HaverhilL
Phillips, N. H., Gloucester.
Eickeb, Eichabd W., Gloucester.
Eggeb-s, Allan, Gloucester.
Eogebs, John S., Gloucester.
ErsT, William P., Gloucester.
.Sabgent, S. G., ilethnen-
Stoby, Alden, Ipswich-
Stoby, Cybus, Gloucester.
Swinnebton, John, Danvers-
Toppan, E. S., >'ewburyport.
Undebhill, .J. C, Hamilton-
ViCKAEY, .J. C, Lynn-
Wethebill. M. L., Gloucester.
Wilson, John .L, Gloucester.
WooDBrsY, L., Jb., Beverly.

RECAPITULATION.

Awarded for Bulls, $ 27 00

" " Milch Cows, 36 00

" " Herds of Milch Cows, 8 00

" " Heifers, 42 00

" " Working Oxen 7 00

" " Steers, 3 00

' " Horses, 110 00

' " Swine, 34 00

' " Sheep and Goats, 12 00

* " Poultry, 152 50

Fakm and Grain Cbops.

Awarded for Grain and Seed, $ 13 00

'' " Vegetables, 124 00

•

' " Fruits, 134 75

' " Plants and Flowers, 78 75

Domestic Department.

Awarded for Granges, $ 50 00

'' " Bread and Canned Fruit, 17 00

'' " Honey, 3 00

" " Counterpanes and Afghans, 13 25

' " Carpetings and Rugs, 13 75

* " Articles Manufactured from

Leather, 2 00

' " Manufactures and General

Mdse., 4 50

" " Fancy Work, 29 00

* " Works of Art, 69 00

' " Children's Work, 11 75

$431 50

$350 50

$220 25

6i

Miscellaneous.

Awarded for Agricultural Implements, $ 7 00

(I Cl

Carriages,

15 00

$22 00

The amount of $1,017.25

was awarded to 328 indi-

viduals and firms in 22 cities and towns, as follows

: —

Amesbury,

$ 15 75

Lynnfield,

8 50

Andover,

1 00

Manchester,

1 25

Beverly,

31 50

Marblehead,

11 00

Boxford,

62 50

Middleton,

32 25

Danvers,

101 50

Newbury,

18 50

Essex,

3 00

'No. Andover,

77 00

Groveland,

1 00

Peabody,

366 75

Hamilton,

10 00

Rowley,

50

Haverhill,

12 00

{Salem,

122 50

Ipswich,

50

Topsfield,

15 50

Lawrence,

7 00

Wenham,

5 00

Lynn,

92 75

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Db. ESSEX AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY IN ACCOUNT WITH

W. S. NICHOLS, TREASURER.
Nov. 1st, 1906 to Nov. Ist,ir07.

Premiums awarded

$ 1224 55

Insurance

70 82

Loan

11,877 96

Expense of Mortgage

12 00

Interest

488 68

Printing, etc.

41 76

Repairs (Tread well Farm)

36 75

Institutes

11 00

Transactions

194 60

Elec. Light Co.

IP 00

Expenses (Fair Grounds)

3 60

Expense, Advisory Com,

12 00

Secretary's Salary

300 00

" Expense

11 40

Treasurer's Salary

50 00

Balance

700 88

$15,064 78

Balance of last account
Com. on Exhibition
Merchants Ass'n.
Rebate of Tax
Sale of Bank Stocks
Dividends

" 1st Nafl Bank, Salem
Rent of Grounds

" of Tread well Farm
State Bounty
Real Estate Mortgage
Loan on Bank Stock
New Members
Unclaimed premiums
Interest onDep.

Dr. ESSEX AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY IN ACCOUNT WITH

W. S. NICHOLS, TREASURER.
Account of Fair, 1907.

Tents

$286 26

Ground Rent

Vaudeville

304 00

Tickets

Balloon

115 00

Dinner Tickets

Band

264 00

Grand Stand

Fireworks

127 55

Salem Merchants Associatloa

Dinner

157 50

Supt. Poultry $16.

Kxp

$5.

20 00

Supt Grounds $25

Exp. $9.10

34 10

Exp. Grounds

327 38

" Secretary

26 24

Printing and Adv.

299 00

Police Service

2^0 22

Ticket Sellers

45 00

Judges

36 30

Grain, etc..

108 69

Peabody Elec. Lt.

98 60

Balance

612 97
$3,122 70

Dr. ESSEX AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY IN ACCOUNT WITH

W. S. NICHOLS, TREA.SURER.
Nov. Ist, 1907 to Jan. Ist, 1908.

Care of Grounds (Year)

Repair and Improvement of Grounds

Repairs. Treadwell Farm

Premiums awarded 1907

Balance

$ 50 00

Balance of last account

248 96

Net Proceeds of 1907 Fair

166 84

New Members

1011 90

Unclaimed Premiums

95 04

Rebate of Tax

Interest

$1,572 74

CONSTITUTION

OF THE

ESSEX AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Article 1. There shall be a President, four Vice-Pres-
ident, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, who shall be Trus-
tees, ex-officio, and one Trustee from each city and town in
the county. The President, Vice-Presidents, Secretary
and one Trustee from each city and town in the county
shall be elected at the annual meeting by ballot, and the
Treasurer by the Trustees annually at their meeting in
j^ovember. ^^Tomination for Trustees may be made by any
member or members of the Society from the city or town
from which he is to be elected for at least one week before
said meeting to the Secretary, and he shall prepare ballots
for the same.

Art. 2. There shall be an Annual Meeting of the So-
ciety, at such times as the Trustees shall determine, at
which all officers shall be elected. Twenty members at
least shall be necessary to constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business.

Art, 3. If at any meeting of the Society, or the Trus-
tees, the President and Vice-Presidents shall be absent,
the members present may appoint one from among them
to preside at such meeting.

Art. 4. The President, or in case of his absence, either
of the Vice-Presidents, with the advice of the Trustees,
may call a special meeting of the Society; or whenever a

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written application, with the reason assigned therefor^
shall be made by any twelve members of the Society to
the President and Trustees, they shall call such meeting.

Art. 5. The meetings of the Trustees shall be held at
such time and place as they shall from time to time agi*ee
upon; seven of whom, with the presiding officer, shall
make a quorum.

Art. 6. The Trustees shall regulate all the concerns of
the Society during the intervals of the meetings ; propose
such objects of improvement to the attention of the public,
publish such communications, and offer such premiums in
such form and value as they think proper (provided the
premiums offered do not exceed the funds of the Society) ;
and shall lay before the Society at each of its meetings a
statement of their proceedings and of the communications
made to them.

Art. 7. The Secretary shall take minutes of all the
votes and proceedings of the Society and of the Trustees,
and enter them in separate books, and shall record all
such communications as the Trustees shall direct. He
shall write and answer all letters relating to the business
of the Society.

Art. 8. The Treasurer shall receive all monies due or
payable to the Society, and all donations that may be made
to it, for which he shall give duplicate receipts, one of
which shall be lodged with the Secretary, who shall make
a fair record thereof. The Treasurer shall from time to
time pay out such monies as he shall have orders for from
the Trustees; and shall annually, and whenever thereto
required, render a fair account of all his receipts and pay-
ments to the Society or a committee thereof. He shall
give bonds for the faithful discharge of duty in such sum
as the Trustees shall direct, and with such sureties.

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Art. 9. A committee shall be appointed annuall}- by
the Trustees to audit the Treasurer's accounts, who shall
report to the Society; and the same being accepted, shall
be entered by the Secretary in his books.

Art. 10. In case of death, resignation, incapacity, or
removal out of the county, of the Secretary, or of the
Treasurer, the Trustees shall take charge of the official
books, papers, and other effects belonging to the office that
may be vacated, and give receipts for the same, which
books, papers, etc., they may deliver to some person whom
they may appoint to fill the office until the next meeting
of the Society, at which time there shall be a new choice.

Art. 11. *Any citizen of the county may become a
member of the Society by paying the sum of three dol-
lars to increase the permanent fund of the institution.

Art. 12. A committee shall be raised from time to-
time to solicit and receive subscriptions for raising a fund,
for encouraging the noblest of jmrsuits, the Agriculture-
of our County, the same to be sacredly appropriated to that,
purpose.

Art. 13. All ordained ministers of the gospel who re-
side within the county shall be admitted honorary menir
bers of the Society.

Art. 14. In addition to the usual number of Trustees
annually elected, the past presidents of the Society shall
be honorary members of the Board of Trustees.

Art. 15. The foregoing constitution may be amended
by a proposition of the amendment in writing by a mem-
ber at a regular meeting; the same to lie over for the ac-
tion at the next annual meeting of the Society.

♦Members will receive from the Secretary a certificate of member-
ship. No fines or assessments are ever imposed. Members are en-
titled to vote in all its transaction, with free use of the Library and.
a copy of the printed Transactions each year.

OFHCERS OF THE SOCIETY

For J907-I908.

PRESIDENT.

FREDERICK A. RUSSELL, of Methuen.

VICE-PEESIDEiS^TS.

JAMES J. H. GREGORY, of Marblehead.
ASA T. NEWHALL, of Lynn.
SHERMAN NELSON, of Georgetown.
IRA J. WEBSTER, of Haverhill.

SECKETAKY.

JOHN M. DANFORTII, of Lynnfield.

TKEASUKER.

WILLIAM S. NICHOLS, of Salem.

HONOKAEY TRUSTEES.

GEORGE V. L. MEYER, of Hamilton.
FRANCIS H. APPLETON, of Peabody.

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Delegate to the State Board of Agriculture,
FKEDERICK A. RUSSELL, of Methuen.

Teustees.

John J. Mason, Amesbiiry. George W. Hoyt, Merrimac.

Geobge L. Aveeill, Andover. John W. Shieley, Methuen.
John W. Lovett, Beverly, Oscae Geegoey, Middleton.

John W. Paekhuest, Boxford. Henby Cabot Lodge, Nahant.
Chables H. Peeston, Danvers. Feank Pebkins, Newbury.
Elias Andeews, Essex. Paul T. Winkley, Newburyport.

Samuel T. Poob, Georgetown. W. S. Hughes, No. Andover.
Geo. M. Wonson, Gloucester. J. Oscae Goodale, Peabody.
Samuel B. Geoege, Groveland. John J. Manning, Eockport.
Isaac F. Knowlton, Hamilton. Feank Todd, Eowley.
B. Fbank Baenes, Haverhill. Geobge W. Ceeesy, Salem.
Alonzo B. Fellows, Ipswich. Geobge A. Dow, Salisbury.
Edwabd a. Fullee, Lawrence. Lewis W. Hawkes, Saugus.
Edwin Bates, Lynn. Wm. H. Bates, Swampscott.

John H. Peekins, Lynnfield. Chaeles J. Peabody, Topsfield.
John Bakee, Manchester. Nath'l P. Peekins, Wenham.

Amos P. Alley, Marblehead. Eichaed Newell, W. Newbury.

1908
PREMIUM LIST OF

Essex Agricultural Society

FOR THE

Eighty-eighth Annual Cattle Show and Fair*

Duties of Trustees,

The Trustee of each town is instructed to see the several
members of Committees in his town previous to the Show,
and urge upon them the importance of attending to their
duties. Also impress upon exhibitors from localities near to
the Exhibition the importance of entering their exhibits for
the hall the afternoon and evening of Monday, in fairness to
those from a distance, who are obliged to come Tuesday.

To be prompt at the meeting in June for filling Commit-
tees, and making sure that the names proposed at those meet-
ings are of persons who will serve.

Duties of Committees.

Committees on live stock and articles exhibited on the
Fair Grounds should appear at the Secretary's office on the
grounds at twelve o'clock, punctually, on the first day of the
exhibition, and there organize, take the books of entry, and
proceed at once to business. Committees in hall should take
the books of entry from the Superintendent promptly after
the entries close.

Full reports of awards by committees, on the blanks fur-
nished by the Secretary, to be signed by all the members act-
ing on the same, are required of each committee.

A majority of any committee are authorized to act.

U^^No member of the Society shall act on any commit-
tee of which he is an exhibitor in the same class.

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The diploma of the society being considered the highest
premium that can be awarded, no committee is autliorized to
award it, except for animals and articles of special merit, de-
serving of endorsement and recommendation by the Society.

No committee is authorized to award gratuities, except
the committee on agricultural implements, carriages, bread,
honey and canned fruits, domestic manufactures in hall, and
flowers ; or any premium, unless the rules of the Society have
been strictly complied with. Neither shall they award pre-
miums or gratuities in excess of the amount appropriated.

No gratuity is to be awarded of less than fifty cents, ex-
cept on work by the children, and none in that class less than
twenty-five cents.

The several committees are requested to affix premium
<3ards, and also on animals blue and red printed premium rib-
bons (which may be had of the Secretary or assistants on the
grounds and at the hall), for the several animals or articles,
designating the grade of premium awarded each, and the name
of the person to whom awarded, and especial care should be
taken that the cards issued correspond with the awards in
their report to the Society.

The reports of awards of premiums on animals and arti-
cles exhibited at the show, must be delivered promptly to the
Secretary for announcement on Thursday.

Any meinher of a committee ivlio cannot serve on the
same is requested to give riotice to the Secretary, before the
sJiow, so that the vacancy may be filled.

Each member of the several committees will receive a
ticket of admission to the grounds and liall of exhibition on
application to the Secretary.

General Rules.

Competitors are requested to carefully read the rules and
premium list before making entries.

Claim (entries) for premiums to be awarded at the Ex-
hibition on the Fair Grounds, other than live stock, must be
entered with the Secretarv of the Society, or his agent, and in
the Exhibition Hall, on or before 11 A. M., of the first day
thereof.

All entries of live stock must be entered with the Secre-
tary at least one week previous to the holding of the Fair and
no entries will be received after that date.

Any person not a member of the Society, awarded seven
dollars and upwards, shall receive a certificate of membership,
for which three dollars of his award will be taken to increase
the funds of the Society.

Diplomas awarded will be delivered and premiums paid,
to the person to whom the premium of gratuity is awarded or
an agent duly authorized, on application to the Treasurer, at
Salem Safe Deposit and Trust Co., Salem, on and after the
first Monday of November.

All premiums and gratuities awarded, the payment of
which is not demanded of the Treasurer on or before the first
day of January next succeeding the Exhibition, will be con-
sidered as given to increase the funds of the Society.

In all cases the reports of awards of premiums and gra-
tuities made by the several committees and adopted by the
Societies shall be final. Committees shall see that the pre-
mium cards issued, correspond with the premiums and gra-
tuties awarded in their reports.

No person shall be entitled to receive a premium, unless
he complies with the conditions on which the premiums are
offered, and by proper entry as required, gives notice of his
intention to compete for the same; and committees are in-
structed to award no premium unless the animal or article
offered is worthy.

No animal or object that is entered in one class, with
one committee, shall be entered in another class, except farm
horses, which may be entered for fast walking, and Milch
Cows which may be entered with a herd.

All stock eligible for premiums must be owned by resi-
dents and kept in the county.

Pure Bred Animals, defined by the State Board of Agri-
culture.

The Proof that an animal is so bred should be a record
of the animal or its ancestors, as recorded in some herd book,
recognized by leading breeders, and the public generally, as
complete and authentic.

Standard adopted : — American Jersey C. C. Register and
American Jersey Herd Book, Ayrshire Record and Holstein
Herd Book.

Premiums to be Awarded at the Show.

The Committee will take notice that no premium ivill he
awarded unless the animals or objects are of a decidedly supe-
rior quality.

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Diplomas may be awarded for animals or articles of
special merit, in all departments of the Fair.

In the case of a deficiency in the receipts at the Fair in
any year, the society reserves the right to reduce the premi-
ums offered, pro rata, not to exceed one-half the amount of-
fered.

Cattle and other Farm Stock.

TO BE ENTERED IN THE NAME OF THEIR REAL OWNER.

All animals to be eligible to a premium, shall have been
raised by the owner within the County, or owned by the ex-
hibitor within the County, four months previous to the date
of exhibition, except Working Oxen and Working Steers.

All animals entered for premium or exhibition will be fed
during the Exhibition, and longer, when they are of necessity,
prevented from leaving, at the expense of the society.

FAT CATTLE.

Fat cattle, fatted within the County, regard being had to
manner of feeding, and the expense thereof, all of which
shall be stated by the exhibitor in writing, and returned to
the Secretary, with committee's report.

For pairs of Fat Cattle, premium, $7, 5

For Fat Cows, premiums, $5, 3

BULLS.

*Ayrshire, Jersey, Short Horn, Devon, Holstein, Guern-
sey, or any other recognized breed, for each breed.

Three years old and upwards, premiums, $7, 5

Under three years old, for each breed, $5, 3

One year old and under, for each breed, $3, 2

BULLS OF ANY AGE OE BREED.

For the best bull of any age of either of the above breeds
with five of his stock not less than six months old, quality and
condition to be taken into account, and especially the adapta-
bility of the animal to the agriculture of the county.

Diploma and $10

NOTE — Competitors are required to give a written statement of
pedigree and committees are requested to be particular in this re-
spect and return tliem to the Secretary with report.

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MILCH COWS.

For Milch Cows, either foreign, native, or grade, with
satisfactory evidence as to quantity and quality of milk l)y
weight during one full month, premiums, $7, 5

Milch Cows, Ayrshire, Jersey, Devon, Short Horn, Hol-
stein, Guernsey, or any other recognized breed, four years old
and upwards, premiums for each breed, $6, 4

For the best Native or Grade Cow, four years old and
upwards, premiums, $6, 4

For the cows that make the most butter in a single week,
from June 1st to September 15, premiums, $6, 4

NOTE — A written statement will be required of the age and breed
of all Milch Cows entered, and time they dropped their last calf, and
when they will next calve, the kind, quality, and quantity of their
food during the season, and the manner of their feeding, which state-
ment is to be returned to the Secretary with Committee's report.

HEEDS OF MILCH COWS.

For herds of Milch Cows, not less than five in number, to
be exhibited at the Show of either of the above breeds and a
correct statement of manner of keeping and yield for one
year preceding the show, premiums. Diploma and $8, 6

NOTE — The above mentioned statements are to be returned to the
Secretary with Committee's report. The Committee can accept state-
ments dating from January 1st, preceding the Show.

HEIFERS.

First Class — Ayrshire, Jersey, Short Horn, Devon, Hol-
fitein, Guernsey, or any other recognized breed, under four
years old in milk, premiums for each breed, $5, 3

Two years old of each breed, that have never calved, pre-
miums, $3, 2
Less than two and more than one year old, each breed,

$3, 2
One year old and under, of each breed, premiums, $3, 1
Second Class — JSTative or Grade Milch, under four years
old, premiums, $5, 3

Two years old that have never calved, premiums, $4, 2
Less than two or more than one year old, premiums, $3, 2
One year old and under and less than two, premiums,

WORKING OXEN AND STEERS.

Stags excluded. For pairs of Working Oxen under eight
*nd not less than five years old, taking into view their size,
power, and quality and training, premiums, $7, 5

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For pairs of Working Steers, four years old, to be en-
tered in the name of the owner, premiums, $5, 4

NOTE — The Committee are required to consider the quality and
shape of the cattle as well as their working capacity. The training of
working oxen and steers will be tested by trial on a cart, drag, or
wagon, containing a load weighing two tons for oxen and three
thousand pounds for steers. At the time of entry a certificate of the
^weight of the cattle must be filed with the Secretary.

STEERS.

For pair of three-year old Steers, broken to the yoke, pre-

mirnns, $5, S

For pairs of two year old Steers, premiums, $4, 2

For pairs of yearling Steers, and under, premiums, $3, 2

STALLIONS, FARM AND DRAFT.

For Stallions for Farm and Draft purposes, four years
old and upwards, diploma, or premiums, $6, 4

For best Stallion of any age, and five colts of his stock,
not less than five years old, quality and condition to be taken
into account. Diploma and $6

For Stallions for Farm and Draft jjurposes, 3 years old,
premiums, $5, 3

STALLIONS FOR DRIVING PURPOSES.

For Stallions for Driving Purposes, four years old, and
upwards, premiums. Diploma and $6, 4

For Stallions for Driving Purposes, three years old, pre-
miums, • Diploma and $5, 3

For best Stallion of any age and five colts of his stock,
no less than one year old, quality and condition to be taken in-
to account, Diploma and $6

NOTE — No stallion will be entitled to a premium unless free from
.all apparent defects capable of being transmitted. All stallions in
■either class must have been owned by the exhibitor four months-
■previous to the exhibition.

BROOD MARIAS, FARM AND DRAFT PURPOSES.

For Brood Mares for Farm and Draft Purposes, with
"their foal, not more than eight months old, by their side, pre-
mium, $6, 4

BROOD MARES, DRIVING PURPOSES.

For Brood Mares for Driving purposes, with their foal
not more than eight months old, by their side, premiums, $6, 4

NOTE — No brood mare will be entitled to a premium unless free
from all apparent defects capable of being transmitted.

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FAMILY HORSES.
For Familv Horses, premiinas. -$6; -L

XOTE — Xo horse ■wlil receive a premium unless free from all un-
Eoondness.

GEyTLEMEX'S DRIYIXG HOESES.

For Genilemeii's Driving Horses. preminDi. 86. 4r

For pairs of Gentlemen's Eh^ving Horses, premiums $Q, 4r

LADIES" DRITIXG HOESES.

For Ladies^ IhiTing Horses, premiums, $6. 4

For pairs of Ladies Driving Horses, premiums. 86. -t

GEXTLEMEX'S SADDLE HOESES.
<jentleinen to ride on track, premiums. $5, o

LADIES' SADDLE HOESES.
Ladies to ride on track, premiums. So,. 3-

FAST WALKING HOESES.

For pairs of Fast "Walking Horses, premiums,. So. 4r

For single horses, 84. 3-

t^^The above to have trial on the track.

FAEM HOESES.

For Farm Horses, weighing 1/200 lbs. and over, pre-
miums. $6; 4
For Farm Horses weighing less than 1.200 lbs. premitims

86, 4

XOTE; — Xo horse ■will be allowed except those actually used on
farms, ■^"hether the 0"smer has a farm or not. The •weight of the load
to ire Lised in trial of Farm Horses is to be fixed upon by the com-
mittee C'f arraneements for drafting, the difference in the load for
horses of l,f'X' ibs.. and over, and those under 1,2'X' lbs., to be l.OOO
lbs., and between the two classes of pairs. 2,0w. Xo obstruction shall
be placed either before or behind the wheels in trials of Draft Horses-
of either class, but wheels shall be blocked behind to hold the load
"When a team sDc-ps going up hill.

PAJES OF FAEM HOESES WTIGHIXG 2400 LBS. AXD

OVEE.

For pairs of Farm Horses weighing 2400 lbs. and up-
wards (see above note), premiums. ^, ->

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PAIES OF FAEM H0E5ES WEIGHING LESS THAN-

2400 LBS.

Eor pairs of Farm Horses weighing less than 2400 lbs.
(see above note), premiums, 88, 5

COLTS FOE FAEM PUEPOSES 3 and 4 YEAES OLD.

For Mare or Gelding fonr-year old Colts, premixmis, So, 3
For Mare or Geldmg three-vear old Colts, premiums,

S4, 3

COLTS FOE FAEM PUEPOSES, 1 AXD 2 YEAES OLD.

For Stallion, Gelding or Mare, two-year old colts, pre-
miums, $4, 2

For Stallion, Gelding or Mare, yearling colts, pre-
miums $3, 2

COLTS FOE DEFTIXG PUEPOSES.

THBEE AXD FOUE YEAES OLD.

For Mare or Gelding, four-vear old colts, premiums

85, 3

For Mare or Gelding, three-vear old colts, premiums,

84, 3

OXZ A>"T) TWO TEAES OLD.

For Stallion, Gelding or Mare, two-year old colts, pre-
miums, $4, 2
For Stallion, Gelding or Mare, vearling colts, premium,

•33, 2

X. B. — In all the above classes the comxnittee ■will act with the
expert judge except Fat Cattle, Working Oxen and Steers.

HOESES FOE HUEDLE JUMPIXG.

For Horses jumping over four foot hurdles, premiums,

88, 6
For High hurdle- jumping, premium, $8

STTLXE, BOAES.

For Berkshire, Cheshire. Chester, Essex, Poland China,
Suffolk, Large Yorkshire, SmaU Yorkshire Boars, not less
than one year old, premitims, $4, 2

For Breeding Sows, and pigs by their side of the aboTe
breeds with not less than five pigs, premiums, 84, 2

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For the best grade sow and p>igs, preminmS; -$4:, 2

For litters of weaned Pigs, not less than eight -sv.eeks old,

premituns, $4, 2

Thoroughbred Swine shall show satisfactory proof that

they are pure blood, otherwise thev shall be considered Grade.

SHEEP.

For flock of Sheep, not less than six ewes in number, each
breed, premiums, $.5, 3

For best Buck, premium, $4

For lots of LamVjs, not less than six ewes in number, be-
tween four and twelve months old, premium=, $5, 3

AXGOEA GOATS.

For flock of Angora Groats, not less than six, premium,

$0, 3

POULTEY.

For the best Cockerel, best Hen, Cockerel and Pullet, of
all recognized breeds, excefjt Game and Bantams, each variety,
premium for each, SI, ,.50

To be used by the Committee in their discretion for col-
lections Game and Bantams, no person to receive more than
three dollars, $15

For the best breeding pen of each varietv' of four females
and male, premium, $2, 1

For pairs of turkeys, and Alesbury, Eouen, Caouga, Pe-
kin, White and Colored Muscovey, Indian Eunners, and Bra-
zilian Bucks, and Toulouse, Emden, Brown China, and Afri-
can Geese, premium, $2, 1

Any exhibitor interfering with the Judges in the dis-
charge of their duties, or interfering with, or handling any
specimen other than his o-wn, shall forfeit all claim he may
have in the f^remium list.

AU breeds exhibited separately and to be judged by the
rules of the "American Standard of Excellence."

AGBICULTUEAL IMPLEMENTS.

For the best collection of Implements and Machines (no
article offered in collection will be entitled to a separate pre-
mium. Diploma and $8

Beet market wagon.

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Best horse cart.

Best ensilage cutter.

Best fruit evaporatar with sample work.

To be awarded for the above in premiums a sum not ex-
ceeding $30.

For implements not specified above, the Committee may,
at their discretion, award $20.

No premium or gratuity will be awarded for any Mower,
Horse Eake, Tedder, or other machine or implement, the
merit of which can be shown only by actual trial in the field ;
but manufacturers are invited to offer the same for exhibition
and inspection.

CARRIAGES.

For carriages built in the county, and exhibited by the
manufacturer, Diploma and twenty-five dollars in gratuities,
may be awarded by the Committee.

In Exhibition Hall.

Committees on articles exhibited in the hall should be es-
pecially careful that the premium or gratuity cards issued
with the names and sums awarded them, correspond with
these in their reports to the Society.

Committees and Exhibitors will be governed by instruc-
tions under heading of "Duties of Committees," "General
Rules," "Premiums to be awarded at the Show," see first pages
and under "Fruit," "Domestic Manufactures," and
"Flowers."

St^^All Fruit, Flowers, Vegetables, and Domestic Manu-
factures, must be the products of Essex County to be entitled
to a premium or gratuity.

GRANGE EXHIBIT.

The Societ}' offers one hundred dollars to be divided in
three premiums for exhibits by the different Granges in Essex
County, as follows : — Premiums, $50, 30, 20

NOTE — This Exhibit includes all Fruit, Vegetables and Domestic
Manufactures that are exhibited in any other department in Exhibition
Hall.

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DAIRY, BREAD, CANNED FRUIT AND HONEY.

For specimens of Butter made on any farm within the
County the present year, samples of not less than five pounds
to be exhibited with a full account of the process of making
and management of the Butter, premiums, $4, 3

For specimens of New Milk Cheese, made on any farm
in the County the present year, samples of not less than twen-
ty-five pounds to be exhibited, with statement in writing of
the method of making and preserving same, premiums, $4, 3

For white bread made of Wheat Flour, premiums, $3, 1

For bread made from Graham Flour, premiums, $3, 1

For bread made from other grains, or other grains mixed
with wheat, premiums, $1.50, 1

All bread entered for premiums to be in loaves weighing
not less than one pound each, and not to be less than twenty-
four hours old, with a full written statement over the signa-
ture and address of the maker, stating the kind of flour used,
quantity of each ingredient, how mixed, and length of time,
kneaded and raised, and how long baked.

For first and second best collections of Preserved Fruits
and Jellies made from products of the County, with methods
of ]3reserving to accompany the entry in writing, premiums,

$3, 1

For the first and second best five pounds of Dried Apples,
gro-svn and dried within the County, with statements of pro-
cess used, and amount of labor and time required in prepar-
ing and drying, premiums, $3, 1

In addition to the above, are placed in the hands of the
Committee for gratuities on articles entered in this depart-
ment, products of this County deemed worthy, $10

First and second best honey, not more than five nor less
than three pounds in comb with one pound of same extracted,
made in the County, with statement signed of kind of bees
and hive, and time of year when honey was made, premiums,

$3, 1

Ff«it.

All fruit must be entered in the name of the grower be-
fore 11 o'clock on the first day of the exhibition, and each ex-
hibitor must certify to the same on the Entry Book, or on lists
of the varieties of each class of fruit, or to be filed when entry
is made. (Committee are not authorized to make awards to
those who do not comply with this rule.)

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Tables will be labelled in a conspicuous manner by the
hall committee before the entry of exhibitors, with the names
of fruit for which premiums are offered, all others of same
class fruit to be labelled miscellaneous. Exhibitors must place
their several varieties of each class of fruit where indicated by
such labels, or be considered by the committee as not com-
peting for premiums.

Plates of collections of fruit, when premiums are offered
therefor, must be entered and placed by the exhibitor on the
table assigned for the exhibit of collections of fruit.

To entitle exhibitors to receive premiums and gratuities
awarded, they are required (when requested by the committee)
to give information in regard to the culture of their fruit.

PEAES.

For best twelve specimens of the following varieties,
which are recommended for cultivation in Essex County:
Bartlett, Belle Lucrative, Bosc, Anjou, Angouleme, Dana's
Hovey, Lawrence, Onondaga, Seckel, Sheldon, Urbaniste, Vi-
car, Comice, Howell and Clairgeau, each, premium, $2, 1, .50

Doyenne d'Ete, Gifford and Clapp's Favorite (ripening
early), are recommended for cultivation, but no premium is
offered.

For each dish of twelve best specimens of any other va-
riety deemed worthy by the committee, ])remium, $1.50

For best collection of pears, recommended for cultivation,
premiums, $3, 2

APPLES.

For best twelve specimens of the following varieties,
which are recommended for cultivation in Essex County :
Baldwin, Danvers Sweet, Tompkins King, Wolf Eiver. Sutton
Beauty, Hubbardson, Mackintosh Eed, Porter, Pickman Pip-
pin, Eoxbury Eusset, Ehode Island Greening, Gravenstein,
Hunt Eussett, Ladies' Sweet, Snow, Bailey Sweet, Wealthy,
premium for each, $2, 1, .50

Eed Astrachan, William's Favorite, Tetofsky and Sweet
Bough are recommended for cultivation, but no premium is
offered (ripening early).

For best twelve specimens of any other varieties deemed
worthy by the committee, premium for each variety, $1.50

For best collection of apples recommended for cultiva-
tion, premiums, $3, 2

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For best twenty-four specimens of any variety of Crab
apples deemed worthy by the committee, $1.50, .75

PEACHES, GEAPES AND ASSORTED FRUITS.

For best twelve specimens of Freestone, white flesh, yel-
low flesh, Essex Coimty seedling, each variety, $2, 1, .50

For best collection of peaches, premium, $3

For the best twelve specimens of Champion, Lemon, or
Orange Quinces, premiums, $3, 1, .50

For the best twelve specimens of plums, five varieties, to
be selected by committee, each variety, premium, $2, 1, .50

For best four bunches of Concord, Worden's Seedling,
Brighton, Moore's Early, Moore's Diamond, Pocklington, Ni-
agara Grapes, each variety, premium, $3, 1, .50

For Cold House Grapes, produced with not over one
month's artificial heat, premiums, $3, 2

For best collection of six varieties, not less than eight
pounds in all, premiums, $5

For best specimens of four bunches of grapes, varieties
other than above, deemed worthy by the committee, premium

$1.50

For basket of assorted fruits, premiums, $3, 2

Plants and Flowers.

RULES AND REGULATIONS.

1. All plants and flowers for competition and exhibition
must be entered for examination by the committee on or be-
fore eleven o'clock on the first day of the fair, and all such
plants and flowers must have been grown by the competitor,
except native plants and flowers and flowers used in bouquets,
and baskets of flowers and floral designs, all of which (plants
and flowers) must have been grown within the County.

2. Wlien a certain number or quantity of plants and flow-
ers is designated in the schedule, there must l^e neither more
nor less than that number or quantity of specimens shown.

3. When only one premium from each exhibitor is offered
for any article, only a single specimen or collection can com-
pete, but when a second or third premium is offered, one, two,
or three specimens or collections may be exhibited for compe-
tition, but no variety can be duplicated.

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4. No premium shall be awarded unless the specimens
exhibited are of superior excellence, possessing points of supe-
riority and worthy of such premiums, not, even if they are the
only ones of their kind on exhibition.

5. No specimen entered for one premium shall be ad-
mitted in competition for another different premium.

6. Competitors will be required to furnish information
(if the committee so request), as to their modes of cultiva-
tion, or in the case of native plants and flowers, where such
were found.

7. All plants exhibited for premiums must have the
name legibly and correctly written on stiff card, wood or some
other permanent and suitable substance, and so attached to
same as to be easily seen. Flowers when specified to be
named to comply also with above rule.

8. Plants in pots to be entitled to premiums must show
skilful culture in the profusion of bloom and in the beauty,.
symetry and vigor of the specimens; also bouquets, baskets,,
design work, etc., must show taste, skill, and harmony in ar-
rangement, both as to colors and material they are made of,
and purposes for which they are intended.

9. All flowers exhibited must be shown upon their own
stem, flowers in "Design" work alone being excepted ; and
this exception, if overcome and avoided, to be taken into ac-
count by the committee in awarding the premiums.

10. The committee are authorized to award gratuities-
for any new and rare plants and flowers or "Designs of
merit" for which no premium is offered, but. in no case shall
the total sum (premiums and gratuities together) on plants
and flowers exceed the amount, $125, limited by the Society
for this department.

11. No member of the committee for awarding pre-
miums or gratuities shall in any case vote, or decide respect-
ing an award for which such member may be a competitor,
or in which he may have an interest; but in such case such
member shall temporarily vacate his place upon the Commit-
tee, and such vacancy for the time being may be filled by the-
remaining members of the Committee, or they may act with-
out.

12. Attention is again called to above Rules and Regu-
lations for plants and flowers, and General Rules of the So-
ciety, and all articles not entered in conformity therewith will
be disqualified, and premiums will be awarded only to ex-
hibitors who have complied with said Rules, etc.

Committee on plants and flowers will take notice.

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PLANTS.

Plants competing for these premiums must have been
grown in pots, native plants excepted, etc. See Rules,

For collection flowering and ornamental foliage plants,
at least 25 specimens, premium, $3, 2

For collection Palms, at least 5 specimens, 5 varieties,
premium, $1

For collection Ferns (cultivated), at least 5 specimens,
3 varieties, premium, $1

For collection Dracenas, at least 5 specimens, 5 varieties,
premium, $1

For collection Crotons, at least 5 specimens, 5 varieties,
premium, $1

For collection fancy Caladiums, at least 5 specimens, 5
varieties, premium, $1

For collection Gloxinias, at least 5 specimens, 5 varieties,
premium, $1

For collection of Begonias, tuberous-rooted, at least 5
specimens, 5 varieties, premium, $1

For collection Begonias, 5 specimens, 5 varieties, pre-
mium, $1

For collection Coleus, 10 specimens, 10 varieties, pre-
mium, $1

For collection Fuschias, 5 specimens, varieties, premium,

$1

For collection Cyclamen, 5 specimens, 5 varieties, pre-
mium, $1

For collection Geraniums, double, 10 specimens, 10 va-
rieties, premium, $1

For collection Geraniums, single, 10 specimens, 10 va-
rieties, premium, $1

For collection Geraniimis, fancy, 10 specimens, at least
5 varieties, premium, $2

For collection Hibiscus, 5 specimens, 5 varieties, pre-
mium, $1

For collection Carnation Pinks, 10 specimens, at least 5
varieties, premium, $2

For collection Calla Lillies, 5 specimens, premium, $1

For collection of wood of native trees in sections, suit-
able for exhibition, showing bark and the grain of the wood,
all correctly named with botanical and common name, at
least 50 varieties, each variety to be shown in two sections,
one of which is to be a cross section, and neither to be more
than four inches in length or diameter, premiums, $3, 2

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FLOWERS.

For collection cut flowers, cultivated, 100 specimens, at
least 50 varieties, named, $3, 2

For collection cut flowers, native, 100 specimens, at least
50 varieties, named, $3, 2

For pair bouquets, for vases, of native flowers, premiums,

$1, 50

For pair of bouquets, for vases of garden flowers, pre-
miums, $1, 50

For basket of green-house flowers, premiums, $2, 1

For basket of native flowers, premiums, $1, 50

For basket of garden flowers, premiums, $1, 50

For arrangement of native flowers and autumn leaves,
premiums, $2, 1

For floral designs, choice cultivated flowers, premiums,

$3, 2

For floral designs, native flowers, premiums, $3, 2

For collection Pansies, at least 50 specimens, neatly and
artistically arranged, premiums, $2, 1

For twelve Dahlias, large flowering, at least six varieties,
named, premiums, $1, 50

For twelve Dahlias, Pompon or Lilliputian, at least six
varieties, named, premiums, $1, 50

For twelve Dahlias, single, at least six varieties, named,
premiums, $1, .50

For Cactus Dahlias, premiums, $1, .50

For twelve Petunias, double, at least six varieties, named,
premium, $1

For twelve Gladiolus (spikes), at least six varieties,
named, premium, $1

For twelve Geraniums, double, at least six varieties,
named, premiums, $1, .50

For twelve Geraniums, single, at least six varieties,
named, premiums, $1, -50

For twelve Phlox, hardy, perennial, at least six varieties,
named, premium, $1

For twelve Cannas, at least six varieties, named, pre-
mium, $1
For twenty-four Carnation Pinks, at least six varieties,
named, premium, $1
For twenty-four Verbenas, at least six varieties, named,
premium, $1
For twenty-four Eoses, at least six varieties, named, ])re-
mium, $1

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For twenty-four Garden Annuals, at least twelve va-
rieties, named, premium, $1
For twelve Calendulas, at least two varieties, named, pre-
mium, $1
For twelve Asters, Double Victoria, premium, $1
For twelve Branching Asters, premiiim, $1
For twelve Asters, Pompon, premium, $1
For twelve Phlox Drummondii, in variety, premium, $1
For twelve Nasturtiums, at least six varieties, premium,

$1
For twenty-four Pansies, in variety, premium, $1

For twenty-four Zinnias, double, in variety, premium, $1
For twenty-four Marigolds, African, in variety, pre-
mium, $1
For twenty-four Marigolds, Dwarf French, in variety,
premium, $1
For twenty-four Petunias, single, in variety, premium,

$1
For display of Coxcombs, in variety, premium, $1

For twelve Scabiosas, in variety, premium, $1

For twelve Delphiniums, in variety, premium $1

For twelve Dianthus (double annual), in variety, pre-
mium, $1
For collection of Snapdragon, premium, $1
For twelve Salpiglossis, in variety, premium, $1
For collection of Sweet Peas, premium, $1

VEGETABLES.— CLASS ONE.

Rules for Fruit Apply to Vegetables.

Beets — For best twelve specimens, Crosby Egyptian, and
Edmands, premium, each variety, $2, 1

Carrots — For best twelve. Long Orange and Danvers, pre-
miums, each variety, $2, 1

For best twelve. Short Horn, Orange Carrots, $2, 1

Mangold Wurtzels — For best six specimens, premiums,

$2, 1

Flat Turnips — Twelve specimens. For best Purple Top,
White Flat, White Egg and Purple Top Globe, premiums,
each variety, $2, 1

Euta Bagas — Twelve specimens. For best Yellow and
White, premiums, each variety, $2, 1

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Parsnips — For the best twelve specimens, premiums,

$3, 1

Onions — Twelve specimens. For best Danvers, Yellow
Flat and Eed, premiums, each variety, $2, 1

Potatoes — Twelve specimens. For best Early Kose,
Beauty of Hebron, Eobert's Early, Early Harvest, Green
Mountain, Irish Cobbler, Good Times, Early Northern, pre-
mium, each variety, $2, 1

For collection of above Vegetables, not less than three
of a kind, premiums, $4, 3

Placed at the disposal of the committee for whatever ap-
pears meritorious, $10

VEGETABLES— CLASS TWO.

Cabbages — For the best three specimens, Savoy, Fottler's
Drumhead, Stone Mason Drumhead, Eed Cabbage, All Sea-
sons, Deep Head, Jersey Wakefield, Danish Bald Head, each
variety, premiums, $2, 1

Cauliflower — For best three specimens, premiums, $2, 1

Celery — For best four roots, Paris Golden, Boston Mar-
ket, Giant Pascal, Bleached, premiums, $2, 1

Sweet Corn — For twelve ears ripest and best, Early, pre-
miums, $2, 1

For best twelve ears in milk, late, premiums, $2, 1

Squashes — For best three specimens, Marrow, Warren
Turban, Hubbard, Golden Hubbard, Marblehead, Essex Hy-
brid, Bay State, Sibley, Butman, Victor, each variety, pre-
miums, $2, 1

Melons — For best three specimens. Nutmeg, Musk, Cas-
saba, Salmon Flesh, each variety, premiums, $2, 1

For best two specimens Watermelons, premiums, $1, .50

Tomatoes — For best twelve specimens. Round Flat and
Eound Spherical, each variety, premiums, $1, .50

For exhibition of greatest variety of Tomatoes, pre-
miums, $2, 1

Cranberries — For pecks of cultivated, premiums, $2, 1

For collection of Vegetables, not less than three of a
kind, premiums, $4, 3

Placed at the disposal of the committee for whatever ap-
pears meritorious, $10

B^^No competitor for premium to exhibit more or less

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number of specimens of any vegetables than the premiums
are offered for.

COLLECTIONS OF VEGETABLES, where premiums are offered
for a number of varieties, must be entered and placed, not less than
three of a kind, by themselves on the tables assigned for collections.
No collection shall receive but one premium. Specimens of any va-
rieties, in such collections, are not to compete with specimens of the
same variety placed elsewhere. Exhibitors of such collections, how-
ever, are not prevented from exhibiting additional specimens of any
variety with and in competition with like variety. All vegetables must
be entered in the name of the grower of them.

SIZE OF VEGETABLES. — Turnips, Beets to be from 2 to 4 inches
In diameter; Onions 2V^ to 4 inches in largest diameter; Potatoes to be
of good size for family use; Squashes to be pure and well ripened,
Turban, Marrow, Hubbard, Marblehead, all to be of uniform size.

GRAIN AND SEED.

For best peck of Shelled Corn, "Wheat, Oats, Barley, Rye,
Buckwheat and Field Beans, each, premium, $1

For twenty-five ears Field Corn, premiums, $2, 1

For twenty-five ears of Pop Corn, premiums, $2, 1

For collections of Field and Garden Seeds, premiums,

$4, 2
All grain or seed must have been grown by the exhibitor
in the County to receive a premium.

Domestic Manufactures.

Contributors must deposit their articles at the Hall be-
fore 1 o'clock on the first day of the Exhibition. Articles not
thus deposited will not be entitled to a premium. Gratuities
will be awarded for articles of special merit for which no pre-
mium is offered; but no premium or gratuity will be awarded
for any article manufactured out of the County, or previous
to the last exhibition of the Society.

COUNTERPANES AND AFGHANS.

For Wrought Counterpanes, having regard to the quality
and expense of the material, premiums, $2, 1

Gratuities will be awarded for articles belonging to this
department, the whole amount of gratuities not to exceed $15

CARPETINGS AND RUGS.

For Carpets, having regard to the quality and expense of
the material, premiums, $2, 1

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For wrought Hearth Eug, having regard both to the
quality of the work and expense of materials, premiums, $3, 1

Gratuities will be awarded for articles belonging to this
department, the whole amount not to exceed $15

AETICLES MANUFACTURED FEOM LEATHEE.

For exhibit of Manufactured Leather and Skins,

Society's Diploma.

For best pair hand made and machine made Men's Boots,
Women's do., Children do., each premium, $2

Best Team, Carriage and Express Harness, each pre-
mium, $3

$15 are placed at the disposal of this committee, to be
awarded in gratuities.

For the best exhibition of Boots and Shoes, manufac-
tured in the county, each, premium. Diploma of the Society.

MANUFACTUEES AND GENEEAL MEECHANDISE.

At the disposal of the committee in this department, to
be awarded in gratuities not exceeding $2 in .any one gra-
tuity, $15

FANCY WOEK.

Of Domestic Manufacture is not included in the alx)ve.
At the disposal of the committe in this department, to
be awarded in gratuities not exceeding $3 in any one gratuity,

$40

OIL PAINTINGS AND WATEE COLOES.

At the disposal of the committee in this department, to
be awarded in gratuities not exceeding $3 in any one gratuity,

$40

DECOEATED CHINA.

For best collection Decorated China, premiums, $5, 3

For best individual specimen, premiums, $3, 2

For Punch Bowl, or set, premiums, $2, 1

For Fern Dish, premiums, $2, 1

For raised paste or gold, ]ircmiums, $2, 1

For Vase, premiums, $2, 1

For Tray, Plate, 6tc., premiums, $2, 1
At disposal of the committee for anytliiug meritoi-ious, $5

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CHAECOAL, PEN AND INK WORK,
PHOTOGEAPHS, ETC.

At the disposal of the committee in this department, to
be awarded in gratuities not exceeding $2, in any one gra-
tuity, $20

WOEK BY CHILDEEN.

For specimens of work performed by cliildren under 12
years of age, exhibiting industry and ingenuity, premiums,

$2, 1

At disposal of committee to be awarded in gratuities, not
less than 25 cents in any one gratuity, $15

Grain and other Crops.

Claimants on Grain and Eoot Crops will be required to
state the size of the piece of land, when they enter, and con-
form to the following rules : Entries of Grain Crops to be
made on or before September 10th; Eoot crops on or before
October 10th, giying ample time for the crops to be examined
by the committee before harvesting. Statements to be made
in conformity with the following form, must be forwarded to
the Committee previous to November 1st.

All calculations and figures given in reports of and state-
ments of Crops are to be made on the basis of an acre, results
in all cases to be given at the rate per acre.

In pursuance of authority delegated to the Board of Agri-
culture by Chap. 24 of Acts 1862, Agricultural Societies re-
ceiving the bounty of the State are required to make use of
the following form, and be governed by its conditions, in the
mode of ascertaining the amount of crops entered for pre-
mium :

Essex Agricultural Society. — Statement concerning

a crop of , raised by Mr. , in the town of

■ , 1907.

What was the crop of 1905 ? What manure was used and
how much? What was the crop of 1906? What manure was
used and how much ? What is the nature of the soil ? When
and how many times ploughed, and how deep? What other
preparation for the seed ? Cost of ploughing and other prepa-
ration? Amount of manure, in loads of thirty bushels, and
how applied? Value of manure upon the ground? (Wliat
amount of Commercial Fertilizer used? How used? Value

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-of same when applied?) When and how planted? The
amount and kind of seed? Cost of seed and planting? How
cultivated and how many times ? Cost of cultivation, includ-
ing weeding and thinning ? Time and manner of harvesting ?
Cost of harvesting, including the storing and husking or

threshing ? Amount of crop, etc. ? Signed by ,

Competitor.

The committee to whom is entrusted the award of the
premiums on field crops may award them according to their
judgment; but for the purpose of furnishing accurate statis-
tics for the benefit of agriculture, shall select certain of the
■crops, and require the owners thereof to measure the land
and weigh the crops accurately, giving to the committee a
<;ertificate of the same, and give all possible information thereon
over their own signature, and return the same to the Secretary
of the Society, to be published in the annual transactions.

In ascertaining the amount of crop, any vessel may be
used and the weight of its contents once multiplied by the
number of times it is filled by the crop.

In measuring the land or weighing crops, any competent
person may be employed, whether a sworn surveyor or not,
^and must give certificate.

The certificate shall state the weight of all crops only in
a merchantable state.

In ascertaining the amount of a hay crop entered for pre-
mium, the measurement of the hay in the barn may be em-
ployed.

Rules of Measure Practiced and Adopted by the State
Board of Agriculture.

Potatoes, Sugar Beets, Euta Bagas, Mangold Wurtzels,

60 lbs. to bushel

White Beans and Peas 62 lbs. to bushel

Corn, Rye 56 lbs. to bushel

Oats 32 lbs. to bushel

Barley, Buckwheat 48 lbs. to bushel

Cracked Corn, Corn and Rye, and other meal except Oat,

50 lbs. to bushel

Parsnips, Carrots 55 lbs. to bushel

Onions 52 lbs. to bushel

1. For the best conducted experiments of Rye, not less
than twenty bushels to the acre, fifty-six pounds to the bushel,
■on not less than one acre, premiums, $6, 4

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2. For best conducted experiments of Oats, not less than
fifty bushels to the acre, thirty-two pounds to the bushel,
on not less than one acre, premiums, $6, 4

3. For best conducted experiments of Barley, not less
than forty bushels to the acre, forty-eight pounds to the
bushel, on not less than one acre, premiums, $6, 4

4. For best conducted experiments of Indian Corn, on
not less than one acre, premiums, $6, 4

5. For largest quantity and best quality of English Hay,
on not less than one acre, regard being had to the mode and
cost of cultivation, premiums, $6, 4

6. For best yield of Field Beans, on not less than one-
half acre, and not less than twenty-five bushels per acre, pre-
miums, $6, 4

EOOT CEOPS.

1. For best conducted experiments in raising Carrots,
fifty-five pounds to the bushel, premiums, $6, 4

2. For best conducted experiments in raising Parsnips,
fifty-five pounds to the bushel, premiums, $6, 4

3. For best conducted experiments in raising Ruta
Bagas, sixty pounds to the bushel, premiums, $6, 4

4. For best conducted experiments in raising Mangold
Wurtzels, sixty pounds to the bushel, premiums, $6, 4

5. For best conducted experiments in raising Sugar
Beets, sixty pounds to the bushel, premiums, $6, 4

6. For best conducted experiments in raising Onions,
fifty-two pounds to the bushel, premiums, $6, 4

7. For best conducted experiments in raising Potatoes,
sixty pounds to the bushel, premiums, $6, 4

8. For best conducted experiments in raising Cabbages,
premiums, $6, 4

9. For best conducted experiments in raising Squashes,
premiums, $6, 4

10. For best conducted experiments in raising Summer
English Turnips for the market, premiums, $6, 4

Raised on not less than half an acre, and the quantity
of crop to be ascertained by weight; so far as practicable the
crop to be free from dirt, without tops, and in a merchantable
condition at the time of measurement.

Claimants for premiums on Grain and Root Crops must
forward statement to Chairman of Committee hefore Nov.
1st.

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List of Premiums to be Awarded by the
Trustees in November*

SMALL FRUITS.

For the best product of not less than twenty-five trees,
taking into account quantity and quality, of Peaches, Plums,
and Quinces, premium, $6

For best crop of Strawberries, on not less than twenty
rods of land, expense of planting, culture of crop, etc., stated
in writing, premium, $6

For best crop of Currants, Raspberries, Blackberries,
and Gooseberries, with statement as above, premium, each, $6

TREADWELL FARM.

Committee — Frederick A. Russell, Methuen ; S. D. Hood,
Topsfield; Andrew Nichols, Dan vers; Sherman Nelson,
Georgetown.

AUDITORS."

Committee — George W. Creesy, Salem; Lyman Osborne,
Peabody.

FARMERS' INSTITUTES.

Committee — Frederick A. Russell, Methuen; J. M. Dan-
forth, Lynnfield Centre; Sherman Nelson, Georgetown.

COMMITTEES.

- All committees, including committees to judge of crops,
of exhibits at Fair, and of the arrangements for th« Fair, are
chosen by the Trustees at their June meeting.

CONTENTS.

Page

Report of Annual Meeting 3

Entries 6

Report on Bulls 8

Report on Milch Cows 8

Report on Heifers 9

Report on Working Oxen and Steers 10

Report on Stallions 11

Report on Brood Mares 11

Report on Family Horses 11

Report on Gents' Driving Horses 11

Report on Ladies' Driving Horses 12

Report on Fast Walking Horses 12

Report on Single Farm Horses 12

Report on Colts 12

Report on Swine 13

Report on Sheep 14

Report on Goats 14

Report on Poultry 15

Report on Agricultural Implements 23

Report on Carriages 24

Report on Granges 25

Report on Bread and Canned Fruit and Honey 25

Report on Pears 26

Report on Apples 28

Report on Peaches, Grapes, and Assorted Fruit 30

Report on Plants 32

Report on Flowers 33

Report on Vegetables 37

Report on Grain and Seed 43

Report on Counterpanes and Afghans 43

Report on Carpetings and Rugs 44

Report on Articles Manufactured from Leather , 45

Report on Manufactures and General Mdse 46

Report on Fancy Work 46

Report on Oil Paintings and Water Colors 50

Report on Decorated China 51

Report on Charcoal, Photographs, and Pen and Ink Work 51

Report on Work by Children 52

Report of New Members 53

Institutes 54

Report of the State Inspector 54

Report of Com. on Grass and Grain Crops 56

In Memoriam .' 69

Recapitulation 60

Treasurer's Report 62

Constitution of the Society 63

Officers of the Society 66

Premium List for 1908 68