UMASS/AMHERST 31EDbb00SfiDbb5D y»_:m>,2^\ i>:3*^^^»' ^^^V>r> JS5> jp^^g^vx ?5r>^^.>j jl^^^^>' ••^" *$Z>,,:S32^ WK^^j^ypi JT)^ '25^1^ w^^^3>y~^y~t S^>JJ>^2!> i^^^y^j^ 3m^^» 9^^^^^^ 3^>Dl-^S3* i^^^^^S ^^:S3>. y-^-^) >■>>>) ^t^^ r>"ffi>3S^ w^^^^ > l 39 > >!:»)>' "^^tSV);!-^ V z' v^- £ LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE No.__v52_SD dateJJ__j_^_^(o.. s 74 W6 W6 1881-85 ISSI-SS" TRANSACTIONS ^^^ OF THE C Or r • -L WORCESTER NORTH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, FOR THE YEAR 18S1 TOGETHER WITH A LIST OF THE COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS FOR 1882. FITCHBURG: PRESS OF BLANCHARD & BROWN. 1882. Carpetts ! Carpotsai ! rtp) H H H 'I r m (9 W^ N NORTHERN MASSACHUSETTS, Nos. 152 and 154 Main Street, Near Depots, Fitchburg, Mass. £cn^-pe^'! (E^ b! Hemps^ Oil-Gloths | Rugs NEW PATTERNS. LO^A^EST PRICES. ^. BUTTE RICK & CD'S., CELEBRATED Sent by Mail, on receipt of Number, Size and Price. s 0 H H L I Q 0 H W ^ yS CARFETS ! NEW FATTEMS ! LOWEST FRICES ! SECRETARY'S REPORT. The Twenty-ninth Annual Fair of the Worcester North Agricultural Society was held at its grounds, in Fitchburg, on Tuesday, September 27th, 1881. We were favored with a fair day, although quite warm for that season of the year. The show of cattle at the fair was very large, the largest number that have been exhibited here for many years. Many fine herds w^ere here, some that we had not seen at the fair for several years past. The Hall exhibition was ver}^ good in some branches ; it was much larger than in any previous years. The show of the goods kept by our merchants on the street was good, and added much to the 'attractiveness of the Hall. The fancy article department of the show was particularly large and fine, many more articles being exhibited than at any fair for a good many years. The show of apples was not so large as in some previous years, not being an apple year. The pears exhibition was large and particularly fine ; some very handsome specimens were shown. In the vegetable line almost everything that grows in a garden was exhibited. It was the intention this year to make this fair one for the farmers and not for horse trotting, and so but little money was offered for that feature ; and it seems that for some reason^ whether that or some other, that the farmers did turn out and brought their cattle to the show. The dinner at the fair was gotten up by the Society under the able management of Mrs. W. E. Clapp, and it was a gooo! dinner everybody said, and much credit is due to Mrs. Clapp and those who assisted her in that branch of our fair. 4 SECRETARY S REPORT. Three farmers' institutes have been held during the year. The first one in Board of Trade Hall, in February. The subject was the then interesting subject of "The Silo and Ensilage.'" The meeting was opened by Edmund Hersey of Hingham, who gave a very able and interesting description of the building of silos and the feeding of ensilage, and cited many cases where it had been successfully cured and kept and shown good results in feeding. He was followed by Mr. E. P. Works of Fitchburg, who had built a silo and put up a quantity of ensilage, and he too pronounced it a success. Both gentlemen exhibited samples of the ensilage. ' The meeting was a very interesting one, and was well attended by the farmers. The other institutes were held as field meetings, one at the farm of C. C. Boyden at Leominster and the other at Ashburn- ham. Both were^ well attended and ver}^ interesting meetings. The farmers' supper held in February last was one of the most successful ever held, although the night was stormy and the travelling bad. A large company Ji//ed City Hall and the tables were surrounded three times. The net receipts were very large, over $300. The supper was under the management and direction of Mr. Geo. B. Knowlton and great credit is due to him for the excellent supper and the large net gain to the Society. During the winter of 1880-1, a course of entertainments was gotten up by the President, L. J. Brown, comprising lecture, concert and dramatic entertainment, and thereby netted a good sum for the society. There is a project now under way in the hands of a com- mittee to devise ways and means to raise the debt of our society, which if accomplished will add much to the interest of the com- munity in the future of "Worcester North." W. G. HAYES, Secrrfarj. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. The Committees awarded the following premiums THOROUGH-BRED STOCK. JERSEYS— HERDS. J. F- Brown, ist premium, J. Brooks, 2d prem.. COWS, THREE YEARS. J. Brooks, ist premium, Geo. W. Goddard, 2d prem., $6 GO 4 GO $4 00 2 00 J. Brooks, ist premium, A. Derby, 2d prem., BULLS, TWO YEARS. A. Derby, ist premium, L. Nichols, 2d prem., BULLS, ONE YEAR. G. W. Goddard, ist premium, $4 00 CALVES. J. F. Brown, ist premium, $3 00 J. Brooks, 2d prem., i 50 COWS, FOUR YEARS. $2 00 2 50 $2 50 I 50 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. COWS, TWO YEARS. J. F. Brown, ist premium, $2 00 A. Derby, 2cl prem., i 00 COWS, ONE YEAR. A. Derby, 1st premium, $1 50 J. Brooks, 2d prem., i 00 CALVES. J. F. Brown, ist premium, $1 50 A. Derby, 2cl prem., i 00 DEVONS— HERDS. N. B. Reed, ist premium, $6 00 BULLS. N. B. Reed, ist premium, ^4 00 S. H. Sprague, 2d prem., 2 00 BULL CALVES. N. B. Reed, ist premium, $3 00 Jos. Miller, 2d prem., i 50 COWS, FOUR YEARS. N. B. Reed, ist premium, $3 00 N. B. Reed, 2d prem., 2 00 COWS, THREE YEARS. Geo. Mason, Jr., ist premium, $2 50 N. B. Reed, 2d prem., i 50 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. COWS, TWO YEARS. N. B. Reed, ist premium, $2 00 N. B. Reed, 2d prem., . i 00 CALVES. N. B. Reed, ist premium. $1 50 N. B. Reed, 2d prem., i 00 HOLSTEIN— HULLS. G. F. Williams, ist premium, $4 00 BULL CALVES. G. F. Williams, ist premium, $3 00 HEREFORD— BULLS. W. W. Benson, ist premium, $^ 00 COWS, THREE YEARS. W. W. Benson, 2d premium, $1 ^o AYRSHH^E— COWS. L. Nichols, 1st premium, $-^ 00 T.. Nichols, 2d prem., 2 00 W. H. Laws, ) Albert Sawyer, j Comm/Uee. 8 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. STOCK NOT THOROUGH-BRED.— MILCH KINE. HERDS. Geo. Mason, Jr., ist premium, J. E. Putnam, 2d prem., COWS FOR MILK. ^5 00 3 50 $2 50 2 00 Augustus Gates, ist premium, J. E. Putnam, 2d prem., HEIFERS FOR MILK, THREE YEARS. E. A. Proctor, ist premium, ^2 50 J. E. Putnam, 2d prem., 2 00 HEIFERS FOR MILK, TWO YEARS. J. E. Putnam, ist premium, $1 50 Geo. Mason, Jr , 2d prem., i 00 COWS, FOR BUTTER. Geo. W. Goddard, ist premium, 5^2 50 A. Derby, 2d prem., 2 00 E. Bacon, ~) J. H. Laws, >• Committee. J. Whitman, ) HEIFERS, STEERS AND CALVES. HEIFERS, ONE YEAR. Geo. F. Williams, ist premium, $1 50 E. A. Proctor, 2d prem., i 00 HEIFERS, TWO YEARS. W. W. Benson, ist premium, $2 00 S. H. Sprague, 2d prem., i 50 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 9 CALVES. E. A. Proctor, ist premium, $i 50 Geo. F. Williams, 2d prem,, i 00 CALVES, RAISED BY HAND. A. Derby, ist premium, $1 50 Jos. Miller, 2d prem., i 00 PEN OF CALVES. A. Derby, ist premium, $4 00 Geo. W. Goddard, 2d prem., 2 00 YEARLING STEERS. John Brooks, ist premium, $1 50 S. H. Sprague, 2d prem., i 00 TRAINED YEARLING STEERS. L. S. Beaman, ist premium, ^i 50 J. H. Hadley, 2d prem., i 00 MINOR TRAINERS. L. S. Beaman, ist premium, $1 50 Geo. Bacon, 2d prem., i 00 STEER CALVES. John Brooks, ist premium, ^i 50 W. W. Benson, 2d prem., i 00 TRAINED STEER CALVES. L. S. Beaman, ist premium, $1 50 E. Bacon, 2d prem., i 00 T. S. Wood, ) T. D. Wood, >- Committee. A. Gates, ) 10 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. WORKING OXEN AND STEERS. WORKING OXEN, FIVE YEARS. N. B. Reed, ist premium, $5 oo C. Kilburn, 2d prem., 3 00 STEERS, THREE YEARS. VV. W. Benson, ist premium, $2 50 L. Nichols, 2d prem., 2 00 STEERS, TWO YEARS. John Brooks, ist premium, $2 00 E. W. Gill, ) E. R. Carter, > Committee. A. G. Lawrence, ) FAT CATTLE. FAT OXEN. L. Nichols, ist premium, $2 00 W. W. Benson, 2d prem., i 50 FAT COWS. J. T. Everett, ist premium, $2 00 J. T. PLverett, 2d prem., i 50 FAT STEERS. L. Nichols, ist premium, $2 00 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. FAT HEIFERS. N. B. Reed, 2d premium, ^i 50 Marshall White, ' Thomas Sheldon, y Committee. John Lowe, SWINE. BOARS. Geo. W. Goddard, ist premium, $2 00 BOAR PIGS. Geo. W. Goddard, ist premium, %\ 50 WEANED PIGS. Geo. W. Goddard, 2d premium, $1 00 BREEDING SOWS. George W. Goddard, ist premium, $4 00 FAT PIGS. Geo. W. Goddard, 2d premium, $1 00 BERKSHIRE PIGS. G. Mason, Jr., ist premium, $2 00 Alden Derby, ") James Haslem, )- Committee. Samuel Tedford, ) SHEEP. FLOCKS OF SHEEP. Geo. Mason, Jr., ist premium, $4 00 Geo. W. Goddard, for[ Committee. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. TOWN TEAMS. Leominster, ist premium, Princeton, 2d prem.. $15 00 10 00 Abel Marshall, ") Albert Sawyer, > Conmiittee. Joel Hayward, ) PLOWING MATCH. OX TEAMS. A. Derby, ist premium, C. C. Boy den, 2d prem. J. Brooks, 3d prem.. $5 00 4 00 3 00 F. A. Whitney, ) W. H. Laws, > Cotnmittee. Geo. G. Samson, ) HORSE TEAMS. Geo. W. Page, ist premium, D. H. Damon, 2d prem., G. Mason, Jr., 3d prem., John Brooks, Benj. Safford, V Co?mnUtee. C. C. Boyden, REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 1 3 POULTRY. PLYMOUTH ROCKS. Mrs. F. Putnam, ist premium, $i oo A. Pratt, 2d prem., 50 WHITE LEGHORNS. Mrs. F. Putnam, ist premium, $1 00 Fred A. Young, 2d prem,, 50 SILVER DUCKWING BANTAMS. Harry Sherwin, ist premium, $1 00 BLACK JAVA CHICKS. Geo. W. Goddard, ist premium, $1 00 Geo. W. Goddard, 2d prem., 50 SEABRIGHT BANTAMS. J. F. Brown, ist premium, $1 00 Henry Andrews, 2d premium, 50 BLACK ROSECOMB BANTAMS. J. F. Brown, ist premium, $1 00 YELLOW DUCKWING BANTAMS. W. R. Kinsman, ist premium, $1 00 SILVER DUCKWING BANTAMS. W. R. Kinsman, 1st premium, $1 00 RED PILE BANTAMS. W. R. Kinsman, ist premium, $1 oc 14 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. WHITE PILE BANTAMS. W. R. Kinsman, ist premium, $i oo BLACK RED BANTAMS. C. W. Rice, I St premium, $i oo ROUGH AND READY CHICKS. C. A. Harris, ist premium, $i oo BLACK BREASTED DUCKWING BANTAM. Bertie Cummings, 2cl premium, $ 50 BROWN LEGHORNS. C. A. Harris, 2d premium, $ 50 PEKIN DUCKS. J. F. Brown, ist premium, $1 50 GRAY DUCKS. Bertie Phelps, 2d premium, $1 00 TURKEYS. C. W. Harris, ist premium, $1 50 Geo. W. Goddard, >. ^^^„,^ .^^^^ Joel Foster, ) HORSES. GENTS' DRIVING, SINGLE. F. B. Joy, ist premium, $5 00 C. H. lirown, 2d prem., 3 00 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 1 5 FAMILY HORSES. M. B. Smith, ist premium, C. H. Brown, 2d prem., MATCHED HORSES. Geo. Jewett, ist premium, C. O. Green, 2d prem., H 00 3 00 ^5 00 3 00 H. G. Morse, H. G. Greene, y Committee. F. W. Aldrich, STALLIONS, MARES AND COLTS. STALLIONS, FOUR YEARS OLD. D. L. Fuller, ist premium, $5 00 L. Patch, 2d prem., 2 50 STALLIONS, TWO YEARS OLD. F. A. Wood, 2d premium, $1 50 GELDINGS. Eli Culley, ist premium, M. S. Heath, 2d prem., BREEDING MARES. Michael Fitzgerald, ist premium, Joel Hayward, 2d prem., COLTS. Michael Fitzgerald, ist premium, Joel Hayward, 2d prem., G. P. Hawkins, ^ J3 00 I 50 $4 00 2 50 $2 00 1 50 E. A. Goodrich, >- Cotnmittee. C. H. Brown, ) i6 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. DRAUGHT HORSES. PAIRS. D. H. Damon, ist premium, C. H. Page, 2d prem., Geo. W. Page, 3d prem., SINGLE. C. H. Page, I St premium, H. P. Wheelock, 2d prem., Geo. Mason, Jr., 3d prem.. $5 00 3 00 2 00 $5 00 3 00 2 GO Wm. Woodbury, Geo. E. Waite, y Committee. Leonard Downe, RACES. THREE MINUTE RACE. E. S. Colley, bay stallion, ist premium, W. A. Stiles, mare " Lottie," T. McLaughlin, " Lambert," FARMERS' RACE. L. Wellington, ist premium, V. Barber, 2d prem., F. Buttrick, 3d prem.. ^15 00 6 50 6 50 $10 00 5 00 3 GO H. G. GREENE,/;/' Committee. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 1 7 TUG OF WAR. Match between Ashburnham and Westminster. Westminster team, I St premium, $1000 Match between Leominster and Fitchburg. Fitchburg team, ist premium, $10 00 S. J. M. Weston, for Committee. GRAIN. CORN. C. A. Harris, ist premium, Geo. W. Goddard, 2d prem., S. Stone, gratuity, Emma Walker, gratuity, TRACE SEED CORN. K. Stone, ist premium, S. Stone, 2d prem., Joel Foster, 3d prem., C W. Harris, gratuity, D. H. Damon, gratuity, S. P. Goddard, gratuity, WHEAT. S. P. Goddard, ist premium, G. W. Goddard, 2d prem., SHEAF WHEAT. Geo. W. Goddard, ist premium, $1 00 S. P. Goddard, 2d prem., ^o 3 $2 GO I 00 50 25 $3 GO 2 GO I 00 75 50 50 $2 00 I GO REPORTS OF COMMITTEKS. RYE. S. p. Goddard, ist premium, $i oo G. W. Goddard, 2d prem., 50 T. D. Wood, gratuity, 1 00 WINTER RYE. C. C Boyden, ist premium, Geo. Billings, 2d prem.. SHEAF RYE. S. P. Goddard, ist premium, G. W. Goddard, 2d prem., BARLEY. G. W, Goddard, ist premium, S. P. Goddard, 2d prem,. SHEAF BARLEY Geo. W. Goddard, ist premium, B. Safford, 2d prem., OATS. Geo. J. Allen, ist premium, Geo. Billings, 2d prem., SHEAF OATS. Geo. J. Allen, ist premium, Geo. W. Goddard, 2d prem., BUCKWHEAT. J. F. Brown, ist premium, Geo. W. Goddard, 2d prem., ?I 00 50 $1 00 50 $1 00 50 $1 00 50 $1 00 50 $1 00 » 50 $1 00 50 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. I9 COLLECTION OF GRAINS. H. P. VVheelock, gratuity, $ 75 CYRUS KILBURN, /or Committee. APPLES, PEACHES, PLUMS AND QUINCES. APPLES— TWELVE VARIETIES. Geo. J. Allen, ist premium, $3 00 J. F. Brown, 2d prem., 2 00 C. C. Boyden, gratuity, i 00 SIX VARIETIES. P. Piper, I St premium, $\ 00 E. S. Francis, gratuity, 50 S. Pratt, gratuity, 50 THREE VARIETIES. C. W. Harris, ist premium, $1 50 Dr. J. Fisher, 2d prem., i 00 G. B. Andrews, gratuity, i 00 BALDWINS. G. P. Hawkins, ist premium, $1 00 G. B. Knowlton, gratuity, i 00 C. C. Boyden, gratuity, 50 RHODE ISLAND GREENINGS, J. Kane, ist premium, ^i 00 P. Piper, 2d prem., ^o C. C. Boyden, gratuity, i 00 2 0 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. GRAVENSTEINS. P. Piper, I St premium, $i oo C. C. Boyden, gratuity, 50 HUBBARDSTONS. J. F. Brown, ist premium, $1 00 C. C. Boyden, gratuity, 50 RUSSETS. J. F. Brown, 1st premium, $1 00 P. Piper, gratuit}^ 50 TWENTY OUNCE APPLE. Geo. W. Goddard, gratuity, 50 NORTHERN SPY. S. Stone, gratuity, 50 PALMER GREENINGS. P. Piper, I St premium, $1 00 G. B. Knowlton, gratuity, 50 PEACHES— COLLECTION. M. Johnson, ist premium, $3 00 CRAWFORD S. H. B. Fuller, ist premium, $2 00 G B. Andrews, 2d prem., i 00 C. W. Cragin, gratuity, 50 G. W. Goddard, gratuity, 2 00 COOLEUGE FAVORITE. F. Nourse, gratuity, 50 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 21 QUINCES. P. Piper, I St premium, ^i oo J. Kane, 2d prem., 50 PLUMS. J. Kane, ist premium, $2 00 CRANBERRIES. Bertie Phelps, gratuity, 25 BLUEBERRIES. Lizzie A. Sheldon, gratuity, 25 L. H. Bradford,^ I, R. Wheelock, >■ Cotnmitiee. Jacob Haskell, ) PEARS AND GRAPES. PEARS— TWELVE VARIETIES. Geo. Jewett, ist premium, $3 00 S. Sawyer, 2d prem., 2 00 SIX VARIETIES. S. A. White, ist premium, $2 00 T. D. Wood, 2d prem., i 50 L. Williams, 5 plates, gratuity, 75 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. THREE VARIETIES. Dr. J. Fisher, ist premium, Joel Foster, 2d prem., F. Nourse, 2 plates, gratuity, S. Stone, 2 plates, gratuity, G. B. Knowlton, i plate $1 50 I 00 25 25 PEARS— BARTLETT. Oeo. Jewett, ist premium, J. Kane, 2d prem., C. C. Boyden, gratuity, G. B. Knowlton, gratuity, P. Piper, gratuity, Jos. Jackson, gratuity, I 00 50 25 25 25 25 S ECKEL. Geo. Jewett, ist premium, J. Kane, gratuity, S. Stone, gratui^^y, H. B. Fuller, gratuity, $1 00 25 25 25 BEURRE BOSC. G. Jewett, ist premium. $1 00 DUCHESS. Geo. Jewett, ist premium, G. B. Knowlton, 2d prem., H. B. Fuller, gratuity, J. Kane, gratuity. $1 GO 25 25 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 23 LOUISE BONNE DE JERSEY. Geo. Jewett, ist premium, $i oo Joel Foster, 2d prem., 50 J. Kane, gratuity, 25 J. Jackson, gratuity, 25 G. B. Knowlton, gratuity, 25 Mrs. A. B. Wallace, gratuity, 25 LAWRENCE. Geo. Jewett, ist premium, $1 00 BEURRE DE ANJOU. Geo. Jewett, ist premium, $1 00 S. Stone, 2d prem., 50 G. B. Knowlton, gratuity, 50 J. Kane, gratuity, V 25 B. Safford, gratuity, 25 Mrs. A. B. Wallace, gratuity, 25 SHELDON. J. Kane, ist premium, $1 00 Geo. Jewett, 2d prem., 50 G. B. Knowlton, gratuity, 25 S. Stone, gratuity, 25 BEURRE DIEL. J. Kane, gratuity, G. B. Knowlton, gratuity, 2 4 REPORTS OF COMiMITTEES. FLEMISH BEAUTY. Anna S. Wyman, gratuity, 50 UNKNOWN. J. Kane, gratuity, 25 GRAPES. COLLECTION. Dr. J. Fisher, ist premium, C. A. Harris, gratuity, CONCORDS. S. A. White, ist premium, G. B. Andrews, 2d prem , H. B. Fuller, gratuity, J. Kane, gratuity, DELAWARE. J. Fisher, ist premium, Geo. B. Andrews, gratuity, Geo. Jewett, gratuity, Joel Foster, gratuity, HARTFORD. Joel Foster, gratuity, 25 ROGERS. J. Kane, gratuity, 25 ^3 GO 50 $1 GO SO 50 25 $1 00 25 25 25 Frederick Baker, | committee. Martin Johnson, \ REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 25 ASSORTED FRUITS AND FLOWERS. DISPLAY POT PLANTS. S. Sawyer, ist premium, $2 00 J Jackson, 2d prem., i 00 BEST THREE PLANTS IN POTS. Jos. Jackson, ist premium, $2 00 CUT FLOWERS. J. Jackson, ist premium, $2 00 Grace M. Putnam, gratuity, 50 BOUQUETS. S. Sawyer, ist premium, $2 00 J. Jackson, 2d prem., i 00 Mrs. S. Stone, (wild flowers) gratuity, 50 Cyrus Kilburn, (specimen botany) 50 COLLECTION FRUIT. G. B. Andrews, ist premium, $2 00 J. M. SAWTELL, Committee. VEGETABLES. COLLECTION. Jos. Jackson, ist premium, $4 00 H. P. Wheelock, 2 00 4 26 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. COLLECTION POTATOES. Geo. J. Allen, ist premium, $2 00 C. C. Boyden, 2d prem.,* 1 00 Jos. Jackson, gratuity, 50 C. A. Ham's, pumpkins, 50 C. A. Harris, squashes, 50 C. A. Harris, potatoes, 25 S. Pratt, onions, 50 J. Kane, onions, 75 J. Kane, squash, Hubbard, $1 00 J. Kane, squash, Marblehead, 50 J. Kane, squash, marrow, 50 J. Kane, cabbages, 25 J. Kane, cucumbers, 25 J. Kane, sweet corn, 25 J. Kane, beets, 50 J. Kane, tomatoes, 50 J. Kane, summer squashes, 25 S. A. White, onions, 25 Geo. Billings, turnips, 50 S. Stone, potatoes, prolific, ' 25 S. Stone, potatoes, unknown. 25 S. Stone, potatoes. Brooks, 50 J. Jackson, tomatoes, 25 J. Jackson, cabbages, 50 J. Jackson, celery, 75 T. D. Wood, peppers, 25 T. D. Wood, cranberries, 25 Geo. W. Goddard, cabbages, 75 Geo. W. Goddard, turnip beets, 75 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. • 27 Geo. W. Goddard, field beans, $ 50 Geo. W. Goddard, lima beans, 25 S. B. Goddard, field beans, 25 F. Nourse, turnip beets, 25 Martin Johnson, ^ J. L. Richardson, - Committee, Joel Foster, ) BREAD, BUTTER, CHEESE, PICKLES, PRESERVES, ETC. WHITE BREAD. L. F. Whitney, ist premium, $2 00 Ellen R. Snow, 2d prem., i 00 Geo. W. Goddard, 3d prem., ^o Mrs. C. W. Cragin, gratuity, ^o GRAHAM. Mrs. C. W. Cragin, ist premium, $2 00 Mrs. G. P. Hawkins, 2d prem., i 00 Geo. W. Goddard, 3d prem., ^q BROWN. Mrs. Geo. Billings, ist premium, ^2 00 Ida M. Billings, 2d prem., i 00 Edith L. Whitney, 3d prem., cq RYE FLOUR. Mrs. C. W. Cragin, ist premium, $2 00 Geo. W. Goddard, gratuity, ro 38 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. LUMP BUTTER. Geo. W. Goddard, ist premium, $4 00 A. Derby, 2d prem., 3 00 T. S. Wood, gratuity, i 00 Jos. Miller, gratuity, ' 75 John Brooks, gratuity, 75 JUNE TUB BUTTER. Geo. W. Goddard, ist premium, $3 00 CHEESE. J. E. Goodell, ist premium, $2 00 PICKLES AND PRESERVES. Mrs. Jos. Jacksoii, pickles, ist premium, T. D. Wood, pickles, 2d prem,, Mrs. E. T. Jewett, pickles, gratuity, Mrs. G. P. Hawkins, preserves, ist premium, Mrs. L. R. Brown, preserves, 2d prem., Mrs. F. M. Dunbar, preserves, M. A. Goodrich, jelly, M. A. Goodrich, jelly, Mrs. E. A. Bacon, jelly, Marshall Wetherbee, Hannah F. Bacon, Mabel W. Tenney, $1 GO 50 25 2 00 I GO 50 25 25 75 Committee. MANUFACTURED ARTICLES. Geo. W. Goddard, grain sieve, % 50 Bush & Carpenter, parlor furniture, 4 00 3 oo 2 oo 5° 5 oo 50 5 00 2 00 2 00 50 50 I 00 5 00 1 00 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 29 U. E. Cleveland, top carriage, $2 00 S. G. Frost, harnesses, 5 00 Geo. B. Knowlton, new Model range, Geo. B. Knowlton, kitchen furnishing goods, Geo. B. Knowlton, tree primer, L. J. Brown, carpets and rugs, L. Williams, wheelbarrow, L. Sprague & Co., carpets, L. Sprague & Co., crockery, L. Sprague & Co., paper hangings, W. G. Tolman, wood saws, W. G. Tolman, canes, W. G. Tolman, show case of articles, R. A. Leonard, mowing machine, R. A. Leonard, creamer, R. A. Leonard, hand wringer, i 00 R. A. Leonard, horse tether, 50 R. A. Leonard, stump and rock lifter, T. B. Cook, combs and jewelry, I. C. Wright, churns, L C. Wright, plows, L C. Wright, mowing machine, L C. Wright, wagon jack, J. K. P. Wood, furniture, L. H. Pratt, silverware and jewelry, L. H. Pratt, watches and clocks, Geo. Robbins & Co., stoves, Geo. Robbins & Co., oil stoves, Brownell & Mason, stoves, C. M. Converse, stoves, L. Sears, Domestic sewing machine, Singer Sewing Machine Co., Singer sewing machine. 3 oo I SO 2 00 2 00 50 5 00 3 00 2 00 3 00 I 00 3 00 5 00 0 00 '> 00 30 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. T. B. Clark, sewing- machine, $2 oo Platts & Haven, watches and jewehy, 5 00 J. F. Chaffin, pianos and organs, 5 00 R. M. Jones, pianos and organs, 4 00 S. P. Emory, ) Geo, E. Waite, y Committee. Geo. T. Younglove, ) FINE ARTS. J. C. Moulton, collection photographs, ist premium, Kimball Bros., collection photographs 2d premium, Mrs. A. C. Freeland, oil painting, bull, I. E. Whittier, oil painting. Mrs. S. A. Fairbanks, oil painting, blackberries, F. A. McClure, oil painting. May Caldwell, oil painting, F. A. McClure, oil painting, Carrie L. Davis, oil painting, F. M. Wright, oil painting, Mrs. I. R. Wheelock, oil painting, Nellie M. Cummings, oil painting, F. M. Wright, oil painting, F. A. McClure, water color, Josephine L. Perkins, water color, Ellen A. Snow, water color, Mamie Spencer, water color, Mrs. S. A. Fairbanks, water color, May Caldwell, water color. $3 00 2 00 5 00 3 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 I 00 50 50 50 50 50 3 00 -^ 00 I 00 50 I 00 50 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 3 1 Sophia Hitchcock, water color, $ 50 Mary Snow, water color, 50 Mamie Spencer, charcoal sketches, i 00 Mrs. J. A. Battles, crayon, 50 Mrs. J. A; Battles, flowers from nature, 50 Mrs. S. A. Fairbanks, charcoal, i 00 A. C. Brown, design, 50 Anna Gates, charcoal drawings, 2 po Carrie McMaster, model drawings, 75 W. C. Gate, mechanical drawings, 3 00 L. A. Hayward, drawings, 3 00 J. Bradshaw, drawings, i 00 John Parker, drawings, i 00 Frank Howell, drawings, 75 W. Rankin, drawings, 75 M. W. Palleck, drawings, 75 Harry A. Wilder, drawings, i 00 W. Ferguson, drawings, i 00 R. G. HuLiNG, /(jr Cotnmittee. ENTOMOLOGY, SINGING BIRDS, PETS, &C. A. N. Marston, 4 cases insects, copy Samuels" Birds of New England. Mary L. Gai-field, 5 cases insects, copy Samuels' Birds of New England. W. G. Hayes, 3 cages canaries, copy Samuels' Birds of New England. 32 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. M. E. Brigham, 2 cages canaries, copy Samuels" Birds of New England. C H. Pratt, English pointer pups. A. H. Campbell, E. Adams Hartwell, y Conifnittee. Mrs. M. B. R. Miller, FANCY ARTICLES. A. J. Goddard, quilt, $1 00 Emma Hartson, wreath of flowers, 25 Mrs. Jonas Pierce, wreath of tiowers, 25 Mrs. E. R. Stow, motto, 25 Alice I. Brown, tidy, 25 Mrs. J, C. Moulton, sofa pillow, 50 Ella A. Moulton, mat, 25 Alice L. Moulton, lambrequin, . 25 Mrs. W. H. Hubbard, bed spread, . i 00 Mrs. C. Kenney, afghan, 50 Ella A. Moulton, fancy stand, 35 Maggie Ashline, butm rugs, 35 Mrs. A. A. Wheeler, afghan, . i 25 Mrs. A. A. Weeeler, tidy, 5° Mrs. A. A. Wheeler, worsted work, 25 Mrs. Carpenter, tidy, 25 Mrs. J. Smith, needle work, 25 Alice Brown, lambrequin, ■ 25 Mrs. Wood, twine fringe, 50 Gertrude Johnson, tidy, 25 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 33 Hester Miles, splasher, $ 50 Hester Miles, tidy, 25 Mrs. O. F. Woodbury, afghan, i 00 Mrs. O. F. Woodbury, table cover, 75 Winnie Nutting, tidy, 25 Hattie Burnap, toilet set, 35 Susie Upton, tidy, 50 Maggie Miller, tidy, 50 Mrs. Brewer, braided skirt, 35 Mrs. W. H. Wetherbee, afghan, 50 Mrs. S. S. Holton, tidy, 50 Mrs J. Simonds, hood, 25 F. A. Marble, glove box, 10 F. S. Benjamin, sofa pillow, 50 Cora P. Blanchard, paper rack, i c; F. M. Davis, apron, 50 S. F. Whitney, mittens, 25 F. A. Marble, bracket, 25 Laura M. Wilder, table mat, 50 Mrs. W. F. Page, infant's afghan, ^o Fanny Forristall, cradle quilt, 25 Emma Sawyer, foot rest cover, 25 S. G. Hutchinson, doylies, i 00 Hattie R. Poore, rugs, ^o Mrs. J. P. Hall, rugs, 25 V. H. Simonds, lace handkerchief, 50 Mrs. Geo. H. Ferrel, quilt, • 50 Mrs. M. Leland, quilt, 50 Mrs. J. A. Tufts, chair pillow, 25 Mrs. M. S. Ferson, rugs, 75 Nellie A. Sears, tidy, 25 5 34 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. Mrs. B. B. Tucker, quilt, $ 50 Mrs. O. P. Remington, carriage robe, i 25 Mrs. O. P. Remini^ton, lamp mat, 25 Mrs. O. P. Remington, tidy, 25 Minnie S. Remington, shawl, • 25 Emily B. Hall, tidy, 25 Wilbur W. Henr)', fret saw work, 1 00 F. M. Wright, toilet set, 25 F. G. Webber, table lambrequins, 25 Nellie M. Cummings, table cloth and napkins, i 00 Mrs. C. W. Cragin, tidy, 25 Julia E. Goodrich, sofa pillow and cushion, 50 L. L. Wilson, lace, etc., 75 Mrs. E. Emerson, lace work, 75 Mrs. Natt Cowden, basket, 25 Mrs. Wm. x\damson, quilt, 50 Mrs. J. E. Woodward, pin cushion, 25 S. P. Goddard, socks, 25 Mabel E. Babbitt, watch case, • 10 Mrs. J. Greenwood, crystalized alum, . 50 Kate M. Averill, tidy, 25 Mrs. L. Downe, mittens, , 25 Nellie O'Hara, letter case, 10 Mrs. G. E. Goodrich, tidy and quilt. 50 Harriet Smith, lamp-mat and tidy, 15 Ellen M. Bacon, toilet set, 25 Jennie Bacon, tidy, » 25 Mrs. S. Stone, tidy, 25 Mrs. A. H. Kingsbury, bag, 25 Mrs. C. S. Houghton, sea moss, 25 Mrs. C. S. Houghton, knit edging, 25 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 35 Mrs. Geo. G. Gray, knit spread, $ ^c- W. P. Sawyer, wall pocket and basket, yc F. W. Gray, match safe, 25 Lulu Brooks, tidy, it Lizzie Sheldon, poultry, ic Mrs. G. E. Goodrich, quilt, ^o Mrs. B. E. Gott, quilt, ^o Mrs. Wm. Kimball, table cover, i 00 Mrs. Fred Cumings, afghan, i 00 Mrs. Myron H. Goodrich, lambrequin, 25 Miss A. E. Farwell, Honiton lace, jc Mrs. B. E. Gott, quilt, 3^ Mrs. L. L. Jaquith, lambrequin, ^c Mrs. W. G. Hidden, knit edging, 2r Mrs. L. L. Jaquith, tidy, cq Mrs. C. E. Wallace, child's carriage robe, co Florence Fairchild, quilts, cq Mrs. C. Kenney, afghan, cq Annie Weston, mat, 25 Mrs. C. E. Brigham, feather wreath, 25 Mrs. J. E. Woodward, lambrequin, 25 Mrs. M. E. Thompson, feather wreath, 25 H. Richardson, wax wreath, 25 IMPROVED GRASSES. C. C. Boyden, ist premium, $^ 00 J. H. Laws, 2d prem., 3 00 Jabez Fisher, Committee. 36 REPORTS OF COIMMITTEES. IMPROVED GRASSES. There were but two entries for the premiums for "the best acre of any of the improved grasses," the statements concerning which are herewith given. The premiums were awarded as follows : To C. C. Boyden of Leominster, ist premium, $5 00 To J as. H. Laws, of Westminster, 2d prem., 3 00 This experiment has been exceedingly instructive to your committee. Mr. Boyden's field was visited the 14th and that of Mr. Laws the 17th of June last. Both fields were seeded in the spring of 79 and both with largely the same kind of grasses sown with barley. We found the prevailing grasses in Mr. Boy- den's field to be in order thus : orchard grass, timothy and red clover, with but very little else. At Mr. Laws' we found, orchard, clover, and tall oat, with little or nothing else. It is possible that as time goes on and these prominent varieties fail, that others may show themselves. Experience however has demonstrated that one of the persistent, if not one of the most persistent grasses is the orchard grass. In a recent article in the Country Gentle- man, written by L. F. Allen of Buffalo, N. Y., he states that "a small piece of an acre or two was sowed more than thirty years ago with orchard grass and clover, and while the latter has remained with more or less variation in annual bearing, the other holds its own with steadfast tenacity, as good as when in its first years of production.'" This is his favorite mixture, as both start early, are ready to cut at the same time, twice or three times in a season, and both are first-class for grazing. The disposition of the orchard grass is to grow in tussocks or clumps but this can be completely avoided by thick sowing.. REPORTS OF COMMITTKES. 37 Two bushels with clover are recommended or two and one-half to three if alone. The objection to sowing orchard grass with timothy is in the difference in time of ripening, the latter being immature when the former is just right. Let no farmer howev'er sow orchard grass with the idea that it will produce large crops of hay without corresponding feeding. It is simply a grass that is capable of appropriating a large amount of fertilizing material and yielding accordingly. It seems to be less affected by drought than any other of the valu- able grasses and will produce more than any of them under un- favorable conditions, but three tons of hay per acre does not come from nothing any more than 21 lbs. of butter comes from the best of Jersey cows in one week when fed upon rye straw alone. ''Feed the land and it will feed you'' to which end orchard grass will be an important aid. Try it, farmers. JABEZ FISHER, Chairman, The field of improved grasses which I enter for premium consists of three and one-half acres. The land was drained, cultivated, and in favorable condition, when it was seeded with barley and the allowing mixture of grass seeds, in the spring of 1879: Six bushels of orchard grass. Two " '' June ' " I " red top. % " " timothy. 29 lbs. " red clover. 20 " meadow fescue. 10 " alsike clover. 38 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. The first crop of hay was cut June 11, 1880, and weighed 19,202 lbs. The second was cut the first week in August and weighed 12,040 lbs. The after growth was partly fed off but was estimated to be one and one-half tons per acre. The first crop of 1881 weighed 13,170 lbs. The second weighed 8,280 lbs., and two acres of the third crop weighed 4,120 lbs. C. C. BOYDEN. The field I offer for your society's premium on grasses contains 1}^ acres. It was seeded to grass in the spring of 1879, with barley. The grass seed used was clover, orchard, tall oat, Kentucky blue, meadow fescue, and Italian rye grass. The amount of seed of each kind I cannot state. I ordered seed of these varieties for the field, and it came all mixed, cost- ing $6.00 or about double what the usual varieties would have cost at that time. Only the clover, orchard and tall oat grass grew, so far as I can discover. Owing to the failure of the others the field is not seeded as thick as it should be. The crops of 1880 were cut as follows: First crop, June 15th, estimated a little less than two tons per acre. The second, Aug. 13th, one ton per acre. The crops this year, were cut and estimated as follows : The first, June 21st, two tons per acre. The second, Aug. 2 2d, one ton per acre. The quality of the hay is as good as timothy and red top. I am so well satisfied with it that I shall seed another field with the same early grasses, as they are ready to cut several days be- fore our other grasses. I shall then be able to secure more of my hay crop when it is in the best condition. J. H. LAWS. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. FANCY ARTICLES. 39 It gave your committee great pleasure to see so large and varied a display of fancy articles, while some of the articles ex- hibited reflect great credit on the exhibitors ; and with the large number of articles offered for competition, and the small appro- priation in this department we could not make the awards in a manner satisfactory to ourselves ; and your committee would respectfully suggest with the growing interest, that a larger ap- propriation seems absolutely indispensable; we would also suggest that special premiums be offered, and the remaining ap- propriation be given as discretionary premiums in addition for meritorious articles, by the judges. Among the articles on exhibition were two embroidered table covers, made by Mrs. Wm. Kimball, also fine specimens of Kensington work and silk embroider}- ; they were all universally admired for excellent taste displayed in the arrangement of colors. An unusually large number of carriage afghans were on ex- hibition, noticeable among them one made by Mrs. A. A. Wheeler, and one by Mrs. O. P.- Remington, another by Mrs. O. F. Woodbury, and one by Mrs. Cummings, and as we realized the amount of patience required, and untiring effort on the part of the exhibitors, we only wished we could give them all first premiums. A quilt by Mrs. Ferrell ('"^546 pieces) and knit bed spreads by Mrs. Rowland, and Gray, of Leominster show the result of persistent effort on their part. Among the articles not entered for premium, special mention should be made of Kensington work bv Miss McKav ; the work was well done, and the colors 40 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. arranged so as to produce a very pleasing effect. Other articles deserve more than passing notice would space permit. Much credit is due the ladies of the *' Worcester North " foi so kindly assisting in making this department a success, and we hope to see a continued effort in this direction in the future ; and though some may excel and bear away the prize, we should ever bear in mind that we are "benefitted by our failures as well as our successes." Respectfully submitted by the committee. Mrs. J. A. Battles, Chairmafi, ANALYSIS OF PREMIUMS AND GRATUITIES AWARDED. Amount awarded : Neat Stocks, Swine, Sheep, Poultry, Horses, Trotting, Tug of War, Plowing Match, Grain, Fruit, Assorted Fruits and Flowers, Vegetables, Bread, Butter and Cheese, Pickles, Preserves, Jellies, Town Teams, Manufactured Articles^ Fine Arts, Fancy Articles, Improved Grasses, Total amount awarded, $764 75 6 $176 00 1 1 50 4 00 19 00 67 50 46 00 20 00 24 00 29 75 74 25 13 50 22 50 13 50 13 50 6 50 25 00 94 75 51 50 44 00 8 00 ANALYSIS OF PREMIUMS. The premiums and gratuities awarded to (268) persons were distributed as follows : Fitchburg. Leominster, Lunenburg, New Ipswich, N. H., Princeton, Townsend, Groton, Westminster, Worcester, Sterling, Ashby, W. Boylston, Total amount of premiums and gratuities awarded, $764 75 $365 85 92 90 64 GO 49 75 107 50 5 00 15 GO 26 75 5 OG I 25 29 75 2 00 TREASURER'S REPORT. Worcester North Agricultural Society In Account with H. Sibley, Treasurer. 1 88 1. To Cash paid Feb. 5, T. S. Wood, premiums, 1880, 17, Wm. Baker, insurance. Mar. 3, H. B. Dyer, roofing, 1880, 14, Geo. Robbins & Co., merchandise, 1880, Apr. 4, W. D. & A. J. Hinds, premiums, 1880, May 2, Interest Savings Bank note, Oct. 24, Fitchburg Sentinel, printing, 1880, Fitchburg Sentinel, printing, 1881, Geo. Wright, printing, 1880, Geo. Wright, printing, 188 1, 27, Interest Savings Bank note, C. W. Whitcomb, labor, 31, Express on books, Nov. 15, W. S. Russell, band, t6, T. C. Blood, printing, L. J. Brown, Rifle Association, 1880, L. J. Brown, balance W. Davis' salary, i Horace Wood, labor, Dr $4 00 32 50 115 00 10 90 7 40 348 00 8 25 5 50 75 2 25 290 00 2 00 25 100 00 I 50 8 00 65 CO 2 00 44 treasurer's report. Nov. 1 8, F. D. Page, labor, 23, S. J. M. Weston, labor, 25, H. H. Brown, hay, W. G. Hayes, salary, express and printing, 26, Geo. E. Goodrich, labor, W. M. Sargent, advertising, 28, Blanchard & Brown, printing, G. W. Wright, printing, Baker Bros., stationers, A. B. Lawrence & Co., hardware, G. B. Knowlton, hardware, P. C. Rice, labor, James F. Munroe, labor, Dec. 2, H. Caswell, labor, 3, Keith & Simonds, bill posting, 5, W. N. Weston, labor, W. H. Oakes, labor, Treasurer's bill, sundries, etc., Premiums, etc., Balance on hand, $3 00 8 50 73 94 105 35 7 50 10 00 117 90 5 00 4 08 1 68 I 79 5' 00 I 50 3 00 8 20 4 00 4 00 25 GO 662 10 $2054 81 94 10 $2148 9] treasurer's report. 45 1881. Cr. Jan. I, Amount cash on hand, $142 47 BILLS received i88o. 5, Jabez Fisher, subscription. $5 00 L. W. Cummings, use of mugs, i 00 May 27, E. Torrey, subscription, 5 00 Sept. 5, A. Norcross, subscription, 5 00 16 00 (Allowed Walter Davis, subscription, on settlement L. J. Brown, $10 00.) memberships. July 5, William Ray, Leominster, balance over premium 1880, Nov. 9, S. A. White, Lunenburg, 14, J. E. Putnam, Fitchburg, 17, S. P. Goddard, Greenville, N. H., 30, Geo. J. Allen, Fitchburg, Feb. 23, Farmers' Supper, balance, Mar. 10, Course Entertainments, balance, RECEIPTS AT FAIR (GROUND. Sept. 27, Gate receipts, 601 00 Oct. 17, Old Colony R. R. coupons. 14 70 31, Fitchburg R. R. coupons, 20 25 Nov. 14, Cheshire R. R. coupons, i 50 Sept. 27, Use of grounds, 32 25 Nov. 7, Season tickets, 150 00 21, Dinner balance, 65 00 884 70 2 GO 5 00 5 CO 5 GO 5 00 22 GO 309 09 107 ^5 46 treasurer's report. Nov. 17, Rodney Wallace, music subscription, $10 00 C. T. Crocker, L. J. Brown, T. K. Ware, W. F. Young, Dr. Geo. Jewett, E. N. Farwell, H. G. Greene, S. A. Webber, H.T. Page, A. P. Kimball, L. Patch, C. J. Billings, E B. Macy, W. P. Guy, C. H. Childs, L. Downe, E. D. Works, I. C. Wright, Eli Culley, J. M. Sawtelle, G. P. Hawkins, B. D. Dwinnell, T. C. Caldwell, 16, S. G. Frost, advertising, Oct. 27, State bounty. 0 00 2 00 5 00 5 GO 5 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 66 00 I 50 600 00 $2148 91 PREMIUMS UNCALLED FOR. L. Nichols, Fitchburg, G. F. Williams, Lunenburg, J. Fisher, Thos. McLaughlin, C. H. Brown, 1). L. Fuller, E. A. Procter, L. J. Brown, Platts & Haven, Joel Heywood, G. B. Andrews, Brownell & Mason, C. O. Green, Josephine L. Perkins, L. Sears, U. E. Cleveland, T. B. Clark, L. Williams, May Caldwell, 25 others from 10 cents to one dollar, Of the foregoing bills, paid this year, about ^220 were bills of 1880, and I have paid all bills of this year that have come to me approved by the executive committee with the exception of $6.00. The $150.00 received for season tickets were sold, col- lected, and paid into the Treasur}- by Thomas McLaughlin, for the use of grounds and his care of same. The fence around the grounds is badly out of repair and something must be done soon to make the grounds a suitable place to hold our annual fairs. ^. SIBLEY, Treasurer. $13 GO 9 50 6 5^ 6 50 6 00 5 GO 5 00 5 00 5 00 4 00 4 75 3 00 3 GO 2 50 2 00 2 00 ■y 00 I 25 I 50 ^3 6g $101 IG COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS FOR THE THIRTIETH ANNUAL EXHIBITION, TO BE HELD AT FITCHBURG, TUESDAY. SEPT. 26 TH, 1882, No person will be allowed to become a competitor for any of the Premiums herein offered, unless he shall have made an entry for the same, with the Secretary, within the time prescribed for each class, nor unless he shall have furnished all required statements relating thereto, within the specified time. For the convenience of those who live at a distance, entries may be made by mail ; and all entries so made must be delivered at some post-office one day previous to the expiration of the time specified, and must bear proof of having been so delivered, either by post-mark or a certificate of registry from the postmaster. {^^Communications for the Secretary should be sent to Fitchburg. STOCK. All entries for premiums under this head must be made on of before the Friday previous to the Show, except Horses and Poultry, which may be as late as the Monday previous. 7 50 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. All persons who are required to furnish a statement, must do so to the Secretary, at the time of making the entry, and he shall post copies on the day of the exhibition. All live stock must be owned by the person entering the same. Each entry of stock for the pens must specify the breed of the animals, if known, and the age. Fat cattle and working cattle must be weighed on the scales on the grounds of the Society, and a certificate furnished the Secretary. The weight of all other stock will not be required. All stock, except oxen shown only in town teams, taken from the grounds before 4 o'clock p. m., on the day of the Fair, v/ithout permission of the president, shall forfeit all premiums, that may have been awarded to it. The committees on neat stock, sheep, swine and poultry shall make their awards previous to i o'clock p. m., on Tuesday. They shall designate the premiums immediately, with printed ribbons or cards, blue for first, red for second, and white for third. The Society will provide hay for all stock entered for pre- mium or exhibition, during the time of the Show, and will furnish grain at cost, to all who may require it. Hereafter, the best animals exhibited shall be entitled to the premiums, without regard to former awards. Co77imittee in chai'ge of Grounds — E. A. Goodrich. Comj/iittce on Pedigrees — N. B. Reed, Princeton. Committee 07i Finance — Joseph Gushing, George Reed, George Jewett, Fitchburg. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 5 I THOROUGH-BRED STOCK. Committee. — Samuel F. VVhitne}^ Harvard. No animal shall be considered in this class unless registered in Herd Book or is eligible to such entry. SHORT HORNS, AYRSHIRES, JERSEYS, DEVONS, OR OTHER THOROUGH-BRED STOCK. Best herd of one bull and not less than four females, all one year old and upward, and owned by the competitor for four months preceding the show, $6 ; second best, $4, BULLS. Best Two years old and upwards, $4 ; second, $2. One year old and under two, 4 ; second, 2. Calves (under one year), 3 ; second, 1.50. COWS. Best Four years old and upwards, $3 ; second, $2. Three years old and under four, 2.50; second, 1.50. Two years old and under three, 2 ; second, i. One year old and under two, 1.50 ; second, 1. Calf (under one year), 1.50 ; second, i. Competitors may make such statements to the committee as they please, all of which may be considered. STOCK NOT THOROUGH-BRED. Thorough-bred stock not otherwise competing may compete in the following classes, but shall have no advantage on account of blood or pedigree. 52 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. MILCH KINE. Committee. — Edward Bacon, Westminster. Best herd of four cows or heifers, $5 ; second, $3.50. The committee will regard age, expense of keeping, (Sec. Best Cow for butter, $2.50 ; second, $2. Heifer three years old, for butter, 2.50 ; second, 2. Heifer two years old, for butter, 1.50 ; second, i. Cow for milk, 2.50 ; second, 2. Heifer, three years old, for milk, 2.50 ; second, 2. Heifer, two years old, for milk, 1.50 ; second, i. Competitors may make such statements to the committee as they please, all of which may be considered. HEIFERS, HEIFER CALVES AND PENS OF CALVES. Committee. — T. S. Wood, Westminster. Intended to be kept for the dairy. Best Two years old, $2 ; second, $1.50. Yearling, 1.50 ; second, i. Calf more than four months old, 1.50 ; second, i. Calf more than four months old, raised by hand, 1.50; sec- ond, I. Pen of calves, not less than four, 4; second, 2. Persons exhibiting calves raised by hand shall furnish a statement to the Secretary of the manner of raising. Calves entered in pens of calves cannot compete for pre- miums as single animals. VEARLING STEERS AND STEER CALVES. Committee. — George Mason, Jr., Princeton. Best pair Yearlings, $1.50 ; second, $1. Trained yearlings, 1.50 ; second, i. Calves, 1.50; second, i. Calves raised by hand, 1.50 ; second, i. Trained calves, 2 ; second, 1.50. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 53 Best Minor trainers of yearlings or calves, 1.50 ; second, i. Persons exhibiting steers or steer calves raised by hand shall furnish a statement to the Secretary of the manner of WORKING OXEN AND STEERS. Committee. — E. W. Gill, Princeton. Best Working oxen, $5 ; second, $3. Steers, three years old, 2.50 ; second, 2. Two years old, 2 ; second, 1.50. Trained two years old, 2 ; second, i. Minor teamster, 1.50; second, i. The working oxen will be attached to loads weighing, in- cluding the cart, one-third more than themselves. The three years old steers will be attached to carts, and tried like the oxen, on the same ground ; the cart and load to equal the steers in weight. FAT CATTLE. Committee. — Marshall White, Westminster. Best Fat ox, $2 ; second, $1.50. Fat cow, 2 ; second, 1.50. Fat steer or heifer, 2 ; second, 1.50. All competitors with fat cattle may furnish a statement to the Secretar}^ of the mode and expense of feeding. 54 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. SWINE. Committee. — Alden Derby, Leominster. Must be entered like other stock. Best Boar more than one year old, $2 ; second, 5 1.50. Boar less than one year old, 1,50 ; second, i. Fat hog, having regard to age, 4 ; second, 2. Fat pig, less than eight months old, 2 ; second, i Breeding sow, 4; second, 2. Weaned pigs, not less than four, 2 ; second, r. SHEEP. Committee. — George W. Goddard, Greenville, N. H. Best Flock, ^4; second, $2.50. To be entered in flocks of not less than six, all owned by the exhibitor. POULTRY, Committee. — N. C Boutelle, Leominster. Must be entered like other stock, but in pairs. Best Plymouth Rocks, $1 ; second, .50, Brahmas, i ; second, .50. Black Spanish, i ; second, .50. White Leghorns, i ; second, .50. An; other breed, i ; second, .50. Turkeys, 1.50; second, i. Geese, 1.50; second, 1. Ducks, T.50; second, i. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 55 TOWN TEAMS. Committee. — George Wood, Leominster. Best Town team, $15 ; second, $io. These teams may consist of either oxen or steers, or both. HORSES. Entries for all horses must be made before 9 o'clock a. m., on the day of the Fair. The same horse not to be awarded a premium both as gent's driving and family horse. GENTLEMEN'S DRIVING HORSES, SINGLE, MATCHED, DRIV- ING AND FAMILY HORSES. Committee. — H. G. Morse, Fitchburg, F. W. Wright, Ashby. Best Gentlemen's driving horse, $5 ; second, $3. Speed considered, but not to govern. In the trial of horses in this class, they shall make a stand- ing start from the judges' stand. Best pair Matched driving horses, $5 ; second, $3. Family horse, single, 5 ; second, 3. STALLIONS, MARES AND SUCKING COLTS. Committee. — W. R. Adams, Ashburnham. Best Stallion, three years old, $4 ; second, $2. Gelding or filly, three years old, 3 ; second, 1.50. Stallion, gelding or filly, two years old, 3 ; second, 1.50. Yearling colt, 2.50 ; second, 1.50. Stallion for general use, four years old and upwards, 5 ; second, 2.50. Breeding mare, 4; second, 2.50. Colt, less than one year old, 2 ; second, 1.50. The mares must be four years old and upwards, and accom- panied by their colts. No premium shall be awarded to a mare known to be un- sound. 56 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. DRAUGHT HORSES. Committee. — M. T. Gardner, Shirley. To be worked in a wagon. Best Single team, $5 ; second, $3 ; third, $2. Double team, 5 ; second, 3 ; third, 2. RACES. Premiums not yet fixed. PLOWING MATCHES. All entries for plowing must be made on or before the Fri- day previous to the Exhibition, and one dollar must be deposited with each entry, to be returned to the competitor if he plows, otherwise forfeited to the Society. HORSE TEAMS. Committee. — George B. Andrews. Three premiums, $5, 4, 3. OX TEAMS. Committee. — F. A. Whitney, Ashburnham. Three premiums, $5, 4, 3. GRAIN. Committee. — William Woodbury, Fitchburg. CORN. Best Trace of seed corn, on the ear, raised in 1882, $3; second, $2; third, $1. Specimen shelled corn, not less than, one-half bushel, 2: second, i. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 57 RYE. Best Specimen of rye, not less than one-half bushel, $2; sec- ond, $1. Sheaf of r}^e, i; second, .50. WHEAT. Best Specimen of wheat, not less than one bushel, $2; sec- ond, $1. Sheaf of wheat, i ; second, .50. OATS. Best Specimen of oats, not less than one-half bushel, $1 ; second, .50. Sheaf of oats, i ; second, .50. BARLEY. Best Specimen of barley, not less than one-half bushel, $1 : second, .50. Sheaf of barley, i ; second, .50. BUCKWHEAT. Best Specimen of buckwheat, not less than one-half bushel, $1 • second, .50. EXHIBITION xAT THE HALL. No article intended for the Hall will be entitled to a premium, unless it shall have been deposited by 6 o'clock p. m., on Monday, except ai tides from other places than Fitchburg, which may be deposited as late as 8.30 a. m., on Tuesday. All articles should be plainly marked with the name and residence of the exhibitor, except samples of bread and butter, which must be designated by number. A strict compliance with these regulations will be absolutely necessary to entitle competi- tors to any premiums that may be awarded to them. S 58 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. APPLES PEACHES, PLUMS AND QUINCES. Committee. — L. H. Bradford, Fitchburg. APPLES. Best Twelve varieties of five specimens each, $3 ; second, $2. Six varieties of five specimens each, 2 ; second, 1.50. Three varieties of.five specimens each, 1.50; second, i. Best exhibitions of ten specimens each of the following- named varieties : Best Baldwins. $1 ; second, .50. Hubbardston Nonesuch, i ; second, ,50. Rhode Island Greenings, i ; second, .50. Roxbury Russets, i ; second, .50. Gravensteins, i ; second, .50. Palmer Greenings, i ; second, .50. No person will be allowed to compete for a premium in more than one of the above classes, with the same specimens of fruit ; and if the number of specimens exhibited does not corres- pond with these regulations, the fruit will be excluded from com- petition for the premiums. PEACHES. Best Collection, $3. Dishes or baskets, 2 ; second, i. PLUMS. Best Collection, $2. Plates, I ; second, .50. QUINCES. Best Dishes or basket, $1 ; second, .50. In addition to the above premiums there will be placed at the disposal of the committee, for gratuities, ten dollars. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 59 PEARS AND GRAPES. Committee. — William B. Hosmer, Leominster. PEARS. Best Twelve varieties of five specimens each, $3 ; second, $2. Six varieties of five specimens each, 2 ; second, 1.50. Three varieties of five specimens each, 1.50; second, i. Best exhibition of ten specimens of the following varieties : Best Bartlett, $1 ; second, .50. Seckel, i ; second, .50. Beurre Bosc, i ; second, .50. Duchess, I ; second, .50. Louise Bonne de Jersey, i ; second, .50. Lawrence, i ; second, .50. Beurre d'Anjou, i ; second, .50. Sheldon, i ; second, .50. GRAPES. Best Display of not less than six varieties of native grapes, $3 ; second, $2. Six clusters Concord, i ; second, .50. Six clusters Delaware, i ; second, .50. In addition to the above premiums there will be placed at the disposal of the committee, for gratuities, ten dollars. No person will be allowed to compete for a premium in more than one of the above classes with the same specimens of fruit ; and if the number of specimens exhibited does not cor- respond with these regulations, the fruit will be excluded from competition for the premiums. 6o COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. ASSORTED FRUITS AND FLOWERS. Committee. — J. M. Sawtell, Fitchburg. ASSORTED FRUITS. Best Dishes or baskets, $2 ; second, $1. PLANTS IN POTS. Best Display of named plants in pots, $2 ; second, $1. Three named plants in pots, 2 ; second, i. Five named asters, 2 ; second, i. Five named dahlias, 2 ; second, 1. Five named verbenas, 2 ; second, i. CUT FLOWERS AND BOUQUETS. Best Display of cut flowers, $2 ; second, $1. Pair parlor bouquets, 2 ; second, i. Pair hand bouquets, 2 ; second, i. The best plants in pots cannot compete for both the best display and the best three. In addition to the above premiums, there will be placed at the disposal of the committee, for gratuities, ten dollars. VEGETABLES. Committee. — Martin Johnson, Lunenburg. Best Collection of kitchen vegetables, ^4 ; second, $3. Collection of potatoes, 2 ; second, 1 . Marrow squashes, i ; second, .50. Hubbard squashes, i ; second, .50. Crookneck squashes, i ; second, .50. Pumpkins, .75 ; second, .50. Cabbages, .75 ; second, .50. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 6l Cauliflowers, .75 ; second, .50. Celery, .75 ; second, .50. Onions, .75 ; second, .50. Turnip beets, .75 ; second, .50. English turnips, .50 ; second, .25. Tomatoes, .50 ; second, .25. Field beans, .50 ; second, .25. Lima beans, .50 ; second, .25. The committee will regard perfection of growth and quality, and not size. In addition to the above, there will be allowed for gratuities, ten dollars. Of squashes, pumpkins, cabbages and celery, there should be six specimens in each lot ; of cauliflowers, three ; of onions, beets, turnips and tomatoes, one peck in each lot ; of field beans, one-half peck ; and of Lima beans, two quarts. BREAD, BUTTER, CHEESE, PICKLES, PRESERVES AND JELLIES. Committee. — Marshall VVetherbee, Ashburnham. BREAD. Bread made by the exhibitor. White bread, three premiums, $2, i, .50. Unbolted wheat bread, three premiums, 2, i, .50. Bolted rye bread, three premiums, 2, i, .50. Rye and Indian bread, three premiums, 2, i, .50. BUTTER AND CHEESE. Best Lump butter, not less than 12 lbs., $4; second, $3. June tub butter, not less than 25 lbs., 3 ; second, 2. September tub butter, not less than 25 lbs., 3 ; second, 2. Cheese, not less than 50 lbs., 2 ; second, 1.50. 62 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. PICKLES AND HONEY. Best Pickles, $i ; second, .50. Virgin honey in the comb, 2 ; second, i ; third, .50. Collection canned fruits, 2 ; second, i. In addition to the above, there will be allowed for gratui- ties, ten dollars. Competitors will be required to furnish to the Secretary, a detailed statement, in writing, of the process of manufacturing butter, cheese and pickles • and no others shall be considered. All entries of bread and butter must be designated by numbers. MANUFACTURED ARTICLES. Committee — George F. Simonds, Fitchburg. Specimens exhibited must be manufactured by the compet- itor. For the best specimens of manufactured articles, exclusive of ladies' home manufacture, actually produced by the exhibitor, there will be placed at the disposal of the committee, the sum of fifty dollars. For the best exhibition of manufactured articles, not actu- ally the product of the exhibitor, there will be placed at the dis- posal of the committee, the sum of fifty dollars. FINE ARTS. Committee. — Ray G. Ruling, Fitchburg. There will be placed in the hands of this committee, the sum of fifty dollars, to be awarded to specimens in this exhibit. Specimens exhibited must be actually executed by the ex- hibitor. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 63 Best Original painting in oil, $5 ; second, ^3. Crayon drawing, 3 ; second, 2. Water color drawing, 2 ; second, i. Pencil drawing, 2 ; second, i. Collection of photographs, 3 ; second, 2. Mechanical drawing, 3 ; second, 2. SCHOOLS. High school : Best specimen of pencil or water color drawing, $3 ; second, $1.50. Grammar schools : Best collection of pencil and water color drawings, 3 ; second, 2. Intermediate, graded and ungraded schools : Best collection of pencil and water color drawings, 2 ; second, i. Gratuities may be awarded to copies of merit at the discre- tion of the committee. FANCY ARTICLES. Committee. — Mrs. M. T. Gardner, Shirley. For the best specimens of ladies' useful and fancy articles of their own manufacture, including specimens of nice mending and darning, there will be placed at the disposal of the commit- tee, the sum of fifty dollars. COMMITTEES' REPORTS. Committee. — The President, Vice-Presidents and Secretary. For the purpose of inducing the chairman of the several committees to take upon themselves more labor and care in elaborating their reports, the following premiums will be paid : $10, $6, $4. 64 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. Detailed reports in connection with awards (except on grain) must be delivered to the Secretary on or before Novem- ber I St. PROSPECTIVE EXPERIMENTS. FOREST TREES. Committee. — E. Wyman Stone, Templeton. For the best plantation of any kind of forest trees, suitable for fuel or timber, raised from the seed, not less than five hun- dred in number, which shall be in the most flourishing condition in the Fall of 1882, $15 ; second, $10. Entries must be made on or before the first day of June. ENTOMOLOGY, STUFFED BIRDS, SINGING BIRDS, ETC. Committee. — Prof. A. H. Campbell, Ashburnham. Best Collection of tame pigeons, a copy of "Samuels' Birds of New England." Display of canary birds, ditto. Collection of insects, ditto. Collection of stuffed birds and animals, ditto. Exhibit of pet animals, ditto. COMMITTEE OF ARRA]^GEME]^^TS. EDWIN A. GOODRICH, Fitchburg. R. A. LEONARD, West Fitchburg. F. A. WHITNEY, Ashburnham. F. A. CURRIER, Fitchburg. F. C. CURRIER, Fitchburg. RULES. All teams entered for draught must be owned by the person entering the same. xA.ny person competing for a premium, who shall serve on the committee having charge of the department in which he com- petes, shall retire from the committee while his own competition is in question. The several committees will not consider themselves bound by the terms of the above offers, to award a premium for any- thing which they shall deem inferior. Any person to whom a premium shall have been awarded in consequence of any deception or misrepresentation used by him, shall not only forfeit such premiums, but afterwards be in- capable of competing for the Society's premiums. All persons, ladies and minors excepted, not members of the Society, to whom may be awarded a premium or premiums amounting to five dollars or upward, shall receive a certificate of membership for five dollars, and the balance in cash. If the amount shall be less than five dollars, a deduction of fifty per cent, will be made, unless the individual chooses to make the amount up to that sum and receive a certificate of membership. All premiums not demanded on or before November jotk, will reve?'t to the Society. OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY. 1882. Elected at iVnnual Meeting. Dec. 7, 1881, EDWIN A. GOODRICH. Fitchburg, President. R. A. LEONARD, West Fitchburg, ) ^. „ . , F. A. WHITNEY, Ashburnham, j ^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^ts. FRED A. CURRIER, Fitchburg, Secretary. F. C. CURRIER, Fiichburcr, Treasurer. TRUSTEES. Walter R. Adams, , As/iburnham. Joel Page, Groton. Marshall Wetherbee, '' D. C. Miles, Westmi?ister. F. W. Wright, Ashby. T. S. Wood, J. P. Hay ward, u Edward Bacon, " S. W. A. Stevens, Gardner. Joseph Gushing, Fitchburg. G. W. Goddard,6^r^^//z^///^, N. H. Jabez Fisher, " S. F. Whitney, Harvard. Abel Marshall W. B. Hosmer, Leominster. George Reed, A. L. Burditt " •William Woodbury, '" N. C. Boutelle, (,(. Edwin D. Works, A. Derby, a John B. Proctor, Geo. Woods, a Sylvanus Sawyer, ex. Boy den. a Edwin S. Burnap, '' Frederick Baker, No. Leomiiister. Leonard Downe, " William Baker, Limenbu7'g. Rodney Wallace, Stillman Stone, u Jas. Phillips, Jr., John F. Brown, u G. B. Andrews, '• Alfred Whiting, Oakdale. George Jewett, " N. B. Reed, Princeton. Geo. B. Knowlton, " Geo. Mason, Jr., a L. H. Bradford, M. T. Gardner, Shirley. C. H. Brown, Franklin Nourse, Sterling. L. J. Brown, E. Wyman Stone, Templeton. J. L. Chapman, Reuben Vose, VVinchendon. Geo. Robbins, " George Jewett, of Fitchburg, elected Member of the State Board of Agriculture. Dec. ist. 1880, for three years. PEESIDEXTS, OEATORS AXD SECRE- TARIES. PRESIDENTS. 1850-1— ABEL F. ADAMS, Fitchburg. 1852-3— Hon. IVERS PHILLIPS, Fitchburg. 1854-5— Hon. MOSES WOOD, Fitchburg. 1856-7— THOMAS R. BOUTELLE, M. D., Fitchburg. 1858-9— Hon. JABEZ FISHER, Fitchburg. 1860-1— THOMAS BILLINGS, Lunenburg. 1862-3— LEWIS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg. 1864-5— Hon. OHIO WHITNEY, Jr., Ashburnham. 1866 —JOSEPH UPTON, Fitchburg. 1867 —JOSHUA T. EVERETT, Princeton. 1868 —EUGENE T. MILES, Fitchburg. 1869 —SAMUEL OSGOOD, Sterling. 1870 —WILLIAM WOODBURY, Fitchburg. 1871-2— Hon. JOHN H. LOCKEY, Leominster. 1873 —STEPHEN SHEPLEY, Fitchburg. 1874-5— DANIEL C. MILES, Westminster. 1376-7— JOHN B. PROCTOR, Fitchburg. 1878-9— GEORGE JEWETT, M. D., Fitchburg. 1880-1 — LUTHER J. BROWN, Fitchburg. 1882 —EDWIN A. GOODRICH, Fitchburg. ORATORS. 1850— Hon. CHARLES HUDSON, Lexington. 1852— THOMAS E. PAYSON, Rowley. ^853— Rev. HORATIO STEBBINS, Fitchburg. 1854— Hon. EMORY WASHBURN, Worcester. 1855— Hon. NATHANIEL P. BANKS. Waltham. 68 ORATORS AND SECRETARIES. 1856— CHARLES L. FLINT, Boston. 1857— JUSTUS TOWER, Lanesborough. 1859— Hon. GEORGE S. BOUTWELL, Groton. i860— Hon. GEORGE B. LORING, Salem. 1861— Hon. ALEXANDER H. BULLOCK, Worcester. 1862— Rev. a. N. ARNOLD, D. D., Westboro. 1863— LUTHER H. TUCKER, Albany, N. Y. 1867— GEORGE E. TOWNE, Fitchburg. 1868— Hon. DANIEL NEEDHAM, Groton. 1869— Hon. WILLIAM SPRAGUE, Providence. 187c— Hon. ALVAH CROCKER, Fitchburg. 187 1— Dr. JAMES R. NICHOLS, Boston. 1872— Rev. C. W. EMERSON, Fitchburg. SECRETARIES. 1850-1— NATHAN UPHAM, Fitchburg. 1852 —JOSEPH PIERCE, Fitchburg. 1853 —CHARLES W. WILDER, Fitchburg. 1854-5— THOMAS R. BOUTELLE, Fitchburg. 1856-7— JABEZ FISHER, Fitchburg. 1858-63-WILLIAM G. WYMAN, Fitchburg. 1864 —LEWIS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg. 1865-6— ALVIN M. SAWYER, Fitchburg. 1867-9— LEWIS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg. 1870 —WALTER A. FAMES, Fitchburg. 187 1-3— GEORGE S. HOUGHTON, Fitchburg. 1874 —FRANKLIN G. FESSENDEN, Fitchburg. 1875-7— EDWARD B. SAWTELL, Fitchburg. 1878 —WILLIAM A. CARLETON, Fitchburg. 1879 —THOMAS C. SHELDON, Fitchburg. 1880 —WALTER A. DAVIS, Fitchburg. 1881 — WYLON G. HAYES, Fitchburg. 1882 —FRED A. CURRIER, Fitchburg. TRANSACTIONS OF THE WORCESTER NORTH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, FOR THE YEAR 1882, TC:)GETHER WITH A LIST OF THE COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS FOR 1883, FITCHBURG : PRESS OF BLANCHARD & BROWX. 1883. §^| I>x-y C^oods ! 31111iiioi\\- ! ^ •H hi H H e3 $ eg H i IN NORTHERN MASSACHUSETTS. AT Xu. J. BRO^V\^^'S * IrY* ®00DS, * JllLLIMC-RY * f AND 5 Carpet House, Nos. 152 and 154 Main Street, Near Depots, Fitchburg, Mass. Hemps^ Oil-Gloths | Rugs. & NEW PATTERNS. LOWEST PRICES. J^nSTY OIF '=^E. BUTTERICK & CO.'S* CELEBRATED Sent by mail on receipt of number, size and price. s §1 Carpets ! New Patterns ! Lowest Prices ! il SECRETARY'S REPORT The Thirtieth Annual Fair of the Society was held on Tuesday, September 26th, 1882. The weather was very favor- able, although in the early morning indications were of a contin- uance of the rainy weather of the week previous, which doubtless reduced the attendance from the adjoining towns. But in the afternoon the number present was the largest for a number of years, it being estimated at four thousand persons, which was due to the variety of first-class entertainments offered, and liberal advertising, together with a price of admission within the reach of all The show of cattle was large and fine, several herds being present for the first time. The display of fruit and vegetables was not so large as usual, but many fine specimens were shown. There was a very large display in the fine art and fancv article departments, showing much taste and skill in execution, and the display of manufactured articles was very good, and would have been much more extensive had not the lack of space prevented. Three farmers' institutes have been held during the year. The first, at city hall, in January, had a fair attendance, consid- ering the weather. Dr. Faxon, of Quincy, addressed the meet- ing on the subject of silos, and Capt. J. B. Moore, of Concord, spoke on the subject of silos and grasses ; and remarks were also made by Dr. Jewett, and others. The second institute was held as a field meeting, with an exhibition and trial of haying machines and tools, at the city farm, in June, was largely attended, and much interest shown. The third institute was held at the city hall, in December, and was well attended. The protection and care of fruit orchards was ably explained by Dr. J. Fisher and others. F. A. CURRIER, Secretary. 1883 - SPRING - 1883 IS CALLED TO THE LARGEST STOCK OF Garden and Field Seeds, FERTILIZERS, CHEMICALS, -AND- FARMING TOOLS* •IN THE CITY. Have in stock the following well-known implements, at lowest prices : Buckeye Mowing Machine, BuLLARD Hay Tedder, Champion Horse Rake, CENTENNIAL, I. X. L and MATCHLESS PLOWS, jllso CcLsscLoLy SvCLky FIotv, La Dow and. Randall Harrows, Albany Corn Planter, Gaboon Seed Sower. Call and examine before buying or placing your orders elsewhere. ISAAC C. WRIGHT, 135 MAIN STREET, - - FITGHBURG. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. The Committees awarded the following premiums : THOROUGH-BRED STOCK. JERSEYS— HERDS. J. F. Brown, ist premium, $6.00. BULLS, TWO YEARS. J. F. Brown, ist premium, $4.00. BULLS, ONE YEAR. G. W. Goddard, 2d premium, $2.00. BULL CALVES. J. F. Brown, ist premium, $3.00 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d prem., $1.50. COWS, FOUR YEARS, y. F. Brown, ist premium, $3.00 ; J. F. Brown, 2d prem,, $2.00, COWS, TWO YEARS. y. F. Brown, ist premium, $2.00. COWS, ONE YEAR, y. F. Brown, ist premium, $1.50 ; J. F. Brown, 2d prem., $1.00. CALVES, y. F. Brown, ist premium, $1.50; T. S. Wood, 2d prem., $1.00, DEVONS— HERDS. N. B. Reed, ist premium, $6.00. BULLS. N. B. Reed, ist premium, $4.00 ; E, W. Gill, 2d prem., ?2.oo. 6 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. COWS, FOUR YEARS. N. B. Reed, ist premium, $3.00 ; N. B. Reed, 2d prem,, $2,00. COWS, THREE YEARS. N. B. Reed, ist premium, $2.50, COWS, TWO YEARS. N. B. Reed, ist premium, $2.00 ; N. B. Reed, 2d prem., $1.00. CALVES. N. B. Reed, ist premium, $1.50. HOLSTEINS— BULLS, ONE YEAR. G. F. Williams, ist premium, $4.00, BULLS, THREE YEARS. Charles Robinson, ist premium, $4.00 ; G. F. Williams, 2d prem., ^2.00. BULL CALVES. G. F. Williams, ist premium, ^3.00. HERDS. Charles Robinson, ist premium, $6.00. BEST COW. Charles Robinson, ist premium, $3.00. COWS, TWO YEARS. G. F. Williams, ist premium, $2.00 ; G. F. Williams, 2d prem., $1.00. COWS, ONE YEAR. G. F. Williams, ist premium, ^1.50 ; G. F. Williams, 2d prem., $1.00. CALVES. Charles Robinson, ist premium, ^1.50 ; Charles Robinson, 2d prem., $1.00. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 7 AYRSHIRES— BULLS. E. W. Gill, I St premium, $4.00 ; L. Nichols, 2d prem., $2.00. The committee make honorable mention of a Durham Bull fourteen months, witJiout pedigree, own:id by Joseph Miller, of Princeton. S. F. WHITNEY, ) ALBERT SAWYER, )■ Committee. W. H. LAWS, ' ) STOCK NOT THOROUGH-BRED— MILCH KINE. HERDS. L. Nichols, ist premium, $5 00 ; G. F. Williams, 2d prem., $3.50. COWS FOR MILK. E. W. Gill, I St premium, $2.50 ; Augustus Gates, 2d prem., $2.00. HEIFERS FOR MILK, THREE YEARS. G. F. Williams, ist premium, $2.50 ; J. E. Putnam, 2d prem., $2.00. HEIFERS FOR MILK, TWO YEARS. J. E. Putnam, ist premium, $1.50; G. W. Goddard, 2d prem., ^i.oo. COWS, FOR BUTTER. George W. Goddard, 2d premium, $2.00. HEIFERS, THREE YEARS, FOR BUTTER. Charles Robinson, ist premium, $2.50 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d prem., $2.00. HEIFERS, TWO YEARS, FOR BUTTER. Charles Robinson, ist premium, $1.50 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d prem., $1.00. EDWARD BACON, ALBERT MINOTT, )■ Committee. F. A. WHITNEY, 8 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. HEIFERS, HEIFER CALVES AND PENS OF CALVES. HEIFERS, ONE YEAR. George F. Williams, ist premium, $1.50; George F. Williams, 2d prem., $1.00. HEIFERS, TWO YEARS. Charles Robinson, ist premium, $2.00; Charles Robinson, 2d prem., $1.50. CALVES, RAISED BY HAND. Charles Robinson, ist premium, $1.50; Augustus Gates, 2d prem., $1.00. PEN OF CALVES. G. F. Williams, ist premium, $4.00 ; T. S. Wood, 2d prem., $2.00. YEARLING STEERS AND STEER CALVES. L. S. Beaman, ist premium, $1.50; N. B. Reed, 2d prem., $1.00. TRAINED YEARLING STEERS. N. B. Reed, ist prem., ^1.50; L. S. Beaman, 2d prem., $1.00. MINOR TRAINERS. C. M. Hubbard, ist premium, $1.50 ; L. A. Beaman, 2d prem., $1.00. T. S. WOOD, ) JOS. MILLER, > Committee. A. GATES, ) WORKING OXEN AND STEERS. WORKING OXEN, FIVE YEARS. Charles Boyden, ist premium, $5.00 ; N. B. Reed, 2d prem., $3.00.' STEERS, THREE YEARS. L. Nichols, ist premium., $2.50. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 9 STEERS, TWO YEARS. J. E. Merriam, ist premium, $2.00 ; N. B. Reed, 2d prem., $1.50. TRAINED, TWO YEARS. N. B. Reed, ist premium, $2.00 ; J. E. Merriam, 2d prem., $1.00. MINOR TEAMSTER. L. S. Beaman, ist prem., $1.50 ; C. W. Hubbard, 2d prem., $1,00. E. W. GILL, L. DOWNE, y Coinmittee. OILMAN MAY, FAT CATTLE. FAT HEIFER. N. B. Reed, ist premium, $2.00, FAT STEERS. L. Nichols, ist premium, :s2.oo ; L. Nichols, 2d prem,, $1.50. I. T. BABBITT, for Committee. POULTRY. PLYMOUTH ROCKS. Mrs. O. J. Putnam, ist premium, $1.00. WHITE LEGHORNS. C. A. Harris, ist premium, $1.00. COCHIN CHICKS. T. D. Wood, ist premium, $1.00. BLACK SPANISH. E. K. Rice, ist premium, $1.00. 2 TO REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. HAMBURGS. J. R. Sawyer, 2d premium, 50c. PEKIN DUCKS. C. A. Harris, ist premium, $1.50. PLYMOUTH ROCK CHICKS. F. A. Poland, 2d premium, 50c. TURKEYS. C. W. Harris, ist premium, $1.50 ; C. A. Harris, 2d prem., $1.00. BRAHMAS. Jos. Jackson, ist premium, $1.00. N. C. BOUTELLE, ) E. J. MOORE, >■ Committee. G. E. LINCOLN, ) SWINE. BOARS. George W. Goddard, ist premium, $2.00 ; George W. Goddard, 2d prem., $1.50. BOAR PIGS. T. S. Wood, ist premium, $1.50; Geo. W. Goddard, 2d prem., $1.00. WEANED PIGS. N. B. Reed, ist prem., $2.00 ; George W. Goddard, 2d prem., $1.00. FAT HOG. G. W. Goddard, ist premium, $4.00. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. BREEDING SOWS. George W. Goddard, ist premium, $4.00; George W. Goddard, 2d prem., $2.00. FAT PIGS. George W. Goddard, ist premium, $2.00; George W. Goddard, 2d prem., $1.00. BERKSHIRE PIGS. G. Mason, Jr., ist premium, $2.00. ALDEN DERBY, LUTHER PAGE, }- Committee. J. H. GOODALE, TOWN TEAMS. Leominster, ist premium, $15.00 ; Fitchburg, 2d prem., $10.00, GEORGE WOOD, ) J. E. MERRIAM, V Committee. ALDEN DERBY, \ PLOWING MATCH. OX TEAMS. N. B. Reed, ist premium, $5.00 ; Martin Wilder, 2d prem. $4.00 ; C. C. Boyden, 3d prem., $3.00. F. A. WHITNEY, ) E. BACON, V Coi7imittee. T. WOOD, ) REPORTS OF COiMMITTEES. HORSE TEAMS. D. H. Damon, ist premium, $5.00; Augustus Gates, 2d prem., $4.00 ; Geo. W. Page, 3d prem., $3.00. G. B. ANDREWS, /or Conmiittee. HORSES. GENT'S DRIVING, SINGLE. Geo. Jewett, ist premium, $5.00; M. B. Smith, 2d prem., $3.00. FAMILY HORSES. E. M. Rockwell, ist premium, $5.00; Mrs. S. W. Putnam, 2d prem., $3.00. MATCHED HORSES. Mrs. Walter Hey wood, ist premium, $5.00. H. G. MORSE, for Committee. DRAUGHT HORSES. PAIRS. J. C. Hoyt, ist premium, $5.00; A. Gates, 2(\ prem., $3.00; Geo. W. Page, 3d prem., $2.00. SINGLE. D. H. Damon, ist premium, $5.00 ; E. W. Gill, 2d prem., $3.00 ; E. W. Terrell, 3d prem., $2.00. H. P. Wheelock deserves honorable mention. D. C. MILES, for Committee. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 1 3 STALLIONS, MARES AND COLTS. STALLIONS, FOUR YEARS OLD. L. Patch, I St premium, ^5.00. STALLIONS, TWO YEARS OLD. E. M. Rockwell, 2d premium, $1.50. COLTS. M. S. Heath, ist premium, $2.00. MARES AND SUCKLING COLTS. S. Sawyer, ist premium, $4.00 ; A. P. Goodrich, 2d prem., $2.50. THREE YEARS OLD COLTS. S. W. Upton, ist premium, $4.00. W. R. ADAMS, S. F. WHITNEY, }■ Committee. W. L. GILCHREST, RACES. 2:35 CLASS. H. Woodruff, $50.00; L. Patch, $25.00; J. Trout, $15.00; C. F. Brown, $10.00. FREE TO ALL. H. McGrath, $33.34; H. Woodruff, $z^.zz\ H. Richardson, BICYCLE. Leominster Club, Silver Cup. H. G. MORSE, for Committee. 14 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. ASSORTED FRUITS AND FLOWERS. DISPLAY POT PLANTS. J. Jackson, ist premium, $2.00 ; S. Sawyer, 2d prem., $1.00. CUT FLOWERS. Mrs. S. Stone, ist premium, $2.00 ; Grace M. Putnam, gratuity, 25c. BOUQUETS. S. Sawyer, ist premium, (parlor), $2.00 ; S. Sawyer, ist prem., (hand), $2.00; Mrs. S. Stone, (wild flowers) gratuity, 50c. COLLECTION FRUIT. G. B. Andrews, ist prem., $2.00; J. Jackson, 2d prem., $1.00. CRANBERRIES. Mrs. O. J. Putnam, gratuit}^, $1.00. BLACKBERRIES. Mrs. G. F. Nutting, $1.00. J. M. SAWTELL, for Committee. GRAIN. SHELLED CORN. G. W. Goddard, ist premium, $2.00; S. Stone, 2d prem., $1.00, TRACE SEED CORN. C. C. Boyden, ist premium, $3.00 ; S. Stone, 2d prem., $2.00 ; A. Gates, 3d piem., $1.00. WHEAT. C. Kilburn, ist premium, $2.00; G. W. Goddard, 2d prem., $1.00. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. SHEAF WHEAT. C. Kilburn, ist premium, $i.oo ; Geo. VV. Goddard, 2d prem., 50c. RYE. G. W. Goddard, ist premium, $2.00 ; C. C. Boyden, 2d prem., $1.00. SHEAF RYE. G. W. Goddard, ist premium, $1.00 ; G. Billings, 2d prem., 50c. BARLEY. G. W. Goddard, ist premium, $i.co. SHEAF BARLEY. Geo. W. Goddard, ist premium, $1.00 ; T. D. Wood, 2d prem., 50c. OATS. D. P. Goddard, ist premium, $1.00 ; George Billings, 2d prem., 50c. WM. WOODBURY, for Committee. VEGETABLES. COLLECTION. Jos. Jackson, ist premium, $4.00 ; W. H. Kittredge, 2d prem., ^3.00; S. Sawyer, gratuity, $2.00. COLLECTION POTATOES. Geo. J. Allen, ist premium, $2.00 ; C. A. Harris, 2d prem., Si. 00. l6 . REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. W. H. Kittredge, pumpkins, 50c.; A. P. Goodrich, marrow squash, 50c.; J. E. Putnam, squash, Hubbard, 50c.; G. E. Waite, squash, marrow, $1.00 ; A. Gates, beets, 75c.; J. Jackson, squashes, Hubbard, Si. 00; S. A. White, onions, 75c.; Ray Cragin, tomatoes, 50c.; J. Jackson, cabbages, 75c.; W. H. Kittredge, tomatoes, 50c.; J. Jackson, beets, 50c.; J. Jackson, turnips, 50c.; J. Jackson, string beans, 50c.; J. L. Perkins, squashes, crookneck, $1.00 ; J. E. Putnam, squashes, crookneck, 50c.; A. Marshall, pea beans, 50c.; E. S. Demmon, pea beans, 50c.; W. Walker, pea beans, 25c.; W. H. Kittredge, white globe purple top, 50c. S. A. WHITE, for Committee. APPLES, PEACHES, PLUMS AND QUINCES. APPLES— TWELVE VARIETIES, Geo. J. Allen, ist premium, $3.00 ; C. A. Harris, 2d prem., $2.00 ; C. C. Boyden, gratuity, 50c.; Daniel Pratt, gratuity, 50c.; C. W. Harris, gratuity, 50c., S. M. Bascom, gratuity, 50c. SIX VARIETIES. A.Gates, ist premium, $2.00; J. Fisher, 2d premium, $1.50; D. Pratt, gratuity, 50c.; F. Nouise, gratuity, 50c. THREE VARIETIES. C. W. Harris, ist premium, $1.50 ; D. Pratt, 2d prem., $1.00. BALDWINS. G. J. Allen, ist premium, $1.00 ; D. Pratt, 2d prem., $1.00. RHODE ISLAND GREENINGS. C. C. Boyden, ist premium, ^i.oo. GRAVENSTEINS. G. J. Allen, ist premium, $1.00 ; E. Richardson, 2d prem., 50c.; P. Piper, gratuity, 50c. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 1 7 HUBBARDSTONS. J. Fisher, ist premium, $i.oo ; P. Piper, 2d prem., 50c. RUSSETS. G. J. Allen, ist premium, $1.00; C. C. Boyden, 2d prem., 50c. BLACK DETROITS. G. B. Knowlton, gratuity, 25c. KING OF TOxMPKINS COUNTY. D. Pratt, gratuity, 50c. PALMER GREENINGS. P. Piper, ist premium, $1.00 ; C. C. Boyden, 2d prem., 50c. BARBERRIES. W. Cragin, 50c. CRAB APPLES. G. J. Allen, 50c. L. H. BRADFORD, for Committee. PEARS AND GRAPES." PEARS— TWELVE VARIETIES. Geo. Jewett, ist premium, $3.00; S. Sawyer, 2d prem., S2.00. LOUISE BONNE DE JERSEY. Geo. Jewett, ist premium, $1.00. LAWRENCE. Geo. Jewett, ist premium, $1.00. BEURRE DE ANJOU. Geo. Jewett, ist premium, Si. 00. 1 8 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. SHELDON. Geo. Jewett, ist premium, ;^i.oo ; E. Richardson, 2cl prem., 50c. DUCHESS. Geo. Jewett, ist premium, $1.00. BARTLETTS. Geo. Jewett, 10 specimens, ist premium, $1.00; G. F. Nutting, 2d prem., 50c. SECKEL. Geo. Jewett, ist premium, $1.00. BEURRE BOSC. Geo. Jewett, ist premium, $1.00 ; G. F. Nutting, 2d prem., 50c. PEARS. A.K.Porter, gratuity, $1.50; C. C. Boyden, gratuity, $1.00; G. B. Knowlton, gratuity, 75c. ; Jos. Jackson, 75c. GRAPES. COLLECTION. Dr. J. Fisher, ist premium, $3.00 ; G. B. Andrews, 2d prem., 50c. CONCORDS. S. A. White, ist premium, $1.00 ; G. B. Andrews, 2d prem., 50c. DELAWARE. J. Fisher, ist premium, $1.00; Geo. B. Andrews, gratuity, 25c. J. P. Hayward, gratuity, 75c. W. G. HOSMER, for Committee. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 1 9 BREAD, BUTTER, CHEESE, PICKLES, PRESERVES, ETC. WHITE BREAD. C. Kilburn, ist premium, $2.00; Mrs. S. Stone, 2cl prem., i.oo; Mrs. J. M. Blanchard, 50c. GRAHAM. Mrs. G. W. Goddard, ist premium, ^2.00; Mrs. J. M. Blan- chard, 2d prem., $1.00 ; Mrs. F. Whitney, 3d prem., 50c. BROWN. Mary Billings, ist premium, ^2.00 ; Mrs. G. W. Goddard, 2d prem., $1.00. RYE FLOUR. Mrs. C. W. Cragin, ist premium, $2.00 ; Mrs. C. W. Cragin, 2d prem., $1.00; Mrs. S. Stone, 50c. LUMP BUTTER. T.S.Wood, ist premium, $4.00; A. Derby, 2d prem., $3.00; N. B. Reed, gratuity, ^i.oo. JUNE TUB BUTTER. Geo. W. Goddard, ist premium, ;>3.oo ; T. S. Wood, 2d prem., $2.00. SEPTEMBER BUTTER. T. S. Wood, ist premium, $3.00 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d prem., $2.00. PICKLES AND PRESERVES. Mrs. C. S. Houghton, pickles, ist premium, $1.00 ; Mrs. E. Bacon, pickles, 2d prem., 50c.; Mrs. C. S. Houghton, jelly, 50c. CANNED FRUIT. Mrs. C. S. Houghton, $2.00; Mrs. O. J. Putnam, $1.00. G. W. GODDARD, E. MERRIAM, }- Committee. G. WOODS, 20 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. MANUFACTURED ARTICLES. W. Goddard, Eureka butter worker and sieve, ^2.00 ; A. P. Chase, Household sewing machine, $2.00 ; H. W. Whitney, scroll sawing, $5.00; F. Duncan, table, $2.00; G. B. Knowlton, kitchen furnishing goods, $4.00 ; Fitchburg Car- bonized Stone and Pipe Co., sample walk, ^2.00 ; A. B. Law- rence, agricultural implements, $4.00 ; S. E. Brigham, car- riages, $4.00 ; T. B. Cook, case of combs, $2.00 ; Brownell & Mason, stoves, ^5.00 ; L. J. Brown, carpets and rugs, $5.00; J. K. P. Wood, furniture, ^2.00 ; L C. Wright, agri- cultural implements, ,^5.00; R. A. Leonard, agricultural implements, $4-oo ; ^- H. Weymoth & Co., carriages, $5.00 ; A. Marsh, Concord wagon, $3.00 ; J. E. Thompson, Noyes' dictionary holder, $2.00; W. A. Dunn, picture frames, $2.00; S. G. Frost, harnesses, $5.00; J. F. Chaf- fin, piano, $5.00. A. H. CAMPBELL,>;' Committee. FINE ARTS. y. C. Moulton, collection of photographs, $3.00 ; Kimball Bros., collection of photographs, ^3.00 ; Mrs. John Putnam, Sen., panel paintings, 50c.; F. A. McClure, water color, ^2.00 ; Miss Annie M. Morse, study from nature, $1.00; Miss Annie M. Morse, oil color, 50c.; Josie W. Chapman, oil painting, 50c.; Julia A. Perkins, charcoal sketches, $2.00; J. F. Colony, china painting, 50; Nellie E. Burr, oil paint- ing, 50c.; Nellie M. Cummings, charcoal sketches, 50c.; Mrs. C. L. Fairbanks, oil paintings, $3.00 ; Mrs. C. L. Fairbanks, water colors, $1.00; Ellen Snow, water colors, 25c.; F. M. Wright, collection, 50c.; Althea V. Sleeper, REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 2 1 fruit, 50c.; Flossie Simonds, water color, 50c.; D. M. Adams, study from nature, $2,00 ; I. E. Whittier, collection of oil paintings, 50c.; Dora M. Adams, study, $5.00 ; Albert C. Brown, fret sawing, 25c.; Alice L. Moulton, oil paintings, 25c.; Mrs. I. R. Wheelock, oil paintings, 75c.; A. R. Sawyer, crayon head, 75c.; Mrs. A. C. Freeland, flowering apples, f>3.oo ; Mrs. A. C. Freeland, • mounted sketches, $1.00; Percy W Hastings, drawing and water colors, 75c.; Walter E. Newbert, mechanical drawing, $2.00 ; Flora B. Ripley, water color, $1.50; Gertrude L. Davis, water color design, $3.00; Carrie Davis, oil study, 50c,; Day street school, class 2, drawings, $3.00 ; Day street school, drawings, 50c.; West street school, classes 3 and 4, drawings, $2.00 ; High street grammar school, class 3, draw- ings, ^2.00 ; South street grammar school, drawings, $2.00 ; South Fitchburg intermediate A school, drawings, $1.00. RAY GREENE HULING, for Committee. FANCY ARTICLES. Mrs. G. W. Ferrell, quilt, 25c.; N. M. Lowe, toilet set, 25c.; N. M. Lowe, tidy, loc; Delia Hyatt, pillow and cover, ^i.oo; Delia Hyatt, pillow, 50c.; May J. Lowe, wall bracket, loc; May J. Lowe, card receiver, 10c. ; Carrie R. Gushing, tidy, loc; Mrs. A. B. Peck, silk mittens, 25c.; Mrs. A. B. Peck, silk lambrequin, 25c.; Mrs. A. B. Peck, lap robe, 75c.; Grace A. Thayer, scrap bag, 25c.; Maud Allen, bed quilt, 25c.; Mrs. E. Beard, embroidery, ^i.oo; Mrs. C. S. Hough- ton, rug, 25c.; Mrs. C. S. Houghton, bed quilt, 25c.; Mrs. E. C. Trunwell, tidy, 25c.; Mrs. E. C. Trunwell, bed quilt, 25c.; Gertie M. Currier, sofa pillow, 75c.; Annie M. Morse, screen, $1.50; Nellie M. Cummings, afghan, $1.00; Nellie M. Cummings, lambrequin, 50c.; Nellie M. Cummings, 2 2 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. white shawl, 50c.; Nellie E. Burr, afghan, 75c.; Hester Miles, sofa pillow, $1.50; Susie Lowe, bureau cover, 25c.; Susie Lowe, tidies, 50c.; Lizzie Farrar, embroidered apron, 25c., Carrie Fairbanks, chair back, 50c.; Clara Cutler, tidies, 50c.; Addie Wixon, tidies, 25c.; Lizzie Haskell, ban- nerette, $1.00; Lulu Holden, splasher, 50c.; A. B. Damon, Kensington work tidy, 25c.; Mrs. E. A. Smith, bed quilt, 40c.; M. E. Jewett, knit mittens, 25c.; M. E. Jewett, knit shoes, 25c.; A. B. Damon, table scarf, 50c.; A. B. Damon, table cover, ^1.50; A. B. Damon, sofa pillow, 50c.; A. F. Deane, chair seats, 25c.; A. F. Deane, knit lace, 25c.; Myra H. Goodrich, shopping bag, 50c.; Myra H. Goodrich, lap robe, ^^1.50; Carrie F. Fairbanks, toilet set, 50c.; Elbridge Bruce, piano cover, ^1.50; Clara E. Marshall, birch case, 25c.; Clara E. Marshall, tidy, 25c.; Clara E. Marshall, tidy, 25c.; Clara E. Marshall, air castle, 20c.; Florence Marvle, monogram, 25c.; Florence Marvle, tidy, loc; Mrs. Mathias Walker, rugs, $1.00; Mrs. S. L. French, afghan, 50c.; Mrs. Natt Cowdin, lace tidies, 25c.; Mrs. Natt Cow^din, table screen, 75c.; A. R. Gladding, afghan, $1.00; Mrs. E. K. Keyes, cake basket cover, 25c.; Mrs. E. K. Keyes, fruit napkins, 50c.; Mrs. J. E. Pierce, quilt, 40c.; Mrs. L. White, quilt, 25c.; Mrs. C. S. Keith, tidy, 25c.; Mrs. O.J. Putnam, feather wreath, 50c.; Mrs. O. P. Remington, embroidery for hand bag, $1.00; Mrs. O. P. Remington, tidies, 50c.; Eva Bingham, sewing patch work, 25c.; Mrs. Josiah Stratton, silk quilt, $1.50 ; Mrs. Jonas Corey, silk sofa wrap, 50c.; Mrs. Jonas Corey, sofa pillow, 50c.; Mrs. Jonas Corey, painted table spread, 75c.; Mrs. Jonas Corey, afghan, 50c.; W. H. Wetherbee, rugs, 25c.; W. H. Wetherbee, tidies, 50c.; Mrs. M. M. Gushing, bureau scarf, 75c.; Mrs. L. L. Jaquith, bed quilt, $1.50 ; Mrs. H. P. Durant, fish scale work, 50c.; Ida Billings, lamp mats, loc; Mrs. Geo. Gray, tidy, loc; Mrs. Geo. Gray, quilt, 25c.; Mrs. Geo. Gray, spread, 50c.; Maud Ackley, bed quilt, 25c.; Mrs. Rebecca Greene, rugs, 75c.; Ida Billings, motto, lOc; Mary Billings, motto, loc; REP(3RTS OF COMMITTEES. 23 Gertie M. Currier, afghan, 75c.; Ellen Bacon, sofa pillow, 50c.; Jennie Bacon, toilet set, 50c.; Mrs. J. D. Kinsman, table spread, 50c.; Mrs. Asahel Wheeler, table spread, 50c.; Mrs. Asahel Wheeler, clock spread, 75c.; Mrs. Asahel Wheeler, tidy, 25c.; Flora Wright, table scarf, $1.00 ; Carrie Dow, tidy, 25c. MISS S. MACK AY, MRS. M. M. CUSHING, }■ Committee. MRS. B. W. EDDY, SINGING BIRDS. Mrs. G. F. Nutting, 27 canaries, ist premium. A. H. CAMPBELL, fo?' Committee. ANALYSIS OF PREMIUMS. The premiums and gratuities, awarded to 280 persons, were distributed as follows : Fitchburg, Greenville, N. H., Lunenburg, Westminster, Leominster, Princeton, Barre, Sterling, Ashby, Harvard, Townsend, Providence, R. I., Hanover, N. H., Ashburnham, Worcester, Townsend, Shirley, Boston, Total awarded, S849 55 ^344 64 48 00 74 65 15 00 105 10 66 00 23 50 4 50 II 75 50 4 00 10 00 I 00 I 25 6 00 I 50 50 131 66 ANALYSIS OF PREMIUMS AND GRATUITIES AWARDED. Amount awarded : Neat Stocks, Swine, Poultry, Horses, Trotting, Bycicle Race, Plowing Match, Grain, Fruit, Assorted Fruits and Flowers, Vegetables, Bread, Butter, Pickles, Preserves, Jellies, Town Teams, 25 oo Manufactured Articles, 75 00 Fine Arts, 52 00 Fancy Articles, 49 05 22 00 10 50 60 50 00 00 5 00 24 00 22 00 52 00 15 50 23 50 15 50 18 00 .S 00 Total amount awarded, $849 5: Incorporated Feb. 17, 1879. Office 210 Main Street. Every able-bodied person can secure for their family that aid and protection, so necessarj- for their support and comfort, in case of their decease, at a very small expense. Every day's experience affords ample evidence of the importance of making such provisions, while in good health. It has already paid nearly S40,000 IN BE]^^EFITS To the families of its deceased members. and Its expenses are small. Persons of the smallest incomes can obtain easily support it. No large salaries paid. A careful and searching investigation into its sys tern is invited. Send for circulars to F. C. CURRIER, Secretary. President, H. A. Willis, President Rollstone National Bank, Fitchburg. Vice-President, H. F. Coggshall, vSupt. of Fitchburg Gas Company. Treasurer, E. B. Rockwood. BOARD OF managers Fitchburg. H. A. Willis, H. F. Coggshall, W. Dennis, Merchant, " Leander Sprague, Merchant, " A. S. Lawton, Real Estate Agent, Geo. Robbins, Merchant, '* H. A. Goodrich, Merchant, " H. C. Hartwell, Citv Solici- tor, D. S. Woodworth, Physician, " George E. Clifford, Cashier of Wachusett Nat. Bank, " S. A.Webber, Supt. Nor. Div. O. C. R. R. Fitchburg. G. Walton Goss, Assistant Cashier of Nat. Bank, Clinton. A. N. Currier, Manager of Lancashire Insurance Co. for New England, Worcester. Hon. Henry E. Burnham, Attorney at Law, Manchester,N.H. G. G. Parker, Attorney, Milford, Mass. TREASURER'S REPORT. Worcester North Agricultural Society In Account with F. C. Currier, Treasurer. 1882. Bills of last year (1881) paid Ray Greene Hilling, expense, M. E. Brigham, carpentering, G. H. Kinsman, carpentering, F. T. Pomeroy, advertising, G. H. Litchfield, teaming, Sentinel Printing Co., advertising C. A. Priest, lumber, Westminster Co.. tent. 1822. Bills for the present year : Feb. 9, Insurance on dwelling and barn, 10, Expenses Farmers' Institute, May 3, Fitchburg Savings Bank, interest, Sep. 27, T. C. Upton, labor, 26, Fitchburg Band, 28. A. W. Streeter, wood and shavings, C. F. Defoe, carpentering, H. Wood, soliciting food and tending gate, H. A. Spooner, tending gate, J. M. Whitney, tending gate, J. F. Munroe, tending gate, G. N. Greene, tending gate, P. C. Rice and assistants, selling gate tickets, C. F. Rockwood, services, C. S. Keith, services. Dr $1 GO 2 CO 4 62 3 00 2 GO 24 25 30 07 5 GO S71 94 ■ ^21 GG I 25 290 OG 4 GG 100 GO 4 75 7 GG 5 GG 2 GG 2 GG 3 GG I GG 7 GG 9 GG 4 GG 28 treasurer's report. Sep. 28, W. H. Oakes, services, P. C. Burr, teaming, Keith & Simonds, bill posting, J. E. Thompson, stationery, H. E. Caswell, watchman, F. P. Greene, watchman, D. F. Holman, hay, J. W. Ellam, advertising, Sentinel Printing Co., advertising, C. H. Vanderwarker, badges, G. H. Kellogg, printing, Blanchard &: Brown, printing, Programs, Base ball, Cahill Tolman, collecting, Merriam & Rolfe, grain, Blanchard & Brown, reports, S, W. Dudley, labor and assistants, (dinner,) A. B. Peck, labor, W. P. Guy, goods furnished, C. W. Fletcher, milk, J. A. Joslin, goods furnished for dinner, I. A. Lowe & Co., goods furnished for dinner, J. Brock, goods furnished for dinner, F. D. Shattuck, goods furnished for dinner. Gardner News, advertising, Ayer Public Spirit, advertising, Mrs. S. E. Wheeler, washing table cloths, &c T. Upton, for soliciting and collecting, No\'. 3. Fitchburg Savings Bank, interest, F. A. Currier, postage and express. Premiums paid, F. A. Currier; secretary, salary and postage, F. C. Currier, treasurer, E. A. Goodrich, cash paid out. H 00 2 50 8 70 I 20 8 00 2 00 28 12 10 GO 20 50 9 25 16 00 67 90 3 00 100 00 5 50 I 00 III 74 22 c8 3 50 1 2 28 4 20 13 61 ; 31 85 31 77 24 76 3 00 3 00 3 GO 12 50 290 00 33 50 713 85 77 25 25 GG 24 GG $2,254 5G treasurer s report. 29 Cr. 188 1. Receipts during the year: Dec. I, Cash on hand, $94 20 1882. Feb. Balance from Farmers' Supper and Party, 97 08 Sep. 27, Gate receipts. Ground rents, Entrance fees for races. Dinner tickets, , Collections for dinner, ' Collections for band. James Phillips, Jr., donation, base ball, Fitchburg Railroad coupons. Advertising in reports, E, A. Goodrich, logs sold J. Gushing. Charles Robinson, membership. State bounty. Rent of T. McLaughlin, F. A. Currier, membership, Brownell & Mason, membership, E. A. Goodrich, donation to the society, Total receipts, Total expenditures. Balance on hand in treasury, $81 5: 806 25 32 50 40 00 104 75 32 00 65 00 50 GO 61 GO 105 00 19 25 5 GG 600 OG 200 OG 5 GO 5 GG 24 GG $2,336 G2 2,254 50 30 TREASURER S REPORT. There are now no outstanding or unsettled bills against the Society that are known to the Treasurer, and its affairs appear to be in a satisfactory condition, — the results of an increasing in- terest on the part of its members and patrons. Some provision will be necessary to meet the accruing interest on the note held by the Fitchburg Savings Bank against the Society, which will be due on the first of May next, the funds in the treasury at the present time not being sufficient for ■that purpose. Through the liberality of your President, the Treasurer was enabled to pay promptly the interest when due, durmg the past year, he having without compensation, advanced money sufficient to meet the same. With this debt paid, the only obstacle in the way of its complete success would be removed, and its permanency and usefulness assured for years to come. This Society has, to a considerable degree, become a local institution, sustained and carried on largely by the energ}^ and enterprise of the citizens of this city, and in the future, if its organization is maintained and its yearly gatherings are held, it must receive its support and aid from the same source. Its im- portance as a local interest is evidently appreciated, and there appears to be a very general desire for its continuance and success. Therefore the necessity of removing the incumbrance resting on the property of the Society should be considered, and some plan should at once be presented and put in opera- tion, whereby the Society may be relieved of this burden. When this is accomplished, nothing then remains in the way of its success, and no reason exists why the Society should not prosper and be of great benefit to its members and to the agricultural interests of this portion of the county. F. C. CURRIER, Treasurer. DONATED TO THE SOCIETY, PRExMIUMS. Estate of L. Nichols, Dr. George Jewett, Fitchburg town team, Mrs. S. W. Putnam. Mrs. W. Heywood. E. W. Turrell, M. S. Heath, A. P. Goodrich. G. B. Andrews, A. Derby, A. P. Chase, H. W. Whitney, A. B. Lawrence, L. J, Brown, J. E. Thompson, S. G. Frost, A. Marsh, J. F. Chaffin, West street school. High street school, M. A. Goodrich, E. Bruce. Mrs. Josiah Stratton. G. E. Waite, 9 at 50 cents, 4 at 25 cents. 2 at 75 cents 15 GO 16 GO to CO 3 00 5 00 2 GO 2 50 3 CO 4 50 3 00 2 00 5 00 4 CO 5 GO 2 GO 5 00 5 GO 5 GO 2 GO 2 GO 2 GO I 50 I 50 I 00 TA11O0I, APOTH B 0 ART. i— =* DRUGS I ^ guarantee the purity of all Drugs offered to my patrons. MEDICINES • ^^^ ^^^ reliable Medicines, including the Standard Patent ■^■"■■~" Medicines, constantly in stock. OHEMIOALSi ^^^^ ^"d reliable Chemicals, both for medicinal and ■^^""■"■^"""■^ mechanical purposes, from the leading manufacturers. TOILET ARTICLES. ^^^^^ includes Combs, Brushes, Hand Mirrors, '■"■■"^■■"■"■^■^■■^■■^"■"" Tooth and Nail Brushes, Soaps, Toilet Pow- ders, Colognes, Perfumes, Odor Stands, Puff Boxes, Puffs, etc., etc. FRESH HERBS, SPONGES, CHAMOIS SKINS, Etc., Etc. After a long and practical experience in adjusting TRUSSES and all sorts of mechanical appliances for the retention of Hernia, Varicose Veins, etc., etc., I am prepared to guarantee satisfaction to my patrons. Proprietor and Sole Agent for the "ESTABROOK DIAMOND TRUSS." This is an entirely new departure from the old styles of trusses, and after studying the principles and adjusting trusses for nearly ten years, I guarantee my " DIAMOND TRUSS " to be more reliable in results and easier to wear than any other appliance yet offered. FAMILY MEDICINES a specialty. OUOA WINE BITTERS, an alterative tonic. CHEREY OQUGH BALSAM, for coughs, colds, etc., etc. 00 OA OAMPHOE lOE, for chapped hands, sore lips, etc. WAOHUSETT DENTIPRIOE, preserves and beautifies the teeth. YANKEE OORN REMOVER, warranted. BEEF, WINE AND IRON, made from the purest materials. DOOT. WOLE'S MAGNETIC OIL, or Nerve and Bone Liniment. HENRY A. ESTABROOK, <5^ _ GpotTLeccwy . ^^::. Cor. Main & Prichard Streets, Fitchburg. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS FOR THE Thirty-First Annual Exhibition, TO BE HELD AT FITCHBURG. Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 25tli and 26tli, 1883. No person will be allowed to become a competitor for any of the Premiums herein offered, unless he shall have made an entry for the same, with the Secretary, within the time prescribed for each class, nor unless he shall have furnished all required statements relating thereto, within the specified time. For the convenience of those who live at a distance, entries may be made by mail ; and all entries so made must be delivered at some post-office one day previous to the expiration of the tima specified, and must bear proof of having been so delivered, either by post-mark or a certificate of registry from the postmaster. ^"Communications for the Secretary should be sent to Fitchburir. STOCK. All entries for premiums under this head must be made on or before the Friday previous to the Show, except Horses and Poultry, which may be as late as the Monday previous. 34 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. All persons who are required to furnish a statement, must do so to the Secretary, at the time of making the entry, and he shall post copies on the day of the exhibition. All live stock must be owned by the person entering the same. Each entry of stock for the pens must specify the breed of the animals, if known, and the age. Fat cattle and working cattle must be weighed on the scales on the grounds of the Society, and a certificate furnished the Secretary. The weight of all other stock will not be required. All stock, except oxen shown only in town teams, taken from the grounds before 4 o'clock p. m., on the first day of the Fair, without permission of the president, shall forfeit all prem- iums that may have been awarded to it. The committees on neat stock, sheep, swine and poultry shall make their awards previous to i o'clock p. m., on Tuesday. They shall designate the premiums immediately, with printed ribbons or cards, blue for first, red for second, and white for third. The Society will provide hay for all stock entered for pre- mium or exhibition, during the time of the Show, and will furnish grain at cost, to all who may require it. Hereafter, the best animals exhibited shall be entitled to the premiums, without regard to former awards. Committee in charge of Groimds — E. A. Goodrich. CoDimittce on Pedigrees — W. R. Adams, Ashburnham. Coffimittee on Finance — Joseph Gushing, George Reed, George Jewett, Fitchburg. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 35 THOROUGH-BRED STOCK. Committee. — Joel Page, Groton. No animal shall be considered in this class unless registered in Herd Book or is eligible to such entry. SHORT HORNS, AYRSHIRES, JERSEYS, DEVONS OR OTHER THOROUGH-BRED STOCK. Best herd of one bull and not less than four females, all one year old and upward, and owned by the competitor for four months preceding the show, $6 ; second best, $4. BULLS. Best Two years old and upwards, $4.; second, $2. One year old and under two, 4 ; second, 2. Calves (under one year), 3 ; second, 1.50. COWS. Best Four years old and upwards, $3 ; second, $2. Three years old and under four, 2.50 ; second, 1.50. Two years old and under three, 2.00 ; second, i. One year old and under two, 1.50 ; second, i. Calf (under one year), 1.50; second, i. Competitors may make such statements to the committee as they please, all of which may be considered. STOCK NOT THOROUGH-BRED. Thorough-bred stock not otherwise competing may compete in the following classes, but shall have no advantage on account of blood or pedigree. 36 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. MILCH KINE. Committee. — T. S. Wood, Westminster. Best Herd of four cows or heifers, ^5 ; second, $3.50. The Committee will regard age, expense of keeping, &c. Best Cow for butter, $2.50 ; second, $2. Heifer three years old, for butter, 2.50 ; second, 2. Heifer two years old, for butter, 1.50 ; second, i. Cow for milk, 2.50 ; second, 2. Heifer, three years old, for milk, 2.50 ; second, 2. Heifer, two years old, for milk, 1.50 ; second, i. Competitors may make such statements to the committee as they please, all of which may be considered. HEIFERS, HEIFER CALVES AND PENS OF CALVES. Committee. — Walter H. Laws, Ashburnham. Intended to be kept for the diary. Best Two years old, $2 ; second, $1.50. Yearling, 1.50; second, i. Calf more than four months old, 1.50; second, i. Calf more than four months old, raised by hand, 1.50 ; sec- ond, I. . Pen of calves, not less than four, 4; second, 2. Persons exhibiting calves raised by hand shall furnish a statement to the Secretary of the manner of raising. Calves entered in pens of calves cannot compete for pre- miums as single animals. YEARLING STEERS AND STEER CALVES. Committee. — William Woodbury, Fitchburg. Best pair Yearlings, $1.50; second, $1. Trained yearlings, 1.50; second, i. Calves, 1.50; second, i. Calves raised by hand, 1.50; second, i. Trained calves, 2 ; second, 1.50. Best Minor trainers of yearlings or calves, 1.50; second, i. Persons exhibiting steers or steer calves raised by hand COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 37 shall furnish a statement to the Secretary of the manner of raising. WORKING OXEN AND STEERS. Committee. — Geo. Wood, Leominster. Best Working oxen, $5 ; second, ^3. Steers, three years old, 2.50; second, 2. Two years old, 2 ; second, 1.50. Trained two years old, 2 ; second, i. Minor teamster, 1.50; second, i. The working oxen will be attached to loads weighing, in- cluding the cart, one-third more than themselves. The three years old steers will be attached to carts, and tried like the oxen, on the same ground ; the cart and load to equal the steers in weight. FAT CATTLE. Committee. — E. R. Carter, Westminster. Best Fat ox, $2 ; second, $1.50. Fat cow, 2 ; second, 1.50. Fat steer or heifer, 2 ; second, 1.50. All competitors with fat cattle may furnish a statement to the Secretar}' of the mode and expense of feeding. SWINE. Committee. — James E. Putnam, Fitchburg. Must be entered like other stock. Best Boar more than one year old, $2 ; second, $1.50. Boar less than one year old, 1.50; second, i. Fat hog, having regard to age, 4 ; second, 2. Fat pig, less than eight months old, 2 ; second, i. Breeding sow, 4; second, 2. Weaned pigs, not less than four, 2 ; second, i. 38 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. SHEEP. Committee. — Joseph Gushing, Fitchburg. Best Flock, $4; second, $2.50. To be entered in flocks of not less than six, all owned by the exhibitor. POULTRY. Committee. — W. E. Cunningham, Fitchburg. Must be entered like other stock, but in pairs. Best Plymouth Rocks, $1 ; second, .50. Brahmas, i ; second, .50. Black Spanish, i ; second, .50. White Leghorns, i ; second, .50. Any other breed, i ; second, .50. Turkeys, 1.50; second, 1. Geese, 1.50 ; second, i. Ducks, 1.50; second, i. TOWN TEAMS. Committee. — C. C. Boyden, Leominster. Best Town team, $15 ; second, $ic. These teams mav consist of either oxen or steers, or both. HORSES. Entries for all horses must be made before 9 o'clock a. m., on the first day of the Fair. The same horse not to be awarded a premium both as gent's driving and family horse. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 39 GENTLEMEN'S DRIVING HORSES, SINGLE, MATCHED, DRIVING AND FAMILY HORSES. Committee. — F. W. Wright, Ashby. Best Gentlemen's driving horse, ^5 ; second, $3. Speed considered, but not to govern. In the trial of horses in this class, they shall make a stand- ing start from the judges' stand. Best pair Matched Driving horses, $s ; second, ^3. Family horse, single, 5 ; second, 3. STALLIONS, MARES AND SUCKING COLTS. Committee. — S. G. Frost, Fitchburg. Best Stallion, three years old, $4; second, ^2. Gelding or filly, three years old, 3 ; second, 1.50. Stallion, gelding or filly, two years old, 3 ; second, 1.50. Yearling colt, 2.50; second, 1.50. Stallion for general use, four years old and upwards, 5 ; second, 2.50. Breeding mare, 4 ; second, 2.50. Colt, less than one year old, 2 ; second, 1.50. The mares must be four years old and upwards, and accom- panied by their colts. No premium shall be awarded to a mare known to be un- sound. DRAUGHT HORSES. Committee. — E. Bacon, Westminster. To be worked in a wagon. Best Single team, $5 ; second, $3 ; third, $2. Double team, 5 ; second, 3 ; third, 2. RACES. Premiums not vet fixed. 40 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. PLOWING MATCHES. All entries for plowing must be made on or before the Fri- day previous to the Exhibition, and one dollar must be deposited with each entry, to be returned to the competitor if he plows, otherwise forfeited to the Society. HORSE TEAMS. Committee. — Edwin S. Burnap, Fitchburg. Three premiums, $5, 4, 3. OX TEAMS. Committee. — F. A. Whitney, Ashburnham. Three premiums, $5, 4, 3. GRAIN. Committee. — D. C. Miles, Westminster. CORN. Best Trace of seed corn, on the ear, raised in 1883, S2 ; sec- ond, $1. Specimen shelled corn, not less than one-half bushel, 2 ; second, i. RYE. Best Specimen of rye, not less than one-half bushel, $2 ; sec- ond, $1. WHEAT. Best Specimen of wheat, not less than one bushel, $2 ; sec- ond. Si. OATS. Best Specimen of oats, not less than one-half bushel, $1 ; second, .50. BARLEY. Best Specimen of barley, not less than one-half bushel, Si ; second, .50. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 41 BUCKWHEAT. Best Specimen of buckwheat, not less than one-half bushel, $i ; second, .50. EXHIBITION AT THE HALL. No article intended for the Hall will be entitled to a premium unless it shall have been deposited by 9 o'clock a. m., on Tuesday. All articles should be plainly marked with the name and residence of the exhibitor, except samples of bread and butter, which must be designated by number. A strict compliance with these regulations will be absolutely necessary to entitle competi- tors to any premiums that may be awarded to them. APPLES, PEACHES, PLUMS AND QUINCES, Committee. — John F. Brown, Lunenburg. APPLES. Best Twelve varieties of five specimens each, ^3 ; second, $2. Six varieties of five specimens each, 2 ; second, 1.50. Three varieties of five specimens each, 1.50; second, i. Best exhibitions of ten specimens each of the following named varieties : Best Baldwins, $1 ; second, .50. Hubbardston Nonesuch, i ; second, .50, Rhode Island Greenings, i ; second, .50. Roxbury Russets, i ; second, .50. Gravensteins, 1 ; second, .50. Palmer Greenings, i ; second, .50. ^^^ No person wall be allowed to compete for a premium in more than one of the above classes, with the same specimens of fruit; and if the number of specimens exhibited does not cor- respond with these regulations, the fruit wall be excluded from competition for the premiums. 6 42 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. PEACHES. Best Collection, $3. Dishes or baskets, 2 ; second, i. PLUMS. Best Collection, $2. Plates, I ; second, .50. QUINCES. Best Dishes or basket, $1 ; second, .50. In addition to the above premiums there will be placed at the disposal of the committee, for gratuities, ten dollars. PEARS AND GRAPES. Committee. — Dr. J. Fisher, Fitchburg. PEARS. Best Twelve varieties of five specimens each, $3 ; second, $2. Six varieties of five specimens each, 2 ; second, 1.50. Three varieties of five specimens each, 1.50; second, i. Best exhibition of ten specimens of the following varieties : Best Bartlett, ^i ; second, .50. Seckel, i ; second, .50. Beurre Bosc, i ; second, .50. Duchess, 1 ; second, .50, Louise Bonne de Jersey, i ; second, ,50, Lawrence, i ; second, ,50, Beurre d'Anjou, i ; second, .50. Sheldon, i ; second, .50. GRAPES. Best Display of not less than six varieties of native grapes, $3 ; second, $2. Six clusters Concord, i ; second, .50. Six clusters Delaware, i ; second, .50. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 43 In addition to the above premiums there will be placed at the disposal of the committee, for gratuities, ten dollars. No person will be allowed to compete for a premium in more than one of the above classes with the same specimens of fruit ; and if the number of specimens exhibited does not cor- respond with these regulations, the fruit will be excluded from competition for the premiums. ASSORTED FRUITS AND FLOWERS. Committee. — J. M. Sawtell, Fitchburg. ASSORTED FRUITS. Best Dishes or baskets, $2 ; second, $1. PLANTS IN POTS. Best Display of named plants in pots, $2 ; second, ^i. Three named plants in pots, 2 ; second, i. Five named asters, 2 ; second, i. Five named dahlias, 2 ; second, i. Five named verbenas, 2 ; second, i. CUT FLOWERS AND BOUQUETS. Best Display of cut flowers, $2 ; second, $1. Pair parlor bouquets, 2 ; second, i. Pair hand bouquets, 2 ; second, i. The best plants in pots cannot compete for both the best display and the best three. In addition to the above premiums, there will be placed at the disposal of the committee, for gratuities, ten dollars. 44 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. VEGETABLES. Committee. — Wm. Woodbury, Fitchburg. Best Collection of kitchen vegetables, $4. ; second, $3. Collection of potatoes, 2; second, i. Marrow squashes, i ; second, .50. Hubbard squashes, i ; second, .50. Crookneck squashes, i ; second, .50. Pump- kins, .75 j second, .50. Cabbages, .75 ; second, .50. Cauli- flowers, .75 ; second, .50. Celery, .75 ; second, .50. Onions, .75 ; second, .50. Turnip Beets, .75 ; second, .50. English turnips, .50; second, .25. Tomatoes, .50; second, .25. Field beans, .50; second, .25. Lima beans, .50; second, •25- The committee will regard perfection of growth and quality, and not size. In addition to the above, there will be allowed for gratui- ties, ten dollars. Of squashes, pumpkins, cabbages and celery, there should be six specimens in each lot ; of cauliflowers, three ; of onions, beets, turnips and tomatoes, one peck m each lot ; of field beans , one-half peck ; and of Lima beans, two quarts. BREAD, BUTTER, CHEESE,. PICKLES, PRESERVES AND JELLIES. Committee. — John F. Bruce, Fitchburg. BREAD. Bread made by the exhibitor. White bread, premiums, $1, .50. Unbolted wheat bread, premiums, i, .50. Bolted rye bread, premiums, i, .50. Rye and Indian bread, premiums, i, .50. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 45 BUTTER AND CHEESE. Best Lump butter, not less than 12 lbs., $3 ; second, $2. June tub butter; not less than 25 lbs., 3 ; second, 2. September tub butter, not less than 25 lbs., 3 ; second, 2. Cheese, not less than 50 lbs., 2 ; second, 1.50. PICKLES AND HONEY. Best Pickles, $1 ; second, .50. Virgin honey in the comb, 2 ; second, i ; third, .50. Collection canned fruits, 2 ; second, i. In addition to the above, there will be allowed for gratui- ties, ten dollars. Competitors will be required to furnish to the Secretary, a detailed statement, in writing, of the process of manufacturing butter, cheese and pickles ; and no others shall be considered. All entries of bread and butter must be designated by numbers. MANUFACTURED ARTICLES. Committee. — L. J. Brown, Fitchburg. Specimens exhibited must be manufactured by the compet- itor. For the best specimens of manufactured articles, exclusive of ladies' home manufacture, actually produced by the exhibitor, there will be placed at the disposal of the committee, the sum of fifty dollars. For the best exhibition of manufactured articles, not actu- ally the product of the exhibitor, there will be placed at the dis- posal of the committee, the sum of fifty dollars. 46 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. FINE ARTS. Committee. — Ray G. Ruling, Fitchburg. There will be placed in the hands of this committee, the sum of fifty dollars, to be awarded to specimens in this exhibit. Specimens exhibited must be actually executed by the ex- hibitor. Best Original painting in oil, $5 ; second, $3. Crayon drawing, 3 ; second, 2. Water color drawing, 2 ; second, i. Pencil drawing, 2 ; second, i. Collection of .photographs, 3 ; second, 2. Mechanical drawing, 3 ; second, 2. SCHOOLS. High school : Best specimen of pencil or water color drawing, $3 ; second, $1.50. Grammar schools : Best collection of pencil and water color drawings, 3 ; second, 2. Intermediate, graded and ungraded schools : Best collection of pencil and water color drawings, 2 ; second, i. Gratuities may be awarded to copies of merit at the discre- tion of the committee. FANCY ARTICLES. Committee. — Miss S. Mackay. For the best specimens of ladies" useful and fancy articles of their own manufacture, including specimens of nice mending and darning, their will be placed at the disposal of the commit- tee, the sum of fifty dollars. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 47 COMMITTEES' REPORTS. Committee. — The President, Vice-Presidents and Secretary. For the purpose of inducing the chairman of the several committees to take upon themselves more labor and care in elaborating their reports, the following premiums will be paid : $10, $6, $4. Detailed reports in connection with awards (except on grain) must be delivered to the Secretary on or before Novem- ber I St. PROSPECTIVE EXPERIMENTS. FOREST TREES. Committee. — E. Wyman Stone, Templeton. For the best plantation of any kind of forest trees, suitable for fuel or timber, raised from the seed, not less than five hun- dred in number, which shall be in the most flourishing condition in the Fall of 1888, $15 ; second, $10. Entries must be made on or before the first day of June. ENTOMOLOGY, STUFFED BIRDS, SINGING BIRDS, ETC. Committee. — Prof. A. H. Campbell, Ashburnham. The sum of $10 will be placed at the disposal of the com- mittee. COMMITTEE OF AERAI^GEMEjSITS. EDWIN A. GOODRICH, Fitchburg. C. E. WARE, Jr., Fitchburg. G. B, KNOWLTON, Fitchburg. F. A. CURRIER, Fitchburg. H. I. WALLACE, Fitchburg. G. B. ANDREWS, Fitchburg. G. P. HAWKINS, Fitchburg. EULES. All teams entered for draught must be owned by the person entering the same. Any person competing for a premium, who shall serve on the committee having charge of the department in which he com- petes, shall retire from the committee while his own competition is in question. The several committees will not consider themselves bound by the terms of the above offers, to award a premium for any- thing which they shall deem inferior. Any person to whom a premium shall have been awarded in consequence of any deception or misrepresentation used by him, shall not only forfeit such premiums, but afterwards be in- capable of competing for the Society's premiums. All persons, ladies excepted, not members of the Society, to whom may be awarded a premium or premiums amounting to five dollars or upward, shall receive a certificate of membership for five dollars, and tlie balance in cash. If the amount shall be less than five dollars, a deduction of fifty per cent, will be made, unless the individual chooses to make the amount up to that sum and receive a certificate of membership. All preuiiunis not demanded on or before November jotli^ loill revert to the Society. OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY, 1883. Elected at Annual Meeting, Dec. 6, 1882. EDWIN A. GOODRICH, Fitchburg, President. !• ™ '^"^J^'^vIm^T'I' 1 ^« Presidents. S. W. A. SI EVENS, Gardner, ) FRED A. CURRIER, Fitchburg, Secretary. F. C. CURRIER, Fitchburg, Treasurer, TRUSTEES. F. A. Whitney, Ashburnham. Joel Page, Groton. Walter R, Adams, " D. C. Miles, Westminster. Marshall Wetherbee, " T. S. Wood, n. Walter H. Laws, Edward Bacon, ii F. W. Wright, Ashby. Joseph Gushing, Fitchburg, J. P. Hayward, Jabez Fisher, ii C. 0. Green, Abel Marshall, a G.W. Goddard, Greenville, N.H. George Reed, a W. B. Hosmer, Leominster. William Woodbury, ii W, H. Fuller, Edwin D. Works, ii Augustus Gates, " John B. Proctor, a Alden Derby, Sylvan us Sawyer, li George Woods, " Edwin S. Burnap, i> C. C. Boyden, Leonard Downe, a Timothy D. Wood, Rodney Wallace, iC William Baker, Lunenburg. Jas. Phillips, Jr., ii Stillman Stone, " G. B. Andrews, a George F. Williams, George Jewett, a lohn F. Brown, " Geo. B. Knowlton, a Alfred Whiting, Oakdale. L. H. Bradford, ii N. B. Reed, Princeton. C. H. Brown, ii John Brooks, L. J. Brown, a George Mason, Ir., " S. G. Frost, a M. T. Gardner, ' Shirley. Lucius Aldrich, ii Franklin Nourse, Sterling. R. A. Leonard, a E. Wyman Stone, Templeton. Harrington Sibley, a Reuben Vose, Winchefidon. George Jewett, of Fitchburg, elected Member of the State Board of Agriculture, Dec. ist, 1880, for three years. PRESIDEJ^TS AND SECRETARIES. PRESIDENTS. 185C-1— ABEL F. ADAMS, Fitchburg. 1852-3— Hon. IVERS PHILLIPS, Fitchburg. 1854-5— Hon. MOSES WOOD, Fitchburg. 1856-7— THOMAS R. BOUTELLE, M. D., Fitchburg 1858-9— Hon. JABEZ FISHER, Fitchburg. 1860-1— THOMAS BILLINGS, Lunenburg. 1862-3— LEWIS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg. 1864-5— Hon. OHIO WHITNEY, Jr., Ashburnham. 1866 —JOSEPH UPTON, Fitchburg. 1867 —JOSHUA T. EVERETT, Princeton. 1868 —EUGENE T. MILES, Fitchburg. 1869 —SAMUEL OSGOOD, Sterhng. 1870 —WILLIAM WOODBURY, Fitchburg. 187 1-2— Hon. JOHN H. LOCKEY, Leominster. 1873 —STEPHEN SHEPLEY, Fitchburg. 1874-5— DANIEL C. MILES, Westminster. 1876-7— JOHN B. PROCTOR, Fitchburg. 1878-9— GEORGE JEWETT, M. D., Fitchburg. 1880-1— LUTHER J. BROWN, Fitchburg. 1882-3— EDWIN A. GOODRICH, Fitchburg. SECRETARIES. 1850-1— NATHAN UPHAM, Fitchburg. 1852 —JOSEPH PIERCE, Fitchburg. i8c;3 —CHARLES W. WILDER, Fitchburg. 1854-5— THOMAS R. BOUTELLE, Fitchburg. 1856-7— JABEZ FISHER, Fitchburg. 1858-63-WILLIAM G. WYMAN, Fitchburg. 1864 —LEWIS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg. 1865-6— ALVIN M. SAWYER, Fitchburg. 1867-9— LEWIS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg. 1870 —WALTER A. FAMES, Fitchburg. i87i-3_GEORGE S. HOUGHTON, Fitchburg. 1874 —FRANKLIN G. FESSENDEN, Fitchburg. 1875-7— EDWARD B. SAWTELL, Fitchburg. 1878 —WILLIAM A. CARLETON, Fitchburg. 1879 —THOMAS C. SHELDON, Fitchburg. J 880 —WALTER A. DAVIS, Fitchburg. j88i — WYLON G. HAYES, Fitchburg. 1882-3— FRED A. CURRIER, Fitchburg. TRANSACTIONS OF THE WORCESTER NORTH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, FOR THE YEAR 1883, TOGETHER WITH A LIST OF THE COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS FOR 1884. FITCHBURG : PRESS OF BLANCHARD & BROWN, 1884. IN NORTHERN MASSACHUSETTS, AT- « L. J. BIlO"V\^N'S S #iKY»®OODS,«^ILLI]MERY# S be AND S Carpet House, * jg Nos. 152 and 154 Main Street, Near Depots, Fitehburg, Mass. « 0 ft gj Spussels, f apesfeks ecu® iufpataSf 2: Hemps^ Oil-Gloths | Rugs, g^ NE\A7 PATTERNS. LO^A^EST PRICES. J ^n^TY OIF I§ 5 -^E. BUTTERICK & CO/S-^^^ CELEBRATED PATTERNS Sent by mail on receipt of number, size and price. Carpets ! New Patterns ! Lowest Prices ! ig / SECRETARY'S REPORT. /'^^ The thirty-first annual exhibition was held on the grounds of the Society, September 25th and 26th, 1883. For the first time since 1876, it was voted to hold the Fair two days, and the result fully sustained all the hoped-for advantage from such a change, affording time to carry out a large and varied pro- gramme without the hurry and confusion incident to a one-day's show. The issue of season tickets, at a reasonable price, con- tributed largely in inducing many to attend both days, and making the Fair the most successful for many years. We were fortunate in having pleasant weather both days, although the high wind prevailing the first day caused considerable trouble and reduced the attendance, particularly from adjoining towns. The show of cattle was about the same as usual, but for some reason did not attract the attention it merited. A very small percentage of the number present gave any time or atten- tion to examining the fine stock exhibited. One subject it will be proper to mention here, — the practice of hitching horses to the sheds containing cattle, thereby preventing those who desire to see the stock from getting near them ; ic is an insult to the owners of the stock, who have been to the trouble and expense of bringing their herds to the Fair ; and it is to be hoped that at the next Fair all teams hitched in that way will be removed by the officers. Also, the owners of stock should in all cases report to the Superintendent of Stock, and he will designated the sheds they are to use, and they should intrude on no one else. The offer of special premiums for the best display of fruits and vegetables by towns drew out a fine display from Leomin- ster and Westminster, and a good but small display from Lunen- burg. It was a matter of regret to the Committee of Arrange- ments that other towns, especially Ashburnham and Ashby, did not enter for these premiums, as they would no doubt have been able to have made a good showing, and added much to the interest in this department. The premiums offered were pav- able to the treasurer of the town Club, as being the best repre- sentative, and were in addition to the regular premiums offered for individual competition. Thus everything brought in from a town assisted the town's exhibition and received its individual 4 SECRETARY S REPORT. premium awarded as usual. This feature seems to have been received with marked favor, and it will be renewed next season with more extended premiums, and separate premiums will be offered for fruits and vegetables. An extended report of this matter will be found from its proper committee. The exhibition of gentlemen's driving horses, matched and single, was not as large as it might easily have been with the large number of fine "turn-outs" owned in this vicinity, of which let us hope we may have a larger representation next fall. The hall exhibition was not so good as usual, and various reasons are assigned for it. It is sometimes suggested that our merchants should be willing to make a good display and help along the Society, but the matter of expense and trouble in- curred in doing so, are often forgotten, and errors of committees in awarding premiums in this department have caused many to discontinue bringing their goods. But with a two-day's show, and appointment of a committee who will act, it is hoped this may be changed and a largely increased display made in this department. The display of fancy articles was large and varied, and the thanks of the Society are due to the ladies of the committee for their pains-taking services. The annual dinner was held at the Fitchburg Hotel, owing to lack of room at grounds and the disadvantage of having it in a tent. Landlord D. L. Fuller made a very liberal offer as to price and transportation, which was accepted by the Committee of Arrangements, and the change was very generally approved. We were not compelled to beg for food for dinner, as has been the custom for several years. The increased space of the Fine Art Department was all occupied, and many fine specimens were displayed. On the morning of the Fair, the large number endeavoring to make their entries and obtain their cards, all at the same time, causes confusion and greatly increases the labor of the clerks. If each person would only make out a list of articles they wish to exhibit, sign their name and residence — something like this : Collection of Vegetables — Potatoes, Squashes — lo speci- mens of Baldwins. {Signed,) John Smith, Fitchburg. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. ^ 5 one of the clerks could at once attend to it, and give them the cards in a few moments, — instead of being obliged to wait half or three-quarters of an hour, as is now often the case. The Farmer's Supper, in February, was largely attended, and a good sum added to our funds thereby. Three Farmers' Institutes have been held during the year. At the first, W. H. Earl, Esq., of Worcester, spoke on the sub- ject of small fruits. At the second, Hon. J. E. Russell, Secre- tary of the State Board, gave an interesting address on the general subject of agriculture. And at the third, a general dis- cussion of agricultural topics ensued. For the first time in several years the Society has its interest paid in full — to May ist, 1884. No outstanding bills, and over $500 in the Treasurer's hands. A decided change from the state of its affairs two years ago. FRED A. CURRIER, Secretary, REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. The Committees awarded the following premiums : THOROUGH-BRED STOCK. Jerseys. Herds, J. F. Brown, ist premium, $6. Bull, two years, G. W. Goddard, ist, %\', J. F. Brown, 2d, $2. Bull, one year, J. F. Brown, ist, $\; G. W. Goddard, 2d, $2. Calves, J. F. Brown, ist, $1.50; and 2d, $1.00. Cows 7 years, J. F. Brown, 1st, $3 ; and 2d, %2. Cows 3 years, J. F. Brown, ist, $2.50. Cows 2 years, J. F. Brown, ist, $2 ; and 2d, $1. Heifers i year, J. F. Brown, ist, $1.50; and 2d, ^i. Devons. Herds, N. B. Reed, ist, $6. Bulls, N. B. Reed, ist, $4. Cows 6 years, N. B. Reed, ist, $3. Cows 5 years, N. B. Reed, 2d, $2. Cows 3 years, N. B. Reed, ist, $2.50; and 2d, ^1.50. Cows 2 years, N. B. Reed, ist, $2 ; and 2d, $1. Cows I year, N. B. Reed, ist, ^1.50. Calves 2 weeks, N. B, Reed, ist, ^1.50. 6 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. HoLSTEiNS. Herds, G. F. Williams, ist, $6. Bull 4 years, G. F. Williams, ist, $4. Bull 2 years, G. F. Williams, ist, $4; J. Miller, 2d, $2. Heifer 3 years, G. F. Williams, ist, $2.50; and 2d, $1.50. Heifer 2 years, G. F. Williams, ist, $2 ; and 2d, $1. Heifer i year, G. F. Williams, ist, $1.50 ; and 2d, $1. Calves 3^ months, G. F. Williams, ist, $1.50; and 2d, $1. S. F. WHITNEY, J. BROOKS, Y Co7nmittee. W. H. LAWS, STOCK NOT THOROUGH-BRED— MILCH KINE. Herds, G. F. Williams, ist premium, ^5. Cow for Milk, G. F. Williams, ist, $2.50; F. Buttrick, 2d, $2. Heifer for Milk, 3 years, G. F. Williams, ist, $2.50; and 2d, $2, Heifer for Milk, 2 years, G. F. Williams, ist, $1.50 ; and 2d, $1. Cow for Butter, G. W. Goddard, ist, $2.50. T. S. WOOD, ) H. C. FULLER, V Committee. C. T. DAMON, ) Heifers, Heifer Calves, and Pens of Calves. — Heifers i year, William Ray, ist, $1.50; F. Buttrick, 2d, $1. Heifers 2 yeais, J. F. Brown, ist, $2 ; G. F. Williams, 2d, $1.50. Calves, Heifer, T. S. Wood, ist, $1.50; J. F. Brown, 2d, ^i. Pens of Calves, G. F. Williams, ist, $4; T. S. Wood, 2d, $2. W. H. LAWS, ) J. PAIGE, \ Committee. S. F. WHITNEY, ) Steers and Steer Calves. — Yearling Steers, N. B. Reed, ist, $1.50. Trained Steers, N. B. Reed, ist, $2. Minor Trainer, C. M. Hubbard, ist, $1.50. WILLIAM WOODBURY, Chairman. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. FAT CATTLE. Fat Ox, John Page, ist premium, $2 ; and 2d, $1.50. Fat Heifer, N. B. Reed, ist, $2 ; C. A. Harris, 2d, $1.50. ■ E. R. CARTER, Chairman. TOWN TEAM. Leominster, ist premium, $15. C. C. BOYDEN, Chairman. WORKING OXEN AND STEERS. Working Oxen, C. C. Boyden, ist premium, $5 \ N. B. Reed, 2d, $3. Working Steers, F. J. Proctor, ist, $2.50; N. B. Reed, 2d, $1.50. Trained Steers, N. B. Reed, ist, $2 ; F. J. Proctor, 2d, $\. Minor Teamster, C. M. Hubbard, ist, $1.50; F. J. Proctor, 2d, $\. GEORGE WOOD, WILLIAM WOODBURY, )■ Committee. F. A. WHITNEY, SWINE. Boar under i year, G. W. Goddard, ist premium, $1.50; and 2d, $1. Boar over i year, G. W. Goddard, ist, $2; and 2d, $1.50. Fat Hog, G. W. Goddard, ist, $4; and 2d, $2. Fat Pig, G. W. Goddard, ist, $2 ; and 2d, ^i. Breeding Sow, G. W. Goddard, ist, $4; and 2d, $2. Weaned Pigs, G. W. Goddard, ist $2. J. E. PUTNAM. Chairman. POULTRY. Brahmas, G. W. Goddard, ist premium, $1. Plymouth Rock, Oak Lane Poultry Yard, ist, $1 ; Mrs. O. J. Putnam, 2d, 50 cts. Black Spanish, C. A. Harris, ist, $1. White Leghorn, E. H. Rice, ist, ^i. Brown Leghorn, G. H. Pierce, ist, $1 ; E. H. Rice, 2d, 50 cts. 8 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. Bronze Turkeys, Oak Lane Poultry Yard, ist, $1.50; C. A. Harris, 2d, ^i. Black Polish, Oak Lane Poultry Yard, ist, |i. Leghorn Dominique, Oak Lane Poultry Yard, ist, $1. Houdan, Oak Lane Poultry Yard, ist, $1. Geese, Oak Lane Poultry Yard, ist, $1.50; C. W. Harris, 2d, $1. Pekin Ducks, C. A. Harris, ist, $1.50. Mongrel Ducks, C. A. Harris, $1. Sea Bright, W. E. Kemp, ist, $1. Game Bantam, H. Younglove, ist, $1. Game Bantam Red Breast, H, Buttrick, ist, $1; and 2d, 50 crs. W. E. CUNNINGHAM, C/iairma/i of Committee. ASSORTED FRUITS AND FLOWERS. Hand Bouquets, F. A. Whitney, ist premium, $2; and 2d, $1. Parlor Bouquets, S. Sawyer, ist, $2; and 2d, $1. Assorted Fruits, J. Jackson, ist, $2; G. B. Andrews, 2d, %\. Cut Flowers, F. A. Whitney, ist, $2; J. Jackson, 2d, $\. Pot Plants, J. Jackson, ist, $2; and 2d, $1. Verbenas, F. A. Whitney, ist, $2. Asters, F. A. Whitney, ist, $2. Design Cross arrd Wreath, S. Sawyer, ist, $1. Sun Flower Head, J. E. Cragin, ist, 25 cents. Mound Cut Flowers, Mrs. H. Raymond, ist, 50 cents. Peanut Plant, Mrs. H. Raymond, ist, 25 cents. J. M. SAWTELL, Chairman of Committee. HORSES. Gent's Driving Horses (matched), George Jewett, ist premium, $5; C. S. Marshall, 2d, ^3. Gent's Driving Horses (Single), F. B. Joy, ist, $5; G. N. Proctor, 2d, $3. Family Horse, Mrs. H. J. Putnam, ist, $5; S. A. Tisdale, 2d, $3. F. W. WRIGHT, Chairman. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 9 DRAUGHT HORSES. Double Team, A. Gates, ist premium, $5 ; J. Waterhouse, 2d, $3. Single Team, R. W. Goodale, ist, $5; J. Waterhouse, 2d, $3; E. W. Terrill, 3d, $2. E. BACON, F. A. WHITNEY, }■ Committee. L. ALLEN, PLOWING MATCH. Horse Teams, G. W. Page, ist premium, $5; A. Gates, 2d, $4; Jos. Waterhouse, 3d, $3. L. DOWNE, Chainnan. Ox Teams, C. C. Boyden, ist premium, $5 ; N. B. Reed, 2d, $4. F. A. WHITNEY, ) ^ .,, GEORGE WOOD, f ^^^^^^"^^' STALLIONS, MARES AND SUCKLING COLTS. Stallion, John Heath, ist premium, $3. Colt I year, S. A. Tisdale, ist, ^2.50; S. Sawyer, 2d, $1.50; A. Goodrich, gratuity, $1. Colt under i year, B. V. Day, ist, $4; R. W. Goodale, 2d, $1.50. Colt 4 months, E. Bacon, $1.50. Colt 3 years, W. C. Colton, ist, $4. Breeding Mare, E. Bacon, ist, ^4 ; D. Kelley, 2d, ^2.50. S. G. FROST, Chairma?i. GRAIN. Rye, A. Gates, ist premium, $2 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d, ^i. Spring Wheat, G. W. Goddard, ist, $2. Winter Wheat, G. W. Goddard, 2d, ^i. Oats, G. W. Goddard, ist, $1 ; C. C. Boyden, 2d, 50 cents. Barley, G. W. Goddard, ist, $1; and 2d, 50 cents. Buckwheat, G. W. Goddard, ist, $1. Shelled Corn, C. A. Harris, ist, $2 ; A. Gates, 2d, $1. Trace Seed Corn, E. Stone, ist, $2 ; A. Gates, 2d, $1. D. C. MILES, ) J. GUSHING, >- Committee. PAUL GATES, ) 10 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. VEGETABLES. Best Collection Kitchen Vegetables, G. W. Goddard, ist pre- mium, $4; M. S. Heat^i, 2d, $3 ; A. Derby, 3d, $2. Collection of Potatoes, C. F. Boynton, ist, $2 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d, $1 ; M. S. Heath, 3d, 75 cents. Marrow Squash, J. Kane, ist, $1 ; H. C. Fuller, 2d; 50 cts.; A. Derby, 50 cts. Hubbard Squash, J. Kane, ist, $1 ; A. Derby, 2d, 50 cts.; M. S. Heath, gratuity, 50 cts. Field Beans, G. W. Goddard, ist, 50 cts.; and 2d, 25 cts. Turnip Beets, S. M. Bascom, ist, 75 cts.; A. Gates, 2d, 50 cts. Cellery, F. A. Whitney, ist, 75 cts.; A. Derby, 2d, 50 cts. Cauliflower, J. Jackson, ist, 75 cts.; F. A. Whitney, 2d, 50 cts. Potatoes, J. Jackson, ist, 50 cts. Cabbages, S. A. White, ist, 75 cts.; A. Derby, 2d, 50 cts. Onions, H. Wetherbee, ist, 75 cts.; C. F. Boyden, 2d, 50 cts. Tomatoes, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, 50 cts. Pumpkins, Joseph Waterhouse, 75 cts. Beets, J. H. Goodale, 25 cts. Turnips, Joseph Jackson, 50 cts. WM. WOODBURY, S. A. WHITE, }■ Committee. S. HOSMER, PEARS AND GRAPES AND EXHIBITS BY TOWN ASSOCIATIONS. The same committee having charge of both these classes of premiums, combine what they have to say in one report. We found an unexpectedly fine display of fruits and vege- tables, in view of the great drought that has prevailed for a period of about two months. The various specimens were of good size, and many were unusually fair and well grown. The point that we desire especially to consider at this time is the false standard set up by exhibitors and others in selecting specimens for exhibition. Many persons seem to think that an extravagantly large apple or vegetable is the one that deserves and will be likely to win a premium, though it may be deformed, coarse in texture and wormy, or otherwise imperfect. It is too often the case that premiums are thus bestowed, but a truer REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. II Standard for our guidance would be a collection of specimens of such a character that they would in quantity command the highest price in an educated market where quality was the prime test and mere size often an objection. Would a bushel of potatoes weighing i^ lbs. each sell as well in any market as those weighing half a pound ? Then why give them the pre- mium ? Large beets, turnips, squashes and many other things are unsalable partly because they are large, but mainly for the reason that they are always of inferior quality. Fruits or vege- tables that are of medium size, smooth, clean and well shaped, and where each is a very close pattern of its associates, will always command the highest price, and should for the same qualities receive the highest prize. We found in a number of instances a plate of ten pears or apples, of which nine would be very fine in all respects and models one of another, while the tenth one was overgrown, one- sided, coarse in its look, and on examination of the calyx a very prominent worm-hole perhaps presented itself, making us turn disgusted away, notwithstanding the attractions of the nine. We could not find it in our judgment to award premiums to worm- holes. If a colored feather in a white fowl acts as a disqualifi- cation, certainly a worm-hole in an apple or pear should do no less. The committee on vegetables are directed to '' regard per- fection of growth and quality, and not size," and we see no reason why the same should not apply to all fruits, and yet we are fearful that even in the light of this direction committees are prone to regard size first. The remark was made several times in our hearing that the premiums to Town Clubs should be divided, on the ground that while Leominster made the finest exhibit of fruits, Westminster did the same of vegetables. We agree that the premiums should be divided in any future offers, and recommend that course to the Trustees ; but when we came to compare the two collections of vegetables we found that although Westminster made the largest display of the largest vegetables, yet in the light of the considerations we have specified, Leominster stood very decid- edly superior, and the same being true of fruits, we could do no other than award to the Leominster Association the first premium of $40, and to the Westminster Association the second 12 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. premium of ^20. We also recommend that a gratuity of $5 be given to the Lunenburg Association for a quite creditable though a very small display. We were very sorry not to see any competition from either of the Associations from Ashby or Ashburnham, but we hope that means may be taken another year to induce a full exhi- bition from all of them, understanding that neither extravagance in size or quantity takes the premiums, but only that combi- nation of all qualities that go to make up the highest approach towards perfection. The awards on Pears and Grapes are as follows : PEARS. 12 Varieties, N. Harwood, ist piemium, $3 ; S. Sawyer, 2d, $2. 6 Varieties, F. W. Salisbury, ist, $2 ; S. Sawyer, 2d, ^1.50. 3 Varieties, Joel Foster, ist, $1.50; Thomas Upton, 2d, ^i. Bartlett, George Jewett, ist, $1; C. C. Boyden, 2d, 50 cts. Seckel, James Kane, ist, $1; and 2d, 50 cts. Duchess, George Jewett, ist, ^i; W. A. Hardy, 2d, 50 cts. Beurre Bosc, N. Harwood, ist, $1; George Jewett, 2d, 50 cts. Louise Bonne de Jersey, S. Sawyer, ist, $1; W. A. Hardy, 2d, 50 cts. Lawrence, J. Fisher, ist, $1; S. Sawyer, 2d, 50 cts. Beurre de Anjou, P. Piper, ist, ^i; S. Sawyer, 2d, 50 cts. Sheldon, P. Piper, ist, Si; W\ R. Proctor, 2d, 50 cts. GRAPES. Collection, J. Fisher, ist premium, $3 ; J. P. Hayward, 2d, $2. Concord, G. B. Andrews, ist, $1; S. A. White, Si; C. F. Hay- ward, 2d, 50 cts. Delaware, G. H. Wheelock, 50 cts. JABEZ FISHER, Chairman. APPLES, PEACHES, PLUMS AND QUINCES. 12 Varieties Apples, C. C. Boyden, ist piemium, $3; G.J. Allen, 2d, $2. 6 Varieties Apples, D. Pratt, ist, $2; P. Piper, 2d, $1.50. 3 Varieties Apples, G. W. Goddard, ist, $1.50; J. Fisher, 2d, $1. Baldwins, C. C. Boyden, ist, $1; G. J. Allen, 2d, 50 cts. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 1 3 Palmer Greenings, P. Piper, ist, $i; C. C. Boyden, 2d, 50 cts. Roxbury Russets, C.C. Boyden, ist, $1; G.W. Goddard, 2d, 50 cts. Hubbardstons, G. Wood, ist, $1; C. C. Boyden, 2d, 50 cts. Gravensteins, J. Kane, ist, $i\ G. J. Allen, 2d, 50 cts. Collection of Apples, — gratuity — J. Kane, 50 cts.; C. A. Harris, $1- C. F. Boyden, $1; G. W. Goddard, $1; S. Stone, $i] W. R. Proctor, 50 cts.; J. Hildreth, 2d, 50 cts.; M. S. Heath, $1; Joel Foster, 50 cts.; Westminster Farmers' Association, ^2. Peaches, A. K. Porter, 50 cts. Collection of Peaches, J. P. Hayward, ist, $3. Plate of Peaches, H. Holden, ist, $2; J. T. Everett, 2d, $1. Plums, H. O. Mead, ist, $2; A. W. Derby, 2d, ^i; J. Kane, 50 cts. Quinces, C. C. Boyden, $1; G. H. Wheelock, 50 cts. J. F. BROWN, Chairman, BREAD, BUTTER, CHEESE, PICKLES AND PRESERVES. White Bread, Mrs. H. Raymond, ist premium, $1; Mrs. O. J. Putnam, 2d, 50 cts.; G. Beecher, gratuit}-, 25 cts.; S. A. Proctor, gratuity, 25 cts.; Mrs. B. A. Young, gratuity, 25 cts. Rye Bread, Mrs. J. E. Craggin, ist, $1. Rye and Indian Bread, Mrs. G. W. Goddard, 25 cts. Unbolted Wheat Bread, Mrs. Hobart Raymond, ist, $1 ; Mrs. G. W. Goddard, 2d, 50 cts. Brown Bread, Mrs. C. E. Mansfield, ist, $1; Mrs. J. W. Wilker, 50 cts.; Mrs. E. T. Jewett, 25 cts.; Mrs. J. E. Craggin, 25 cts. Wheat Bread, Mrs. E. T. Jewett, 25 cts.; Mrs. J. W. Wilker, 25 cts.; Mrs. J. E. Craggin, 25 cts.; Mrs. G. F. Burnap, 25 cts. Graham Bread, Mrs. J. E. Craggin, ist, $1; and 2d, 25 cts, June Tub Butter, G. W. Goddard, $2. September Tub Butter, G. W. Goddard, $2. Lump Butter, N. B. Reed, ist, $3 ; T. S. Wood, 2d, $2 ; G. W. Goddard, $1. 14 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. Pickles, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, ist, $i; Mrs. F. M.Whitney, 2d, 50 cts.; Jennie Upham, 25 cts. Canned Goods, N. D. Hinds, ist, $2 ; Mrs. J. E. Craggin, 2d, $1 ; Mrs. G. H. Burnap, 75 cts.; Mrs. C. S. Houghton, 25 cts.; Mrs. G. J. Allen, 25 cts.; Mrs. J. Jackson, 25 cts.; James Kane, 25 cts.; Mrs. L. R. Brown, 75 cts.; Mrs. O. J. Putnam, 50 cts.; Mrs. A. J. Parker, 25 cts.; Mrs. F. M. Whitney, 50 cts.; Liberty Wellington, 25 cts. J. F. BRUCE, I ^ ... ALBERT SAWYER, ( committee. ENTOMOLOGY, STUFFED BIRDS, SINGING BIRDS. 2 cases insects, Agassiz Association, $3 ; 9 cases stuffed birds, W. N. Souther, $3.25 ; insects, Day Street Grade 9, $1.25; collection of bugs. Day Street Grade 5, 50 cts.; case of insects, Eliphalet Stone, $1.25 ; 2 cages singing birds, Mrs. J. H. Tebbetts, 75 cts. PROF. A. H. CAMPBELL, E. ADAMS HARTWELL, ;>- Committee. MRS. A. H. CAMPBELL, MANUFACTURED ARTICLES. Case horn goods, S. A. Tisdale, ^i ; sleigh, L. W. Libby, $2 ; enameled Goods, Aldrich Cook, $1; groceries and plated ware, A. L. Williams & Co., $2 ; harnesses, C. Fessen- den, $4; harnesses, S. G. Frost, ^3 ; piano and organ, S. C. Osborn, ^3 ; piano and organ, J. F. Chaffin, $5 ; sew- ing machine, S. G. Gushing, $2 ; sewing machine, A. B. Sherman, $3 ; sewing machine, A. P. Chase, $2 ; water motor, C. A. Sawyer & Co., t\ ; stoves, etc., C. M. Con- verse, $2 ; stoves, etc., Brownell & Mason, $2 ; stoves, etc., G. B. Knowlton, $2 ; carpets and rugs, L. J. Brown, $3; clothing, Farnsworth Bros., ^3; drugs, H. A. Esta- brook, $2; produce, Davis & Bement, $3; Rex Magnus, Davis & Bement, ^i; carriages, J. A. Battles, ^5; coil clothes line, Girard Wire Co., 50 cts.; lamp, Clipper Manufacturing Co., 50 cts.; kitchen furniture, Clipper REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 1 5 Manufacturing Co., $i; case of combs, T. B. Cook, $2; child's table, G. M. Pratt, 50 cts.; agricultural imple- ments, A. B. Lawrence & Co., $5; agricultural imple- ments, I. C. Wright, $$; express wagon, A. Marsh, ^i; vegetable cutter, E. Hinds, 50 cts.; mixed paints, I. C. Wright, $1; watch machinery, S. Sawyer, $5; drapery goods, A. A. Buxton, $2; book, Blanchard & Brown, $1 ; J. K. P. Wood, furniture, $5. D. C. MILES, E. L. ELBRIDGE, )■ Coftimittee. GEORGE H. BOSS, FINE ARTS. Collection, M. E. Kellogg, 50 cts.; oil painting, Dora Adams, ^5; oil painting, J. A. Perkins, ^3; collection of photo- graphs, J. C. Moulton, $3; collection of water colors, J. L. Perkins, $2; collection of water colors, Mrs. C. L. Fair- banks, ^i; collection of charcoal, Hattie E. Wright, $3; collection of charcoal, Dora Adams, $2; panel paintings, Hattie Wright, $3; penmanship, Charles J. Becker, $1; oil painting, Alice L. Moulton, 75 cts.; collection of water colors, Percy W. Hastings, ^i; oil painting, Mrs. C. L. Fairbanks, $1.50; drawing. High School No. i, $3; draw- ing, High School No. 3, $1.50; drawing. Grammar School, grade 9, Day street, ^2.50; drawing. Grammar School, grade 8, Day street, 50 cents ; drawing. Intermediate School B, South street, $2; drawing. Intermediate School B, High street, $1; stump drawing. Evening School, $\\ mechanical drawing. Evening School, J. Bradshaw, $3; mechanical drawing. Evening School, A. E. Newhall, $2; charcoal drawing, C. J. Underwood, 25 cts.; collec- tion of photographs, Kimball Bros., $2; pencil drawing, Jennie Brooks, 50 cts. WILLIAM BRIGGS, >r Committte. FANCY ARTICLES. Socks, mittens and tidy, G. W. Goddard, $1; tidies, Daniel Pratt, 50 cts.; drawn rug, Mrs. A. M. Haskell, 50 cts.; quilt, Mrs. A. Farnham, 30 cts.; quilt, A. J. Parker, 30 cts.; afghan and collar, E. F. Jewett, 75 cts.; quilt, Cora t6 reports of committees. Fisher, 50 cts.; quilt, Mrs. W. H. Horton, 30 cts.; log cabin quilt and towel sham, Mrs. N. F. Smith, 80 cts.; chenielle rug, Mrs. E. C. Babbitt, 50 cts.; drawn-in rug, Mrs. A. A. Sawyer, 75 cts.; quilts, George Farrell, 60 cts.; quilt, S. W. Enos, 30 cts.; edging, Mrs. B. Simonds, $1; table spread and vases, G. M. Pratt, 75 cts.; quilts, S. and A. Farrar, 60 cts.; tidies, Edith L. Whiting, 50 cts.; tidies, Josie B. Hammond, 25 cts.; toilet set, Lillian Boutelle, 35 cts.; doyles, Clara Lowe, 50 cts.; table cloth, Susie Lowe, ^i; tidy, Carrie Baldwin, 35 cts.; table scarf, Carrie Fairbanks, $1.50; sofa pillow and mottoes, Mrs. N. L. Eaton, ^1.50; mat, Harriet Snyder, 25 cts.; lambre- quin, Susie Upton, ^1.50; toilet set, Lillian Stocker, 35 cts.; table scarf and tidy, M. E. Kellogg, $1.10; silk bed quilt, Miss Pool, 35 cts.; quilt, tidy, table scarf, etc., Mrs. Sarah Wheeler, $2.85; quilt, Mrs. J. D. Kinsman, 30 cts. tidy, L. N. Stocker, 15 cts.; purse, mittens and rack, Mrs. H. B. Dickson, ^i.io; lambrequin and splasher Cora Blanchard, 75 cts.; embroidered towel, Mrs. L. J Brown, 75 cts.; mittens, Mrs. J. M. Blanchard, 25 cts. afghan, Carrie Downe, 50 cts.; rug, Mrs. J. B. Hall, ^i crochet quilt, Mrs. Lewis Brown, 50 cts.; table scarf, G M. Currier, $2; tidy and mat, Sadie G. Dole, 50 cts. motto, Mrs. G. M. Pratt, 25 cts.; mat and sacque, Mrs. J A. Becker, 50 cts.; mat, C. Q. Fox, 25 cts.; lambrequin Jennie M. Gates, 50 cts.; table mat, Mrs. C. J. Becker, 25 cts.; tidy, Mabel Babbitt, 25 cts.; tidy, Mrs. H. M. Haskell, 25 cts.; braided mat, Mrs. Lucy Greenwood, 50 cts.; table spread, Mrs. E. A. Goodrich, $2; afghan, Myra H. Goodrich, $1.50; mats and basket, Sadie Proctor, 35 cts.; crochet collars, etc., Mrs. C. S. Houghton, $1; mantel lambrequin, Mrs. A. E. Houghton, 25 cts.; mittens, tidy and collar, Josie Hubbard, $1; quilt, dress, etc., Mabel G. Hinds, 75 cts.; quilt, Alice E. Hinds, 25 cts.; hand- sewed skirt, Hattie F. Kembro, ^i; apron and tidy, Cora Fatreau, 50 cts.; tidy, Josie Upton, 50 cts.; panel, Carrie Fairbanks, 75 cts.; patching, darning, etc., Mrs. C. E. Mansfield, 75 cts.; embroidery, Lizzie Lamb, 75 cts.; TREASURERS REPORT. I 7 fret sawing, Fred Lawrence, $2; apron, J. V. Hammond 25 cts.; lambrequin, Mrs. A. Wheeler, 50 cts.; baby's shoes, Ida Oxford, 15 cts.; comfortable and quilt, N. M. Littlehale, 60 cts.; quilt, Cora Fisher, 50 cts.; knit bed spread, Mrs. E. B. Clifford, $1; sofa pillow, Mrs. E. S. Crocker, $2-, Bible cover, Mrs. S. Lawrence, 35 cts.; sofa pillow, Lulu Holden, $2. MISS S. MACKAY, MISS L. H. HASKELL, \- Committee. MISS M. M. PUTNAM, TREASURER'S REPORT. F. C. Currier, Treasurer, In acct. with Worcester No. Agricultral Society, Dr. 1883. Cash on hand. ^81 53 Feb. I, Net receipts for Farmers' Supper, 314 15 Sept. 26, Admissions two days. 1,354 20 Dinner tickets. 66 00 Collection for Band, 48 GO Ground rent (peddlers, etc.). 106 90 Advertising in Reports, 71 00 State bounty. 600 00 Membership, C. A. Harris, 5 00 C. W. Harris, 5 00 B. V. Day, 5 00 John Heath, 5 00 Rent of T. McLaughlin, 150 00 $2,811 78 TREASURER S REPORT. 1883. By cash paid out : Feb. I, M. Davis, lumber, C. A. Priest, lumber, May I, Fitchburg Savings Bank, interest, G. W. Wright, printing, Express on wState Reports, Aug. 25, A. Ricker, repairing scales, Oct. 23, Fitchburg Band (two days), Blanchard & Brown, printing, Blanchard & Brown, printing Reports, G. H. Kellogg, printing, D. L. Fuller, dinner, M. Davis, lumber, Merriam & Rolfe, grain, J. H. Turner, advertising, " Public Spirit," E. A. Norris, advertising, "Tribune," Sentinel Printing Co., advertising, Gardner News, P. C. Rice, selling tickets, G. P. Hawkins, paid out for assistance, C. F. Rockwood, services at Fair Ground, G. M. Pratt, watchman and labor, M. D. Allen, tending gate, G. N. Green, " J. F. Monroe, " H. Wood, Thomas Upton, letting grounds, W. F. Stiles, labor at grounds, C. S. Keith, J. H. Sheldon, " • F. P. Green, " J. E. Thompson, stationery, L. Nickerson & Co., tent, R. M. Yale & Co., flag and express, Express on tent, C. E. Kirby, collecting Band money, H. B. Fuller, hay bill. Cr. 23 GO 20 63 290 00 I 25 25 5 50 150 00 55 50 103 25 27 25 lOI 00 30 14 65 5 00 12 50 26 25 6 50 9 00 6 20 12 00 7 50 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 10 00 2 00 12 50 3 00 6 GO 95 10 00 5 50 3 GG 4 00 20 65 19 treasurer's report. C. E. Allen, teaming, G. W. Hurd, painting, Garfield & Proctor, coal, Watering grounds, C. H. Vanderwarker, bicycle cups, Company E, 6th Regiment, tent (1881), F. N. Boutwell, advertising, Leominster Enter- prise, C. S. Keith, bill posting, Nov. 2, Fitchburg Savings Bank, interest, W. H. Earl, expenses Farmers' Institute, J. H. Russell, expenses Farmers' Institute, Blanchard & Brown, printing, F. A. Currier, Secretary, F. A. Currier, express, telegraph and postage, F. W. Ward, advertisement, F. C. Currier, Treasurer, A. B. Lawrence, hardware, H. H. Brown, teaming, Premiums paid. Cash on hand, $2,811 78 There is due the Society for rent of dwelling-house and other buildings and grounds, from Thomas McLaughlin, for the year. Very respectfully submitted, F. C. CURRIER, Treasurer. Fitchburg, December 5, 1883. 3 00 2 30 3 86 4 50 5 75 5 00 3 GO 30 35 290 00 5 GO 4 00 4 25 75 00 . 27 90 4 50 25 OG 3 30 2 20 833 75 $2,329 38 482 40 20 TREASURERS REPORT, PREMIUMS DONATED TO SOCIETY. J. Miller, $2; C. S. Marshall, $3; F. B. Joy, $5; Mrs. H. J. Putnam, $5; James Kane, $4; Alden Derby, $5; J. T. Everett, $1; T. W. Salisbury, $2; W. A. Hardy, $1; G. B. Andrews, $1; G. H. Wheelock, $1; Miss M. M. Putnam, $1; Mrs. E. B. Clifford, $1; Mrs. E. S. Crocker, $2; Mrs. E. A. Goodrich, $2; Miss M. H. Goodrich, $1.50; Aldrich Cook, $1; A. L. Williams & Co., $2; S. G. Frost, $s; S. G. Gushing, $2; C. A. Sawyer & Co., $1; C. M. Converse, $2; Brownell & Mason, $2; G. B. Knowlton, $2; L. J. Brown, ^3; Farnsworth Bros., $3; Davis & Bement, $4; T. B. Cook, $2; I. C. Wright, $6; A. A. Buxton, $2; S. C. Osborne, ^3; various persons, $1 and less, $48. ANALYSIS OF PREMIUMS AND GRATUITIES AWARDED. Amount awarded: Neat Stocks, $168.50; Swine, $23; Poul- tr\^, ^20.50; Horses, $59; Trotting, $195; Plowing Match, $21; Grain, $16; Fruit, ^134; Assorted Fruits and Flowers, $22; Vegetables, $26; Bread, ^8.75; Butter, $10; Pickles, Preserves, Jellies, $9.75; Town Teams, $15; Manufactured Articles, ^88; Fine Arts, $49; Fancy Articles, $52.80; Entomology, Birds, &c., $10; Bicycle, Quoit, and Base Ball, ^29. Total, $957.25. ANALYSIS OF PREMIUMS. The premiums and gratuities, awarded to 239 persons, were distributed as follows : Fitchburg, $248.70; Greenville, N. H., $55-50^ Lunenburg, $64.75; Westminster, $45.55; Leominster, $189.00; Princeton, $53.00; Sterling, $6.50; Ashby, $16.25; Townsend, $3.00, Ashburnham, 75 cts.; Boston, $140.00; Groton, $3.25; Belchertown, $7.50. Total awarded, $957.25. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS FOR THE Thirty-Second Annual Exhibition, TO BE HELD AT FITCHBURG, Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 23d and 24th, 1884. No person will be allowed to become a competitor for any of the Premiums herein offered, unless he shall have made an entry for the same, with the Secretary, within the time prescribed for each class, nor unless he shall have furnished all required statements relating thereto, within the specified time. For the convenience of those who live at a distance, entries may be made by mail ; and all entries so made must be delivered at some post-office one day previous to the expiration of the time specified, and must bear proof of having been so delivered, either by post-mark or a certificate of registry from the postmaster. RULES. STOCK. All entries for premiums under this head must be made on or before the Friday previous to the Show, except Horses and Poultry, which may be as late as the Monday previous. All persons who are required to furnish a statement, must do so to the Secretary, at the time of making the entry, and he shall post copies on the day of the exhibition. All live stock must be owned by the person entering the same. Each entry of stock for the pens must specify the breed of the animals, if known, and the age. All stock shall be exhibited in rinp:s. Fat cattle and working cattle must be weighed on the scales on the grounds of the Society, and a certificate furnished the Secretary. The weight of all other stock will not be required. 22 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. All Stock, except oxen shown only in town teams, taken from the grounds before 4 o'clock p. m., on the first clay of the Fair, without permission of the president, shall forfeit all pre- miums that may have been awarded to it. The committees on neat stock, sheep, swine and poultry shall make their awards previous to i o'clock p. m., on Tuesday. They shall designate the premiums immediately, with printed ribbons or cards, blue for first, red for second, and white for third. The Society will provide hay for all stock entered for pre- mium or exhibition, during the time of the Show, and will furnish grain at cost, to all who may require it. Hereafter, the best animals exhibited shall be entitled to the premiums, without regard to former awards. All teams entered for draught must be owned by the person entering the same. Any person competing for a premium, who shall serve on the committee having charge of the department in which he com- petes, shall retire from the committee while his own competition is in question. The several committees will not consider themselves bound by the terms of the above offers, to award a premium for any- thing which they shall deem inferior. Any person to whom a premium shall have been awarded in consequence of any deception or misrepresentation used by him, shall not only forfeit such premiums, but afterwards be in- capable of competing for the Society's premiums. All persons, (ladies excepted,) not members of the Society, to whom may be awarded a premium or premiums amounting to five dollars or upward, shall receive a certificate of membership for five dollars, and the balance in cash. If the amount shall be less than five dollars, a deduction of fifty per cent, will be made, unless the individual chooses to make the amount up to that sum and receive a certificate of membership. All premiums not demanded on or before November joth^ will revert to the Society. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 23 THOROUGH-BRED STOCK. Committee. — S. F. Whitney, Harvard. No animal shall be considered in this class unless registered in Herd Book or is eligible to such entry. SHORT HORNS, AYRSHIRES, JERSEYS, DEVONS OR OTHER THOROUGH-BRED STOCK. Best herd of one bull and not less than four females, all one year old and upward, and owned by the competitor for four months preceding the show, $6; second best, $4. BULLS. Best two years old and upwards, $4; second, $2. One year old and under two, $4; second, $2. Calves (under one year), $3; second, $1.50. COWS. Best four years old and upwards, $3; second, ^2. Three years old and under four, $2.50; second, $1.50. Two years old and under three, $2; second, $i. One year old and under two, $1.50; second, $1. Calf (under one year), $1.50; second, $1. Competitors may make such statements to the committee as they please, all of which may be considered. STOCK NOT THOROUGH-BRED. Thorough-bred stock not otherwise competing may compete in the following classes, but shall have no advantage on account of blood or pedigree. MILCH KINE. Committee. — Alden Derby, Leominster. Best herd of four cows or heifers, $5; second, $3.50. The committee will regard age, expense of keeping, &c. Best cow for butter, $2.50; second, $2. Heifer three years old, for butter, $2.50; second, $2. Heifer two years old, for butter, $1.50; second, $1. Cow for milk, $2.50; second, $2. Heifer three years old, for milk, $2.50; second, 2. Heifer two years old, for milk, $1.50; second, $1. Competitors may make such statements to the committee as they please, all of which may be considered. 24 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. HEIFERS, HEIFER CALVES AND PENS OF CALVES. Committee. — E. Bacon, Westminster. Intended to be kept for the dairy. Best two years old, $2; second, ^1.50. Yearling, $1.50; second, $1. Calf more than four months old, $1.50; second, $1. Calf more than four months old, raised by hand, $1.50; second, ^i. Pen of calves, not less than four, $4; second, $2. Persons exhibiting calves raised by hand shall furnish a statement to the Secretary of the manner of raising. Calves entered in pens of calves cannot compete for pre- miums as single animals. YEARLING STEERS AND STEER CALVES. Committee. — George Woods, Leominster. Best pair yearlings, ^1.50; second, $1. Trained yearlings, $1.50; second, $1. Calves, $1.50; second, $1. Calves raised by hand, $1.50; second, $1. Trained calves, $2; second, $1.50. Best minor trainers of yearlings or calves, $1.50; second, $1. , Persons exhibiting steers or steer calves raised by hand shall furnish a statement to the Secretary of the manner of raising. WORKING OXEN AND STEERS. Committee. — Abel Marshall, Fitchburg. Best working oxen, $5; second, $3. Steers three years old, $2.50; second, $2. Two years old, $2; second, ^1.50. Trained two years old, $2; second, $1. Minor teamster, $1.50; second, $1. The working oxen will be attached to loads weighing, in- cluding the cart, one-third more than themselves. The three years old steers will be attached to carts, and tried like the oxen, on the same ground ; the cart and load to equal the steers in weight. FAT CATTLE. Committee. — William Woodbury, Fitchburg. Best fat ox, $2; second, $1.50. Fat cow, $2; second, $1.50. Fat steer or heifer, $2; second, $1.50. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 25 All competitors with fat cattle may furnish a statement to the Secretary of the mode and expense of feeding. SWINE. Committee. — A. Gates, Leominster. Must be entered like other stock. Best boar more than one year old, $2; second, $1.50. Boar less than one year old, ^1.50; second, ^i. Fat hog, having re- gard to age, $4; second, $2. Fat pig, less than eight months old, $2; second, $1. Breeding sow, $4; second, $2. Weaned pigs, not less than four, $2; second, $1. SHEEP. Committee. — W. H. Laws, Ashburnham. Best flock, $4; second, $2.50. To be entered in flocks of not less than six, all owned by the exhibitor. POULTRY. Committee. — W. E. Cunningham, Fitchburg. Must be entered like other stock, but in pairs. Best Plymouth Rocks, ^i; second, 50 cts. Brahmas, $1; second, 50 cts. Black Spanish, $1; second, 50 cts. White Leghorns, $1; second, 50 cts. Any other breed, $1; second, 50 cts. Turkeys, $1.50; second, ^i. Geese, $1.50; second, $1. Ducks, ^1.50; second, $1. TOWN TEAMS. Committee. — T. S. Wood, Leominster. Best town team, $15; second, $10. These teams may consist of either oxen or steers, or both. HORSES. Entries for all horses must be made before 9 o'clock a. m. on the first day of the Fair. The same horse not to be awarded a premium both as gent's driving and family horse. 26 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. GENTLEMEN'S DRIVING HORSES, SINGLE, xVIATCHED, DRIVING AND FAMILY HORSES. Committee. — H. G. Morse, Fitchburg. Best gentleman's driving horse, $5; second, $3. Speed considered, but not to govern. In the trial of horses in this class, they shall make a stand- ing start from the judges' stand. Best pair matched driving horses, $5; second, $3. Family horse, single, $5; second, $3. STALLIONS, MARES AND SUCKING COLTS. Committee. — F. Buttrick, Fitchburg. Be.st stallion, three years old, $4; second, $2. Gelding or filly, three years old, $y, second, $1.50. Stallion, gelding or filly, two years old, $3; second, $1.50. Yearling colt, $2.50; second, $1.50. Stallion for general use, four years old and up- wards, $5; second, $2.50. Breeding mare, $4; second, $2.50. Colt less than one year old, $2; second, $1.50. The mares must be four years old and upwards, and accom- panied by their colts. No premium shall be awarded to a mare known to be un- sound. DRAUGHT HORSES. Committee. — L. Patch, Fitchburg. To be worked in a wagon. Best single team, $3; second, $2; third, $1. Double team, $5; second, $y, third, $2. RACES. Premiums not vet fixed. PLOWING MATCHES. All entries for plowing must be made on or before the Friday previous to the Exhibition, and one dollar must be deposited with each entry, to be returned to the competitor if he plows, otherwise forfeited to the Society. HORSE TEAMS. Committee. — E. Works, Fitchburg. Three premiums, $5, $4, $3. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 27 OX TEAMS. Committee. — C. F. Boyden, Leominster. Three premiums, $5, $4, $3. GRAIN. Committee. — D. C. Miles, Westminster. CORN. Best trace of seed corn, on the ear, raised in 1884, $2; second, $1. Specimen shelled corn, not less than one-half bushel, $2; second, $1. RYE. Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, $1; second, 50 cents. WHEAT. Best specimen, not less than one bushel, $1; second, 50 cents. OATS. Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel $1; second, 50 cents. BARLEY. Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, $1; second, 50 cents. BUCKWHEAT. Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, $1; second, 50 cents. EXHIBITION AT THE HALL. No article intended for the Hall will be entitled to a pre- mium unless it shall have been deposited by 9 o'clock a. m., on Tuesday. All articles should be plainly marked with the name and residence of the exhibitor, except samples of bread and butter, which must be designated by number. A strict compliance with these regulations will be absolutely necessary to entitle competitors to any premiums that may be awarded to them. 28 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. APPLES, PEACHES, PLUMS AND QUINCES. APPLES. Committee. — George Cruikshank, Lunenburg. Best twelve varieties of five specimens each, ^3; second, $2. Six varieties of five specimens each, $2; second, $1.50. Three varieties of five specimens each, $1.50; second, $1. Best exhibitions of ten specimens each of the following named varieties : Best Baldwins, $1; second, 50 cts. Hubbardston None- such, $1; second, 50 cts. Rhode Island Greenings, $1; second, 50 cts. Roxbur}' Russets, $1; second, 50 cts. Gravensteins; $1; second, 50 cts. Palmer Greenings, $1; second, 50 cts. ^" No person will be allowed to compete for a premium in more than one of the above classes, with the same specimens of fruit; and if the number of specimens exhibited does not cor- respond with these regulations, the fruit will be excluded from competition for the premiums. PEACHES. Best collection, $3. Dishes or baskets, $2; second, $1. PLUMS. Best collection, $2. Plates, ^i; second, 50 cts. QUINCES. Best dish or basket, $1; second, 50 cts. In addition to the above premiums there will be placed at the disposal of the committee, for gratuities, ten dollars. PEARS AND GRAPES. Committee. — J. P. Hayward, Ashby. PEARS. Best twelve varieties of five specimens each, §3; second, $2. Six varieties of five specimens each, $2; second, $1.50. Three varieties of five specimens each, $1.50; second, $1. Best exhibition of ten specimens of the following varieties : Best Bartlett, $1; second, 50 cts. Seckel, $1; second, 50 cts. Beurre Bosc, ^i; second, 50 cts. Duchess, $1; second, 50 cts. Louise Bonne de Jersey, $1; second, 50 cts. Lawrence, $1; second, 50 cts. Beurre d'Anjou, $1; second, 50 cts. Sheldon, $1; second, 50 cts. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 29 GRAPES. Best display of not less than six varieties of native grapes, $3; second, $2. Six clusters Concord, $1; second, 50 cts. Six clusters Delaware, $1; second, 50 cts. In addition to the above premiums there will be placed at the disposal of the committee, for gratuities, ten dollars. ^" No person will be allowed to compete for a premium in more than one of the above classes with the same specimens of fruit ; and if the number of specimens exhibited does not cor- respond with these regulations, the fruit will be excluded from competition for the premiums. ASSORTED FRUITS AND FLOWERS. Committee. — William Proctor, Fitchburg. ASSORTED FRUITS. Best dishes or baskets, $2; second, $1. PLANTS IN POTS. Best display of named plants in pots, ^2; second, $1. Three named plants in pots, $2; second, $1. Five named asters, $2; second, ^i. Five named dahlias, $2; second, $1. Five named verbenas, $2; second, $1. CUT FLOWERS AND BOUQUETS. Best display of cut flowers, $2; second, $1. Pair parlor bouquets, $2; second, $1. Pair hand bouquets, $2; second, $1. The best plants in pots cannot compete for both the best display and the best three. In addition to the above premiums there will be placed at the disposal of the committee, for gratuities, ten dollars. SPECIAL PREMIUMS. Best display of fruits by towns, $25; second, ;^io. Best display of vegetables by towns, $25; second, $10. To be paid to the Treasurer of the Town Club. This is in addition to the regular premiums offered for individual competi- tion, which will be paid as usual. The entries of fruits and vegetables will be arranged together by towns, and all exhibits of individuals, whether members of the Club or not, will be placed to the credit of the town show. 30 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. In order to know how many towns will compete for these pre- miums, the Society would like to have clubs decide at an early day if they will assist in seeing that their town is well repre- sented, and notify the Secretary on or before September ist as to whether they will compete for the same. VEGETABLES. Committee. — Jabez Fisher, Fitchburg. Best collection of kitchen vegetables, $4; second, $3. Col- lection of potatoes, ^2; second, ^i. Collection of squashes, $2; second, $1. Turban squashes, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Marble- head squashes, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Little Gem squashes, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Marrow squashes, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Hubbard squashes, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Pumpkins, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Cabbages, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Cauliflowers, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Celery, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Onions, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Turnip beets, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. English turnips, 50 cts.; second, 25 cts. Tomatoes, 50 cts.; second, 25 cts. Field beans, 50 cts.; second, 25 cts. Lima beans, 50 cts.; second, 25 cts. The committee will regard perfection of growth and quality rather than size. In addition to the above, there will be allowed for gratui- ties ten dollars. Of squashes, pumpkins, cabbages and celery, there should be six specimens in each lot ; of cauliflowers, three ; of onions, beets, turnips and tomatoes, one peck in each lot ; of field beans, one-half peck ; and of Lima beans, two quarts. BREAD, BUTTER, CHEESE, PICKLES, PRESERVES AND JELLIES. Committee. — John F. Bruce, Fitchburg. BREAD. Bread made by the exhibitor. White bread, premiums, $1, 50 cts. Unbolted wheat bread, premiums, $1, 50 cts. Bolted rye bread, premiums, $1, 50 cts. Rye and Indian bread, premiums, $1, 50 cts. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 3 1 BUTTER AND CHEESE. Best lump butter, not less than 12 lbs., $^; second, $2. June tub butter, not less than 25 lbs., $3; second, $2. Septem- ber tub butter, not less than 25 lbs., $3; second, $2. Cheese, not less than 50 lbs., $2; second, $1.50. PICKLES AND HONEY. Best pickles, ^i; second, 50 cts. Virgin honey in the comb, $2; second, i^i; third, 50 cts. Collection of canned fruits, $2; second, $1. In addition to the above, there will be allowed for gratui- ties ten dollars. Competitors will be required to furnish to the Secretary a detailed statement, in writing, of the process of manufacturing butter, cheese and pickles ; and no others shall be considered. All entries of bread and butter must be designated by numbers. MANUFACTURED ARTICLES. Committee. — S. Sawyer, Fitchburg. Specimens exhibited must be manufactured by the com- petitor. For the best specimens of manufactured articles, exclusive of ladies' home manufacture, actually produced by the exhibitor, there will be placed at the disposal of the committee the sum of fifty dollars. For the best exhibition of manufactured articles not actu- ally the product of the exhibitor, there will be placed at the disposal of the committee the sum of fifty dollars. FINE ARTS. Committee. — William Briggs, Fitchburg. There will be placed in the hands of this committee the sum of fifty dollars, to be awarded to specimens in this exhibit. Specimens exhibited must be actually executed by the ex- hibitor. Best original painting in oil, $5; second, $3. Crayon draw- ing? ^3'} second, $2. Water color drawing, $2; second, $1. Pencil drawing, $2; second, $1. Collection of photographs, $3; second, $2. Mechanical drawing, $3; second, $2. 32 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. SCHOOLS. High school : Best specimen of pencil or water color draw- ing, $^; second, ^1.50. Grammar schools : Best collection of pencil and water color drawings, $3; second, $2. Intermediate, graded or ungraded schools : Best collection of pencil and water color drawings, $2; second, $1. Gratuities may be awarded to copies of merit at the discre- tion of the committee. FANCY ARTICLES. Committee. — For the best specimens of ladies' useful and fancy articles of their own manufacture, including specimens of nice mending and darning, there will be placed at the disposal of the commit- tee the sum of fifty dollars. COMMITTEES' REPORTS. Committee. — The President, Vice-Presidents and Secretary. For the purpose of inducing the chairmen of the several committees to take upon themselves more labor and care in elaborating their reports, the following premiums will be paid : $10, $6, $4. Detailed reports in connection with awards (except on grain) must be delivered to the Secretar}- on or before Novem- ber I St. PROSPECTIVE EXPERIMENTS. FOREST TREES. Committee. — E. Wyman Stone, Templeton. For the best plantation of any kind of forest trees, suitable for fuel or timber, raised from the seed, not less than five hun- dred in number, which shall be in the most flourishing condition in the Fall of 1888, $15; second, $10. Entries must be made on or before the first day of June. ENTOMOLOGY, STUFFED BIRDS, SINGING BIRDS, ETC. Committee. — E. Adams Hartwell, Fitchburg. The sum of ^10 will be placed at the disposal of the com- mittee. OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY, 1884. Elected at Annual Meeting, Dec. 5, 1883. EDWIN A. GOODRICH, Fitchburg, President. G. B. ANDREWS, Fitchburg, F. A. WHITNEY, Ashburnham, \ FRED A. CURRIER, Fitchburg, Secretary F. C. CURRIER, Fitchburg, Treasurer. Vice Presidents. TRUSTEES. Walter R. Adams, Ashburnham. S. W. A. Stevens, Gardner. Marshall Wetherbee, " Joel Page, Groton. Walter H. Laws, u S. F. Whitney, Harvard. F. W. Wright, Ashby. D. C. Miles, Westtninster. J. P. Hayward, u T. S. Wood, a C. 6. Green, (( Edward Bacon, a G.W. Goddard, Greenville, N.H. Joseph Cushing, Fitchburg. W. B. Hosmer, Leominster. Jabez Fisher, n W. H. Fuller, a Abel Marshall, (( Augustus Gates, a George Reed, ii Alden Derby, a William Woodbury George Woods, a Edwin D. Works, u C. C. Boyden, a John B. Proctor, a Timothy D. Wood a Sylvan us Savvyer, (> William Baker, Lunenburg. Edwin S. Burnap, a Stillman Stone, a Leonard Downe, u George F. Williams, Rodney Wallace, i( Geo. Cruikshank, u Jas. Phillips, Jr., li John F. Brown, u George Jewett, a Alfred Whiting, Oakdale. Geo. B. Knowlton, a N. B. Reed, Princeton. L. H. Bradford, u John Brooks, u C. H. Brown, (( George Mason, Jr. u L. J. Brown, (< M. T. Gardner, " Shirley. S. G. Frost, « Franklin Nourse, Sterlifig. R. A. Leonard, i( E. Wyman Stone, Templeton. Harrington Sibley, i( Reuben Vose, Wi?ichendon. Edwin A. Goodrich, of Fitchburg, elected Member of the State Board of Agriculture, Dec. ist, 1883, for three years. PEESIDENTS A]S[D SECRETAEIES. PRESIDENTS. 185C-1— ABEL F. ADAMS, Fitchburg. 1852-3— Hon. IVERS PHILLIPS, Fitchburg. 1854-5— Hon. MOSES WOOD, Fitchburg. 1856-7— THOMAS R. BOUTELLE, M. D., Fitchburg 1858-9— Hon. TABEZ FISHER, Fitchburg. 1860-1— THOMAS BILLINGS, Lunenburg. 1862-3— LEWIS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg. 1864-5— Hon. OHIO WHITNEY, Jr., Ashburnham. 1866 —JOSEPH UPTON, Fitchburg. 1867 —JOSHUA T. EVERETT, Princeton. 1868 —EUGENE T. MILES, Fitchburg. 1869 —SAMUEL OSGOOD, Sterling. 1870 —WILLIAM WOODBURY, Fitchburg. 187 1-2— Hon. JOHN H. LOCKEY, Leominster. 1873 —STEPHEN SHEPLEY, Fitchburg. 1874-5— DANIEL C. MILES, Westminster. 1876-7— JOHN B. PROCTOR, Fitchburg. 1878-9— GEORGE JEWETT, M. D., Fitchburg. 1880-1— LUTHER J. BROWN, Fitchburg. 1882-4— EDWIN A. GOODRICH, Fitchburg. SECRETARIES. 1850-1— NATHAN UPHAM, Fitchburg. 1852 —JOSEPH PIERCE, Fitchburg. 1853 —CHARLES W. WILDER, Fitchburg. 1854-5— THOMAS R. BOUTELLE, Fitchburg. 1856-7— JABEZ FISHER, Fitchburg. 1858-63-WILLIAM G. WYMAN, Fitchburg. 1864 —LEWIS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg. 1865-6— ALVIN M. SAWYER, Fitchburg. 1867-9— LEWIS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg. 1870 —WALTER A. FAMES, Fitchburg. 1871-3— GEORGE S. HOUGHTON, Fitchburg. 1874 —FRANKLIN G. FESSENDEN, Fitchburg. 1875-7— EDWARD B. SAWTELL, Fitchburg. 1878 —WILLIAM A. CARLETON, Fitchburg. 1879 —THOMAS C. SHELDON, Fitchburg. 1880 —WALTER A. DAVIS, Fitchburg. 1881 — WYLON G. HAYES, Fitchburg. 1882-4— FRED A. CURRIER, Fitchburg. COMMITTEE OF AERA]N^GEME]V[TS. EDWIN A. GOODRICH, Fitchburg. G. B. ANDREWS, Fitchburg. G. B. KNOWLTON, Fitchburg. F. A. CURRIER, Fitchburg. W. E. CLAPP, Fitchburg. L. DOWNE, Fitchburg. BY-LAWS OF THE WORCESTER NORTH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. Article ist. The officers of the Worcester North Agri- cultural Society shall be a President, two Vice-Presidents, a Secietary, and a Treasurer; whose common duties shall be such as are usually performed by such officers; and who, together with as many other members, not less than tw^elve, as the Society may at each annual meeting by vote determine, shall constitute a Board of Trustees, all of whom shall continue in their several offices one year and until others are chosen and qualified to act in their places. Said officers shall be chosen at the annual meeting by a majority of the votes cast. Art. 2d. The annual meeting of said Society shall be held in Fitchburg, on the first Friday in December, at such place as the Secretary may provide. Art. 3d. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to call the annual meeting of this Society, and also to call special meetings whenever the President, or in his absence, one of the Vice- Presidents, or whenever the three Trustees, or twelve members of the Society, shall in writing request him to call such meeting. 36 BY-LAWS. Art. 4th. All meetings of this Society shall be called by publishing the notice and purpose thereof in one or more of the newspapers printed in Fitchburg, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting. Art. 5th. The Board of Trustees may call meetings of their Board at such times and in such manner as they may by vote direct ; not less than six members being necessary to con- stitute a quorum for the transaction of business ; but any num- ber may be competent to adjourn. Art. 6th. Said Board of Trustees shall have the manage- ment and control of all the property and funds belonging to the Society; shall appoint the time and place for holding their Shows or Exhibitions ; determine and offer the premiums ; make all the arrangements they may deem necessary and proper to carry into effect the design of the Society pertaining to their Shows, and have the general management of all the concerns of said Society, subject, however, to the votes of the Society. Art. yth. The Board of Trustees shall elect annually, from their number, an Auditor, whose duty it shall be to audit all accounts and demands against said Society, which may be presented for payment, and under whose advice and direction all moneys shall be disbursed, or invested by the Treasurer. Art. 8th. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer, in addi- tion to his common duiies of keeping, investing, disbursing, under the direction of the Committee on Finance, all moneys or funds belonging to said Society, to report in writing to the Board of Trustees, the state of the funds and property belong- ing to said Society, whenever said Board shall so direct, and to report in like manner to the Society at each annual meeting. Art. 9th. Any person may become a member of this Society by paying to the Treasurer thereof the sum of five dollars ($500); which shall entitle such person to a certifi- cate of membership. Art. loth. The foregoing By-Laws may be altered or amended by a majority of the members present and voting at any meeting of this Society, notice of an intention to alter or amend having been duly given in the call for said meeting. TRANSACTIONS OF THE WORCESTER NORTH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, FOR THE YEAR 1884 TOGETHER WITH A LTST OF THE COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS FOR 1885. FITCHBURG : PRESS OF BLANCHARD & BROWN, 1885. -THE L 1. BROWN, IRY iiOODS, ^ILLINE^RY, CARPET HOUSE, ^0^. Igl^ ki|d 134 >Iaii| ^t., FITCHBURG,' MASS. ^!^^^JJ\^^ \\\\\\\\\\\\\^ ^JX^^^oc^^' X'^NS^^^^'^ \jj#^ ^Xv^v'^ ^ij^M^^'' \S^ IN EVERT DEPARTMENT. Every Department Complete Lov^est JPrices Giaaranteed. NICHOLS & FROST. SECRETARY'S REPORT. The thirty-second Annual Fair was held on the grounds of the Society on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 23d and 24th, 1884. We were unfortunate in having two unfavorable days, the weather being very threatening until the afternoon of the second day, when partially clearing skies brought out a good attendance from Fitchburg. With favorable weather we should, without doubt, have had the largest attendance for many years. But, considering the weather, we had a very successful show. The display of live stock was about the same as in former years. The fruits and vegetables, of which there was the largest display ever seen here, were unusually fine, the entire upper hall being required for their exhibition, — the special premiums to towns having caused an increased interest in this department. The fancy articles and fine arts departments presented a fine and interesting collection, and the number of entries of manufactured articles was larger and better than for the past two or three years. Three Institutes have been held during the year, with good attendance : The first at City Hall, Fitchburg, with address by William H. Earle, Esq., of Worcester, and others ; the second, as a Field Meeting, at the farm of George F. Williams, of Lunen- burg, and the third at City Hall, Fitchburg, with a general dis- cussion of farm topics. FRED. A. CURRIER, Secretary. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. The Committees awarded the following premiums : THOROUGH-BRED STOCK. Jerseys. Herds, J. F. Brown, ist premium, $6. Bull, 2 years, J. F. Brown, ist, $4. Bull Calves, J. F. Brown, ist, $3. Calves, J. F. Brown, 1st, $1.50. Cows, 7 years, J. F. Brown, ist, $3. Cows, 3 years, J. F. Brown, ist, ^2.50; and 2d, $1.50. Cows, 2 years, J. F. Brown, ist, $2 ; and 2d, $1. Heifers, i year, J. F. Brown, ist, $1.50; and 2d, $1. Devons. Herds, N. B. Reed, ist, $6. Bulls, N. B. Reed, ist, $4. Cows, 7 years, N. B. Reed, ist, $3. Cows, 6 years, N. B. Reed, 2d, $2. Cows, 3 years, N. B. Reed, ist, $2.50; and 2d, $1.50. Cows, 2 years, N. B. Reed, ist, $2. Cows, I year, N. B. Reed, ist, $1.50. Calves, N. B. Reed, ist, $1.50; and 2d, $1. HoLSTEiNS. Herds, G. F. Williams, ist, $6. Bull, 4 years, G. F. Williams, ist, $4. Bull Calves, G. F. Williams, ist, $1.50. Heifers, 4 years, G. F. Williams, ist, $3 ; and 2d, $2. Heifers, 3 years, G. F. Williams, ist, $2.50; and 2d, $1.50. Heifers, 2 years, G. F. Williams, ist, $2; and 2d, $1. Heifer, i year, G. F. Williams, ist, $1.50; and 2d, $1. Calves, G. F. Williams, ist, $1.50 ; and 2d, Si. S. F. WHITNEY, Chairman. STOCK NOT THOROUGH-BRED— MILCH KINE. Herds, G. F. Williams, ist premium, $5 ; City Farm, 2d, $3.50. Cow for Milk, G. F. Williams, ist, $2.50 ; C. A. Harris, 2d, $2. Heifer for Milk, 3 years, G. F.Williams, ist, $2.^0; and 2d, $2. O REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. Heifer for Milk, 2 years, G. F. Williams, ist, $1.50 ; and 2.d, $1. Cow for Butter, J. F. Brown, ist, $2.50; and 2d, $2. Heifer for Butter, C. A. Harris, ist, $2.50; J. F. Brown, 2d, $2. Heifer for Butter, 2 years, J. F. Brown, ist, $1.50 ; C. A. Harris, 2d, $1. ALDEN DERBY, Chairtnan. Heifers, Heifer Calves, and Pens of Calves. — Heifers, i year, William Ray, ist, $1.50. Heifers, 2 years, A. Gates, ist, $2 ; and 2d, $1.50. Calves, Heifer, City Farm, ist, $1.50; T. D. Woods, 2d, $1. Pens of Calves, G. F. Williams, ist, $4. E. BACON, Chairman. Steers and Steer Calves. — Yearling Steers, N. B. Reed, ist, $1.50. Trained Steers, N. B. Reed, ist, $2. Minor Trainer, C. M. Hubbard, ist, $1.50. GEO. WOODS, Chairman. FAT CATTLE. Fat Ox, City Farm, ist premium, $2 ; and 2d, $1.50. Fat Heifer, N. B. Reed, ist, $2. Fat Steer, N. B. Reed, ist, $2 ; and 2d, $1.50. WM. WOODBURY, Chairman. TOWN TEAM. Fitchburg, ist premium, $15 ; Leominster, 2d, ^10. T. D. WOOD, Chairman. WORKING OXEN AND STEERS. Working Oxen, E. A. Goodrich, ist premium, $5 ; C. C. Boyden, 2d, $3. Working Steers, Wm. Proctor, ist, ^2.50. Trained Steers, N. B. Reed, ist, ^2. Minor Teamster, Proctor Bros., ist, $1.50 ; C. M. Hubbard, 2d, $1. ABEL MARSHALL, Chairman. REPCiRTS OF COMMITTEES. SWINE. Boar, under i year, G. W. Goddard, ist premium, $1.50. Boar, over i year, G. W. Goddard, ist, $2. Fat Hog, C. A. Harris, ist, $4; G. W. Goddard, 2d, $2. Fat Pig, T. D. Woods, ist, $2 ; C. A. Harris, 2d, $1. Breeding Sow, G. W. Goddard, ist, $4 ; and 2d, $2. Weaned Pigs, G. W. Goddard, ist, $2. A. GATES, Chairinan. POULTRY. Brahmas, W. H. Wilson, ist premium, $1 ; George Cruikshank, 2d, 50 cts. Plymouth Rock, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, ist, $1. White Leghorn, George H. Pierce, ist, $1 ; and 2d, 50 cts. Brown Leghorn, George W. Smith, ist, $\. Bronze Turkeys, C. A. Harris, ist, $1.50. Geese, C. W. Harris, ist, $1.50. Pekin Ducks, C. A. Harris, ist, $1.50. Rose Comb, C. A. Harris, ist, $\, Game Bantam, Harry Buttrick, ist, $\. Game Bantam, top-nots, H. Buttrick, ist, $1. Old Game Bantams, W. Camp, ist, $1. Wyandotes, W. H. Wilson, ist, $1 ; G. H. Pierce, 2d, 50 cts. W. E. CUNNINGHAM, Chairman of Committee. HORSES. Driving Horses (matched), Mrs. H. J. Putnam, ist premium, ^5. Gent's Driving Horses (single), G. N. Proctor, ist, $5 ; Henry Cook, 2d, $3. Family Horse, G. F. Williams, ist, $5 ; E. A. Goodrich, 2d, $3. H. G. MORSE, Chairma7u DRAUGHT HORSES. Double Team, A. Gates, ist premium, $5 ; G. W. Page, 2d, $3 ; D. H. Damon, 3d, $2. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. Single Team, G. W. Goddard, ist, $3 ; George Page, 2d, $2 ; D. H. Damon, 3d, $1. L. PATCH, Chairman. PLOWING MATCH. Horse Teams, A. Gates, ist premium, $5 ; George Page, 2d, $4; D. H. Damon, 3d, $2> ] A. Pratt, gratuity, $2. E. WORKS, Chairman. Ox Teams, C. C. Boyden, ist premium, $5. C. F. BOYDEN, Chairman. STALLIONS, MARES AND SUCKLING COLTS. Stallion, 3 years, George A. Upton, ist premium, $4. Stallion, 5 years, F. A. Wood, ist, $5 ; H. J. Lovejoy, 2d, ^2.50. Colt, I year, S. Sawyer, ist, $2.50. Colt, under i year, B. V. Day, ist, ^4; W. R. Proctor, 2d, $1.50. Colt, 5 months, P. W. Manley, $2. Colt, 3 years, F. E. Nims, ist, $4 ; A. Robinson, 2d, $2 ; R. W. Goodale, $1.50. Breeding Mare, B. V. Day, ist, ^4; E. Bacon, 2d, $2.50; S. W. Harris, $2. F. BUTTRICK, Chairman. GRAIN. Rye, G. W. Goddard, ist premium, $1 ; J. N. Page, 2d, 50 cts. Spring Wheat, G. W. Goddard, ist, $1. Winter Wheat, G. W. Goddard, ist, $1. Oats, G. W. Goddard, ist, $1. Barley, G. W. Goddard, ist, ^i ; and 2d, 50 cts. Buckwheat, G. W. Goddard, ist, $1. Shelled Corn, J. N. Page, ist, $2. Trace Seed Corn, G. W. Goddard, ist, $2. D. C. MILES, Chairman. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 9 ASSORTED FRUITS AND FLOWERS. Hand Bouquets, F. A. Whitney, ist premium, $2. Parlor Bouquets, F. A. Whitney, ist, $2. Assorted Fruits, C. A. Harris, ist, $2; C. W. Harris, 2d, $1. Cut Flowers, F. A. Whitney, ist, $2 ; ]. Jackson, 2d, $1 ; Grace Putnam, gratuity, 50 cts. Pol Plants, F. A. Whitney, ist, $2 ; J. Jackson, gratuity, $2 ; W. Liversage, gratuity, $2. Verbenas, F. A. Whitney, ist, $2. Asters, F. A. Whitney, ist, $2. Dahlias, F. A. Whitney, ist, ^2. Collection of Plants in Pots, J. Jackson, $2 ; W. Liversage, $1. WILLIAM PROCTOR, Chairman. VEGETABLES. Best Collection Kitchen Vegetables, G. W. Goddard, ist pre- mium, $4; J. Jackson, 2d, $3 ; W. J. Fish, 3d, $2. Collection of Potatoes, C. F. Boynton, 2d, $1. Marrow Squash, Edw. Whitney, ist, ^i ; Charles Allen, 2d, 50 cts. Hubbard Squash, J. H. Brooks, ist, $1 ; J. Damon, 2d, 50 cts. ; M. S. Heath, gratuity, 50 cts. Field Beans, G. W. Goddard, ist, 50 cts. j and 2d, 25 cts. Turnip Beets, S. M. Bascom, ist, 75 cts. ; A. Gates, 2d, 50 cts. Celery, A. Derby, ist, 75 cts. Cauliflower, J. Jackson, ist, 75 cts. ; F. A. Whitney, 2d, 50 cts. Potatoes, J. Jackson, ist, 50 cts. Cabbages, John Damon, ist, 75 cts. ; A. Derby, 2d, 50 cts. ; S. A. White, gratuity, 25 cts. Onions, H. Wetherbee, ist, 75 cts. ; C. F. Boyden, 2d, 50 cts. Tomatoes, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, 50 cts. Pumpkins, T. D. Wood, 75 cts. Beets, J. H. Goodale, 25 cts. Turnips, Joseph Jackson, 50 cts. Turban Squashes, C. F. Boynton, ist, 75 cts. JABEZ FISHER, Chairman. I.Q REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. SPECIAL PREMIUMS — TOWN DISPLAY. Fruits, Leominster, ist premium, $25 ; Ashby, 2d, $10. Vegetables, Leominster, 1st, $25 ; Ashby, 2d, $10. PEARS. 12 Varieties, S. Sawyer, ist premium, $3 ; F.W.Whitney, 2d, $2. 6 Varieties, A. K. Porter, ist, $2; C. C. Boyden, 2d, ^1.50. 3 Varieties, S. Sawyer, ist, $1.50; J. B. Camp, 2d, $1. Bartlett, S. Sawyer, ist, ^i ; George Jewett, 2d, 50 cts. Seckel, James Kane, ist, $1 ; S. Sawyer, 2d, 50 cts. Duchess, James Kane, ist, $\ ; George Jewett, 2d, 50 cts. Beurre Bosc, George Jewett, ist, $1 ; J. P. Hayward, 2d, 50 cts. Louise Bonne de Jersey, S. Sawyer, ist, $1 -, G. F. Fay, 2d, 50 cts. Lawrence, J. B. Camp, ist, $1 \ J. Fisher, 2d, 50 cts. Beurre de Anjou, S. Sawyer, ist, $1 ; J. Fisher, 2d, 50 cts. Sheldon, J. Kane, ist, $\ ; C. C. Boyden, 2d, 50 cts. GRAPES. Collection, J. Fisher, ist premium, $3 ; G. B. Andrews, 2d, $2. Concord, S. A. White, ist, $1 ; G. B. Andrews, 2d, 50 cts. Delaware, J. Fisher, ist, $1 ; G. B. Andrews, 2d, 50 cts. ; gratu- ities, J. P. Hayward, $1 ; C. F. Hayward, $1. Black Hamburg, J. P. Hayward, gratuity, $1. WM. PROCTOR, C/iai-rma;?. APPLES, PEACHES, PLUMS AND QUINCES. 12 Varieties Apples, G. F. Williams, ist premium, $3; F. C. Boyden, 2d, $2 ; G. J. Allen, gratuity, 50 cts. 6 Varieties Apples, N. T. Emory, ist, $2 ; G. F. Williams, 2d, $1.50. 3 Varieties Apples, C. W. Harris, ist, $1.50 ; J. Fisher, 2d, $1. Baldwins, J. F. Brown, ist, $1 ; G. H. Wheelock, 50 cts. Palmer Greenings, J. F. Brown, ist, $1. Roxbury Russets, J. F. Brown, ist, $1. Hubbardstons, C. C. Boyden, ist, $1 ; J, F. Brown, 2d, 50 cts. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. II Gravensteins, B. F. Proctor, ist, $j ; G. J. Allen, 2d, 50 cts. R. I. Greenings, J. N. Page, ist, $1. Collection, Town of Ashby, $2 ; Town of Leominster, $2 ; W. R. Proctor, 50 cts. Collection of Peaches, J. P. Hayward, ist, $3. Plate of Peaches, J. P. Hayward, ist, $2 ; gratuities, O. L. Bruce, G. J. Allen, A. P. Goodrich, 50 cts. each. Plums, J. K. Gates, ist, $2 ; J. Kane, 2d, $1. Quinces, W. B. Hosmer, ^i ; G. H. Wheelock, 50 cts. GEORGE CRUIKSHANK, Chairman. BREAD, BUTTER, CHEESE, PICKLES AND PRESERVES. White Bread, Mrs. Mary Walker, ist premium, $1 ; Mrs. O. J. Putnam, 2d, 50 cts. Rye Bread, Mrs. J. E. Craggin, ist, $1 ; and 2d, 50 cts. Unbolted Wheat Bread, Mrs. G. W. Goddard, ist, $1. Brown Bread, Mrs. E. C. Gary, ist, ^i ; Mrs. G. W. Goddard, 50 cts. Graham Bread, Mrs. J. E. Craggin, 50 cts. Lump Butter, Alden Derby, ist, ^3. Pickles, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, 1st, $1. Canned Goods, Mrs. F. J. Boyden, ist, $2 ; Mrs. J. E. Craggin, 2d, $1. Honey, Eben Damon, ist, $2 ; C. A. Harris, 2d, $1 ; C. W. Harris, 50 cts. Mrs. W. E. CLAPP, Chairmaji. POTATO RACE. J. O. Malley, ist premium, $3 ; M. E. Kelley, 2d, $2. WHEELBARROW RACE. J. O. Malley, ist premium, $3. TUG OF WAR. Team No. i, $ic. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. BICYCLE RACES. Gold Medal, I. W. Colburn ; Silver Medal, F. W. Burleigh. Gold Medal, Frank McMaster ; Silver Medal, H. L. Billings. HORSE RACES. 3-minute Class, W. H. Lovejoy, ist premium, $40; Thomas Beach, 2d, $20; Geo. Dalrymple, 3d, $15. 2:40 Class, Geo. Dalrymple, ist, $60; H. McMallian, 2d, $25; J. H. Dempsey, 3d, $15. Draught Horses, C. H. Greene, ist, $8 ; C H. Greene, W. E. Clapp, 2d, $4.. FOOT RACE. Professionals — R. L. Bennett, ist premium, $4.; M. Kelley, 2d, $3. Amateurs — G. M. Worden, ist, Silver Cup; S.J. Francis, 2d, Silver Cup. ENTOMOLOGY, SINGING BIRDS, &c. Two Cases of Insects, George W. Whittemore, ^1.50. Rabbits, W. Y. Hayes, $1. Frog Ball Game, A. C. Rice, $2. E. A. HARTWELL, Committee. MANUFACTURED ARTICLES. Case of combs, hair ornaments, S. A. Tisdale, $2 ; combined desk and chair, Rollstone desk and chair, C. A. Priest, $2 ; bird house, Jas. H. Perillard, $1; Moseley cabinet creamery, Stoddard churn, milk strainer, P. Stedman, $3 ; kitchen furnishing goods, G. B. Knowlton, $2 ; stoves, G. B. Knowlton, ^3 ; Chinese wall pocket, cathedral clock, clock bracket, Wilbur W. Henry, 75 cts. ; 2 sewing machines, S. G. Gushing, $3 ; water motor, C. A. Saw- yer, $1.50 ; horse collars, N. A. Benney, $1 ; pianos and organs, J. F. Chaffin, $4; optical goods, A. C. Boulton, $1.50; carpets and rugs, L. J. Brown, %\; drapery goods, window shades, wall paper, A. A. Buxton, $3 ; electric REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 13 plating machine, I. W. Colburn, $4 ; parlor stove and range, C. M. Converse, $3 ; sewing machine. Singer M'f'g Co., ^3 ; 5 sizes matchers' plows, Tiger horse rake, har- row, seed sower, A. B. Lawrence, $4 ; pianos, W. H. Jew- ett, $5 ; sewing machine, A. B. Sherman, $3 ; Yankee hoise rake, C. G. Allen, $3; drawing table, J. R. Hamil- ton, ^1.50 ; case of watch tools, S. Sawyer, $5 ; assort- ment of harnesses, S. G. Frost, $t, ; horse blankets, S. G. Frost, 75 cts. ; 3 household sewing machines, Ambrose P. Chase, $3 ; fruit evaporator. Fellows & Day, $3 ; pianos and organs, S. C. Osborn, $4 ; display of furniture, Fitchburg Furniture Co., ^5 ; Domestic sewing machine, Loring Sears, $3 ; paper hangings, show of lace goods, Loring Sears, $4; table, H. A. Twitchell, 25 cts.; mow- ing machine, T. Upton for Walter Wood, $2. S. SAWYER, Chairman. FANCY ARTICLES. Knit quilt, Mrs. W. G. Hidden, $1.25 ; knit mat, Edith Rugg, 35 cts. ; braided mat, Mrs. James Rugg, 40 cts. ; table cover. Miss N. M. Cummings, 75 cts. ; table cover, car- riage afghan, wall banner, Mrs. H. F. Rockwell, $1.50; sofa pillow, rag carpet, tidy, Mrs. G. M. Pratt, 85 cts. ; knit quilt, Mrs. S. Burnap, 75 cts. ; mat, Mrs. J. C. Moul- ton, 35 cts. ; scrap basket, Mrs. O. P. Remington, 35 cts. ; rose pattern scarf, Minnie Remington, 40 cts. ; sofa pil- low, knit mat, tidy, Lizzie Upton, 75 cts. ; carriage afghan, Mrs. J. A. Hyatt, 75 cts. ; afghan, Mrs. E. M. Brooks, 75 cts. ; thermometer banner, handkerchief case, Emilie B. Hall, 75 cts. ; sofa pillow, case lace work, patchwork quilt, woven quilt, Mrs. G. B. Hayward, $1.85 ; lamp mat, Fannie A. Smith, 25 cts. ; sofa pillow, Chinese chair scarf, table scarf, Mrs. W. G. Wright, Si ; table cover, Mrs. S. J. Clapp, 75 cts. ; table cover, Lizzie Mer- riam, 75 cts. ; crazy quilt, chair stripe, 2 mats, knit bag, Mrs. A. A. Corey, $i ; crazy table cover, Grace L Doten, 35 cts. ; table cover, thermometer banner, Mary Fair- 14 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. banks, 85 cts. ; printed table scarf, Carrie Fairbanks, 35 cts. ; crazy sofa pillow, Mrs. E. W. Hinds, 25 cts. ; crazy sofa pillow, Hattie Cross, $1 ; tidy, Stella Kimball, 25 cts. ; afghan, Mary F. P. James, 75 cts. ; lace collar, Edith Whittemore, 25 cts. ; Easter dolls, Hattie Haynes, 25 cts.; crazy quilt, Mrs. H. C. Prouty, $1.50; table scarf, table covers, Mrs. A. B. Damon, $1.50; card receiver, hair flowers, Mrs. E. W. Hinds, 50 cts. ; banner, Emelia Hall, 50 cts. ; crazy quilt, Mrs. G. A. Stiles, ^1.25 ; knit quilt, Mrs. G. G. Gray, 75 cts. ; 2 night robes, Mrs. O. P. Gray, $1 ; infant cap, Mrs. A. J. Vanderford, 50 cts. ; drawn thread handkerchief, log cabin quilt, Mrs. E. S. Lovering, 75 cts. ; log cabin quilt, Mrs. S. S. Applin, 75 cts. ; patchwork quilt, Mrs. M. H. Kittridge, 50 cts. ; knit edging, husk mat, Mrs. F. J. Boyden, 35 cts. ; man- tle scarf, table scarf, Jennie Gates, 75 cts. ; lambrequin. Miss N. M. Cummings, $1 ; darned lace, Mrs. W. O. Johnson, 50 cts. ; mat, 3 brackets. Miss Sadie Proctor, 35 cts. ; patchwork quilt, Ruth A. Nutting, 50 cts. ; patchwork quilt, Mrs. Mathias Walker, 75 cts. ; patch- work quilt, F. M. Litchfield, 50 cts. ; tidy, quilt, sofa pil- low, comfortable, R. O. Littlehale, $1 ; crazy banner, old almanacs, Mrs. May J. Lane, 25 cts. ; silk quilt, Mrs. Matilda Morris, 50 cts. ; patchwork, Mrs. A. M. Kimball, 35 cts. ; braided rug, drawn-in rug, Mrs. J. V. Hall, 75 cts. ; 2 mats, Mrs. Wm. Carter, 75 cts. ; lamp mat, table cover, Mrs. Jos. Young, 50 cts. ; table cover, T. E. N. Eaton, 75 cts. ; sofa pillow, Myra H. Goodrich, 75 cts. ; rug. Alberta Stark, 50 cts. ; rug, Mrs. H. A. Marshall, 60 cts. ; rug, Mrs. Walter Ide, 50 cts. ; rug, Mrs. S. W. Piper, 35 cts. ; rug, Mrs. H. M. Haskell, 35 cts. ; em- broidered night robes, Mrs. A. M. Gray, ^i ; knit tidy, Mrs. C. S. Houghton, 25 cts. ; crocheted tidy, work bas- kets, Annie E. Houghton, 80 cts.; afghan, Mrs. F. M. Wright, $1 ; fan carved from wood, B. F. Winch, 65 cts. ; crazy quilt, Mrs. Mary Brewer, 50 cts. ; sofa pillow. Miss May Lowe, 50 cts. ; lace tidy, Miss A. V. Sleeper, 25 RERORTS OF COMMITTEES. 1 5 cts. ; sofa pillow, bible cover, picture frame, 2 banners, 2 tidies, thermometer case, Mrs. E. W. Putnam, $1.50; sofa pillow, Ida Ducharme, 50 cts. MRS. D. H. MERRIAM, >;- Committee. FINE ARTS. Oil Painting, Mrs. H. F. Rockwell, $3 ; oil painting. Miss N. M. Cummings, 50 cts. ; French portraits, John J. Con- rad, $2 ; 3 oil paintings, Dora Adams, $5 ; pen work from life, J. D. Lowe, 50 cts. ; oil painting, Alice L. Moulton, 50 cts. ; collection of photographs, J. C. Moul- ton, $3 ; oil paintings. Miss M. E. Ewen, $3 ; collection of photographs, Kimball Bros., $3 ; oil paintings, Mrs. J. W. M. Brown, $1.75 ; water color painting, Miss A. Sleeper, 50 cts. ; collection of oil paintings, Mrs. J. Put- nam, $3 ; oil painting, Mrs. Sheppard, 50 cts. j oil paint- ing, 2 water color paintings, R. Suverkrop, $\ ; oil paint- ing, Mrs. John Putnam, $\ ; oil painting, Carrie F. Fair- banks, 50 cts. ; High School, 3d class, $3 ; High School, 2d class, $1.50; Evening School, charcoal drawings, Mr. Maynard, $3 ; Evening School, mechanical, A. J. Fos- kett, $1.50 ; High Street Grammar School, grade 10, $1.50; Day Street Grammar School, grade 9, $1.50; Day Street Grammar School, grade 8, $1.50 ; High Street Grammar School, grade 2, $1.50; Day Street School, grade 7, 75 cts. ; High Street Intermediate School, B, $1 ; South Fitchburg Intermediate School, A, 50 cts. ; High Street Secondary School, A, $1 ; High Street Sec- ondar}' School, B, 50 cts.; Middle Street Secondary School, B, 50 cts. TREASURER'S REPORT. F. C. Currier, Treasurer, In acct. with Worcester No. Agricultural Society, Dr. 1883. Dec. I, To Cash on hand, $482 40 1884. Jan., Farmers' Supper, Sept. 25, Admissions to Fair, Ground rent (peddlers, etc.). Dinner tickets, A. Davis, donation, Jas. Phillips, Jr., donation, Membership, Geo. Cruikshank, " Fred. J. Boyden, J. N. Page, On acct. membership, A. A. Buxton, Advertising in Reports, State bounty, Thomas McLaughlin, rent, E. A. Goodrich, donation, Membership, Loring Sears, C. M. Parker, C. F. Boyden, $2,309 86 103 21 733 30 28 95 7 00 5 00 50 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 3 GO 74 00 600 00 175 GO 18 GO 5 00 5 OG 5 GO TREASURERS REPORT. 1884. By cash paid out : E. A. Norris, advertising, Insurance on buildings, W. H. Earle, expenses Farmers' Institute, F. A. Currier, postage account. May 3, Interest, Fitchburg Savings Bank, On note, Blanchard & Brown, printing, J. E. Thompson, stationery, H. B. Dyer, roofing, S. G. Gushing, shavings, E. A. Norris, advertising, Sept. 25, Expenses Committee on Special Premiums, J. A. Battles, P. C. Rice and assistants, selling tickets, Thomas Upton, superintending peddlers, J. E. Ogden, clerk, Secretary's office, C. S. Keith, J. L.Sheldon, " G. S. Keith, teaming, Nickerson & Co., tent, Express, on tent, J. F. Munroe, tending gates, H. Wood, A. B. Peck, Jas. Gale, W. S. Harris, superintendent of hall, S. W. Harris, policeman, W. E. Glapp, expenses of committee, F. A. Currier, postage, express and telegraph, Sentinel Printing Co., advertising. Tribune Printing Co., " Ayer Public Spirit, " Winchendon Courier, " Athol Transcript, " Gardner News, " Leominster Enterprise, " Gr. $7 00 30 00 7 00 15 00 290 00 100 00 S5 70 2 25 20 00 2 50 I 00 I 80 1 1 50 12 00 5 95 9 00 9 00 4 50 2 00 10 00 3 00 6 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 10 00 7 87 4 56 7 68 26 14 7 20 3 00 T 50 0 50 3 00 2 50 TREASURER S REPORT. Worcester Co. Democrat, advertising, Clinton Courant, " Marlboro Times, " D. L. Fuller, dinners, C. S. Keith, bill posting and distributing, Martin Farrell, police duty, Blanchard & Brown, printing, G. W. Wright, J. W. White, Fitchburg Band, J. E. Thompson, stationery, A. B. Lawrence, hardware, F. A. Beckwith, lumber and shavings, Merriam & Rolfe, hay and grain, J. C. Hurley, watchman, Mial Davis, lumber, Boston Reserves, base ball club, Amherst, W. E. Gilchrest, horses, F. A. Bennett, teaming, M. H. Kittredge, watching, M. Davis, lumber, Blanchard & Brown, printing. Expenses of Trustees in suit of estate of S. Shepley, F. A. Currier, Secretary, F. C. Currier, Treasurer, Premiums paid, E. A. Goodrich, paid for labor. $4 50 2 00 2 75 37 10 33 75 2 50 55 50 8 75 15 25 131 60 5 41 4 39 5 02 16 66 6 00 58 50 50 42 50 4 50 50 5 50 5 90 I 75 22 50 75 00 25 00 820 18 10 00 ^2,123 74 Cash on hand, 186 12 $2,309 86 Amount of interest due November 2d, $286.08. Very respectfully submitted, F. C. CURRIER, Treasurer. Fitchburg, December i, 1884. 20 TREASURER S REPORT. PREMIUMS DONATED. G. F. Williams, $4.50; Dr. J. Fisher, $6 ; G. B. Andrews, $3 ; Dr. George Jewett, $2 ; Wm. Liversage, $3 ; City Team, $15 ; City Farm, $5 ; G. N. Proctor, $5 ; Mrs. H. J. Putnam, $5; Henry Cook, $3 ; Loring Sears, $2 ; L. J. Brown, $4; S. G. Gushing, $3 ; G. B. Knowlton, $5 ; C. A. Priest, $2 ; Andrew Pratt, $2; H. W. Lovejoy, $2.50; S. W. Harris, $2; Amos Robinson, $2 ; P. W. Manley, $2 ; Geo. A. Upton, $4 ; B. V. Day, $6.50; sundry persons, $1 each and under, $50.05. Total, ANALYSIS OF PREMIUMS. The premiums and gratuities awarded were distributed as follows: Fitchburg, $339.95; Leominster, $274; Lunenburg, $89; Westminster, $11; Ashby, $58.50; Princeton, $38.50; Greenville, N. H., $28.00; Shirley, $2; Townsend, $4.25; Northboro, 75 cts. ; Worcester, $42.75 ; Chicopee, $3 ; Barre, $3; Boston, $28; Clinton, $25; Lowell, $15; Marlboro, $20. Total, $982.70. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS FOR THE Thirty-Third Annual Exhibition, TO BE HELD AT FITCHBURG, Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 22d and 23d, 1885. No person will be allowed to become a competitor for any of the Premiums herein offered, unless he shall have made an entry for the same, with the Secretary, within the time prescribed for each class, nor unless he shall have furnished all required statements relating thereto, within the specified time. For the convenience of those who live at a distance, entries may be made by mail ; and all entries so made must be deliv- ered at some post-office one day previous to the expiration of the time specified, and must bear pioof of having been so deliv- ered, either by post mark or a certificate of registry from the postmaster. RULES. 1. All entries of stock for premiums must be made on or before the Friday previous to the Show, except Horses and Poultry, which may be as late as 9 o'clock a. m. Tuesday. 2. All persons who are required to furnish a statement, must do so to the Secretary, at the time of making the entry, and he shall post copies on the day of the exhibition. 3. All live stock must be owned by the person entering the same. 4. Each entry of stock for the pens must specify the breed of the animals, if known, and the age. 5. All stock shall be exhibited in rings. 22 RULES. 6. Fat cattle and working cattle must be weighed on the scales on the grounds of the Society, and a certificate fur- nished the Secretary. The weight of all other stock will not be required. 7. Entries for all horses must be made before 9 o'clock A. M. on the first day of the Fair. The same horse not to be awarded a premium both as gent's driving and family horse. 8. All entries for plowing must be made on or before the Friday previous to the Exhibition, and one dollar must be depos- ited with each entry, to be returned to the competitor if he plows, otherwise forfeited to the Society. 9. All stock, except oxen shown only in town teams, taken from the grounds before 4 o'clock p. m., on the first day of the Fair, without permission of the President, shall forfeit all pre- miums that may have been awarded to it. 10. The committees on neat stock, sheep, swine and poultry shall make their awards previous to i o'clock p. m., on Tuesday. They shall designate the premiums immediately, with printed ribbons or cards, blue for first, red for second, and white for third. 11. The Society will provide hay for all stock entered for premium or exhibition, during the time of the Show, and will furnish grain at cost, to all who may require it. 12. Hereafter, the best animals exhibited shall be entitled to the premiums, without regard to former awards. 13. All teams entered for draught must be owned by the person entering the same. 14. Any person competing for a premium, who shall serve on the committee having charge of the department in which he competes, shall retire from the committee while his own compe- tition is in question. 15. The several committees will not consider themselves bound by the terms of the above offers, to award a premium for anything which they may deem inferior. 16. Any person to whom a premium shall have been award- ed in consequence of any deception or misrepresentation used RULES. 23 by him, shall not only forfeit such premiums, but afterwards be incapable of competing for the Society's premiums. 17. All persons (ladies excepted), not members of the So- ciety, to whom may be awarded a premium or premiums amount- ing to five dollars or upward, shall receive a certificate of membership for five dollars, and the balance in cash. If the amount shall be less than five dollars, a deduction of fifty per cent, will be made, unless the individual chooses to make the amount up to that sum and receive a certificate of membership. 18. All premiums not demanded on or before November 30th, will revert to the Society. 19. No article intended for the Hall will be entitled to a premium unless it shall have been deposited by 9 o'clock a. m., on Tuesday. 20. All articles should be plainly marked with the name and residence of the exhibitor, except samples of bread and butter, which must be designated by number. A strict compliance with these regulations will be absolutely necessary to entitle competi- tors to any premiums that may be aw'arded to them. 21. No person will be allowed to compete for a premium in more than one class with the same specimens ; and if the num- ber of specimens exhibited does not correspond with these reg- ulations, the article will be excluded from competition for the premiums. Collections cannot also compete for separate parts of same. 22. Any article in the hall exhibition removed from the building before 4 o'clock p. m., of the second day of the Fair, without permission of the President, shall forfeit all premiums awarded thereon. 23. No person shall receive more than one premium for the same variety and class of fruits, vegetables, grain, bread, butter, canned fruits, and preserves. 24 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. THOROUGH-BRED STOCK. See Rules i-g. Committee. — S. F. Whitney, Harvard. No animal shall be considered in this class unless registered in Herd Book, or is eligible to such entry. SHORT HORNS, AYRSHIRES, JERSEYS, DEVONS OR OTHER THOROUGH-BRED STOCK. Best herd of one bull and not less than four females, all one year old and upward, and owned by the competitor for four months preceding the show, $6 ;* second best, $4. BULLS. Best two years old and upwards, $4; second, $2. One year old and under two, ^4; second, $2. Calves (under one year), $3 ; second, $1.50. COWS. Best four years old and upwards, S3 ; second, $2. Three years old and under four, ^2.50 ; second, $1.50. Two years old and under three, $2 ; second. Si. One year old and under two, $1.50 ; second, $1. Calves (under one year), $1.50 ; second, $1. Competitors may make such statements to the committee as they please, all of which may be considered. STOCK NOT THOROUGH-BRED. Thorough-bred stock not otherwise competing may compete in the following classes, but shall have no advantage on account of blood or pedigree. MILCH KINE. See Rules i-g. Committee. — F. A. Whitney, Ashburnham. Best herd of four cows or heifers, $5 ; second, $3.50. The committee will regard age, expense of keeping, &c. Best cow for butter, $2.50; second, $2. Heifer, three years old, for butter, ^2.50 ; second, %2. Heifer, two years old, for butter, $1.50; second, $1. Cow for milk, $2.50; second, $2. Heifer, three years old, for milk, $2.50; second, $2. Heifer, two years old, for milk, $1.50 ; second, $1. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 25 Competitors may make such statements to the committee as they please, all of which may be considered. HEIFERS, HEIFER CALVES AND PENS OF CALVES. See Rides i-g. Committee, — George Woods, Leominster. Intended to be kept for the dairy. Best two years old, $2; second, $1.50. Yearling, $1.50; second, $1. Calf more than four months old, $1.50; second, $1. Calf more than four months old, raised by hand, ^1.50 ; second, %\. Pen of calves, not less than four, $4; second, $2. Persons exhibiting calves raised by hand shall furnish a state- ment to the Secretary of the manner of raising. Calves entered in pens of calves cannot compete for pre- miums as single animals. YEARLING STEERS AND STEER CALVES. See Rules i-g. Committee. — W. H. Laws, Ashburnham. Best pair yearlings, ^1.50; second, $r. Trained yearlings, $1.50; second, $1. Calves, ^1.50; second, $1. Calves raised by hand, ^1.50; second. Si. Trained calves, $2 ; second, $1.50. Best minor trainers of yearlings or calves, ^1.50; second, ^i. Persons exhibiting steers or steer calves raised by hand shall furnish a statement to the Secretary of the manner of raising. WORKING OXEN AND STEERS. See Rules i-6-g. Committee. — Abel Marshall, Fitchburg. Best working oxen, $5 ; second, $3. Steers three years old, $2.50; second, $2. Two years old, ^2 ; second, $1.50. Trained two years old, $2; second, $1. Minor teamster, $1.50; sec- ond, ^i. The working oxen will be attached to loads weighing, includ- ing the cart, one-third more than themselves. The three years old steers will be attached to carts, and tried like the oxen, on the same ground ; the cart and load to equal the steers in weight. 26 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. FAT CATTLE. See Rules i-6-g. Committee. — William Woodbury, Fitchburg. Best fat ox, $2 ; second, $1.50. Fat cow, $2 ; second, $1.50. Fat steer or heifer, $2 ; second, S1.50. All competitors with fat cattle may furnish a statement to the Secretary of the mode and expense of feeding. SWINE. See Rules i-g. Committee. — J. T. Everett, Princeton. Must be entered like other stock. Best boar more than one year old, $2 ; second, $1.50. Boar less than one year old, $1.50 ; second, $1. Fat hog, having re- gard to age, $4 ; second, $2. Fat pig, less than eight months old, $2 ; second, $\. Breeding sow, $4; second, $2. Weaned pigs, not less than four, $2 ; second, $\. SHEEP. See Rules i-g. Committee. — T. D. Woods, Leominster. Best flock, $4; second, $2.50. To be entered in flocks of not less than six, all owned by the exhibitor. POULTRY. Committee. — L. H. Bradford, Fitchburg. Must be entered like other stock, but in pairs. Best Plymouth Rocks, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Brahmas, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Black Spanish, $i ; second, 50 cts. White Leghorns, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Any other breed, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Turkeys, $1.50; second, $1. Geese, $1.50; second, ^i. Ducks, $1.50; second, i. TOWN TEAMS. Committee. — Wm. Woodbury, Fitchburg. Best town team, $15 ; second, $10. These teams may consist of either oxen or steers, or both. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 27 HORSES. See Rules i-y. The same horse not to be awarded a premium both as gent's driving and family horse. GENTLEMEN'S DRIVING HORSES, SINGLE, MATCHED, DRIVING AND FAMILY HORSES. Committee. — F. W. Wright, Ashby. Best gentleman's driving horse, $5 ; second, $3. Speed considered, but not to govern. In the trial of horses in this class, they shall make a stand- ing start from the judges' stand. Best pair matched driving horses, $5 ; second, $3. Family horse, single, $5 ; second, $3, STALLIONS, MARES AND SUCKING COLTS. See Rule i. Committee. — Marshall Wetherbee, Ashburnham. Best stallion, three years old, ^4; second, $2. Gelding or filly, three years old, $3 ; second, $1.50. Stallion, gelding or filly, two years old, $3; second, $1.50. Yearling colt, $2.50; second, $1.50. Stallion for general use, four years old and up- wards, $5; second, $2.50. Breeding mare, $4 ; second, $2.50. Colt less than one year old, $2 ; second, $1.50. The mares must be four years old and upwards, and accom- panied by their colts. No premium shall be awarded to a mare known to be un- sound. DRAUGHT HORSES. Committee.— E. A. Goodrich, Fitchburg. To be worked in a wagon. Best single team, $3 ; second, $2 ; third, $1. Double team, $5 ; second, $3 ; third, $2. RACES. Premiums not yet fixed. 28 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. PLOWING MATCHES. All entries for plowing must be made on or before the Fri- day previous to the Exhibition, and one dollar must be depos- ited with each entry, to be returned to the competitor if he plows, otherwise forfeited to the Society. HORSE TEAMS. Committee — E. Works, Fitchburg. Three premiums, $5, $4, $3. OX TEAMS. Committee. — C. C. Boyden, Leominster. Three premiums, i>5, $4, $3. GRAIN. See Rules ig-2 1-2 2-23. All grain raised in the year 1885. Committee. — T. D. Woods, Leominster. CORN. Best trace of seed corn, on the ear, $2 ; second, $1. Speci- men shelled corn, not less than one-half bushel, $2 ; second, $\. RYE. Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, $1 ; second, 50 cents. WHEAT. Best specimen, not less than one bushel, $1 ; second, 50 cents. OATS. Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, $r ; second, 50 cents. BARLEY. Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, $1 ; second, 50 cents. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 29 BUCKWHEAT. Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, $i ; seconds 50 cents. APPLES. See Rules ig-2 1-22-23. Committee. — George Cruikshank, Lunenburg. Best twelve varieties of five specimens each, $3 ; second, $2. Six varieties of five specimens each, $2 ; second, $1.50. Three varieties of five specimens each, $1.50 ; second, ^i. Best exhibitions of ten specimens each of the following named varieties : Best Baldwins, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Hubbardston None- such, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Rhode Island Greenings, $\ ; second, 50 cts. Roxbury Russets, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Gravensteins, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Palmer Greenings, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Tolman Sweet, $1 ; second, 50 cts. In addition to the above premiums there will be placed at the disposal of the committee for gratuities, ten dollars. PEARS AND GRAPES. See Rules ig-2i-22-2j. Committee. — Dr. J. Fisher, Fitchburg. PEARS. Best twelve varieties of five specimens each, $3 ; second, ^2. Six varieties of five specimens each, $2 ; second, $1.50. Three varieties of five specimens each, $1.50 ; second, $1. Best exhibition of ten specimens of the following varieties : Best Bartlett, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Seckel, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Beurre Bosc, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Duchess, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Louise Bonne de Jersey, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Lawrence, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Beurre d'Anjou, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Sheldon, $1 ; second, 50 cts. GRAPES. Best display of not less than six varieties of native grapes, $3 ; second, $2. Six clusters Concord, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Six clusters Delaware, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Six clusters of any variety of white grapes, $1 ; second, 50 cts. 30 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS, In addition to the above premiums there will be placed at the disposal of the committee, for gratuities, ten dollars. ASSORTED FRUITS AND FLOWERS. See Rules ig-21-22. Committee. — Mrs. Jabez Fisher, Fitchburg. ASSORTED FRUITS. Best dishes or baskets, $2 ; second, $1. PEACHES. Best collection, $3. Dishes or baskets, $2 ; second, %\. PLUMS. Best collection, $2. Plates, $\ ; second, 50 cts. QUINCES. Best dish or basket, %\ ; second, 50 cts. PLANTS IN POTS. Best display of named plants in pots, $2 ; second ^i. Three named plants in pots, $2 ; second, ^i. Five named asters, $2 ; second, $1. Five named dahlias, $2 ; second, ^i. Five named verbenas, ^2 ; second, ^i. The best plants in pots cannot compete for both the best display and the best three. CUT FLOWERS AND BOUQUETS. Best display of cut flowers, $2; second, $1. Pair parlor bouquets, $2 ; second, $\. Pair hand bouquets, $2; second, $\. In addition to the above premiums there will be placed at the disposal of the committee, for gratuities, ten dollars. SPECIAL PREMIUMS. Provided entries are received from three towns by Septem- ber 15 th. Best display of fruits by towns, $25 ; second, ^10. Best display of vegetables by towns, ^25 ; second, ;^io. To be paid to the Treasurer of the Town Club. This is in addition to the regular premiums offered for individual competi- COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. tion, which will be paid as usual. The entries of fruits and vegetables will be arranged together by towns, and all exhibits of individuals, whether members of the Club or not, will be placed to the credit of the town show. VEGETABLES. See Rules ig-2r-22-2j. Committee. — Stillman Stone, Lunenburg. Best collection of kitchen vegetables, $4 ; second, $3. Col- lections of potatoes, $2 ; second, $1. Collection of squashes, $2 ; second, ^i. Turban squashes, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Marble- head squashes, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Little Gem squashes, 75 cts.; second 50 cts. Marrow squashes, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Hubbard squashes, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Pumpkins, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Cabbages, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Cauliflowers, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Celery, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Onions, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. Turnip beets, 75 cts.; second, 50 cts. English turnips, 50 cts.; second, 25 cts. Tomatoes, 50 cts.; second, 25 cts. Field beans, 50 cts.; second, 25 cts. Lima beans, 50 cts.; second, 25 cts. The committee will regard perfection of growth and quality rather than size. In addition to the above, there will be allowed for gratuities ten dollars. Of squashes, pumpkins, cabbages and celery, there should be six specimens in each lot ; of cauliflowers, three ; of onions, beets, turnips and tomatoes, one peck in each lot ; of field beans, one-half peck, and of Lima beans, two quarts. BREAD, BUTTER, CHEESE, PICKLES, PRESERVES AND JELLIES. See Rules ig-20-2i-22-2j. Committee. — J. A. Joslin, Fitchburg. BREAD. Bread made by exhibitor. White bread, premiums, $1, 50 cts. Unbolted wheat bread, 32 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. premiums, $i, 50 cts. Bolted rye bread, premiums, $1, 50 cts. Rye and Indian bread, premiums, $1, 50 cts. BUTTER AND CHEESE. Best lump butter, not less than 12 lbs., ^3 ; second, $2. June tub butter, not less than 25 lbs., ^3 ; second, $2, September tub butter, not less than 25 lbs., $3; second, $2. Cheese, not less than 50 lbs., $2 ; second, ^1.50. PICKLES AND HONEY. Best pickles, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Virgin honey in the comb, $2 ; second, ^i ; third, 50 cts. Collection of canned fruits, $2 ; second, ^i. In addition to the above, there will be allowed for gratuities ten dollars. Competitors will be required to furnish to the Secretar}'' a detailed statement, in writing, of the process of manufacturing butter, cheese and pickles ; and no others shall be considered. All entries of bread and butter must be designated by numbers. MANUFACTURED ARTICLES. See Rules ig-22. Committee. — J. T. Everett, Princeton. Specimens exhibited must be manufactured by the com- petitor. For the best specimens of manufactured articles exclusive of ladies' home manufacture, actually produced by the exhibitor, there will be placed at the disposal of the committee the sum of fifty dollars. For the best exhibition of manufactured articles not actually the product of the exhibitor, there will be placed at the disposal of the committee the sum of fifty dollars. FINE ARTS. See Rules ig-22. Committee. — William Briggs, Fitchburg. There will be placed in the hands of this committee the sum of fifty dollars, to be awarded to specimens in this exhibit. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. ;^;^ Specimens exhibited must be actually executed by the exhib- itor. Best original painting in oil, $5 ; second, $3. Crayon draw- ing, $3; second, $2. Water color drawing, $2; second, $1. Pencil drawing, $2 ; second, ^i. Collection of photographs, $3 ; second, $2. Mechanical drawing, $3; second, $2. SCHOOLS. High School : Best specimen of pencil or water color draw- ing, $3 ; second, $1.50. Grammar Schools : Best collection of pencil and water color drawings, $3 ; second, $2 . Intermediate, Graded or Ungraded Schools : Best collection of pencil and water color drawings, $2 ; second, $1. Gratuities may be awarded to copies of merit at the discre- tion of the committee. FANCY ARTICLES. See Rules ig-22. Committee. — Mrs. D. H. Merriam. For the best specimens of ladies' useful and fancy articles of their own manufacture, including specimens of nice mending and darning, there will be placed at the disposal of the commit- tee the sum of fifty dollars. COMMITTEES' REPORTS. Committee. — The President, Vice Presidents and Secre- tary. For the purpose of inducing the chairmen of the several committees to take upon themselves more labor and care in elaborating their reports, the following premiums will be paid : $10, $6, $4. Detailed reports in connection with awards (except on grain) must be delivered to the Secretary on or before November ist. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. PROSPECTIVE EXPERIMENTS. FOREST TREES. Committee. — E. Wyman Stone, Templeton. For the best plantation of any kind of forest trees, suitable for fuel or timber, raised from the seed, not less than five hun- dred in number, which shall be in the most flourishing condition in the Fall of 1888, $15 ; second, $10. Entries must be made on or before the first dav of Tune. ENTOMOLOGV, STUFFED BIRDS, SINGING BIRDS, ETC. Committee. — E. Adams Hartwell, Fitchburg. The sum of ten dollars will be placed at the disposal of the committee. OFFIOEES OF THE SOCIETY, 1885. Elected at Annual Meeting, Dec, 5, 1884. CHARLES A. PRIEST, Fitchburg, President. G. B. ANDREWS, Fitchburg, GEO. CRUIKSHANK, Lunenburg, Vice Presidents. FRED A. CURRIER, Fitchburg, Secretary F. C. CURRIER, Fitchburg, Treasurer. TRUSTEES. F. A. Whitney, Ashburnham. Walter R. Adams, " Marshall Wetherbee, " Walter H. Laws, F. W. Wright, Ashby. J. P. Hayward, C. O. Green, G. W. Goddard, Greenvilie,N.H. W. B. Hosmer, Leominster. W. H. Fuller, Augustus Gates, " Alden Derby, " George Woods, " C. C. Boyden, Timothy D. Wood, William Baker, Lunenburg. Stillman Stone, " George F. Williams, " Geo. Cruikshank, '' John F. Brown, '* Alfred Whiting, N. B. Reed, John Brooks, George Mason, Jr, J. T. Everett, Franklin Nourse, E. Wyman Stone, Oakdale. Princeton. Sterling. Temple ton. S. W. A. Stevens, Gardner. Joel Page, Groton. S. F. Whitney, Liarvard. D. C. Miles, Westminster, T. S. Wood, Joseph Gushing, Fitchburg. Jabez Fisher, '' Abel Marshall, " George Reed, " William Woodbury, " Edwin D. Works, John B. Proctor, " Sylvanus Sawyer, " Edwin S. Burnap, " Leonard Downe, " Rodney Wallace, " J as. Phillips, Jr., George Jewett, " Geo. B. Knowlton, " L. H. Bradford, C. H. Brown, S. G. Frost, R. A. Leonard, " Harrington Sibley, " E. A. Goodrich, Edwin A. Goodrich, of Fitchburg, elected Member of the State Board of Agriculture, Dec. 1st, 1883, ^^^ three years. PRESIDEiSTTS ANT> SECRETARIES. PRESIDENTS. 1850-1— ABEL F. ADAMS, Fitchburg. 1852-3— Hon. IVERS PHILLIPS, Fitchburg. 1854-5— Hon. MOSES WOOD, Fitchburg. 1856-7— THOMAS R. BOUTELLE, M. D., Fitchburg. 1858-9— Hon. TABEZ FISHER, Fitchburg, 1860-1— THOMAS BILLINGS, Lunenburg. 1862-3— LEWIS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg. 1864-5— Hon. OHIO WHITNEY, Jr., Ashburnham. 1866 —JOSEPH UPTON, Fitchburg. 1867 —JOSHUA T. EVERETT, Princeton. 1868 —EUGENE T. MILES, Fitchburg. 1869 —SAMUEL OSGOOD, Sterling. 1870 —WILLIAM WOODBURY, Fitchburg. 187 1-2— Hon. TOHN H. LOCKEY, Leominster. 1873 —STEPHEN SHEPLEY, Fitchburg. 1874-5— DANIEL C. MILES, Westminster. 1876-7— JOHN B. PROCTOR, Fitchburg. 1878-9— GEORGE JEWETT, M. D., Fitchburs:. 1880-1— LUTHER J. BROWN, Fitchburg. 1882-4— EDWIN A. GOODRICH, Fitchburg. 1885 —CHARLES A. PRIEST, Fitchburg. SECRETARIES. 1850-1— NATHAN UPHAM, Fitchburg. 1852 —JOSEPH PEIRCE, Fitchburg. 1853 —CHARLES W. WILDER, Fitchburg. 1854-5— THOMAS R. BOUTELLE, Fitchburg. 1856-7— JABEZ FISHER, Fitchburg. 1858-63-WILLIAM G. WYMAN, Fitchburg. 1864 —LEWIS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg. 1865-6— ALVIN M. SAWYER, Fitchburg. 1867-9— LEWIS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg. 1870 —WALTER A. FAMES, Fitchburg. 1871-3— GEORGE S. HOUGHTON, Fitchburg. 1874 —FRANKLIN G. FESSENDEN, Fitchburg. 1875-7— EDWARD B. SAWTELL, Fitcliburg. 1878 — WILLLA.M A. CARLETON, Fitchburg. 1879 —THOMAS C. SHELDON, Fitchburg. 1880 —WALTER A. DAVIS, Fitchburg. 1881 — WYLON G. HAYES, Fitchburg. 1882-5— FRED A. CURRIER, Fitchburg. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. CHARLES A. PRIEST, Eitchburg. EDWIN A. GOODRICH, Eitchburg. G. B. ANDREWS, Eitchburg. E. A. CURRIER, Eitchburg. W. E. CLAPP, Fitchburg. GEORGE CRUIKSHANK, Lunenburg. TRANSACTIONS OF THE WORCESTER NORTH Agricultural Society, FOR THE YEAR 1885. TO(iETHER WITH A LIST OF THE COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS FOR 1886. WORCESTER, MASS.: PRESS OF WORCETER PRINTING AND PUBLISHING CO. 1886. SECRETARY'S REPORT. The thirty-third Annual Fair was held on the grounds of the Society on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 29th and 30th, 1885. We were fortunate in having two favorable days, had the largest attendance for many years, and a very successful show. The display of live stock was about the same as in former years. The fruits and vegetables, of which there was a large display, were very fine, the entire upper hall being required for their exhibi- tion,— the special premiums to towns caused an increased interest in this department. The fancy articles and fine art departments presented a fine and interesting collection, and the number of entries of manufactured articles was larger and better than for years. Three Institutes have been held during the year, with good attend- ance. All at City Hall, Fitchburg, with a general discussion of farm topics. FRED. A. CURRIER, Secretary. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. The Committees awarded the following premiums : THOROUGH-BRED STOCK. Jerseys. Herds, J. F. Brown, 1st premium, $6. Bull, 2 years, J. F. Brown, 1st, $4. Bull Calves, J. F. Brown, 1st, $3 ; and 2d, $1. Calves, J. F. Brown, 1st, $1.50. Cows, 3 years, J. F. Brown, 1st, $2.50 ; and 2d, $1.50. Cows, 2 years, J. F. Brown, 1st, $2. ; and 2d, $1. Heifers, 1 year, J. F. Brown, 1st, $1.50 ; and 2d, $1. Devons. Herds, N. B. Reed, 1st, $6. Bulls, N. B. Reed, 1st, $4. Cows, 7 years, N. B. Reed, 1st, $3. Cows, 4, years, N. B. Reed, 1st, $3. Cows, 3 years, N. B. Reed, 1st, $2.50. Cows, 2 yrs, N. B. Reed, 1st, $2. Cows 1 year, N. B. Reed, 1st, $1.50. Calves, N. B. Reed, 1st, $1.50 ; and 2d, $1. HoLSTEiNS. Herds, G. F. Williams, 1st, $6 ; P. M. Harwood & Co., 2d, $4. Bull, 4 years, G. F. Williams, 1st, $4 ; P. M. Harwood & Co., 2d, $2, Bull, 2 years, L. C. Albee, $4. Bull Calves, P. M. Harwood & Co., 1st, $3; G. F. Williams, 2d, $2. Heifers, 4 years, G. F. Williams, 1st, $3 ; P. M. Harwood & Co. 2d, ^2. Heifers, 3 years, G. F. Williams, 1st, $2.50 ; P. M. Harwood & Co., 2d, $1.50. Heifers, 2 years, G. F. Williams, 1st, $2 ; P. M. Harwood & Co., 2d, $1. Heifer, 1 year, P. M. Harwood & Co., 1st, $1.50 ; and 2d, $1. Calves, P. M. Harwood & Co., 1st, $1.50 ; G. F. Williams, 2d, $1. Ayrshires, Lyman Nichols, cow, $2. S. F. WHITNEY, Chairman. 4 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. STOCK NOT THOROUGH-BRED— MILCH KINE. Herds, G. F. Williams, 1st, premium, So ; L. C. Albee, $5. Cow for Milk, G. F. Williams, 1st, $2.50 ; P. M. Harwood & Co., 2d, $2. Heifer for Milk, 3 years, P. M. Harwood & Co., 1st, $2.50 ; G. F. Williams, 2d, $2. Heifer for Milk, 2 years, P. M. Garwood & Co. Ist, $1.50 ; G. F. Williams, 2d, $1. Cow for Butter, J. F. Brown, 1st, $2.50 ; and 2d, $2. Cow for Butter, 3 years, F. Buttrick, $2.50. Heifer for Butter, C. A. Harris, 1st, $2.50 ; J. F. Brown, 2d, $2. Heifer for Butter, 2 years, J. F. Brown, 1st, $1.50 ; J. A. Marshall, 2d, 81. F. A. WHITNEY, Chairman Heifers, Heifer Calves, and Pens of Calves. — Heifers 1 year, G F. Williams, 1st, $1.50 ; P. M. Harwood & Co., 2d, $1. Heifers, 2 years, G. F. Williams, $1.50. Calves, Heifer, N. B. Reed, 1st, $1.50 ; G. F. Williams, 2d, $1. Pens of Calves, G. F. Williams, 1st, $4. Calves raised by hand, G. F. Williams, $1.50. GEO. WINCH, Chairman. Steers and Steer Calves. — Yearling Steers, N. B. Reed, 1st, $1.50 ; H. A. Woods. 2d, $1. Trained Steers, N. B. Reed, 1st, $1.50. Minor Trainer, N. B. Reed, 1st, $1.50. W. H. LAMB, Chairman. FAT CATTLE. Fat Ox, City Farm, 1st, premium, $2 ; and 2d, $1.50. Fat Heifer, N. B. Reed, 1st, $2 ; and 2d, $1.50. Fat Steer, N. B. Reed, 1st $2 ; Lyman Nichols, 2d, $1.50. WM. WOODBURY, Chairman. TOWN TEAM. Leominister, 1st, premium, $10 ; Fitchburg, 2d, $15. WM. WOODBURY, Chairman. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 0 WORKING OXEN AND STEERS. Working Oxen, C. F. Boyden, 1st premium, $5 ; C. C. Boj'den, 2d, $3. Working Steers, Wm. Proctor, 1st, $2.50 ; and 2d, $2. Trained Steers, N. B., Reed, 1st, $2. Minor Teamster, C. W. Hubbard, 1st, $1.50 ; F. J. Proctor, 2d, $1. ABEL MARSHALL. Chairman. SWINE. Boar, Under 1 year, G. W. Goddard, 1st premium, $1.50 ; and 2d, $1. Boar, over one year, G. W. Goddard, 1st, $2. Fat Hog, C. A. Harris, 1st, $4 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d, $2. Fat Pig, T. D. Woods, 1st, C. A. Harris, $2 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d, $1. Breeding Sow, G. W. Goddard, 1st, $4 ; D. L. Fuller, 2d, $2. Weaned Pigs, G. W. Goddard, 1st, $2 ; and 2d, $1. J. T. EVERETT, Chairman. POULTRY. Brahmas, W. H. Wilson, 1st premium, $1 : S. M. Bascombe & Co., 2d, 50 cts. Plymouth Rock, Mrs. 0. J. Putnam, 1st, $1 ; S. A. White, 2d, 50 cts. White Leghorn, S. M. Bascombe & Co., 1st, $1 ; C. H. Damon, 2d, 50 cts. Brown Leghorn, S. M. Bascombe & Son, 1st, $1. Bronze Turkeys, C. A. Harris, 1st, $1.50 ; C. W. Harris, 2d, $1. Geese, C. W. Harris, Ist, $1.50. Pekin Ducks, C. A. Harris, 1st, $1.50. Turkeys, C. W. Harris, Ist, $1. Ducks, Harry Buttrick, Ist, 50 cts. Guinea Chickens, H, Buttrick, 1st, 50 cts. Doves, J. Damon, 50 cts. Wyandottes, C. H. Damon, 1st, $1 ; G. H. Pierce, 2d, 50 cts. Dorkings, C. A. Harris, 50 cts. Longshanks, S. M. Bascombe & Co., 50 cts. White Cochin, S. M. Bascombe & Co., 50 cts. L. H. BRADFORD, Chairman of Committee. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. HORSES. Driving Horses (matched), Lyman Patch, first premium, $5 ; L. G. Brown, 2d, $3. Gent's Driving Horses (single), H. G. Greene, Ist, $5 ; Henry Cook, 2d, $3. Family Horse, E. A. Goodrich, 1st, S5 ; H. E. Jennison, 2d, $3. H. G. MORSE, Chairman. DRAUGHT HORSES. Double Team, A. Gates, 1st premium, $5 ; E. M. Hadley, 2d, S3 ; Jos. Waterhouse, 3d, $2. Single Team, G. W. Page, 1st, $3 ; E. M. Hadley, 2d, $2 ; and 3d, Si E. A. GOODDRICH, Chairman. PLOWING MATCH. Horse Teams, A. Gates, 1st premium, S5 ; N. B. Reed, 2d, S4 ; L. C. Albee, 3d, S3 ; gratuities, E. M. Hadley, $2 ; J. Water- house, $2. E. WORKS, Chairman. Ox Teams, C. C. Boyden, 1st premium, $5 ; A. Derby, 2d, $4 ; N. B. Reed, 3d, S3. C. F. METCALF, Chairman. STALLIONS MARES AND SUCKING COLTS. Stallion, 5 years, G. A. Upton, 1st premium,, S5. Stallion, 2 years, W. Kemp, 1st, S3 ; A. Robinson, 2d, S2. Colt, 1 year, S. W. Davis, 1st, $2.50; Chas. Hastings, 2d, Sl.50. Colt, under one year, S. W. Davis, 1st, S4 ; J. Waterhouse, 2d, Sl.50. Colt, 5 months, P. W. Manley, $2. Colt, 3 years, J. E. Larkin, 1st, S3 ; W. Dalrymple, 2d, Sl.50. Breeding Mare, S. W. Davis, 1st, S4 ; J. E. Putnam, 2d, S2.50 ; S. W. Harris, $2. F. BUTTRICK, Chairman. REPORTS OF COMMITTERS. GRAIN. Rye, G. Billings, 1st premium, Si ; J. F. Brown, 2d, 50 cts. Spring Wheat, G. W. Goddard, 1st, $1. Winter Wheet, A. Gates, 1st, $1 ; and 2d, 50 cts. Oats, A. G. Rose, 1st, $1 ; A. Gates, 2d, 50 cts. Barley, G. W. Goddard, 1st, $1 ; and 2d, 50 cts. Buckwheat, L. G. Brown, 1st, $1. Shelled Corn, S. Stone, 1st, $2 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d, $1. Trace Seed Corn, S. Stone, 1st, $2 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d, $1. A. ESTABROOK, Chairman. ASSORTED FRUITS AND FLOWERS. Hand Bouquets, G. B. Andrews, 1st premium, $2. Parlor Bouquets, G. B. Andrews, 1st, $2 ; gratuity, L. A. Heath, 50 cts. Assorted Fruits, G. B. Andrews, 1st, $2 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d, $1. Cut Flowers, J. Jackson, 1st, $2 ; G. B. Andrews, 2d, Si. Pot Plants, W. Liversage, 1st, S2 ; J. Jackson, 2d, Si. Verbenas, J. Jackson, 1st, S2. Asters, F. A. Whitney, 1st, S2. Dahlias, F. A. Whitney, 1st, S2. Collection of Plants in Pots, J. Jackson, S2 ; W. Liversage, $1. Quinces, C. C. Boyden, 1st, Si ; D. W. Salsbury, 2d, 50 cts. Plumbs, C. Hastings, S2 ; J. K. Gates, Si. Cranberries, Mrs. C. F. Barrett, 50 cts. ; Geo. Billings, 50 cts. Crab Apples, G. B. Andrews, 25 cts. Evergreens in Pots, G. Cruikshanks, Si. Baskets of Flowers, Wm. Liversage, Si. Baskets of Pansies, G. Putnam, 50 cts. Bouquet of Wild Flowers, L. A. Heath, 50 cts. ; B. MuUin, 25 cts. 3 varieties of Pot Plants, J. Jackson, 1st, S2 ; W. Liversage, 2d, Si. MRS. JABEZ FISHER, Chairman. VEGETABLES. Best Collection of Kitchen Vegetables, J. Jackson, 1st premium, S4 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d, S3 ; W. J. Fish, 3d, S2. Collection of Potatoes, G. W. Goddard, 1st, S2 ; A. W. Pollard 2d, SI. Marrow Squash, L. N. Leslie, 1st, 75 cts. ; F. P. Simonds, 2d, 50 cts. 8 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. Hubbard Squash, A. Derby, 1st, $1 ; E. Whitney, 2d, 50 ; M. S. Heath, gratuity, 50 cts. Field Beans, A. S. Rose, 1st, 50 cts. ; G. W. Goddard, 2d, 25 cts. Turnip Beets, S. M, Bascom, 1st, 75 cts. ; A. Gates, 2d 50 cts. Celery, A. Derby, 1st, 75 cts. Cauliflower, J. Jackson, 1st, 75 cts. ; A. Derby, 2d, 50 cts. Potatoes, J. Jackson, 1st, 50 cts. Cabbages, W. Woodbury, 1st, 75 cts. ; J. Jackson, 2d, 50 cts. ; S. A. White, gratuity, 25 cts. Onions, A. W. Pollard, 1st, 75 cts. ; C. S. Buss, 2d, 50 cts. Tomatoes, E. F. Wilder, 50 cts. ; C. F. Hayward, 25 cts. Pumpkins, H. B. Fuller, 75 cts. ; S. A. White, 2d, 50 cts. Beets, G. W. Goddard, 1st, 75 cts. ; W. Woodbury, 2d, 50 cts. Turnips, E. A. Hubbard, 50 cts. ; S. M. Allen, 25 cts. Turban Squashes, L. N. Lewis, 1st, 75 cts. ; E. Damon, 2d, 50 cts. Collection of Squashes, A. W. Pollard, 1st, $2 ; A. Derby, 2d, $1. Little Gem Squashes, G. W. Goddard, 1st, 75 cts. Lima Beans, E. Damon, 1st, 50 cts. Collection of Potatoes, gratuities, C. C. Boyden, C. F. Boyden, A. M. Newton, A. S. Rose, J. H. Damon, 50 cts each. Collection of Vegetables, C. F. Boyden, 75 cts. ; J. N. Page, 50 cts. Collection of Squashes, E. A. Goodrich, 50 cts. ; H. B. Fuller, A. Brooks, E. F. Crooks, C. A. Harris, P. Piper, 25 cts. each. Pumpkins, W. Fuller, 50 cts. Turnips, W. Woodbur}^, G. Cruikshanks, S. A. White, 25 cts. each. Tomatoes, J. Jackson, G. J. Warren, 25 cts each. Melons, E. F. Wilder, 50 cts. Onions, J. Jackson, 50 cts. ; E. A. Hubbard, 50 cts. Beets, C. C. Boyden, S. A. White, 25 cts. each. Cabbages, S. A. White, 25 cts. S. STONE, Chairman. SPECIAL PREMIUMS— TOWN DISPLAY. Fruits, Leominster, 1st premium, S25 ; Ashb}', 2d, SlO. Vegetables, Leominster, 1st, S25 ; Ashby, 2d, $10. PEARS. 12 Varieties, F. A. Whitney, 1st premium, $3 ; D. W. Salisbury, 2d. S2 ; G. B. Andrews, $1.50 ; W. B. Hosmer, gratuity, $1.50. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 9 6 Varieties, A. K. Porter, 1st, $2 ; W. B. Tisdale, 2, $1.50. 3 Varieties, S. Sawyer, 1st, $1.50 ; N. Harwood, 2d, $1. Bartlett, D. W. Salisbury, 1st, $1 ; R. A. Leonard, 2d, 50 cts. Seckel, L. C. Albee, 1st, $1 ; A. Derby, 2d, 50 cts. Duchess, R. A. Leonard, 1st, $1 ; G. B. Andrews, 2d, 50 cts. Beurre Bosc, J. P. Hayward, 1st, SI ; N. Harwood, 2d, 50 cts. Louise Bonne De Jersey, J. F. Brown, 1st, $1 ; G. B. Knowlton, 2d, 50 cts. Lawrence, J. B. Camp, 1st, Si ; A. K. Porter, 2d, 50 cts. Buerre de Anjou, W. H. Fuller, 1st, $1 ; J. P. Hayward, 2d, 50 cts. Sheldon, A. K. Porter, 1st, U ; W. B. Tisdale, 2d, 50 cts. GRAPES. Collection, J. Fisher, 1st premium, $3 ; G. B. Andrews, 2d, $2. Concord, A. J. Bigelow, 1st, SI ; S. A. White, 2d, 50 cts. Delaware, G. B. Andrews, 1st, $1 ; J. P. Hayward, 2d, 50 cts. ; F. Hayward, $1. Black Hamburg, J. P. Hayward, gratuity Si. Niagara, J. P. Hayward, 1st, $1 ; C. F. Hayward, 2d, 50 cts. Collection of 25 Varieties, J. P. Hayward, S3. DR. J. FISHER, Chairman. APPLES, PEACHES, PLUMS, AND QUINCES. 12 Varieties Apples, G. J. Allen, 1st premium, S3 ; C. A. Harris, 2d, S2. 6 Varieties of Apples, G. W. Goddard, 1st, $2 ; J. N. Page, 2d, S1.50. 3 Varieties of Apples, G. W. Goddard, 1st, Si. 50. Baldwins, C. C. Boyden, 1st, $1 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d, 50 cts. Palmer Greenings, C. F. Boyden, 1st, SI ; J. F. Brown, 2d, 50 cts. Roxbury Russets, J. F. Brown, 1st, SI ; A. W. Pollard, 50 cts. Hubbardstons, J. F. Brown, 1st, $1 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d, 50 cts. C. C. Boyden, J. F. Brown, J. Page, G. W. Goddard, G. Woods, J. Nutting, gratuities, 50 cts. each. Tolman Sweet, G. W. Goddard, 1st, $1. Gravensteins, C. F. Boyden, 1st, 81 ; C. C. Boyden, 2d, 50 cts. R. I. Greenings, G. Cruikshank, 1st, $1 ; J. Fisher, 2d, 50 cts. GEORGE CRUIKSHANK, Chairman. 10 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. BREAD, BUTTER, CHEESE, PICKLES AND PRESERVES. White Bread, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, 1st premium, Si ; Mrs. T. A. Harris, 2d, 50 cts. ; L. H. Woodbury, 50 cts. Rye Bread, G. W. Goddard, 1st, $1 ; and 2d, 50 cts. Unbolted Wheat Bread, Mrs. G. W. Goddard, 1st, $1. Brown Bread, Mrs. E. C. Cary, 1st, Si ; C. R. Marshall, 50 cts. Graham Bread, Mrs. J. E. Cragin, 50 cts. ; C. Whitney, 2d, 50 cts. Lump Butter, Ashby Creamery, $2 ; Mrs. T. A. Harris, 50 cts. Canned Goods, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, 1st, Si. ; Mrs. J. E. Cragin, 2d, Si. Honey, C. H. Hastings, 1st, S2 ; W. D. Hinds, $1 ; F. C. Damon, 75 cts. ; C. A. Harris, gratuity, 25 cts. Bread and Cake, J. S. Davis, $1. Jellies, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, 50 cts. ; William Woodbury, $1. September Tub Butter, T. S. Wood, 1st, S3 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d, $1. Pickles, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, Si ; Mrs. L. F. Whitney, 25 cts. ; E. F. Wilder. 50 cts. MRS. L. F. DESPEAUX, Chairman. A. G. Rose, 1st, S4. SHEEP. G. E. SANDERSON, Chairman, HORSE RACES. 2 :40 Class, Peter Dowry, Sfi5 ; F. Templeton, S35 ; C. Kenney, SlO. 2 :50 Class, E. F. Bars, S50 ; C. Gordon, $25 ; J. H. Richardson, S15 ; G. F. Dongee, SlO. 3-minute Class, E. F. Bars, S35 ; C. Gordon, S20 ; J. H. Richardson, S15 ; C. Kenney, $10. FOOT RACE. L. R. Bennett, S5 ; J. Lyons, $3. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. H ENTOMOLOGY, BIRDS, &c. J. W. Briggs, Stuffed Birds, $3.25. C. S. Marshall, Dogs, $2.75. E. A. HARTWELL, Chairman. MANUFACTURED ARTICLES. G. H. Waldron, Champion Road Grader, $5 ; C. G. Allen. Yan- kee Horse Rake, $1 ; Chase & Son, Optical Goods, 50 cts. ; S. G. Gushing, Sewing Machines, $S ; D. H. Pierce, Boots and Shoes, $1 ; Litchfield & Webber, Jewelrj^ etc., $3.50; Loring Sears, Paper Hangings, $1 ; Dr. H. H. Perkins, Flower Stands, 50 cts. ; G. B. Knowlton, Stoves, etc., $2 ; Fitchburg Furniture Co., Furniture, $5 ; Singer Manufacturing Co., Sewing Machines, $2 ; H. A. Estsbrook, Drugs, etc., $2 ; J. F. Chaffin, Pianos and Organs, $5 ; S. G. Frost, Harnesses, etc., $2.50 ; A. A. Buxton, Drapery and Paper Hangings, $2 ; W. D. Blaachard, Granite Columns, $1 ; J. D. Wyman, Box Hooks, 50 cts. ; Brownell & Mason, Stoves, $2 ; H. W. Nutting, Fire Engine, 50 cts. ; J. P. Sheldon, Wagon, $2 ; C. Brigham, Car- riages, $3 ; G. E. Burtt, Chair Gearing, $1 ; R. N. Groweli, Youth's Art Cabinet, $1 ; J. Merrill, Bay State Fertilizer, $2 ; G. W. Sulli- van, Electrical Goods, 50 cts. ; A. B. Lawrence, Agricultural Imple- ments, $2 ; Mrs. E. W. Johnson, Corsets, 50 cts. ; M. Donahoe, Crockery, $1 ; Union Pacific Tea Co., Teas, Coffees and Crockery, $3.50 ; Nichols & Frost, Carpets and Rugs, $3 ; George A. Sawyer, Banjos, 50 cts. J. T. EVERETT, Ghairmayi. FANCY ARTICLES. Fannie C. Damon, Tidy, 15 cts. ; G. M. Currier, Hand, 75 cts.- ; Mrs. S. J Emerson, Crazy Quilts, $1.75; Mrs. J. A. Fay, Cushion and Holders, 50 cts. ; Mrs. Ruth Stevens, Quilt, 50 cts. ; Mrs. G. B. Bartlett, Banner and Afghan, $1.50 ; N. S. Appleby, Darned Lace, 50 cts. ; Lizzie Donahoe, Sofa Pillow, 75 cts. ; S. H. Barrows, Pampas Gears, 15 cts. ; Helen G. Rice, Lace Dress, $1 ; Mrs. O. Hall, Veil, Shams, Rugs, and Cover, $2.50 ; Mary Lowe, Table Scarf, 75 cts. ; Mrs. Nellie Kittredge, Carol Cross and Hair Wreath, 75 cts. ; Martha Kittredge, Ottoman Cover, 37 cts. ; Mrs. S. S. Applin, Quilt, $1.75 ; Mrs. J. L Carter, Duster, Afghan, etc., $1.75 ; Fan- 12 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. nie I. Boutelle, Quilt 75 cts. ; Emilie B. Hall, Fan and Banner, 75 cts. ; Mrs. M. S. Hall, Afghan, 50 cts. ; Minnie Remington, Afghan, $1.; Mrs. H. Atchinson, Tidy Scarfs, Mats and Pillow, $1.37. Annie Weston, Embroidery, $1 ; Edith Whitney, Feather Trimming, 25 cts. ; Mrs. C. A. Howe, Knit Lace, 25 cts. ; Mrs. L. F. Whitney, Mittens and Shirt, 37 cts ; Mrs. E. L. M. Hay ward, Scarf, Under- wear, $1.50 ; Genie Simonds, Apron and Key Board, 37 cts. ; Uni- versalist Society, Quilt, 75 cts. ; Nellie Oliver, Afghan and Tidy, 50 cts. ; Edith Whittemore, Sofa Pillow, 37 cts. ; Maud Ackley, Tidy and Key Board, 50 cts. ; Mrs. M. E. Ackley, Table Scarf, 87 cts. ; Gertie Macy, Scarf Banner, Bag and Panel, $1.25 ; Mrs. C. T. Gushing, Knit Skirt, 25 cts. ; C. R. Gushing, Trimming, 25 cts. ; F. T. Edgecomb, GoUar, Purse and Book, 50 cts. ; Mrs. B. G. Eaton, Quilts, $2 ; Mrs. L. S. Rice, Sofa Pillow, 75 cts. ; Mrs. L. F. Put- nam, Fancy Work, $5 ; Mrs. G. D. Saunderson, Tidies, 37 cts. ; Miss L. F. Goodnow, Afghan, 37 cts. ; Mrs. G. J. Allen, Rug, 37 cts. ; Mrs. A. M. Kimball, Quilt, 75 cts. ; Mrs. W. E. Sheldom Slipper Gase, Stockings, and Apron, $1 ; Mrs. E. W. Hinds, Pillow, 75 cts. ; Hannah Shed, Mat, 25 cts. ; S. A. Proctor, Tidies, Gase and Scarf $1 ; Mrs. J. W. Abbott, Quilt and Ghair, $1.25. Mrs. B. P. Tinker, Quilt, 37 cts. ; S. S. Bernard, Pillow and Lace Gover, 50 cts. ; A. G. Laws, Table Scarf, 37 cts. ; S. B. Smith, Lambraquin, 75 cts. ; G. W. Goddard, Stockings, 15 cts ; M. L. Gates, Rug, 25 cts. ; Mrs. M. F. P. Jones, Bed Spread, $1.25 ; Mrs. L. Greenwood, Mats, 37 cts. ; Mrs. H. M. Glifford, Quilt, $1 ; Mrs. Annie Kittredge, Quilt, 37 cts. ; Emma Hinds, Rug, 37 cts. ; A. G. Bemis, Mantle Drape 75 cts. MRS. J. A. BATTLES, Chairman. FINE ARTS. Oil Painting, $3 ; Oil Painting, S. I. Blood, $1 ; Oil Paintings, Dora Adams, $5 ; Oil Painting, Miss M. E. Ewen, $1 ; GoUection of Photographs, Kimball Bros., S2 ; Oil Paintings, Mrs. J. W. M. Brown, $1 ; GoUection of Oil Paintings, Mrs J. G. Putnam, $2 ; Oil Painting, G. H. Herrick, 50 cts. ; Oil Painting, Louise G. Fuller, ;^1 ; Oil Painting, Mrs. E. L. Hayward, 50 cts. ; Oil Painting, Ethel L. Ghute, 50 cts. ; High School, 3d Glass, $3 ; High School, 2d Class, $1.50 ; Evening School, Gharcoal Drawings, Mr. Maynard, $3 ; Evening School, Mechanical, A. J. Foskett, $1.50 ; High Street Grammar School, Grade 10, 75 cts. ; Day Street Grammar School, REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 13 Grade 9, S75 cts. ; Day Street Grammar School, Grade 8, $1.50 ; High Street Grammar School, Grade 4, 75 cts. ; Day Street School, Grade 8, $1.50 ; High Street Intermediate School, B, 50 cts. ; South Fitchburg Intermediate School B, $1 ; High Street Secondary School, A, 75 cts. ; High Street Secondary School, B. $1 ; South Fitchburg Secondary School, A, 50 cts. ; Mechanical Drawing, J. Bradshaw, 82 ; Crayon Drawing, Miss A. R. Sawyer, $2 ; Crayon Portrait, Miss V. S. Hall, $2 ; Drawings, Day Street School, Grade 7, 75 cts. ; High Street School, Grade 2, 75 cts ; Woodbury School, Ungraded, Sir WM. BRIGGS, Chairman. TREASURER'S REPORT, F. C. CuRKiER, Treasurer. In acct. with Worcester No. Agricultural Society, Dr. 1884. Dec. 1, To Cash on hand, $186 12 1885. Jan., Profit from Farmers' Suppers, 30 23 Feb., Advertising in Reports, 70 00 Admissions to Fair, 1,366 90 Admission to Grand Stand, 46 80 Peddlers' fees. 61 00 Entrance fees, (horses), 110 00 Dinner tickets, 12 90 State bounty, 600 00 Membership, F. Z. Farnsworth, $5 00 C. A. Priest, 5 00 '* A. A. Buxton (bal.), 2 00 S. W. Davis, 5 00 " A. G. Rose, 5 00 On acct. membership, L. G. Brown, 4 00 26 00 On acct. rent, Thos. McLaughHn, 150 00 $2,659 95 treasurer's report. 15 Cr. By cash paid out : Insurance on buildings, $21 00 Fitchburg Savings Bank, int., 297 76 Discount on notes, 4 20 J. E. Thompson, supplies, 4 75 Blanchard & Brown, printing reports, 79 60 S. L. Robins, bill posting, 75 I. C. Wright & Co., hardware, 2 95 Fitchburg Savings Bank, int., 273 08 Thos. Upton, superintending peddlers, 10 00 D. L. Fuller, dinners, 46 40 Sentinel Printing Co., bill for 1884, 10 13 " " 1885, 7 68 C. S. Keith, clerk, Secretary's office, 10 00 " bill posting and advertising, 18 75 Fitchburg Band, 129 80 J. P. Sheldon, Clerk, 2 00 H. S. Gallup, selling tickets, 6 00 C. T. Cushing, 6 00 C. H. Vanderwarker, badges, 7 50 H. A. Spooner, tending gate, 5 00 J. F. Monroe, " 6 00 H. Wood, " 6 00 S. M. Lovering, " 6 00 G. W. Wallace, labor, 4 00 J. D. Wyman, " 5 00 N. R. Hennessy, labor, 4 00 Martin Farrell, " - 6 00 M. G. Twitchell, " 4 00 Blanchard & Brown, printing, 78 25 J.H.White, 1150 G. W. Wright, 2 50 Baker Bros., stationery and books, 12 89 J. E. Thompson, " '^ 9 20 G. E. Sanderson, clerk, 15 60 " bill posting and distributing, 15 00 Chas. Phelps, removing brush, 50 H. A. Hatch, pails, 34 Expenses Committee on Town Shows, 3 20 C. A. Priest, lumber, 124 08 16 treasurer's report. Merriam & Rolfe bay and grain, Leominster Enterprise, advertising, Athol Transcript, " Gardner News, '^ Pratt Bros., Oliver Lawrence, watchman, G. F. Kinsman, barrels, G. B. Knowlton, labor and repairs, S. G. Gushing, shavings, T. McLaughlin, dinners for police, F, A. Currier, Secretary, " postage, express and telegraph, F. C. Currier, Treasurer, E. A. Goodrich, labor, etc.. Premiums paid. Cash on hand. 20 14 2 50 5 25 3 50 8 80 6 00 1 50 2 25 4 00 7 00 75 00 32 60 25 00 7 00 $1,456 95 1,074 11 S2.531 06 128 84- $2,659 90 F. C. CURRIER, Treasurer. treasurer's report. 17 PREMIUMS DONATED. H. A. Estabrook, 82 ; S. G. Frost, $2.50 ; D. W. Salisbury, ^3.50 Brownell & MasoD, S2 ; W. B. Hosmer, $1.50 ; J. P. SheldoD, $2 Lyman Nichols, $3 ; L. C. Albee, $5 ; D. L. Fuller, $2 ; L. Patch $5 ; H. G. Greene, $5 ; J. E. Putnam, $2.50 ; C. Hastings, $1.50 Wm. Liversage, $4 ; City Team, $10 ; City Farm, S3. 50 ; Loring Sears, $1 ; G. B. Knowlton, $2 ; sundry persons. Si each and under, S76.65. Total, S118.15. ANALYSIS OF PREMIUMS. The premiums and gratuities awarded were distributed as follows : Fitchburg, S378.32 ; Leominster, S191. 52 ; Lunenburg, S99 ; West- minster, S81.37; Ashby, S50. 65 : Princeton, S63 ; Greenville, N. H., S39.15 ; Shirley, Si ; Townsend, $8 ; Northboro, S2.25 ; Barre, $28.50 ; Boston, S65 ; Lowell, S85 ; Marlboro, S65 ; Athol, $40 : Brockton, S50 ; Charleton, S5 ; Harvard, Si ; Ashburnham, 1 ; West Brookfield, S2 ; New Ipswich, $10 ; Marlboro, S65. Total, SI, 192. 26. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS FOR THE THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION TO BE HELD AT FITCHBURG, Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 28 and 29, 1886. No person will be allowed to become a competitor for smy of the Premiums herein offered, unless he shall have made an entry for the same, with the Secretary, within the time prescribed for each class, nor unless he shall have furnished all required statements relating thereto, within the specified time. For the convenience of those who live at a distance, entries made be made by mail ; and all entries so made must be delivered at some post-office one day previous to the expiration of the time specified and must bear proof of having been so delivered, either by post mark or a certificate of registry from the postmaster. RULES. 1. All entries of stock for premiums must be made on or before the Friday previous to the Show, except Horses and Poultry, which may be as late as 9 o'clock a. m. Tuesday. 2. All persons who are required to furnish a statement, must do so to the Secretary, at the time of making the entr}^, and he shall post copies on the day of the exhibition. 3. All live stock must be owned by the person entering the same. 4. Each entry of stock for the pens must specify the breed of the animals, if known, and the age. 5. All stock shall be exhibited in rings. 6. Fat cattle and working cattle must be weighed on the scales on the grounds of the society, and a certificate furnished the Secretary. The weight of all other stock will not be required. 7. Entries for all horses must be made before 9 o'clock a. m. on the first day of the Fair. The same horse not to be awarded a pre- mium both as gent's driving and family horse. RULES. 19 8. All entries for plowing must be made on or before the Friday previous to the Exhibition. 9. All stock, except oxen shown only in town teams, taken from the grounds before 4 o'clock p. m., on the first day of the Fair, with- out permission of the President, shall forfeit all premiums that may have been awarded to it. 10. The committees on neat stock, sheep, swine and poultry shall make their awards previous to 1 o'clock p. m., on Tuesday. They shall designate the premiums immediately, with printed ribbons or cards, blue for first, red for second, and white for third. 11. The Society will provide hay for all stock entered for premium or exhibition, during the time of the show, and will furnish grain at cost, to all who may require it. 12. Hereafter, the best animals exhibited shall be entitled to the premiums, without regard to former awards. 13. All teams entered for draught must be owned by the person entering the same. 14. Any person competing for a premium, who shall serve on the committee having charge of the department in which he competes, shall retire from the committee while his own competition is in question. 15. The several committees will not consider themselves bound by the terms of the above offers, to award a premium for anything which they may deem inferior. 16. Any person to whom a premium shall have been awarded in consequence of any deception or misrepresentation used by him, shall not only forfeit such premiums, but afterwards be incapable of competing for the Society's premiums. 17. All persons (ladies excepted), not members of the Society, to whom may be awarded a premium or premiums amounting to five dollars or upward, shall receive a certificate of membership for five dollars, and the balance in cash. If the amount shall be less than five dollars, a deduction of fift}' per cent, will be made, unless the individual chooses to make the amount up to that sum and receive a certificate of membership. 18. All premiums not demanded on or before November 30th, will revert to the Society. 19. No article intended for the Hall will be entitled to a premium unless it shall have been deposited by 9 o'clock a. m., on Tuesda3^ All fruits, flowers and vegetables will be so arranged under the direc- tion of the committee of arrangements, that specimen competing will be placed side by side without regard to ownership. 20 RULES. 20. All articles should be plainly marked with the name and residence of the exhibitor, except samples of bread and butter, which must be designated by number. A strict compliance with these regulations will be absolutely necessary to entitle competitors to any premiums that may be awarded to them. 21. No person will be allowed to compete for a premium in more than one class with the same specimens ; and if the number of specimens exhibited does not correspond with these regulations, the article will be excluded from competition for the premiums. Collec- tions cannot also compete for separate parts of same. 22. Any article in the hall exhibition removed from the building before 4 o'clock p. m., of the second day of the Fair, without per- mission of the President, shall forfeit all premiums awarded thereon. 23. No person shall receive more than one premium for the same variety and class of fruits, vegetables, grain, bread, butter, canned fruits, and preserves. 99 CENT STORE, :iVo. SSJ2 3J:aiii J^t.9 Is the proper place for TOYS, GAMES AND NOVELTIES, Jevirelry, Silverv/are, Pictures aud Frames, Ladies' "Work Baskets, Clocks, Hanging Lamps, Brackets, Glassware, Albums, Hand Bags, Dusters, Toy Wagons, Carriages, Etc., Etc. 222 Main Street, FITCHBURG, MASS. Worcester Printing and Publishing Co. BOOK# JOB PRINTERS, Have the Best Facilities in the City for Fine Illustrated Catalogue V\^ork. Price Lists and all kinds of Commercial Printing, Done Neatly and Pronuptlx- No. 47 Main Street, : : : : Worcester, Mass. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 21 THOROUGH-BRED STOCK. See Rules 1-9 Committee. — S. F. Whitney, Harvard. No animal shall be considered in this class unless registered in Herd Book, or is eligible to such entry. SHORT HORNS, AYRSHIRES, JERSEYS, DEVONS OR OTHER THOROUGH-BRED STOCK. Best herd of one bull and not less than four females, all one year old and upward, and owned by the competitor for four months pre- ceding the show, $6 ; second best, $4. BULLS. Best two years old and upwards, S4 ; second, $2. One year old and under two, $4; second, $2. Calves (under one year), $3; second, $1.50. COWS. Best four years old and upwards, $3 ; second, $2. Three years old and under four, $2.50 ; second, $1.50. Two years old and unde*' three, $2 ; second $1. One year old and under two, $1.50 ; second, $1. Calves (under one year), $1.50 ; second, $1. Competitors may make such statements to the committee as they please, all of which may be considered. STOCK NOT THOROUGH-BRED. Thorough-bred stock not otherwise competing may compete in the following classes, but shall have no advantage on account of blood or pedigree. MILCH KINE. See Rules 1-9. Committee. — F. A. Whitney, Ashburnham. Best herd of four cows or heifers, $5 ; second, $3.50. The committee will regard age, expense of keeping, etc. Best cow for butter, $2.50 ; second, $2. Heifer, two years x)ld, for butter, $2.50 ; second, $2. Heifer, two years old, for butter, $1.50 ; second, $1. Cow for milk, $2.50; second, $2. Heifer, three years old, for milk, $2.50 ; second, $2. Heifer, two years old, for milk, $1.50; second, $1. Competitors may make such statements to the committee as they please, all of which may be considered. 22 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. HEIFERS, HEIFER CALVES AND PENS OF CALVES. See Rules 1-9. Committee. — George Woods, Leominster. Intended to be kept for the dairy. Best two years old, S2 ; second. Si. 50. Yearling, Si. 50 ; second, $1. Calf more than four months old, Si. 50 ; second, SI. Calf more than four months old, raised by hand, Sl.50; second, Si. Pen of calves, not less than four, S4 ; second, S2. Persons exhibiting calves raised by hand shall furnish a statement to the Secretary of the manner of raising. Calves entered in pens of calves cannot compete for premiums as single animals. YEARLINGS, STEERS AND STEIJR CALVES. See Rules 1-9. Committee. — W. H. Laws, Ashburnham. Best pair yearlings, Sl.50 ; second. Si. Trained yearlings, $1.50 ; second, Si. Calves, Sl.50; second, SI. Calves raised by hand, $1.50 ; second, $1. Trained calves, S2 ; second, $1.50. Best minor trainers of yearlings or calves, $1.50 ; second, Si. Persons exhibiting steers or steer calves raised by hand shall fur- nish a statement to the Secretary of the manner of raising. WORKING OXEN AND STEERS. See Rules 1-6-9. Committee. — Abel Marshall, Fitchburg. Best working oxen, S5 ; second, S3. Steers three years old, $2.50 ; second, S2. Two years old, S2 ; second, $1.50. Trained two years old, S2 ; second, $1. Minor teamster, $1.50 ; second, $1. The working oxen will be attached to loads weighing, including the cart, one-third more than themselves. The three years old steers will be attached to carts, and tried like the oxen on the same ground ; the cart and load to equal the steers in weight. FAT CATTLE. See Rules 1-6-9. Committee. — William Woodbury, Fitchburg. Best fat ox, $2; second, $1.50. Fat cow, $2; second, $1.50. Fat steer or heifer, $2 ; second, $1.50. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 23 All competitors with fat cattle may furnish a statement to the Sec- retary of the mode and expense of feeding. SWINE. See Rules 1-9. Committee. — J. T. Everett, Princeton. Must be entered like other stock. Best boar more than one year old, |2 ; second, $1.50. . Boar less than one year old, 81.50; second, $1. Fat hog, having regard to age, $4 ; second, $2. Fat pig, less than eight months old, $2 ; sec- ond, $1. Breeding sow, $4 ; second, $2. TVeaned pigs, not less than four, $2 : second, $1. SHEEP. See Rules 1-9. Committee. — T. D. Woods, Leominster. Best flock, 84; second, 82.50. To be entered in flocks of not less than six, all owned by the ex- hibitor. POULTRY. Committee. — W. E. Cunningham, Fitchburg. Must be entered like other stock, but in pairs. Best Plymouth Rocks, $1 ; second 50 cts. Brahmas, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Black Spanish, $1 ; second, 50 cts. White Leghorns, $1 ; second 50 cts. Any other breed, $1 ; second 50 cts. Turkeys, 81.50; second, $1. Geese, 81.50; second, $1. Ducks, 81.50 ; sec- ond, $1. TOWN TEAMS. Committee. — Jos. Cushing, Fitchburg. Best town team, 815 : second, 810. These teams may consist of either oxen or steers, or both. HORSES. See Rules 1-7. The same horse not to be awarded a premium both as gent's driv- ing and family horse. 24 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. GENTLEMEN'S DRIVING HORSES, SINGLE, MATCHED, DRIVING AND FAMILY HORSES. Committee. — F. W. Wright, Asbby. Best gentleman's driving horse, $5 , second, $3. Speed considered but not to govern. In the trial of horses in this class, they shall make a standing start from the judges' stand. Best pair matched driving horses, $5 ; second, $3. Family horse, single, $5 ; second, $3. STALLIONS, MARES AND SUCKING COLTS. See Rule 1. Committee. — Geo. Davis of Shirley. Best stallion, three years old, $4 ; second, S2. Gelding or filly, three years old, $3 ; second $1.50. Stallion, gelding or filly, two years old, S3 ; second, $1.50. Yearling colt, $2.50; second, $1.50. Stallion for general use, four years old and upwards, $5 ; second, $2.50. Breeding mare, $4 ; second, $2.50. Colt less than one year old, $2; second, $1.50. The mares must be four years old and upwards, and accompanied by their colts. No premium shall be awarded to a mare known to be unsound. DRAUGHT HORSES. Committee. — David Holman, Fitchburg. To be worked in a wagon. Best single team, $3 ; second, $2 ; third, $1. Double team, $5 ; second, $3; third, $2. RACES. Premiums not yet fixed. PLOWING MATCHES. All entries for plowing must be made on or before the Friday pre- vious to the Exhibition. HORSE TEAMS. Committee. — E. Works, Fitchburg. Three premiums, $5, $4, $3. COMMITTEES AND PKEMIUMS. 25 OX TEAMS. Committee. — E. A. Goodrich, Fitchburg. Three premiums, S5, S4, $3. GRAIN. See Rules 19-21-22-23. All grain raised in the year 1886. Committee. — T. D. Woods, Leominster. CORN. Best trace of seed corn, on ear, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Specimen shelled corn, not less than one-half bushel, $1 ; second, 50 cts. RYE. Best specimen, not less than one half-bushel, SI ; second, 50 cts. WHEAT Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, $1 ; second, 50 cts. OATS. Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, $1 ; second, 50 cts. BARLEY. Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, %l ; second, 50 cts. BUCKWHEAT. Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, $1 ; second, 50 cts. APPLES. See Rules 19-21-22-23. Committee. — George Cruikshank, Lunenburg. Best twelve varieties of five specimens each, $3 ; second, 2. Six varieties of five specimens each, $2 ; second, $1.50. Three varieties of five specimens each, $1.50 ; second, $1. Best exhibitions of ten specimens each of the following named varieties : Best Baldwins, Si ; second, 50 cts. Hubbardston Nonesuch, Si ; second, 50 cts. Rhode Island Greenings, Si ; second, 50 cts. Rox- bury Russets, Si ; second, 50 cts. Gravensteins, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Palmer Greenings, Si ; second, 50 cts. Tolman Sweet, $1 ; second, 50 cts. In addition to the above premiums there will be placed at the dis- posal of the committee for gratuities, ten dollars. PEARS AND GRAPES. See Rules 19-21-22-23. Committee. — Dr. J. Fisher, Fitchburg. 26 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. PEARS. Best twelve varieties of five specimens each, $3 ; second, $2. Six varieties of five specimens each, S2 ; second, $1.50. Three varieties of five specimens each, S1.50 ; second, SI. Best exhibition of ten specimens of the following varieties : Best Bartlett, Si ; second, 50 cts. Seckel, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Beurre Bosc, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Duchess, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Louise Bonne de Jersey, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Lawrence, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Beurre d'Anjou, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Sheldon, $1 ; second, 50 cts. GRAPES. Best display of not less than six varieties of native grapes, $3 ; second, $2. Six clusters Concord, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Six clusters Delaware, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Six clusters of any variety of white grapes, $1 ; second, 50 cts. In addition to the above premiums there will be placed at the dis- posal of the committee, for gratui.ies, ten dollars. ASSORTED FRUITS AND FLOWERS. See Rules 19-21-22. Committee. — Mrs. Jabez Fisher, Fitchburg. ASSORTED FRUITS. Best dishes or baskets, $2 ; second. Si. PEACHES. Best collection, S3. Dishes or baskets, S2 ; second, $1. PLUMS. Best collection, $2. Plates, Si ; second, 50 cts. QUINCES. Best dish or basket. Si ; second, 50 cts. PLANTS IN POTS. Best display of named plants in pots, S5 ; second, $2. CUT FLOWERS AND BOQUETS. Best display of Cut Flowers, S2 ; second, $1. Named Asters, Si ; second, 50 cts. '' Dahlias, Si ; second, 50 cts. " Verbenas, Si ; second, 50 cts. Or any named plants. Pair parlor boquets, $2 ; second, $1. Pair hand boquets, SI ; second, 50 cts. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 27 In addition to the above premiums there will be placed at the dis- posal of the committee, for gratuities, ten dollars. VEGETABLES. See Rules 19-21-22-23. Committee. — Stillman Stone, Lunenburg. Best collection of kitchen vegetables, 84 ; second, $3. Collections of potatoes, $2; second, 1. Collection of squashes, $2 ; second, 1. Turban squashes, 75 cents ; second, 50 cents. Marblehead squashes, 75 cents ; second 50. Marrow squashes, 75 cents ; second, 50 cents. Hubbard squashes, 75 cents ; second, 50 cents. Pumpkins, 75 cents ; second, 50 cents. Cabbages, 75 cents ; second, 50 cents. Cauli- flowers, 75 cents ; second, 50 cents. Celery, 75 cents ; second, 50 cents. Onions, 75 cents ; second, 50 cents. Turnip beets, 75 cents ; second, 50 cents. English turnips, 50 cents ; second, 25 cents. Rutta Bega turnips, 50 cents ; second 25 cents. Tomatoes, 50 cents ; second, 25 cents. Field beans, 50 cents; second, 25 cents. Lima beans, 50 cents ; second, 25 cents. The committee will regard perfection of growth and quality rather than size. In addition to the above, there will be allowed for gratuities ten dollars. Of squashes, pumpkins, cabbages and celery, there should be six specimens in each lot ; of cauliflowers, three ; of onions, beets, turnips and tomatoes, one peck in each lot ; of field beans, one-half peck, and of Lima beans, two quarts. BREAD, BUTTER, CHEESE, PICKLES, PRESERVES AND JELLIES. See RuUs 19-20-21-22-23. Committee. — J. A. Joslin, Fitchburg. BREAD. Bread made by exhibitor. White bread, premiums, $1, 50 cents. Unbolted or entire wheat bread, premiums, SI, 50 cents. Bolted rye bread, premiums, $1, 50 cents. Rye and Indian bread, premiums, $1, 50 cents. BUTTER AND CHEESE. Best lump butter, not less than 12 pounds, S3 ; second, $2. June tub butter not less than 25 pounds, S3 ; second, S2 ; September tub butter, not less than 25 pounds, S3 ; second, S2. Cheese, not less than 50 pounds, S2 ; second. Si. 50. 28 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. PICKLES AND HONEY. Best pickles, $1 ; second, oO cents. Virgin honey in the comb, $2 ; second, 81 ; third, 50 cents. Collection of canned fruits, $2 ; second, $1. In addition to the above, there will be allowed for gratutities ten dollars. Competitors will be required to furnish to the Secretary a detailed statement, in writing, of the process of manufacturing butter, cheese and pickles ; and no others shall be considered. All entries of bread and butter must be designated by members. MANUFACTURED ARTICLES PERTAINING TO AGRICUL- TURAL IMPLEMENTS, CARRIAGES, ETC. See Rules 19-22. Committee. — J. T. Everett, Princeton. MANUFACTURED ARTICLES NOT PERTAINING TO AGRICULTURE. ^ee Rules, 19-22. Committee. — J. F. Brown, Lunenburg. Specimens exhibited must be manufactured by the competitor. For the best specimens of manufactured articles exclusive of ladies' home manufacture, actually produced b}' the exhibitor, there will be placed at the disposal of the committee the sum of fifty dollars. For the best exhibition of manufactured articles not actually the product of the exhibitor, there will be placed at the disposal of the committee the sum of fifty dollars. FINE ARTS. See Rules 19-22. Committee. — E. Adams Hartwell, Fitchburg. There will be placed in the hands of this committee the sum of fifty dollars, to be awarded to specimens in this exhibit. Specimens exhibited must be actually executed by the exhibitor. Best original painting in oil, $5 ; second, $3. Cra3'on drawing, $3; second $2. Water color drawing, S2 ; second, $1. Pencil drawing, $2 ; second, $1. Collection of photographs, $3; second, $2. Mechanical drawing, $3 ; second, $2. COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 29 SCHOOLS. High School : Best specimen of pencil, or water color drawing, $3 ; second, $1.50. Grammar Schools : Best collection of pencil and water color draw- ings, $3 ; second, $2. Intermediate, Graded or Ungraded Schools : Best collection of pencil and water color drawings, $2 ; second, $1. Gratuities may be awarded to copies of merit at the discretion of the committee. FANCY ARTICLES. See Rules 19-22. Committee. — Mrs. E. Stebbins, Fitchburg. For the best specimens of ladies' useful and fancy articles of their own manufacture, including specimens of nice mending and darning, there will be placed at the disposal of the committee the sum of fifty dollars. COMMITTEES' REPORTS. Committee. — The President, Vice-Presidents and Secretary, For the purpose of inducing the chairmen of the several committees to take upon themselves more labor and care in elaborating their re- ports, the following premiums will be paid : $10, $6, 84. Detailed reports in connection with awards (except on grain) must be delivered to the Secretar3^ on or before November 1st. PROSPECTIVE EXPERIMENTS. FOREST TREES. Committee. — E. Wyman Stone, Templeton. For the best plantation of any kind of forest trees, suitable for fuel or timber, raised from the seed, not less than five hundred in number, which shall be in the most flourishing condition in the Fall of 1888, $15 ; second, $10. Entries must be made on or before the first da}- of June. ENTOMOLOGY, STUFF'ED BIRDS, SINGING BIRDS, ETC. Committee.— E. A. Horton, Fitchburg. The sum of ten dollars will be placed at the disposal of the com- mittee. 30 OFFICERS. OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY, 1886. Elected at Annual Meeting, Dec. 4, 1885. J. Augustus Battles, Fitchburg, President. Geo. Cruikshank, ) ^.^^ Presidents. L. C. Albee, i C. S. KEITH, Fitchburg, Secretary. F. C. CURRIER, Fitchburg, Treasurer. TRUSTEES. F. A. Whitney, Ashburnham. Walter R. Adams, " Marshall Wetherbee, • '' Walter H. Laws, F. W. Wright, Ashby. J. P. Hayward, '' C. O. Green, G. W. Goddard, Greenville, N. H. W. B. Hosmer, W. H. Fuller, Augustus Gates, Alden Derb}^ George Woods, C. C. Boyden, Timothy D. Wood, William Baker, Stillman Stone, George F. Williams Geo. Cruikshank, John F. Brown, Alfred Whiting, N. B. Reed, John Brooks, George Mason, Jr., J. T. Everett, Franklin Nourse, E. Wyman Stone, Leominster Lunenburg. Oakdale. Princeton. Sterling. Templeton. John B. Proctor, Jeffrey, N. H. Edwin A. Goodrich, of Fitchburg, elected Member of the State Board of Agriculture, Dec. 1st, 1883, for three 3'ears. S. W. A. Stevens, Joel Page, S. F. Whitney, D. C. Miles, T. S. Wood, Joseph, Cushing, Jabez Fisher, Abel Marshall, George Reed, William Woodbury, Edwin D. Works, Sylvanus Sawyer, Edwin S. Burnap, Leonard Downe, Rodney Wallace, Jas. Phillips, Jr., George Jewett, Geo. B. Knowlton, L. H. Bradford, C. H. Brown, S G. Frost, R. A. Leonard, Harrington Sibley, E. A. Goodrich, C. A. Priest, Geo. B. Andrews, F. A. Currier, H. G. Harrington, Gardner. Groton. Harvard. Westminister. Fitchburg. OFFICERS. 31 PRESIDENTS AND SECRETARIES. PRESIDENTS. 1850-1— ABEL F. ADAMS, Fitchburg. 1852-3— Hon. IVERS PHILLIPS, Fitchburg. 1854-5— Hon. MOSES WOOD, Fitchburg. 1856-7— THOMAS R. BOUTELLE, M. D., Fitchburg 1858-9— Hon. JABEZ FISHER, Fitchburg. 1860-1— THOMAS BILLINGS, Lunenburg. 1862-3— LEWIS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg. 1864-5— Hon. OHIO WHITNEY, Jr., Ashburnham. 1866 —JOSEPH UPTON, Fitchburg. 1867 —JOSHUA T. EVERETT, Princeton. 1868 —EUGENE T. MILES, Fitchburg. 1869 —SAMUEL OSGOOD, Sterling. 1870 —WILLIAM WOODBURY, Fitchburg. 1871-2— Hon. JOHN H. LOCKEY, Leominster. 1874 -STEPHEN SHEPLEY, Fitchburg. 1874-5— DANIEL C. MILES, Westminister. 1876-7— JOHN B. PROCTOR, Fitchburg. 1878-9— GEORGE JEWETT, M. D. Fitchburg. 1880-1— LUTHER J. BROWN, Fitchburg. 1882-4— ED AYIN A. GOODRICH, Fitchburg. 1885 —CHARLES A. PRIEST, Fitchburg. 1886 —J. AUGUSTUS BATTLES. SECRETARIES. 1850-1— NATHAN UPHAM, Fitchburg. 1852 —JOSEPH PIERCE, Fitchburg. 1853 —CHARLES W. WILDER, Fitchburg. 1854-5— THOMAS R. BOUTELLE, Fitchburg. 1856-7— JABEZ FISHER, Fitchburg. 1858-63-WILLIAM G. WYMAN, Fitchburg. 1864 —LEWIS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg. 1865-6— ALVIN M. SAWYER, Fitchburg. 1867-9— LEWIS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg. 1870 —WALTER A. FAMES FITCHBURG. 1871-3— GEORGE S. HOUGHTON, Fitchburg. 1874 —FRANKLIN G. FESSENDP:N, Fitchburg. 1875-7— P:D WARD B. SAWTELL, Fitchburg. 1878 —WILLIAM A. CARLETON, Fitchburg. 1879 —THOMAS C. SHELDON, Fitchburg. 1880 —WALTER A. DAVIS, Fitchburg. 1881 — WYLON G. HAYES, Fitchburg. 1882-5— FRED A. CURRIER, Fitchburg. 1886 — CHAS. S. KEITH, Fitchburg. COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. J. A. BATTLES, Fitchburg. H. G. GREEN, Fitchburg. H. G. MORSE, Fitchburg. S. W. HUNTLEY, Fitchburg. L. C. ALBEE, Fitchburg. C. S. KEITH, Fitchburg. PROGRAMME Wednesday, September 29th 8 A. M. ExhibitioD opeu to the public. 9 A. M. Fitchburg Band. Music at intervals throughout the day. Trial Draft Horses. Exhibition of Family Horses. Exhibition of Gents' Driving Horses, Single and Matched Pairs. Trial of three years old Colts. 12 M. Society Dinner in the Hall. 1 P. M. Foot Race, Tug of War, &c. 2 p. M. RACES. Purse, $350.00. One hundred and fifty dollars for all Horses of the three minute class. First, 875.00; second, $35.00; third, .$25.00 fourth, $15.00. 2.30 P. M. BASE BALL GAME. 3 P. M. Two hundred dollars for all Horses of the 2:27 class. First, $100.00; second, $50.00; third, $30.00; fourth, $20.00. PROGRAMME. Tuesday, September 28th 8 A. M. Grounds open to visitors. All animals and articles on exhibition will remain on the grounds till 3 P. M. the second day of the exhibition, giving all visitors an opportunity to see the exhibits. Exhibition of Stock. Plowing Matches, Horses and Oxen. Trial of Working Oxen and Steers. Exhibition of Trained Steers. Exhibition of Town Teams. 12 M. Society dinner in the Hall. 1 P. M. Music by the Fitchburg Band, Twenty-Four Pieces. 2 P. M. RACES. Purse of $250.00. Fifty dollars for three minute class, open to Horses only from Win- chendon, Gardner, Leominster, Townsend, Lunenburg and Fitchburg. First, $25.00; second, $15.00; third, $10.00. 2.30 P. M. BASE BALL. 3 P. M. Purse of $200.00. For all Horses of the 2.40 Class. First, $100.00; second, $50.00; third, $30.00; fourth, $20.00 s^P^R g<^s:i< y ?