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TRANSACTIONS

OF THE

WORCESTER NORTH

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,

FOR THE YEAR i886.

FITCHBURG :

PRESS OF BLANCHARD & BROWN.
1887.

TRANSACTIONS

OF THE

WORCESTER NORTH

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,

FOR THE YEAR 1886.

FITCHBURG:

PRESS OF BLANCHARD & BROWN.
1887.

430

SECRETARY'S REPORT.

The thirty-fourth Annual Fair was held on the grounds of
the Society on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 28th and
29th, 1886. We were unfortunate in having two unfavorable
days, and particularly the first, being one of the most disagreea-
ble days of the season, and bringing a very small attendance.
The second day opened with a drizzling rain and remained
threatening until nearly noon, when the sun came out, giving us
a most beautiful day, but too late to attract but a small attend-
ance from the surrounding towns. Thanks to our home people,
they apparently appreciating the extra effort made by the com-
mittee of arrangements to give the patrons a programme of
amusements never equaled before in the history of the Society,
turned out in masses.

The display of live stock was especially good, there being
one of the largest displays of thorough-bred stock ever on the
grounds, some Holsteins worthy of special mention being ex-
hibited by Vice-President L. C. Albee of Fitchburg, P. M. Har-
wood of Barre, and S. K. Pierce of Gardner ; also a herd of
Devons by N. B. Reed of Princeton.

The trial of oxen and steers both in plowing and draught
was very creditable.

Trials of draught horses appear to be gaining in favor,

judging by the interest taken in our last exhibition. I think

societies should encourage this feature of their programme.

We also had one of the best exhibitions of gentlemen's

, driving horses, single and matched driving and family horses,

^ and a growing interest with many of our farmers to equal if not

rU lead some of their city friends with a good horse. Still they

^ cry the horse must go, not on the track of the Society's grounds,

^ but from competing for the premiums.

4 SECRETARY S REPORT.

The display of fruits, flowers and vegetables was fully equal
to past years, the use of a large tent being secured in place of
the upper hall, which was used for the Society's dinner this
season. And here let me thank the caterer, Mr. F. W. Aldrich,
for the promptness, quantity and quality ; and I would suggest
that the Society in the future hold their annual dinner each day
of the exhibition at their hall on the grounds, and that it be
made one of the principal features of the day's attractions.

The display of fancy articles and fine arts was fine and in-
teresting, and would have been much larger but for lack of
room. Especially was this so with the fine arts, a large part of
the space usually devoted to that department being taken by our
merchants for a display of their exhibits ; thanks to them, as I
truly think these exhibits are mutually beneficial, both to them
and the Society, and that no merchant in our city realizing the
benefits arising from a good advertising medium can afford to
lose the opportunity of making a display of his merchandise at
our annual fairs.

The exhibition this year, outside of the bad weather, was in
nearly ever}^ particular a decided success. This result is to be
attributed to the interest taken by our merchants and citizens,
and the citizens of the adjoining towns, together with the
committee of arrangements, to which great credit is due.
For the promptness with which the various parts of the pro-
gramme were carried out, for the good order maintained,
the thanks of the society are especially due to Col. J. W. Kim-
ball, chief marshal, and the officers under his charge ; great
credit is due for the satisfactory results attending their en-
deavors ; also to Mr. A. F. Whitney, for the efficient manner of
the superintendency of the exhibition hall.

C. S. KEITH, Secretary.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

The Committees awarded the following premiums :

THOROUGH-BRED STOCK.

Devons. Herds, N. B. Reed, ist, $6.
Bulls, N, B. Reed, ist, $4.
Bulls, 2 years, N. B. Reed, $4.
Cows, 8 years, N. B. Reed, ist, $3.
Cows, 6 years, N. B. Reed, 2d, $2.
Cows, 3 years, N. B. Reed, ist, $2.50.
Cows, 2 years, N. B. Reed, ist, $2.
Calves, N. B. Reed, ist, $1.50 ; and 2d, ^i.

HoLSTEiNS. Herds, P, M. Harwood, ist, $6 ; L. C. Albee, 2d, 4.
Herd, P. M. Harwood, special premium, $25.
Bull, 4 years, L. C. Albee, ist, $4; P. M. Harwood, 2d, 2,
Bull, 2 years, S. K. Pierce, $/\.; 2d, P. M. Harwood, 2.
Bull Calves, P. M. Harwood, ist, $3 ; P. M. Harwood, 2d, 2.
Heifers, 4 years, P. M. Harwood, $3; P. M. Harwood, 2d, 2.
Heifers, 3 years, S. K. Pierce, ist, $2,50; P. M. Harwood,

2d, 1.50.
Heifers, 2 years, L. C. Albee, ist, $2 ; 2d, i.
Heifer, i year, P. M. Harwood, ist, $1.50; L. C. Albee, 2d, i.
Calves, S. K. Pierce, ist, $1.50; 2d, i.

Durham. Cow, 2 years, G. W. Goddard, ist, $2.
GuRNSEY. Bull Calf, 6 months, N. B. Reed, ist, $3.

S. R. DAMON, Chairman.

6 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

STOCK NOT THOROUGHBRED— MILCH KINE.

Herds, L. C. Albee, ist premium, $5 ; L. Nichols, 2d, 3.50.

Cow for Milk, ist, S. K. Pierce, $2.50; L. C. Albee, 2d, 2.

Heifer for Milk, 3 years, L. C. Albee, 2d, $2.

Heifer for Milk, 2 years, L. Nichols, ist, $1.50; 2d, i.

Cow for Butter, F. Buttrick, ist, ^'2.50 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d, 2,

Cow for Butter, 3 years, C. A. Harris, $2.50.

WM. WOODBURY, Chairman.

Heifers, Heifer Calves, and Pens of Calves. — Heifers, i
year, L. C. Albee, ist, $1.50; 2d, i.
Heifers, 2 years, L. C. Albee, ist, $2 ; Warren Proctor, 2d,

1.50.
Calves, Heifer, N. B. Reed, 2d, %i.

Pens of Calves, S. K. Pierce, ist, $4; L. C. Albee, 2d, 2.
Calves raised by hand, S. K. Pierce, $1.50 ; L. C. Albee, 2d, 1.

GEO. WOODS, Chairman.,

Steers and Steer Calves. — Yearling Steers, N. B. Reed, ist,

Trained Steers, N. B. Reed, 2d, $1.

W. H. LAWS, Chairman.

■ FAT CATTLE.

Fat Cow, N. B. Reed, ist, $2 ; Lyman Nichols, 2d, 1.50.
Fat Steer, N. B. Reed, ist, $2 ; 2d, 1.50.
Fat Heifer, G. W. Goddard, ist, $2 ; C. A. Harris,. 2d, 1.50.
Fat Oxen, J. Gushing, ist, $2.

WM. WOODBURY, Chairman.

TOWN TEAMS.

Fitchburg, ist premium, $15.

JOSEPH GUSHING, Chairnian.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 7

WORKING OXEN AND STEERS.

Working Oxen, W. R. Proctor, ist premium, $5 ; 2d, Henry A.

Wood, 3.
Working Steers, N. B. Reed, 1st, $2 ; 2d, Henry A. Wood, 1.50.
Working Steers, 3 years old, N. B. Reed, ist, 2.50.
Steers, i year old, ist, Warren Proctor, $1.50; W. R. Proctor, i.

ABEL MARSHALL, Chairman.

SWINE.

Boar, over i year, G. W. Goddard, ist, $2.
Boar, under i year, G. W. Goddard, ist, ^1.50.
Fat Hog, G. W, Goddard, ist, ^4; 2d, 2.
Fat Pig, G. W. Goddard, ist, $2.
4 Weaned Pigs, G. W. Goddard, ist, $2 ; 2d, i.
Breeding Sow and Pigs, C. C. Boyden, ist, $4; D. L. Fuller,
2d, 2.

J. T. EVERETT, Chairma?i.

POULTRY.

Brahmas, S. M. Bascomb & Son, ist, $1 ; C. A. Harris, 2d,

50 cts.
Bantams, Herbert Buttrick, ist, $1 ; H. B. Fuller, 2d, 50 cts.
Wyandotes, F. A. Wood, ist, $1 ; John Heath, 2d, 50 cts.
Buff Cochins, W. H. Woodward, ist, $1 ; Mary A. Lawrence,

2d, 50 cts.
Brown Leghorns, S. M, Bascomb & Son, ist. Si ; John Heath,

2d, 50 cents.
White Wyandotes, John Heath, ist, $1 ; 2d, 50 cts.
White Cochin, S. M. Bascomb & Son, ist, $1.
Longshanks, S. M. Bascomb & Son, ist, $1.
White Leghorns, S. M. Bascomb & Son, 2d, 50 cts.
Plymouth Rocks, O. J. Putnam, ist, $1 ; S, P. Clifford, 2d,

50 cts.

8 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES,

Bronze Turkeys, C. A. Harris, ist, ^1.50.

Black Turkeys, C. A. Harris, 2d, 'f\.

Geese, C. A. Harris, ist, $1.50.

Pekin Ducks, S. M. Bascomb & Son, ist, $1.50.

W. E. CUNNINGHAM, Chairman.

HORSES.

Driving Horses (matched), C. H. Brown, ist premium, $5 ; Mrs.

A. Crocker, 2d, 3.
Gents' Driving Horses (single), H. E. Jennison, ist, $5 ; F. W.

Wright, 2d, 3.
Family Horses, B. F. Bailey, ist, $5 ; L. G. Brown, 2d, 3.

F. W. WRIGHT, Chairfnan.

DRAUGHT HORSES.

Double Team, J. E. Putnam, ist premium, $5 ; Geo. B. Proctor,

2d, %2> ; F. L. Marsh, 3d, $2.
Single team, G. W. Page, ist, $3; G. W. Goddard, 2d, 2; Geo.

B. Proctor, 3d, i.

DAVID HOLMAN, Chainnan.

PLOWING MATCH.

Horse Teams, A. Gates, ist premium, $5 ; J. E. Putnam, 2d, 4;
N. B. Reed, 3d, $7,.

E. WORKS, Chairviaii.

Ox Teams, C. C. Boyden, ist premium, $5 ; A. Derby, 2d, 4 ;
N. B. Reed, 3d, 3.

E. A. GOODRICH, Chairman.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 9

STALLIONS, MARES AND SUCKING COLTS.

Stallion for general use, C. S. Marshall, ist, $5 ; L. G. Brown,

2d, 2.50.
Stallion, 3 years old, L. C. Albee, ist, $4,
Colt, 3 years old, G. E. Putnam, ist, $3; 2d, G. W. Goddard,

1.50.
Colt, 2 years old, Chas. Hastings, ist, $3 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d,

$1.50.
Colt, I year old, S. W. Davis, ist, $2.50 ; Samuel Bennett, 2d,

1.50.
Colt less than i year, E. D. Works, ist, $2 ; A. H. Proctor, 2d,

1.50.
Breeding Mare, E. D. Works, ist, $4; James Tisdale, 2d, 2.50.

A. L. BURDETT, Chairman.

SHEEP.

Flock sheep, G. W. Goddard, ist, f.4 ; A. G. Rose, 2d, 2.50.

J. W. OGDEN, Chairman.

GRAIN.

Rye, H. B. Fuller, ist premium, $1 ; L. C. Albee, 2d, 50 cts.

Spring Wheat, G. W. Goddard, 2d, 50 cts.

Winter Wheat, G. W. Goddard, 2d, 50 cts,

Oats, G. W. Goddard, ist, $1 ; A. G. Rose, 2d, 50 cts.

Barley, G. W. Goddard, ist, %\ ; C. A. Harris, 2d, 50 cts.

Buckwheat, L. G. Brown, 2d, 50 cts.

Shelled Corn, C. A. Harris, ist, $1 ; J.'^^W. Page, 50 cts.

Trace Seed Corn, S. Stone, ist, $1 ; C W. Harris, 2d, 50 cts.

WM. WOODBURY, Chairman.

lO REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

ASSORTED FRUITS AND FLOWERS.

Collection Fruit, C. A. Harris, ist, $2 ; G. W. Goddard, 2d, i.

Collection Plums, Chas. Hastings, ist, $2. '

Dish Plums, O. J. Putnam, ist, $1 ; James Kane, gratuit}', 50 cts.

Plate Peaches, G. W, Goddard, 1st, $2 ; S. A. White, 2d, i.

Plate Quinces, C. C. Boyden, ist. Si ; W'. B. Hosmer, 2d,
50 cts.; Mrs. Thos. Young, gratuit}', 25 cts.

Cut Flowers, J. E. Stone, ist, $2 ; L. E. Gilchrist, 2d, i.

Parlor Bouquet, L. E. Gilchrist, $1.

Hand Bouquet, L. E. Gilchrist, 50 cts."

Bouquet and Hardy Evergreens, Geo. Cruikshanks, Si.

Collection Hardy Evergreens, Geo. Cruikshanks, $2.

Bouquet Wild Flowers, J. E. Stone, ist, 50 cts.; Grace M. Put-
nam, 2d, 25 cts.; Lucy A. Heath, gratuity, 25 cts.

Mrs. JABEZ FISHER, Chairman.

VEGETABLES.

Best Collection Kitchen Vegetables, G. W. Goddard, ist pre-
mium, S4.

Best Collection Potatoes, Fred J. Boj'den, ist, S2 ; Geo. W.
Goddard, 2d, i ; A. G. Rose, gratuity, 50 cts.; C. C.
Boyden, gratuity, 50 cts.; Milton S. Rose, gratuity,
50 cts.; C. A. Harris, gratuity, 25 cts.; Alden Derby,
gratuity, 25 cts.

Celer}-, Alden Derby, ist, 75 cts.

Collection Squashes, James Kane, ist, $2 ; Alden Derby, 2d,
I ; G. W. Goddard, gratuity, 50 cts.

Marrow Squashes, C. C. Boyden, ist, 75 cts.

Hubbard Squashes, J. Kane, ist, 75 cts.; H. B. Fuller, 2d,
50 cts.; G. W. Goddard, gratuity, 50 cts.

Turban Squashes, G. \N. Goddard, ist, 50 cts.; L. C. Albee, 2d,
50 cts.

Pumpkins, L. C. Albee, ist, 75 cts.; C. A. Harris, 2d, 50 cts.

Cauliflower, Alden Derby, 75 cts.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, I I

Cabbages, H. B. Fuller, ist, 75 cts.; A. G. Rose, 2d, 50 cts.;

Patrick Welch, gratuity, 25 cts.
Onions, Fred J. Boyden, ist, 75 cts.j Alden Derby, 2d, 50 cts.;

Geo. S. Gilchrist, gratuity, 25 cts.; L. C. Albee, gratuity,

25 cts.; Lucy A. Heath, gratuity, 25 cts.; G. W. God-

dard, gratuity, 25 cts.
Turnip Beets, Fred J. Boyden, ist, 75 cts.; Geo. W. Goddard,

2d, 50 cts.
English Turnips, Geo. Cruikshanks, ist, 50 cts.; 2d, 25 cts.
Ruta Baga, Stillman Stone, ist, 50 cts.; Milton S. Rose, 2d,

25 cts.
Tomatoes, Geo. Cruikshank, ist, 50 cts.; Geo. W. Goddard, 2d,

25 cts.
Field Beans, Wm. R. Proctor, ist, 50 cts.; Milton S. Rose, 2d,

25 cts.
Lima Beans, J. N. Page, ist, 50 cts.
Sweet Corn, Geo. Cruickshanks, gratuity, 25 cts.
Cranberries, Geo. Billings, gratuity, 25 cts.; Geo. S. Gilchrist,

gratuity, 25 cts.; O. J. Putnam, gratuity, 25 cts.
Egg Turnips, H. B. Fuller, gratuity, 25 cts.
Mangel Wurtzels, L. C. Albee, gratuity, 25 cts.

STILLMAN STONE, Chairman.

HORSE RACES.

3-minute Class, C. M. Russell, ^25 ; F. A. Bennett, 15 ; Thomas

Lunan, 10.
2:40 Class, J. H. Dempsey, $100 ; Lyman Patch, 30 ; J. M. Crel-

lis, 50.
3-minute Class, C. M. Russell, $75 ; F. A. Bennett, 35 ; J. H.

Dempsey, 25 ; J. Kirby, 15.
2:27 Class, J. H. Dempsey, $30; J. H. Dempsey, $50; John M.

Crellis, loc.

12 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

FOOT RACE.

J. O. Malley, $5 ; W. Jameson, 3.
Saddle Race, etc., $13.75.

APPLES.

12 Varieties, C. A. Harris, ist, $3 ; John Page, 2d, 2.

10 Specimens Roxbury Russetts, C. C. Boyden, ist, $1 ; H. B.
Fuller, 2d, 50 cts.

10 Specimens Palmer Greenings, C. C. Boyden, ist, $1 ; F. C.
Boyden, 2d, 50 cts.

10 Specimens Baldwins, F. J. Boyden, ist. Si j C. C. Boyden,
2d, 50 cts.

10 Varieties Gravensteins, Benj. F. Proctor, ist, $1 ; C. C. Boy-
den, 2d, 50 cts.

R. r. Greenings, L. C. Albee, ist, $1 ; C. C. Boyden, 2d, 50 cts.

Hubbardstons, C. F. Boyden, ist, $1 ; S. J. Marble, 2d, 50 cts.

Talman Sweets, G. W. Goddard, Si.

3 Varieties, 5 Specimens, G. S. Gilchrist, ist, Si. 50; Geo. W.
Goddard, 2d, i.

6 Varieties, 5 Specimens, Fred J. Boyden, ist, $2 ; J. N. Page,
2d, 1.50.

Plate Greenings, Stillman Stone, gratuity. Si ; H. B. Fuller, gra-
tuity, 50 cts.

Crab Apples, G. B. Andrews, gratuity, 50 cts.

Sutton Beauty, Geo. Cruikshank, gratuity, $1.

Collection Apples, W. R. Proctor, gratuit}', 50 cts.

Northern Spy, Stillman Stone, gratuity, %-i ; S. A. White, gra-
tuit}-, 50 cts.

GEO. CRUIKSHANKS, Chairman.

RERORTS OF COMMITTEES. 13

PEARS.

6 Varieties, C. C. Boyden, ist, $2 ; R. A. Leonard, 2d, 1.50.
12 Varieties, F. W. Whitney, $2.

3 Varieties, Fred J. Boyden, ist, ^1.50; R. A. Leonard, 2d, i.
10 Bartletts, G. B. Andrews, ist, $1 ; C. C. Boyden, 2d, 50 cts.
10 Seckel, G. B. Andrews, ist, $1 ; F. W. Whitney, 2d, 50 cts.
10 Beurre Bosc, J. P. Hayward, isi, $1 ; Geo. Jewett, 2d, 50 cts.
10 Duchess, Geo. B. Andrews, ist, $1 ; Geo. Jewett, 2d, 50 cts.
10 Louise Bonne de Jersey, Geo. B. Andrews, ist, $1 ; R. A.

Leonard, 2d, 50 cts.
10 Lawrence, Geo. Jewett, ist, $1 ; Fred J. Boyden, 2d, 50 cts.
10 Buerre de Anjou, Geo. Jewett, ist, $1 ; F. W. Whitney, 2d,

50 cents.
10 Sheldon, C. C. Boyden, ist, $1 • Fred J. Boyden, 2d, 50 cts.
Clapp's Favorite, R. A. Leonard, gratuity, 50 cts.

GRAPES.

Collection, J. P. Hayward, ist premium, $3.00.

Clusters Concord, G. B. Andrews, ist, $1 ; J. P. Hayward, 2d,

50 cts.
Clusters Delaware, J. P. Hayward, ist, $1 ; Geo. B. Andrews,

2d, 50 cts.
Clusters Niagara, J. P. Hayward, ist, $1 ; C. F. Hayward, 2d,

50 cts.

Dr. J. FISHER, Chairmaii.

BREAD, BUTTER, CHEESE, PICKLES AND
PRESERVES.

Box Honey, Geo. Hastings, ist, %2 ; F. A. Whitney, 2d, i ; C.

A. Harris, 3d, 50 cts.
Bees Wax, Geo. Hastings, Gratuity, 50 cts.

Graham Bread, Julia E. Stone, ist, %\ \ Mrs. G. W. Goddard,
2d, 50 cts.; Annie A. Webb, gratuity, 25 cts.

14 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

White Bread, Mrs. G. W. Goddard, ist, $i ; Mrs. Fred J. Boy-
den, 2d, 50 cts.

Brown Bread, Mrs. G. W. Goddard, ist, $1 ; Mrs. F. J. Boyden,
2d, 50 cts.; Mrs. G. W. Goddard, gratuity, 25 cts.

Unbolted Wheat Bread, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, 50 cts.

Lump Butter, Mrs. F. J. Boyden, ist, $3 ; Alden Derby, gra-
tuity, I.

Trunk of Butter, C. F. Hay ward, agent, $2.

Tub September Butter, T. S. Wood, ist, $3 ; C. F. Hayward,
agent, 2d, 2.

Collection Can Fruit, Grace M. Putnam, ist, $2 ; Mrs. R, A.
Leonard, 2d, i.

Collection Pickles, Mrs. F. J. Boyden, ist. Si ; Grace M. Put-
nam, 2d, 50 cts.

Collection Jellies, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, gratuity, 25 cts.; Mrs. R.
A. Leonard, gratuity, 50 cts.

Collection Plums, Mrs. Thomas Young, gratuity, 25 cts.

J. A. JOSLIN, Chairman.

ENTOMOLOGY, BIRDS, &c.

Chinese Rats, Clark Marshall, $1.
Collection Minerals, A. E. Sampson, %\.
Indian Relics, Fred Cozzens, $1.

E. A. HORTON, Chairman.

MANUFACTURED ARTICLES,
Pertaining to Agricultural Implements, Carriages, Etc.

Wrenches, etc., Neverslip Horse Shoe Co., $5.
Lawn Mower, Mather & Todd, $5.
Chilled Plows, I. C. Wright, gratuity, S2.50.
Carriages, G. W. Weymouth, gratuity, $3.
Grocery Wagons, J. P. Sheldon, gratuity, $3.
Delivery Cart, Geo. Randall, gratuity, 50 cts.

J. F. "^^O^^; Chairman.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 15

MANUFACTURED ARTICLES,
Not Pertaining to Agriculture.

Harnesses, Robes, etc., G. E. Wright & Co., $i.

Steam Pipe Covering, Fitchburg Pipe Covering Co., $i.

Individual Holders, Nichols & Whitney, 50 cts.

Dry and Fancy Goods, Nichols & Frost, $5.

Boots and Shoes, D. G. Wallace, $3.

White Sewing Machine, S. G. Gushing, $1.

Wall Papers, etc., A. A. Buxton, $2.

Stoves and Ranges, G. B. Knowlton, $2.

Groceries and Crockery, Cobb's Boston Branch, $2.

Wall Paper, etc., G. W. Hurd, $2.

Flarnesses and Horse Clothing, S. G. Frost, $2.

Pianos and Organs, J. F. Chafifin, $3.

Wall Papers and Curtains, Loring Sears, $1.

Dry Goods, Girard & Irish, :52.5o.

Stoves, Tinware, etc., Geo. Robbins & Co., $2.

Gents' Clothing, Litchfield & Stebbins, $3.

Boots and Shoes, H. E. Urann, $1.50.

Stoves and Agate Ware, Mack & Jennison, $3.

Drugs and Medicines, H. A. Estabrook, $3.

Furniture, Fitchburg Furniture Co., $2.

Mechanical Work, Fred A. Whitney, $2.

Corsets, Mrs. E. M. Johnson, 50 cents.

Stoves and Stove Goods, Brownell & Mason, $2.

Florentine Goods, Wm. Booth & Co., $2.50.

Knitting Machine, Dana Bickford, ^5.

Stationery, etc., J. E. Thompson, $1.

Bed Table, S. B. Barto, Jr., $2.50.

Proprietary Medicine, H. E. Ballou, 50 cents.

Sewing Machines, Wheeler & Wilson S. M. Co., $1 ; Singer

S. M. Co., 2."
Crockery, Lamps, etc., Union Pacific Tea Co.,. $1.50.

J. F, BROWxN, Chairman.

l6 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

FANCY ARTICLES.

Mrs. E. E. Putnam, Piano Cover, Picture Frames, Handkerchief
Case and Plush Panel, I2 ; Mrs. N. E. Sleeper, Afghan
Banner, Table Spread, Lamp Shade, Lambrequin and
Worked Suspenders, 2 ; Mrs. L. E. Gilchrest, Wreath
Worsted Flowers, Tidy, Silk Quilts and Fan, 2.50 ; Mrs.
Albert Laventure, Air Castle and Set, 1.50; Mrs. Levi
Lawrence, Knit Bed Spread, 1.50; Sadie Proctor,
Aprons, Pillows, Table Scarf, Tidies, Splasher and Paper
Flowers, 1.50; Mrs. Lucy Blodgett, Mexican Work, 1.50;
Gertie Macy, Aprons, Hoods, Skirts, Lace, etc., 1.50;
Mrs. A. J. Litchfield, Carriage Robe and Sofa Pillow,
1.50; W, E. Henry, Bracket and Wall Pocket, 1.25.
The following were awarded $1 each : Mrs. E. F.Taylor,
Bed Spread; Lillian M. Stocker, Kensington Table
Scarf, Bannerette, etc.; Mrs. G. W. Shattuck and Mrs.
S. S. Aplin, Silk Quilts ; Mrs. Lizzie Bowker (81 years
old). Rugs ; Mrs. M. E. Evven, Banners ; Mrs.W. E. Phelps,
Crazy Quilt. The following were awarded 75 cts. each :
Mrs. C. T. Gushing, Piano Scarf ; Mrs. E. L. Litdehale,
Quilt and Woolen Tidy ; Mrs. T. E. Huntress, Crazy
Patch Work and Table Cover ; Mrs. Annie E. Hough-
ton, Chair and Cushion Piece ; Mary Fairbanks, Table
Scarf. The following were awarded 50 cts. each : Mrs.
Mary L. Naramore, Rug and Carriage Afghan ; Fannie
W. Sprague, Afghan ; Mrs. Jonas Merriam, Bed Quilt ;
Mrs. Walter Wood, Bed Spread ; Mrs. M. A. Sargent,
Quilt; Mrs. Sophia Weston, Table Scarf; Mrs. Frank
Sheldon, Table Mats ; J. J. Seaver, Bed Spread ; Mrs.
A. E. Farwell, Handkerchiefs ; Mrs. Asa Nutting, Rag
Mat ; Mamie Leonard, Picture Frame ; Mrs. Henry A.
Marshall, Hattie Robinson and Annie L. Stark, Rugs ;
Julia Goodrich, Bag and Banners. The following were
awarded 25 cts. each: Mary H. Gotham, paper flowers;
Mrs. Samuel P. Lewis, Pillow Sham and Woolen Tidy ;
Ella E. Richardson, Wax Wreath ; Julia Costello, Sofa
Pillow ; Anna Burke, Crochet Skirt ; Mrs. F. J. Boyden,

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

17

Apron ; Blanche E. Russell, Street Bag ; Mrs. J. A.
Becker, Infant's Sack and Socks ; Mrs. W. D. Johnson,
Pillow Shams; Millie Dole, Tidy, Cushion, Mat, etc.;
M. Alice Foster, Photograph Case and Tidy ; Minnie
Jaquith, Tray Cloth and Tidy ; Grace M. White, Lace ;
Martha Works, Crazy Patch Work and Table Cover;
Mattie Works, Key Board ; Mrs. M. A. Goodrich, Tray
Cloth; Mrs. J. E. Goodrich, Splasher. The following
were awarded 15 cts. each : Minnie M. Webb, Felt Tidy ;
Flora T. Edgecomb, Toilet Set; Carrie P. Gushing, Knit
Purse ; Grace M. Putnam, Bracket Lambrequin ; Maud
Ackley, Brass Placque ; Gerty Ackley, Tray Cloth ;
Agnes Miller, Tidy.

Mrs. E. STEBBINS, Chairmaii.

FINE ARTS.
Fred A. Whitney, Mechanical Work and Drawing, -^3 ; Ida E.
McClure, Oil Painting, 3 ; F. A. McClure, Water Color
Picture, 5 ; E. VY. Maynard, Landscape "Scott's Falls," 2 ;
Kimball Brothers, Photographs, 3. Gratuities: Si to
Crertie Macy, Oil Paintings ; i to Emma F. Chaffin, Oil
Paintings ; 1 to Louie C. Fuller, Oil Paintings ; 75 cts.
to W. C. Foster, Design for Prints and Oil Cloths ;
50 cts. to Fannie W. Sprague, Oil Paintings ; High
School, 3d Class, Black and White. 3 ; 2d Class, Sepia,
1.50; Miss M. I. Garfield, Water Color, 2; Miss A.
Lawton and A. M. Farrar, Water Colors, 1 ; Evening
School, A. J. Foskett, Mechanical Drawing, i ; Mr. Taft,
Mechanical Drawing, i.

FINE ARTS, SCHOOL EXHIBITIONS.

Grammar Schools : High Street, Si. 50; Day Street, 1.50. The
following Schools were awarded 75 cts. each : High
Street, 2d Class ; Day Street, 8th Grade ; South Street,
7th Grade; High Street, 4th Grade. The following
Schools were awarded 50 cts. each : South Street, 8th
Grade ; Day Street, 3d Grade ; High Street, 3d Grade ;
South Street, 6th Grade ; Day Street, 6th Grade.

E. ADAMS HARTWELL, Chalrmati.

TREASURER'S REPORT.

F. C. Currier, Treasurer,

In Account with the
Worcester No. Agricultural Society. Dr.

$128 84

1885.

Dec. I

To Cash on hand.

1886.

May,

To Cash of Wild West Show,

July,

Dorris' Show,

Sept.,

House Rent,

Admissions to Fair,

Entrance Fees, Horses,

Grand Stand,

Pedlers,

Hay and Grain sold,

Oct.,

State Bounty,

1885. By Cash paid out :

Dec, Blanchard & Brown, printing,

J. E. Ogden, at Fair for 1885,
C. S. Keith, postage,
J. H. Turner, advertising for 1885,

1886. G. W. Wright, printing for 1885,
May, Homer Richmond, labor,

J. H. White, printing,
Blanchard & Brown, printing,
Mrs. Gushing, goods lost in 1885,
Mrs. Carter, goods lost in 1885,
S. W. Harris, labor, 1885,
Sept., Winchendon Courier, advertising,

Fitchburg Sentinel, advertising,
Pratt Brothers, advertising,
Ayer Public Spirit, advertising,

20

GO

30

00

5

CO

i>355

55

210

00

44

08

19

25

6

50

600

00

$2,419 22

Cr.

:2o

50

12

00

5

GO

3

GG

2

00

10

62

2

75

2

50

I

37

2

50

7

50

2

75

26

50

6

50

2

50

treasurer's report. ig

Baker Brothers, stationery,

J. V. Ricker, labor, carpenter,

(i. P. Holton, labor as watchman,

J. J. Coleman, labor at Fair,

S. W. Huntley and assistant, labor at Fair,

W. H. Wood, labor at gate,

C. T. Gushing, labor at gate,

H. A. Spooner, labor at gate,

J. F. Munroe, labor at gate,

J. W. Ogden, labor at Fair,

F. D. Page, labor at gate.

Homer Richmond, labor, carpenter work,

H. Wood, labor at gate,

Laban Gushing, labor at grounds,

Chas. Tread well, labor at grounds,

Edwin Young, labor at grounds,

J. H. White, printing,

C. S. Keith, bill posting,

C. S. Keith, postage, etc.,

Fitchburg Band,

F. A. Searle, printing,

C. A. Priest, lumber and glass,

F. W. Aldrich, dinner for guests and help,

C. S. Keith, Secretary,

W. E. Glapp, jobbing,

J. Gushing & Go., hay and straw,

I. C. Wright, hardware,

L. Sprague & Go., crockery,

F. M. Peckham, labor,

S. G. Gushing, shavings,

Fitchburg Railroad, freight on tent,

Fitchburg Railroad, freight on cattle,

Geo. Robbins & Go., repairs,

Fitchburg Flour Go., grain,

J. Martin & Son, use of tent,

W. H. Bennett, labor,

S. M. Lovering, labor at gate,

A. F. Whitney, labor as superintendent of

grounds, 15 00

$4-

95

42

00

12

GO

3

GO

13

GO

5

00

5

00

4

26

6

15

16

25

5

GO

48

12

6

00

2

00

2

75

3

75

46

GO

33

00

25

80

150

00

9

15

108

98

55

00

75

GO

6

GO

52

52

3

98

2

00

II

00

6

00

4

14

12

GO

2

I I

5

30

44

75

7

25

6

00

TREASURER S REPORT.

Jones & Stowe, advertising,

Fred Treadvvell, labor, cattle driving,

L. M. Wheeler & Son, teaming,

Merriam & Rolfe, hay and grain,

G, P. Hawkins, labor at grounds,

A. B. Lawrence, hardware,

A. L. Williams & Co., crockery,

W. H. Earle, expenses Institute,

I. N. Choate, jobbing,

F. M. Hubbard, labor,

Gardner News, advertising,

J. H. Fairbanks, hay and grain,

F. C. Currier, Treasurer, and postage and

express,
F. C. Currier, Secretary's office and gas,
Lunenburg Farmers' Club, 13 00

J. A. Battles, cash paid, 6 00

^5

00

2

00

6

00

9

45

2

00

29

79

5

00

6

60

I

50

4

00

3

00

5

30

27

00

6

00

Premiums paid.

Balance on hand.

$1

,099

84

I

,091

40

$2

,191

24

227

98

$2,419 22

F. C. CURRIER, Treasurer.

ANALYSIS OF PREMIUMS.

The premiums and gratuities awarded were distributed as
fallows : Fitchburg, $441.25 ; Leominster, 115.15 ; Lowell, 270;
Hudson, 100; Concord, N. H., 60; Clinton, 5; Princeton,
48.50; Barre, 49 ; Greenville, N. H., 49 ; Gardner, 17 ; Lunen-
burg, 49 ; Ashby, 16.50; Westminster, 3 ; Boston, 5; Peter-
boro, N. H., 5 ; Ashburnham, i ; Ayer, i ; Worcester, 8.

Total, $1,091.40.

Number of persons receiving premiums, 217.

Premiums donated, $152.

Intire.

Worc5s?3r North Agricultural Society.

NEW MEMBERS.

At a lueetiug of the Worcester North
Agi'icultiiral society, lield in April last, it
was voted that all persons not now mem-
bers, contributing the snui of $~) and up-
wards, shall be entitled to a certilioate of
life meflabership in the society. The fol-
.^owing named persons, not at that time
'/nenibers, have contributed from $-"> to
fe50 each, and have received certificates
of ni-'-mhcjsliip:

FITrnKUKO.

Gardner B Hurbank"
Frederick l''i)sdicl<=»
Cliarles Fesdick*
David E Wilaid**
W K rutupyaw
Willfaiii K l'r('ct"v— •
Cliarles H ]'r(K-l(.r«r
William Edwards"
iivrry B Hartktt*" ,
in- f! H Rice "^ /

ilr/,id<'ali Andrewsr
I)r Otis F Lord^
J(>sei>li F JaseiilH""
George H RandtL
Daniel Mc
Frank A

Herbert A Bingham*
Emmons Crocker^
S G Cusliinu^
Fred A Beckwirh"*
WF D'mers"
D P Glnddin?:*
Maurice A llauigau*
William Liv^rsage""-'
I'owell Brothers^
Daniel Boylo^i*
Farnswortli Brothers

1 Randt 1* y
[cBain*^/
Alvordta'

Greene & Shedclon"
John r Sheldon^
Gill>ert M Parks*
Norman Stone ^
Fred D Shattuck*

0 P KemiDgtou«»
Honier Richmond**

George H Cole«t*P»n
Alfred K Ordway"
Litchfield & Stebbins'

1 C Wrij-'ht & Co •»
George K Walte ^
William C Cartel*

I. ivy McMa^liji
Wing &.1.X-1"*
David II Pif'vcf'^
IJiTbcit. \ Itllgga"
l-.d\v;a\i ''omuuai
Joseph 'J"Barth'S«"
(J K Writtht^
M W Fiiz»
Nichols & Rich"
William .J Lymis^
Brownell & Mai-on^»
Henrv A Es)al>rook«
Union I'ac'fic Tea Co ^
Michael Donalioe *
■Tames Brock*"*
Mrs Abba Ji Iia\vrenco»w
Lyman H Goodnowi*
George W Wcymonth^
A L Williams &.Co^
Richard T, Eager««
John E Washer-^*
Eugene F Stone**
Frederick G Kinsman
.James Ilolgatei^
Geoige E Putnam«t
Daniel G Horton^
Frank A Blanch^rd*

Asa S Lawton'
Michael Louney^'
Henry F P.outwell'
Charles A Cross"
William M Willis *
Mack & Jennison*
Thomas Lu"an«B
Merriam & Eolpha
Walter P Gi.y*^
J A & A. E Joslinw
Charh s C W^alkera
A A Holt*^
Eilank E BroAwi*"*
JoTih E Kerioggw

Charles H DotenL

LUNENBURG.

Edwin Yoimg A C Estabrook

Flint H Boutw i! Janits L Haningtou

iicrbert O ?iead

AVESTMINSTEK.

William H Laws

"^ of gas in Nashua has he

A. L. WILLIAMS & CO.

(COBB'S BOSTON BRANCH,)
153 Main Street, Fitcliburg,

Have the largest stock of

STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES

in the citv. Also,

CROCKERY,

Plain '^TT'h.ite and Printed Dinner, Tea
and Toilet Sets.

DINNEE, TEA AND TOILET SETS MADE TO OEDEE, &c.

All will be sold at the lowest cash prices. Call and examine.

A. Z.. VrZLLZAMS <& CO.,

153 Main Street, Fitchburg.

- HOLSTIEN-FEIESIAN CATTL^

IMPORTED AND HOME-BRED.

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Our herd of Holstien-PViesians, both sexes, is beyond (luestion one
of the finest in New England. Also, a large number of high-grade
Heifers, from one month old and upwards, for sale at farmers' prices.

Farmers, you should consider your best interests by examining this
choice selection. They will speak for themselves.

Z.7MJLXT C. JLZ.B&S,
FAIRLAWN FARM. Fitchburg.

PHOTOORA

P>Ti.

J. C. MOULTON,

368 Main Street, - - Fitchburg, Mass.

Is making the Best of Work.

Telephone Connection. And is using the instantaneous Pro-
cess. He keeps up with the improvements of the day.

368 m:a.iis7 street.

g^. ^. I.SWi'OjAl & Co.,
•HiReaf Estate Ogeefs,'^'

Send or call and get one of our

REAL ESTATE ADVERTISERS.

It gives a description of more than 300

Estates, Farms, MILLS, HOTELS, Houses and Lands.

Office: Rollstone Bank Building,
FITCHBURG, - - MASS.

C. A. Priest Lumber Co.

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in

MicMgai, Canada aid NortkrD

Laths, Clapboards,

Pine and Cedar Shingles.

ALSO MANUFACTURERS OF

DOORS,SASH, BLINDS,

Glazed Windows, Window Frames, Window and

Picture Glass, Mouldings, Brackets, all kinds

of Stair Work, and

ALL KINDS OF BUILDERS' FINISH.

Packing Boxes made to order at Short Notice.

Planing, Jointing, Matching and Jig Sawing

Done to Order.

SCHOOL FURNITURE A SPECIALTY.

Factory and Yard, Rollstone Street,

Office: 45 Rollstone Street,
FITCHBURG, - - - M^ASS.

F. C. CURRIER & SON,

210 Main Street, Opera House Block,

FITOHBURG

Fire ^ I nsu ranee t Agents.

The Oldest Established Agency in the City.
PROPERTY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION

Liable to Destruction by Fire or Lightnings

INSURED AT THE LOWEST RATES,

And all losses and damages upon the same adjusted and
paid through this office.

Also,

Life and Accident Insurance

Policies can be secured here.

All business in the above line is Guaranteed.

Also., Agents for the

Leading Steamship Lines to Europe.

Cabin and Steerage Tickets for sale, also
on all parts of Europe at current rates.

■^t Railroad Tickets to all parts of this country %^

max be had here.

LITCHFIELD & STEBBINS

Are receiving

* NEW* GOODS* DAILY.*

Every Department has its

GENUINE BARGAINS,

Which is one of the secrets of their success. They are the

ClotUers, Hatters i Heiits' Fmisliers.

Also, largest dealers in

TRUNKS, BAGS, ROBES,

AND

Remember they have but

^ ONE i^ PPtTCE,^

And a child can buy as cheap as the sharpest man.

Honest * Ms *ani* Honest* Prices

AT

LITCHFIELD & STEBBINS',

lUiider .A.inerio£Lii Piou.se,

H. F. ROCKWELL,

ISTo. 4r01 ls/LJ^ll<J STREET,

-DEALER IN-

SPONGES, INFANTS' FOOD, TOILET ARTICLES,
AND FAMILY MEDICINES,

^lARN ESSES

Of every Description.

Also a Full Line of Ladies' and Gents' Riding Equipments, Whips,

Blankets, Carriage Robes and Mats, and in fact everything

usually found in a First-Class Harness Store,

AT LOW CASH PRICES!

Call and be convinced at

vJ. -S:. SCOTT'S,

201 Main St., (opp. Opera House,) Fitchburg, Mass.

WHEf YOO GET fl KOOD Til}, STICK TO IT.

THE

Magee Stoves I Ranges

Have told their own story for the fast tzuenty years, and

are, to-day, acknozvledgcd by all tmfrcjndiced stove

men to be the leadim^- goods on the market.

Sold on easy instalments, and delivered free within fifteen

miles.

MACK & JENNISON,
^Heating and Plumbing Engineers,^^

243-245 Main St., Fitchburg,

Sole A-gents.

L. SFRAGT7E <& CO.,

HEADQUARTERS for

Carpels, Oil Cloms, inallings, Hugs,

HANGING AND TABLE LAMPS,

CLASS WARE, TABLE CUTLERY,

APER # lANGINGS # AND ^ 10RDERS.il

Largest Stock and Lowest Prices.

382 Main Street, Fitcliburg.

■^ 1

piassaciioiiGtls piuluai piO SoGielg.

Incorporated Feb. 19, 1879.

MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE

ON THE ASSESSMENT PLAN.

Has 2^4.00 members^ and has paid out since it started
more than $150^000 on death claims. On this
plan people of Tnoderate means can get
insured and carry it., as it costs
less than one-half of ordi-
nary life insurance as
conducted in the old
line life com-
panies.

PLEASE CALL AND GET OIROULAES GIVING INFOR-
MATION ABOUT IT.

HENRY A. GOODRICH, President. H. C. HARTWELL, Vice-President.

F. C. CURRIER, Secretary. E. B. ROCKWOOD, Treasurer.

D. S. WOODWORTH, M. D., Medical Director.

H. C. HARTWELL, Solicitor.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

H. A. Wii.Lis, President Rollstone National Bank, Fitchburg.

H. F. CoGGSHALL, Superintendent Fitchburg Gas Company, Fitchburg.

Leander Sprague, Merchant, Fitchburg.

A. S. Lawton, Real Estate Agent, Fitchburg.

George Robbins, Merchant, Fitchburg.

Henry A. Goodrich, Merchant, Fitchburg.

H. C. Hartwell, Solicitor, Fitchburg.

D. S. WooDWORTH, Physician, Fitchburg.

Joseph P. Farnsvvorth, Merchant, Fitchburg.

Aaron F. Whitney, Fitchburg.

F. C. Currier, General Insurance, Fitchburg.

G. Walton Goss, Assistant Cashier of Clinton National Bank, Clinton.
James H. Putnam, Milford, Mass.

Herbert A. Currier, Insurance Agency of A. N. Currier & Son, Worcester.

TRANSACTIONS

OF THE

WORCESTER NORTH

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,

FOR THE YEAR 1887,

TOGETHER WITH A LIST OF THE

Committees and Premiums for 1888.

FITCHBURG :

PRESS OF BLANCHARD & BROWN.
1888.

SECRETARY'S REPORT.

The thirty-fifth Annual Fair was held on the grounds of the
Society on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 27th and 28th, 1887.
The Fair opened with a rather cold, disagreeable day, neither
stormy nor pleasant ; the attendance was good in the afternoon
considering the weather, etc. The second day the weather was as
fine as could be desired and the attendance equally good, the peo-
ple apparently appreciating the programme of amusements
arranged by the committee.

The display of live stock equalled, if not exceeded that of
former years, particularly in thorough-bred stock, among which are
worthy of special mention, some Holsteins exhibited by Vice-
President L. C. Albee of Fitchburg ; S. K. Peirce of South
Gardner ; G. F. Williams of Lunenburg ; Jerseys from the stock
farm of J. F. Brown of Lunenburg and D. F. Bigelow of Prince-
ton ; also some very fine Devons by N. B, Reed of Princeton.

Much interest was taken in the plowing matches, both oxen and
steers, working cattle, etc. Draught horses holding their usual
place of interest.

The exhibition of gentlemen's driving horses, family horses, etc.,
was exceedingly good, and our Society can surely boast of having
some members who own very fine horses.

The display of fruits, flowers and vegetables was hardly up to
past years in quantity, but the manner in which they were managed
and displayed far exceeded any previous efforts of the Society in
this department.

4 secretary's report.

The display of fancy goods and fine arts continues to increase
from year to year, for which the Society are mostly indebted to
the ladies.

I take this time and manner to thank the other officers of the
Society and the different committees, for their kindness and assist-
ance, which is necessary to make these annual exhibitions pleasant
and successful.

Three Institutes have been held during the year, with good at-
tendance. The first at Ashburnham, with address by William H.
Earle of Worcester ; subject, "General Farm Culture." The
second at Lunenburg ; address by E. W. Wood of Boston, on
"Fruit Culture." The third at Westminster.

C. S. KEITH, Secretary.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

The Committees awarded the following premiums.

THOROUGH-BRED STOCK.

HoLSTEiNS. Herds, George F. Williams, ist premium, $G ; L.
C. Albee, 2d, $4.

Bull, 3 years, ist, L. C. Albee, $^; G. F. Williams, ^4; S. K.
Peirce, Gardner, $4 ; and 2d $2.

Bull Calf, L. C. Albee, ^3 ; Joel A. Haywood, $3.

Cows, G. F. Williams, ist, $3 ; and ist, ^2.50; G. F. Williams,
2d, $1.50 ; and 2d, $1.

Heifer, S. K. Peirce, ist, $1.50.

Calf, L. C. Albee, ist, $1.50.
Jerseys. Herds, J. F. Brown, Lunenburg, ist, $6 ; D. F. Bige-
lovv, Princeton, 2d, $4.

Bull, D. F. Bigelow, Princeton, ist, $4 ; and 2d, $1.50.

Cow, J. F. Brown, Lunenburg, ist, $3 ; D. F. Bigelow, Prince-
ton, ist, $2.50; and 2d, %i ; J. F. Brown, Lunenburg, 2d,
$1.50, 1st, $2, and 2d, $1.

Calf, J. F. Brown, Lunenburg, 2d, $1.50.

Pen of Heifer Calves, J. F. Brown, Lunenburg, ist, $1.50.

Heifer, i year old, M. F. Plympton, ist, $1.50.
Devons. Bull, N. B. Reed, Princeton, ist, $4.

Cow, N. B. Reed, Princeton, ist, $3 ; and 2d, ^1.50.

Heifer, N. B. Reed, Princeton, ist, $1.50; 2d, $1 ; and ist,

$1.50-

S. F. WHITNEY, Chairman.

6 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

STOCK NOT THOROUGH-BRED.

Herds, G. F. Williams, ist premium, I5 ; J. E. Putnam, 2d, $3.50.
Cow for Milk, G. F. Williams, ist, 2.50; and 2d, ^1.50; L. C.

Albee, 2d, $2.
Heifers, 2 years, L. C. Albee, ist, $2.50; Lyman Nichols, 2d, $2 ;

J. F. Brown, Lunenburg, ist, ^2.50; G. W. Goddard, 2d,

$2 ; and 2d, $2.
Cow for Butter, J. F. Brown, Lunenburg, ist, ^2.50 ; C. A. Harris,

North Leominster, ist, ^2.50; G. N. Proctor, 2d, $2.

W. H. LAWS, Chairman.

Heifer Calves, and Pens of Calves. — Heifer, i year, L. C.

Albee, ist, $2; S. K. Peirce, Gardner, 2d, $1.50; G. F.

Williams, Lunenburg, ist, $1.50; and 2d, $\.
Heifer, 2 years, G. F. Williams, Lunenburg, ist, ^1.50; L. G.

Brown, gratuity, ^1.50 ;R. Harris, Leominster, 2d, <^i ;

C. W. Harris, Leominister, gratuity, 75 cts.
Calf raised by hand, L. C. Albee, 2d, ^i.
Heifer Calf, N. B. Reed, Princeton, ist, $1.50; G. F. Williams,

Lunenburg, 2d, ^i.

GEORGE B. ANDREWS, Chairman.

FAT CATTLE.

Yoke Fat Oxen, Leominster Town Farm, ist premium, %2 ; and

2d, ^1.50.
Fat Heifer, T. B. Works, ist, ^2.
Fat Cow, N. B. Reed, Princeton, rst, $2 ; and 2d, ^1.50.

WILLIAM WOODBURY, Chairman.

TOWN TEAMS.

City of Fitchburg, 20 yoke oxen, ist premium, ^15.
Town of Leominster, 2d, i^io.

GEORGE WOOD, Chairman.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 7

WORKING OXEN AND STEERS.

Working Oxen, 6 years, C. C. Boyden, Leominster, ist pre-
mium, $5.

Working Oxen, 5 years, W. W. Shattuck, 2d, $3.

Working Oxen, 3 years, N. B. Reed, Princeton, I2.50.

Steers, 2 years, D. W. Salisbury, Leominster, ist, $2 ; Henry A.
Wood, 2d, $1.50.

SWINE.
Breeding Sow, C. C. Boyden, Leominster, ist premium, $4;

Samuel Bennett, 2d, $2.
Weaned Pigs, Samuel Bennett, ist, $2.

J. T. EVERETT, Chairman.

SHEEP.
Flock of Sheep, George VV. Lawrence, ist premium, $4.

A. G. ROSE, Chairman.

PLOWING MATCH.

Ox Teams, N. B. Reed, Princeton, ist premium, $5 ; Alden
Derby, Leominster, 2d, ^4 ; C. C. Boyden, Leominster,

3d, H-

T. S. WOOD, Chairman.

Horse Teams, J. W. Page, Lunenburg, ist premium, $5 ; A. Gates,
Leominster, 2d, $4 ; H. G. Burnap, 3d, $3.

E. A. GOODRICH, Chairman.

HORSES.

Family Driving Horses, B. F. Bailey, ist premium, ^5 ; Mrs. M.

C. Crocker, 2d, ^3.
Gent's Driving Horse, H. G. Morse, ist, $5, special premium;

E. M. Rockwell, 2d, ^3, special premium.
Gent's Matched Horses, in pairs, C. H. Brown, ist, ^5 ; L. C.

Albee, 2d, I3.

GEORGE. E. PUTNAM, Chairman.

6 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

DRAUGHT HORSES.
One Pair, J. W. Page, Lunenburg, ist premium, $5 ; A. Gates,

Leominster 2d, $3 ; J. E. Putnam, 3d, $2.
Single Horse, G. B. Proctor, ist, $3 ; W. R. Proctor, Lunenburg,
2d, $2 ; E. M. Carter, Leominster, 3d, ^i.

L. McMASTER, Chairman.

POULTRY.

Brahmas, W. H. Wilson, Shirley, 1st premium, 3 entries, $3 ; D.

F. Bigelow, Petersham, 2d, 3 entries, $1.50; Herbert But-
trick, 3d, I entry, 25 cts.
Wyandottes, F. A. Wood, ist, i entry, $\ ; Frank Burke, gratuity,

50 cts. ; D. F. Bigelow, Petersham, gratuity, 50 cts. ; W.

J. Wyeth, 2d, I entry, 50 cts.
Black Cochins, D. H. and C. H. Merriam, ist, $1.
Partridge Cochins, D. F. Bigelow, Petersham, ist, $1.
Plymouth Rocks, W. J. Wyeth, ist, 2 entries, ^1.50; D. F. Bige-

lo\^. Petersham, 2d, $1 ; Mrs. O. J. Putnam, Leominster,

gratuity, 25 cts. '
Leghorns, D. F. Bigelow, Petersham, ist, 2 entries, $2.
Hamburgs, D. F. Bigelow, Petersham, ist, 4 entries, $3.50.
Houdans, D. F. Bigelow, Petersham, ist, $1.
White Dergos, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, Leominster, ist, $\.
Pekin Ducks, E. S. and H. L. Daniels, gratuity, 50 cts. ; F. C.

Battles, ist, ^1.50.
Pair of Wild Ducks, George Battles, gratuity, 25 cts.
Pair of Geese, C. W. Harris, Leominster, ist, $1.50.
Pair of Canada Black Turkeys, C. W. Harris, Leominster, ist,

$1.50.
Pair of S. P. P. Pigeons, F. W. Woods, Leominster, ist, 50 cts.
Pair of B. P. P. Pigeons, F. W. Woods, Leominster, ist, 50 cts.
Pair of Black and Red Game Bantams, Harry Buttrick, ist, $1.
Pair of White Holland Turks, C. A. Harris, Leominster, ist, ^1.50.
Pair of Geese, C. A. Harris, Leominster, ist, ^1.50.
Chicks, C. A. Harris, Leominster, gratuity, 50 cts.
Pair of Gray Ducks, C. A. Harris, Leominster, gratuity, 25 cts.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 9

Black B. Game Fowls and Chicks, J. F. Brown, Lunenburg, ist, 2

entries, $2.
Pair of White Rabbits, J. S. Peirce, gratuity, 15 cts.
Pair of Pekin Ducks, Brown and White Leghorns, Light Brahmas,

S. M. Bascomb, $3.50.
Two pair Wyandottes, John Heath, Lunenburg, $1.25.
Fancy Pigeons, G. E. Mossman, $2.50.
Guinea Pig, Eddie Remick, 15 cts.
Pair of Booted Bantams, R. E. Bickford, ^i.

FRANK A. WOOD, Chairman.

STALLIONS, MARES AND SUCKING COLTS.

Stallions for Stock, H. G. Morse, Fitchburg, ist premium, $5 ;
Lyman Patch, 2d, 2.50.

Colt, 3 years old, Charles Hastings, Lunenburg, ist, $3.

Colt, 2 years old, stallion, George A. Upton, West Townsend, ist,
$1; F. A. Wood, 2d, $1.50.

Colt, I year old, stallion, E. D. Works, ist, $2.50; Amos Robin-
son, Westminster, 2d, $1.50,

Colt, Charles S. Marshall, Leominster, ist, ^2 ; E. D. Works, 2d,
^1.50.

Breeding Mares, E. D. Works, ist, $\; Nichols Parker, 2d, $2.50.

GRAIN.

Specimens Shelled Corn, L. C. Albee, ist premium, $1.

Trace Seed Corn, L. C. Albee, 2d, 50 cts.

Seed Corn, C. W. Harris, Leominster, gratuity, 50 cts.

Barley, C. W. Harris, ist $1.

Mammoth Sweet Corn, J. F. Brown, Lunenburg, gratuity, 50 cts.

Shelled Corn, J. N. Page, Leominster, 2d, 50 cts.

Trace Corn, J. N. Page, Leominster, ist, $\.

Trace Seed Corn, Stillman Stone, Lunenburg, gratuity, 50 cts.

APPLES.
3 Varieties, S. S. Gilchrist, ist premium, $1.50.
6 Varieties, F. J. Boyden, ist $2.
21 Varieties, C. W. Harris, 2d, ^4.50.

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lo Specimens of Baldwins, C. C. Boyden, ist, $i ; C. F. Boyden,

2d, 50 cts ; J. N. Page, ist, Si.
10 Specimens of Roxbury Russets, C. C. Boyden, ist, $1 ; J. F.

Brown, 2d, 50 cts.
10 Specimens of Hubbardstons, C. F. Boyden, ist, $1 ; F. J.

Boyden, 2d, 50 cts.
10 Specimens of Palmer Greenings, C. F. Boyden, ist, $1.
10 Specimens of R. I. Greenings, C. C. Boyden, 2d, 50 cts,
10 Specimens of Tolman Sweets, J. F. Brown, ist, $1.

2 Kinds, George Cruickshanks, gratuity, 50 cts.

10 Specimens of Northern Spy, Stillinan Stone, gratuity, 50 cts.
10 Specimens of Gravensteins, C. F. Boyden, ist, $1 ; Abel
Marshall, 2d, 50 cts.

PEARS.
10 Seckel, L. C. Albee, ist premium, $1 ; J. P. Hayward, 2d,

50 cts.
10 Louise Bonnie, C. F. Boyden, ist, $1 ; G. B. Andrews, 2d,

50 cts.
10 Angelina, G. B. Andrews, ist, $1.
. 10 Anjou, G. Merriam, ist, $1 ; G. B. Andrews, 2d, 50 cts.

10 Lawrence, G. B. Andrews, ist, $1 ; George Jewett, 2d, 50 cts.

10 Bartletts, G. B. Andrews, ist, ^i.

10 Sheldons, J. A, Marshall, ist, $\ ; VV. R. Proctor, 2d, 50 cts.

10 Duchess, H. B. Fuller, 2d, 50 cts.

10 Beurre Bosc, J. P. Hayward, ist, %\ ; Stillman Stone, 2d, 50

cts.

5 Anjorie, J. P. Hayward, ist, $1.50.

3 Varieties, 5 specimens each, F. J. Boyden, ist, $1.

GRAPES.
-Collection, J. P. Hayward, ist, $3 ; G. B. Andrews, 2d, $2.

6 Clusters Concords, C. F. Hayward, ist, ^i ; J. P. Hayward, 2d,

50 cts. ; G. B. Andrews, gratuity, 50 cts. ; estate S. A.

White, gratuity, 50 cts.
6 Clusters Niagara, C. F. Hayward, ist, $\.
6 Clusters Delawares, J. P. Hayward, ist, Si ; C. F. Hayward, 2d,

50 cts. ; G. B. Andrews, gratuity, 50 cts.
6 Clusters Wordon, M. S. Heath, gratuity, 25 cts.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. II

The display of fruits, which was not as large as it has been
some years and not nearly as extensive as the growers in this
region ought to furnish, yet excelled in the fine qualities of the
specimens offered, and was a manifest improvement on the exhibi-
tions of a few years ago, when all the overgrown and coarse
textured fruits were abundantly displayed as if they were the
acme of perfection. It is gratifying to see the competition for
mere size give way to specimens having a clean, smooth, fine
grained surface, free from deformities, with all those on the same
dish of an even size and shape, as if cast in a mold. Worm holes,
even in extravagantly large fruits not being considered either orna-
mental, useful or deserving encouragement by way of reward.
Those fruits only should receive premiums which would command
the highest prices in a market of cultivated taste that can appre-
ciate and is willing to pay a full equivalent for the best. It is
hoped that this matter will be kept fully in view by exhibitors and
judges, and thus become an educating influence in the production
of a larger proportion of fruit of the highest excellence.

In order to gain the greatest good as an educator, it is be-
lieved that some changes in the details of competition are desira-
ble. The whole exhibit ought to be upon the tables with the
competing specimens arranged side by side, and the cards denoting
the awards attached, before the exhibition is opened to the pubhc.
Each visitor can then see what the decisions of the judges are?
and can comment upon the result so as to gain some knowledge
of the subject, and can learn something, even if it be only the in-
competency of the judges who make the awards. Under present
arrangements, the book of entries is not delivered to the judges
until the crowd of visitors makes it extremely difficult and annoy-
ing before they can get through with their duties, and by that
time it is too late to be of service as an instructive lesson, and the
interest is lost for future efforts.

As a compensation for the additional labor required from ex-
hibitors to bring this about and also to increase the interest and
competition, it is suggested that the schedule of premiums be
somewhat enlarged with perhaps an increase in the amount of
money offered. The new life that has been and is to be infused into
the Society's exhibitions, growing out of its improved financial con-

12 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

dition, will, it is believed, warrant reasonable changes in this
direction. It is also a suggestion worthy of consideration whether
an exhibition of horticultural products might not be useful, desira-
ble and perhaps financially successful, in the month of May or
June, under the new conditions in which the society will be found.

JABEZ FISHER, Chairman.

ASSORTED FRUITS AND FLOWERS.

Collection of Cut Flowers, Joseph Jackson, ist premium, %2 ;
George B. Andrews, gratuity, $i ; Harry Buttrick, gra-
tuity, 50 cts.

Collection of Pot Plants, Joseph Jackson, gratuity, $2.

Parlor Bouquet, Mrs. G. S. Gilchrist, ist, $\.

Cut Flowers, Mrs. G. S. Gilchrist, gratuity, 50 cts. ; S. P. Emory,
gratuity, 50 cts.

Pair of Hand Bouquets, Mrs. G. S. Gilchrist, gratuity, 50 cts.

Bouquet Wild Flowers, Grace M. Putnam, gratuity, 25 cts.

Bouquet Flowers, Nellie L. Wylie, gratuity, 25 cts.

12 Hardy Evergreens, George Cruickshanks, gratuity, $2.

8 Varieties Dahlias, J. H. Pierson, gratuity, 50 cts.

Flowers and Roses, George Cruickshanks, gratuity, $1.50.

Pot of Dwarf Dahlias, J. H. Pierson, 50 cts.

Collection of Peaches, U. S. Heath, ist, $3.

Plate of Crawford Peaches, Charles Hastings, ist %2.

Eate Crawford Peaches, J. L. Harrington, gratuity, $1.

Plate of Lombard Plums, U. S. Heath, ist, $1.

Plate of Plums, Charles Hastings, 2d, 50 cts.

MRS. JABEZ FISHER, Chairman.

VEGETABLES.

Best Collection of Kitchen Vegetables, Joseph Jackson, ist pre-
mium, ^4 ; G. M. Putnam, 2d, $3.

Collection of Potatoes, Milton S. Rose, ist, $2 ; C. C. Boyden,
2d, $1.

Celery, F. J. Boyden, ist, 75 cts. ; Joseph Jackson, 2d, 50 cts.

Hubbard Squashes, E. Stone, ist, 75 cts. ; H. B. Fuller, 2d, 50 cts.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 1 3

Marrow Squashes, C. C. Boyden, ist, 75 cts. ; E. Stone, 2d, jO cts^

Turban Squashes, Abel Marshall, 2d, 50 cts. ; J. A. Marshall, gra-
tuity, 40 cts.

Giant Chilly Squashes, George B. Andrews, gratuity, 50 cts.

Cabbages, H. B. Fuller, ist, 75 cts. ; Joseph Jackson, 2d, 50 cts. ;
Samuel Bennett, gratuity, 25 cts.

Onions, F. J. Boyden, ist, 75 cts. ; Milton S. Rose, 2d, 50 cts.

Beets, F, J. Boyden, ist, 75 cts. ; C. A. Harris, 2d, 50 cts.

Turnips, Joseph Jackson, ist, 50 cts. ; C. W. Harris, 2d, 25 cts. ;
Samuel Bennett, gratuity, 30 cts.

Ruta-Baga, Stillman Stone, ist, 50 cts.

Sweet Pumpkins, C. C. Boyden, ist, 75 cts. ; C. W. Harris, 2d,
50 cts.

Cucumber Pumpkins, H. P. Wheelock, gratuity, 40 cts.

Tomatoes, Joseph Jackson, ist, 50 cts.

Field Beans, C. A. Harris, 2d, 25 cts.

CauHflower, Joseph Jackson, 2d, 50 cts.

ALDEN DERBY, Chairman.

BREAD, BUTTER, CHEESE, PICKLES AND
PRESERVES.

Butter, 12 lbs. lump, Alden Derby, Leominster, ist premium, $3.

Canned Fruits, Mrs. Alden Derby, Leominster, gratuity, 50 cts.

Bread, unbolted wheat, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, Leominster, ist, $\.

Bread, rye and Indian, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, Leominster, 2d, 50 cts. ;
Mrs. F. J. Boyden, Leominster, 2d, 50 cts.

Jellies, collection of, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, Leominster, ^i.

Bread, white, Beardie Wright, ist, $1 : Mrs. O. J. Putnam, Leom-
inster, 2d, 50 cts. ; Mrs. F. J. Boyden, Leominster, 2d, 50
cts. ; F. A. Harris, Leominster, gratuity, 25 cts. ; Mrs. Alden
Derby, Leominster, gratuity, 25 cts.

Jelly, 6 jars apple, Mrs. Leonard Downe, Lunenburg, gratuity,
50 cts.

Fruit, collection of canned, Mrs. C. A. Harris, Leominster, 2d, $1.

Jellies, collection of canned, Mrs. C. A. Harris, Leominster, ist, $2.

Rolls, coffee, Beardie Wright, gratuity, 25 cts.

Butter, 25 lbs. September, Mrs. F.J. Boyden, Leominster, 2d, $2.

14 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

Butter, lump, Mrs. F. J. Boyden, Leominster, 2d, $2.
Pickles, collection of, Mrs. F. J. Boyden, Leominster, ist ^i.
Bread, unbolted wheat, Mrs. F. J. Boyden, Leominster, ist, $1.
Bread, bolted rye, Mrs. F. J. Boyden, Leominster, ist $1.
Butter, tub September, T. S. Wood, Westminster, ist, ^3.

J. A. JOSLIN, Chairman.

MANUFACTURED ARTICLES PERTAINING TO
AGRICULTURE.

Agricultural Implements, I. C. Wright & Co., $10.
Syracuse Road Scraper, E. A. Proctor, Westminster, $3.

R. A. LEONARD, Chairman.

MANUFACTURED ARTICLES NOT PERTAINING TO
AGRICULTURE.

Case of Violins, J. M. White, $2 ; case of rubber stamps, J. W.
Ogden, 75 cts. ; paper hangings, curtains, etc., George
W. Hurd, 50 cts. ; furniture, C. M. Parker & Co., 2 ;
groceries, crockery, etc., E. M. Read, 75 cts. ; instalment
goods, A. Withington, 50 cts. ; furnishing goods. Globe
Furnishing Co., i ; stand and easel, L. R. Smith, Leom-
inster, 50 cts. ; rheumatic syrups, H. F. Rockwell, 50 cts. ;
dry goods, Nichols & Frost, 5 ; stoves, kitchen furnishing
goods, G. B. Knowlton, i ; wall paper, curtains, etc.,
Loring Sears, i ; harnesses, S. G. Frost, 2 ; furs, robes,
etc., H. A. Goodrich, 2 ; proprietary medicines, Wing &
Joel, 75 cts. ; fancy goods, albums, etc., J. E. Thompson,
I ; sham holder, F. M. Hubbard, 25 cts. ; Acme water
filter, Waldo Whitney, Leominster, 50 cts. ; boots and
shoes, H. L. Larrabee & Co., 2 ; drapery goods, A. A.
Buxton, I ; window shades, A. A. Buxton, 50 cts. ; sewing
machines, S. G. Gushing, 75 cts. ; pianos and organs,
Nichols & Rich, 2.50 ; sewing machines, Wheeler & Wil-
son, 75 cts. ; Edson fire extinguisher, William Baldwin, 75

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 1 5

cts. ; sewing machines, Granville Whitney, i ; organs and
pianos, J. F. Chaffin, 4 ; sewing machines, John Gillispee,
2 ; never slip horse shoe, E. D. Atherton, i.

CHARLES FOSDICK, Chairman.

FINE ARTS.

Oil Painting, M. E. S. Ewen, $3.50 ; oil painting, Emma Chaffin,
3 ; pen drawing, Winifred C. Foster, 2 ; water color, F.
A. McClure, 2 ; water color, Mary L. Garfield, i ; col-
lection of oil paintings, Anna M. Morse, $2 gratuity ;
charcoal drawing, Emma Chaffin, i ; painting from nature,
Mrs. Clarence JCenney, ^i gratuity; oil painting, Gertie
Macy, 75 cts.; oil painting, Ida C. Russell, 75 cts.;
collection of photographs, Kimball Brothers, 2 ; specimen
of penmanship, Frank L. Wheeler, 50 cts.

FINE ARTS, SCHOOL EXHIBITIONS.

High School: Mary L. Garfield, $\ ; Addie M. Farrar, i ; Ira C.

Greene, 2 ; F. I. Howe, 50 cts. ; Anna McGrath, 50 cts. ;

M. E. Peabody, 50 cts. ; C. A. Sawyer, 50 cts. ; 3d Class,

1.50 ; 2d Class, 1.50.
Grammar School: Woodbury District, $1; Kimball School, 50

cts; High Street, Book 3, 75 cts.; South Street, Book 4,

50 cts. ; Day Street, Book 5, 25 cts. ; South Street, Book

7, I ; High Street, Book 8, i ; Day Street, Book 9, i ;

High Street, Book 8, 25 cts.

Miss ELEANOR A. NORCROSS, Chairman.

FANCY ARTICLES.

William Howland, 2 bed spreads, -^2; Mrs. E. S. Gilchrest, of
Lunenburg, apron and hand knit edging, 1.50. The fol-
lowing were awarded $1 each; Miss Nellie Kittredge,
pillow sham and chemise ; Mrs. Ruth A. Nutting, bed
quilt ; Mrs. C. F. Boyden, patch work quilt ; Mrs. Fred
H. Davis, silk quilt; A. H. Newton, afghan ; Anna A.
Morse, banner, fancy rag carpet ; Mrs. G. M. Pratt, rag

1 6 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

carpet ; Clarence Kenney, table cover ; E. J. England,
afghan ; Mrs. G. Brocklebank, knit bed spread ; Mrs. A.
Laventure, fancy work made by hand. The following
were awarded 1.25: Mrs. C. VV. Shattuck, patch work;
Dame Norvert, i quilt. The following were awarded 75
cts : Miss Minnie Webb, splasher ; Mary C. Narramore,
bed quilt ; D. E. Fairbanks, afghan ; Myra A. Phelps,
pillow sham ; Sadie Dole, carriage afghan, Estel E. Emer-
son, afghan ; Mrs. A. B. Damon, 3 Rugs ; Mrs. R.
H. Waite, crazy quilt ; Mrs. W. E. Phelps, sofa pillow
and cushion ; Mrs. Willard Norton, plush mat ; Mrs. George
Byron, mohair plush mat ; Miss Sadie Proctor, afghan-
The following were awarded 50 cts : Mary S. Gates, floor
mat ; C. A. Harris, fancy box ; I^rs. Fred Divoll, fancy
bag; Julia Terry, table scarf and bureau scarf; A. Gibson,
worsted quilt ; A. Gibson, silk quilt ; Gertie Ackley, tray
cloth; Mary E. Burke, table scarf; E. W. Harrington, i
rug ; Mrs. F. H. Davis, crazy quilt ; G. H. Phelps, crazy
quilt ; EHza Whiting, 2 mats ; F. E. Wentworth, embroid-
ered mirror frame ; William Howland, i comfortable ;
Nellie Wiley, fancy work ; A. E. Farwell, 2 handkerchiefs ;
Minnie Fox, knit undervest ; C. E. Shattuck, table scarf;
Maude Keete, tidy ; Maude Colburn, 2 skirts ; Mrs. S. A.
Swift, table scarf; Miss Cruickshanks, rug; Miss Lovering,
2 scarfs; Mrs. J. F. Fisher, crochet works; Miss Lucy
Greenwood, knit mat ; Walter Conant, Ottoman. The
following were awarded 25 cts : Mrs. Otis Kittridge,
ottoman cover; Mary C. Narramore, rug; Anna Buckley,
patch work tidy ; Anna Buckley, ribesened tidy ; E. D.
Nute, lace apron ; E. D. Nute, box crochet lace ; Maud
Ackley, sofa pillow ; Maud Ackley, decorated jar ; Maud
Ackley, decorated decanter ; Maud Ackley, photograph
holder; Nellie M. Littlehale, table scarf; Nellie M. Little-
hale, 2 tidies ; Mrs. F. E. Wentworth, apron ; Mrs. F. E.
Wentworth, 2 table mats ; Mrs. F. E. Wentworth, crochet
skirt ; F. E. Wentworth, embroidered plush banner ;
Christabel Whitney, tidy; Edith Whitney, easel scarf;
M. B, Goddard, skirt ; William Carter, 2 braided

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. I 7

mats ; William Carter, drawn-in mats ; William Howland,

2 bed spreads ; A. E. Farwell, i doily ; S. L. Sawyer,
crochet tidy ; Carrie Waters, scarf tidy ; F. C. McCarroll,
scrap book or card album ; Edith M. Whittemore, sofa
pillow ; Edith M. Whittemore, i apron ; Mabel Littlehale,

3 tidies; Mabel Littlehale, crochet edging; Mary J.
Hogan, fancy cross ; Minnie Fox, mat ; Mabel Gale, paper
flowers ; M. E. Shattuck, banner ; M. E. Shattuck, lambre-
quin ; M. E. Shattuck, tidy ; Mrs. R. H. Waite, patch work ;
Louise Upton, fancy stitched handkerchief; Jennie M.
Gates, mantle lambrequin.

Mrs. J. A. BATTLES, Chairman.

ENTOMOLOGY, BIRDS, &c.

I Case Mounted Birds, etc., J. W. Briggs, ^4.

E. A. HORTON, Chairman.

HORSE RACES.

2 :35 Class : W. H. Kendall, ^75 ; W. H. Kendall, $35 ; H. W.
Lovejoy, ^25 ; S. D. Houghton, ',^15.

2 : 50 Class : F. B. Bartlett, ^50 ; E. G. Stevens, $2^^ ; H. J. Che-
ney, $15.

3-Minute Class : F.jB. Bartlett, ^50 ; E. W. Stevens, $25 ; O. H.
England, $15 ; L. U. Clement, $10.

4-Minute Class : J. A. Marshall, $25.

3-Mile Race : G. E. Dimick, $25 ; L. Patch, $15.

Running Race : E. G. Stevens, ^50; F. W. Aldrich, $25.

There was received as entrance fees by the Treasurer, ^216.

SPORTS— BASE BALL.

First day, paid for services of Marlboro Base Ball Club,
^65.40.

Second day, paid for services of Natick Base Ball Club,

^73-66.

2

1 8 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

The expenses of the Magic Base Ball Club for both days were
$85. We have to acknowledge in this connection a gratuity of
$25 from one of our citizens, which was applied in payment of
the last-named bill.

ANALYSIS OF PREMIUMS.

The premiums and gratuities awarded were distributed as
follows: Fitchburg, ^441.10; Petersham, $26.50; Princeton,
$25; Gardner, $7.50; Westminster, $6; Athol, 75 cts. ; West
Townsend, $13 ; Marlboro, $65.40 ; Natick, $73.66 ; Leominster,
$142.15; Worcester, $117.25; Hubbardston, $1; Shirley, $3;
Lunenburg, $96.50; Ashby, $10.50; CHnton, $115 ; Lowell, $25.
Total, $1169.31.

Premiums donated, $87.10. '

TREASURER'S REPORT.

F. C. Currier, Treasurer,

In Account with the
Worcester No. Agricultural Society.

Dec.

To Cash on hand.

Dr.

^227 98

July

Oct.

Nov.,
Oct.,

7 Received of A. F. Whitney, collections,
A. F. Whitney, 84 memberships,
16 Fitchburg Park Company,

William H. Laws, membership,

Flint H. Boutelle, membership,

A. E. Estabrook, membership,

J, L. Harrington, membership,

Charles Gates, membership,

John W. Ogden, membership,

George E. Clifford, membership,

John Brown, donation,

Lemuel Burrage, donation,

WiUiam H. Fuller, donation,

L F. Bigelow, membership,

George H. Wheelock, membership,

F. S. Coolidge, membership,

A. F. Whitney, ground rent,

C. S. Keith, entrance money for races,

C. S. Keith, grain sold,

C. S. Keith, gate and stand tickets sold,

S. W, Huntley, gate and ticket receipts.

State Treasurer, bounty,

F. E. Blodgett, membership fee,

Lyman Patch, entrance fee,

433

00

420

00

8,500

00

5

00

5

00

5

00

5

00

5

00

5

00

5

00

25

00

5

00

5

00

5

00

5

00

5

00

126

50

216

00

4

40

5

70

1,781

10

600

00

5

00

5

00

$12,409

68

19

50

I

15

9

00

3

00

50

00

3

00

2

00

8

00

22

00

) treasurer s report,

Cr.

1887. By Cash paid out:

Blanchard & Brown, printing for 1886,

Mack & Jennison, merchandise,

Sentinel, printing,

Leominster Enterprise, advertising,

F. C. Currier & Son, insurance on

buildings,
A. A. Buxton, use of flags,
White & Norcross, printing,

C. S. Keith, incidentals and postage,
Leominster tug of war team for 1886,

D. W. Bemis, survey and plan of

grounds, 25 00

A. F. Whitney, soliciting and collecting

money, 52 00

Fitchburg Savings Bank, on note of
Fisher and others,

Norcross, Hartwell & Baker, legal ser-
vices,

Fitchburg Band, two days' services,

F. A. Searle, printing posters,
C. S. Keith, car fare and express and

postage,
A. J. Cunningham, clerical labor,
H. B. Pitts, clerical labor,
John W. Ogden, clerical labor,
W. H. Wood, clerical labor,
C. J. Delahanty, clerical labor,
H. S. Gallup, clerical labor,

E. F, Kimball, clerical labor,
A. A. Buxton, use of tent and flags,
A. F. Whitney, superintending grounds,

G. P. Holton, watching and care of

grounds,
C. H. Foss, watching and care of

grounds.
Homer Richmond, repairs of grounds,

9,400

00

19

65

175

00

12

40

26

80

6

00

6

00

6

00

4

60

4

00

20

00

6

00

68

56

20

00

12

00

12

00

41

75

treasurer's report. 21

G. p. Knowlton, merchandise, $ 89

Merriam & Rolph, hay and grain, 81 10

Nelson J. Lewis, suppers furnished com-
mittee,

I. C. Wright & Co., hardware,

A. B. Lawrence & Co., merchandise,

Illuminating Company, advertising Fair,

R. William Waterman, advertising Fair,

Sentinel Printing Company, notices of
special meetings and Fair,

Globe News Company, advertising Fair,

A. E. Stratton «&: Co., advertising Fair,

Pratt Brothers, advertising Fair,

W. J. Coulter, advertising Fair,

J. H. White, printing tickets and notices,

S. W. Dudley, labor and provisions,

G. M. Legg, provisions for dinner,

D. A. Robinson, provisions for dinner,

Horton & Raymond, bread and pies,

A. L. Williams & Co., merchandise,

J. A. Joslin, merchandise,

H. J. Kimball, labor at grounds,

G. P. Hawkins, labor at grounds,

G. H. Wheelock, carting and labor,

S. G. Gushing, shavings,

S. W. Huntley, services in charge of
gates and tickets,

F. D. Page, selling tickets two days.
C. T. Gushing, selling tickets two days,
W. G. Hayes, selling tickets two days,
Horace Wood, labor at gates,
J. Dana Wyman, labor at gates,
Henry A. Spooner, labor at gates,
Asahel Wheeler, labor at gates,
H. A. Buttrick, labor at Fair,
C. H. Frost, labor at Fair,

G. J. Edgell, labor at Fair,
Chas. H. Treadwell, labor at Fair,

14

00

I

73

4

12

5

00

6

00

14

74

6

75

4

50

5

00

2

75

48

00

35

00

14

65

18

54

16

76

5

23

50

88

7

50

5

00

4

25

1 1

00

15

00

6

00

6

00

6

00

5

00

5

00

5

00

5

1 2

2

50

4

00

2

50

2

50

treasurer's report.

Fred. Treadwell, labor at Fair, $2 00

R. C. Ross, labor at Fair, ' 5 00

H. G. Evans, labor at Fair, 3 75

Michael Larkin, labor, in charge of

stables, 4 00

VVm. Gilchrist, keeping of one horse for

two days,

F. M. Peckham, labor at Fair,
C. S. Keith, posting and distributing bills,
Chas. K. Darhng, seUing tickets at Fair,
L. Amies, labor at gates,
L. Sprague, use of crockery,
Mrs. Treadwell and Smith, cleaning hall

and house,
Fitchburg Gas Company, bill,
H. A. Hatch, rent for room for com-
mittee,
Winchendon Courier, advertising,
Brownell & Mason, use of stove,
J. E.Thompson, stationery for secretary,
E. A. Goodrich, laying out and pre-
paring ground, 14 00
J. A. Battles, use of teams and omni-

busses,
J. H. Holland, labor, clearing grounds,
Expenses of institute held at Ashburn-
ham,

G. W, Cole, entertaining state delegates,
M. C. Larkin, horse hire,
Secretary's salary.
Treasurer's salary.
Total amount of premiums paid.
Cash in Wor. No. Savings Institution,
Cash in Treasurer's hands.

I

00

4

00

25

00

3

00

5

00

3

84

15

00

I

60

16

00

3

00

2

25

3

28

31

00

5

60

10

00

4

00

4

00

75

GO

25

00

1.^57

06

500

GO

23

88

^12,409

68

LIFE MEMBERS.

ASHBY.

In the following list the Post-Ofifice address, when it differs
from the residence, is given in italics after the name ; * indicates
that the person has removed, but that the present residence is un-
known.

Ellis, Jr., Daniels

Green, Hosea

Harris, Humphrey, Burrageville.

Howard, George

Marble, Warren

Sampson, George G.

Wallace, F. W.

Ward, Isaac D.

Battles, Oscar A.
Brown, C. H.
Damon, D. H.
Damon, Samuel R
Damon, Ebenezer
Davis, John
Davis, S. W., Fitchburg.
Foster, Jesse
Foster, Joseph
Foster, Joel
Gates, Paul
Hayward, Homer J.
Hayward, Joel
Hayward, Samuel
Hodgman, Luther
Hubbard, Augustus
Hubbard, George B.
Kendall, George
WelUngton, Liberty
Wright, Francis W.
Wilder, E. F.
Willard, L. B.
Piper, Joseph L.
Piper, Henry F.

ASHBURNHAM.

Adams, Ivers
Adams, Walter R.
Coolidge, F. S.
Cummings, John L.
Eaton, N. L.

Lancaster.

Ward, Stephen
Wetherbee, Marshall
Wilker, Joseph W.
Winchester, Charles
Woodward, John G.
White, W. Fred

BOSTON.

Beal, F. E. L.*

Boothby, S. A., 40 Water street,

Breck, J. & Son, 5 1 N. Market St.

Carlton, Wm. A.

Haskins, F. W.*

Lucas, E. G., 18 Hotel Boylston.

Proctor, D. A.*

Shepley, Chas. H.

Shepley, Francis B.

Stone, A. J.

Tilden, Wm.P., 597Shawmut Ave.

Towne, Geo. E.

Whitney, Albert E.

Whitney, Edw. A.

Whitney, W. F., 129 Tremont St.

Whittemore Bros., 128 S. Mar. St.

Wood, Chas. H.

Wood, Mrs. Moses

24

LIFE MEMBERS.

FITCHBURG.

Adams, Erastus*
Albee, L. C.
Aldrich, Frank W.
Aldrich, Miss Mary M.
Allen, Geo. J.
Alvord, Frank A.
Andrews, Artemas F.
Andrews, George B.
Andrews, Hezekiah
Applin, Mrs. Sophia S.
Bailey, Benjamin F.
Bailey, E. Foster
Ball, William*
Ball, S. B.*
Bartlett, Gerry B.
Bascom, Silas
Battles, George T.
Battles, J. Augustus
Battles, Joseph T.
Beckwith, Fred A.
Billings, Charles J.
Billings, Mrs. Charles J.
Billings, Charles T.
Billings, Frederick T.*
Bingham, Herbert A.
Blanchard, Frank A.
Blanchard, James M.
Blood, H. A.
Boutwell, Henry F.
Boyle. Daniel
Bradford, Mrs. L. H.
Brigham, Seth E.
Brock, James
Brown, Charles H.
Brown, Frank E.
Brown, James D.*
Brown, L.
Brown, Mrs. L. J.
Brown, James
Brown, 2d, John F.
Brownell & Mason
Bruce, J. F.
Burbank, Gardner S.

Bullock, Laban*

Burnap, Edwin S.

Burnap, Samuel

Burney, John

Buttrick, Francis

Buxton, A. A.

Caldwell, Thomas C.

Cane, James

Carter, William C.

Caswell, Nathan, Athol.

Chaffin, J. F.

Childs, S. Austin

Choate, John

Clark, R. B., * Brookfield.

Clifford, George E.

Coggshall, Henry F.

Cole, George H.

Colony, George D.

Conn, Reuben R.

Connor, Edward

Corey, David A.
Getting, William W.*
Cowdin, Natt
Crocker, Charles T.
Crocker, Emmons
Cross, Charles A.
Cross, Daniel
Cumings, L. W. & Son.
Currier, F. A.
Currier, F. C.
Gushing, Charles G.
Gushing, Ellen M.
Gushing, Joseph
Gushing, Joseph, Jr.
Gushing, S. G.
Gushing, Susan E.
Damon, George
Daniels, Thomas E.
Davis, Alonzo
Davis, Jonathan P.
Davis, Charles
Davis, Joel
Davis, Walter A.
Day, B. V.*
Delahanty, Charles J.
Demers, W. F.

LIFE MEMBERS.

25

Derby, Gilbert H.
Dickinson, Elijah M.
Dickinson, Charles P.
Dole, A. S.
Dole, E. B.
Dole, S. M.
Donohoe, Michael
Doten, Charles H.
Downe, Mrs. Leonard
Downe, Edward P.
Downe, Mrs. Edward P.
Drew, VVm. B. S., IVes/ F.
Dwinnell, Benjamin D.
Dyer, Henry B.
Eager, Richard L.
Eames, Walter A.*
Eaton, Daniel S.
Eaton, Thomas S.
Eddy, B. Webster
Edwards, William
Emerson, Alfred, Lancaster.
Emory, Charles A.
Emory, WiUiam C.
Emory, Edward F.*
Emory, Sidney P.
Estabrook, Henry A.
Fairbanks, Charles L.
Fairbanks, Lyman N.*
Fairbanks, J. H.
Farnsworth Bros.
Farrar, Gardner
Farwell, Abel S.
Farwell, Samuel, * Fitchbnrg.
Farwell, 2d, Samuel
Farnsworth, F. Z.
Farnsworth, Thomas
Fay, George F.
Fay, Dennis
Fisher, Jabez
Fisher, Mrs. Jabez
Fisher, J. Frank
Fitchburg, City of
Fitz, M. W.
Fosdick, Charles
Fosdick, Frederick
Frost, S. Gilman

Frost, Mrs. S. Gilman
Frye, George A.
Fuller, Dana L., Lancaskr.
Fuller, Hubbard B.
Fitchburg Novelty Works
Garfield, J. F. D.
Gerry, E. J.*
Gill, Thomas H.*
Gilbert, Ivar R.*
Gladding, D. P.
Goodnow, Lyman H.
Goodrich, Edwin A.
Goodrich, George E.
Goodrich, Henry A.
Goodrich, Wm. H.*
Goodrich, Alonzo P.
Goodwin, William H.
Gould, William
Graves, Howard M.*
Greene & Sheddon
Greene, Henry G.
Guy, Walter P.
Hanigan, Maurice A.
Hannegan, James
Holgate, James
Hardy, Wm. A.
Harris, Cordis D.*
Haskell, Jacob
Haskell, Miss Lizzie H.
Haskins, John F.*
Hastings, Charles
Haynes, Stillman,
Hayward, E. T.*
Hayes, Wylon G.
Hawkins, Gardner P.
Henry, Wm. E.
Heywood, Mrs. Walter
Hitchcock, Hiland C*
Hodges, George L.*
Holmes, Elias
Holman, D. W.
Holman, Silas*
Hollis, John W.*
Holt, Albert A.
Holton, S. S.
Horton, Daniel G.

26

LIFE MEMBERS.

Hosmer, Silas
Hosmer, Mrs. Silas
Hosmer, Miss Clara D.
Houghton, Josiah S.
Houghton, Edward L.*
Houghton, George S.*
Houghton, Mrs. George S.*
Howe, Addison
Humes, Mrs. Emma L.
Huntley, S. W.
Jackson, Henry
Jackson, Joseph
Jaseph, Joseph F.
Jaquith, Caleb W.
Jennison, H. E.
Jewett, George
Jewett, Mrs. George
Jewett, Thomas*
Jefts, Asia S.
Joel, Reuben*
Joslin, J. A.
Joy, F. B.
Keith, Chas. S.
Kellogg, J. E.
Kendall, S. C, Lexington.
Kilgore, John C.
Kimball, John W.
Kimball, A. P.
Kimball, Herbert W.*
Kimball, H. J.
Kimball Bros.
Kinsman, Frederick G.
Kittredge, Emerson P.*
Knowlton, George B.
Lane, Mrs. J. B.
Lawrence, A. B.
Lawrence, Abram G.
Lawrence, Mrs. A. L.
Lawrence, George L.
Lawrence, Mrs.
Lawrence, O. H.
Lawton, Asa S.
Lewis, Mrs. B. F.
Leathe, Wm. M.
Leonard, R. A., West F.
Leverett, James W.*

Litchfield & Stebbins
Livermore, Charles*
Liversage, William
Lord, Otis F.
Louney, Michael
Lowe, L A. & Co.
Lowe, John
Lunan, Thomas
Lyons, William J.
Mack & Jennison •
Macy, E. B.
Manning, Joseph E.*
Macurda, W. A.
Macurda, Mrs. W. A.
Marshall, Alfi-ed A.
Marshall, Abel
Marshall, Joseph A.*
Mason, Charles
Mason, Caroline A.
Merriam, David H.
Merriam «Sz: Rolph
McBain, Daniel
Mclntire, Farrington*
McMaster, Livy
Messenger, Daniel
Miles, Mrs. E. T.
Monroe, James F.
Moulton, J. C.
Morse, H. G.
Morse, Mrs. H. G.
Morse, Herbert O., Tainiton.
Morse, M. J.
Nichols & Frost
Norcross, Amasa
Nutting, George F.
Ogden, J. W.
Ordway, Alfred R.
Page, Joel, Groton.
Page, Mrs. Joel, Groton.
Page, Herbert E., Groton.
Page, Warren B.*
Palmer, Thomas
Palmer, Mrs. Thomas
Palmer, Joseph W.
Parkhurst, John F.
Parker, C. M.

LIFE MEMBERS.

27

Parks, Gilbert M.

Partridgp, Asa

Partridge, Mrs. M. C.,Law?-ence,

Patch, Lyman

Patch, Mrs. Lyman

Patch, Lyman B.

Patch, Arthur

Patch, Walter

Perkins, Joseph L.

Phillips, Jr., James

Pierce, David H.

Pierce, James

Pierce, Joseph

Pierce, 2d, Joseph

Powell Brothers

Proctor, Benjamin F.

Proctor, Charles H.

Proctor, George B.

Proctor, George N.

Proctor, Sullivan G.

Proctor, William K.

Putnam, George E,

Putnam, Frank P.*

Putnam, J. E.

Putney, W. E.

Randel, George H.

Reed, George

Remington, O. P.

Richardson, Edwin

Richardson, J. B.*

Richmond, Homer

Rice, Dr. C. H.

Rice, Oran S.

Ripley, Miss Flora B.

Robbins, George

Rose, A. G.

Rugg, Herbert N.

Ruggles, Miss Abbie J.*

Russell, Andrew*

Sawtell, Edward B.*

Sawtell, Mrs. Edward B.*

Sawtell, George M.

Sawtell, John M.

Sawyer, Addie R.

Sawyer, Sylvanus

Sawyer, Charles B.

Sawyer, Charles K., West F.

Saunders, Charles*

Scott, John H.

Sears, Loring

Shattuck, Fred D.

Shattuck, Warren W.

Sheldon, Francis

Sheldon, John P.

Sheldon, Thomas

Sheldon, Samuel D., West F.

Sherman, Andrew B.

Stone, Eugene F.

Sibley, Harrington

Simonds, George F.

Simonds, Joseph F.

Smith, John

Smith, William P.

Snow, Benjamin*

Snow, Francis H.*

Snow, Mrs. William

Snow, Mrs. W. P.

Society, First Universalist

Spaulding, E. G.

Sprague, Leander

Stearns, Varus*

Stebbins, Alice G.

Stevens, Levi*

Stickney, George O.

Stiles, James F.

Stiles, Mrs. J. F.

Stoddard, Charles B.

Stone, Norman B.

Stratton, Charles C.

Torrey, Ebenezer

Torrey, Mrs. E.

Towne, George E., Boston.

Twichell, John M.

Tvvichell, Seth

Union Pacific Tea Co.

Upton, Harrison

Upton, John

Upton, Mrs. John

Upton, Edwin

Upton, Thomas

Upton, Warren C.

Wright, L C. cSi Co.

28

LIFE MEMBERS.

Waite, Geo. E.
Wing & Joel
Wright, Geo. E.
Weymouth, Geo. W.
Williams, A. L. & Co.
Washer, John E.
Willis Wm. M.
Walker, Charles C.
Willard, David E.*
Wallace, David G.
Wallace, Rodney
Wallis, B. Frank
Ware, Samuel*
Ware, T. K.
Ware, Lewis*
Waymoth, A. D.
Webber, Martin
West, Benjamin W.
West, Clark S.*
Weston, S. J. M.
Wheeler, Samuel A.
Wheelwright, Jr., Geo. W.
Whitman, Jonathan A.
Whitman, Ephraim*
Whitney, Aaron F.
Whittemore, Mrs. B. F.*
Willis, Henry A.
Wilson, Joseph S.
Wilson, Timothy S.
Wood, Allen B.
Wood, F. A.
Woodbury, James M.*
Woodbury, William
Works, T. Benton
Works, Edwin D.
Works, George F.
Wright, J. Q.
Wheeler, John •
Wheelock, Geo. H.
Young, W. F.
Young, Mrs. W. F.
Young, Z. F.

GARDNER.

Bancroft, Amasa
Bush, C. W.

Godfrey, G. R.
Heywood, Seth
Hill, Edwin,
Hill, John W.
Hubbard, George W.*
Sawin, John, So. Gardner.
Stevens, S. W. A., So. Gardner.
Wood, Abel S.

HARVARD.

Burt, George E.

Fletcher, Sherman, Worcester.

Hosmer, Samuel

Taylor, Zopher

Whitney, Samuel F.

Willard, Alfred R.

LEOMINSTER.

Boutelle, N. C, Boston.

Boyden, Elliott E.

Boyden, Charles C.

Boyden, C. F.

Boyden, Fred J.

Burrage, Leonard, N. Leominster.

Burditt, A. L.

Carter, George R.

Chase, Henry*

Colburn, Charles H.

Day, N. C*

Derby, Alden

Derby, Benjamin

Derby, Cephas

Everett, x\bram*

Forristall, J. G.*

Fuller, William H.

Gates, Augustus

Gates, Charles

Gates, Chas. A.

Gates, Whiting

Gates, Jonas W.

Harrington, Fred B.

Harris, C. A., North Leominster.

Harris, C. W.,

Haws, Manson D.

Hosmer, William B.

LIFE MEMBERS.

29

Hall, B. F., North Leominster.

Jewett, W. H.

Johnson, Elbridge

Joslin, Charles L.

Lincoln, Geo. T.

Lincoln, Timothy

Lockey, John H.

Lockey, John M.

Lyon, A. E.*

Marshall, C. S.

Marshall, Joseph, North Leoi/i.

Merriam, Gardner

Morse, Augustus*

Page, J. N.

Parker, L. W.

Piper, Porter

Putnam & Phelps, North Leom.

Rice, George L. "

Rice, Mrs. George L, "

Rockwell, E. M.

Salisbury, D. W.

Ray, Wm.

Thompson, E. P., Clinton

Tisdale, S. A.

Whitney, F. A. Carriage Co.

WiHiams, A. W.

Woods, George

Woods, Henry A.

LUNENBURG.

Cruickshanks, GQ<:)YgQ,Fitchdiirg.

Baker, William, "

Billings, George

Boutelle, Fhnt H.

Brown, John F.

Brown, Mrs. J. F.

Estabrook, A. E.

Fiske, Milton E.

Heath, John

Harrington, J. L.

Hastings, Charles

Heath, Mahon S.

Johnson, Martin

Kilburn, Mrs. Cyrus

Page, George W.

Page, Luther

Putnam, Daniel

Smith, Willard

Stone, Eliphalet

Stone, Mrs. J. E.

Stone, Stillman

Whitney, Aaron P., Leominster.

Hastings, Geo. H., Fitchburg.

PRINCETON.

Benson, W. W.

Beaman, Winslow E., East L\

Bigelow, J. F.

Brooks, John

Brown, W. H., East L\

Danforth, Nathan*

Everett, J. T., East P.

Gill, Emery W.

Gregory, Geo. M.

Hadley, E. M.

Hastings, Solon S.

Houghton, George W.

Miller, Joseph

Mason, George, Jr.

Mason, Joseph, Holdcn..

Merriam, J. Edwin

Mirick, Sewall G.

Mirick, Moses H., East P.

Mirick, Paul M., Worcester.

Reed, Nathan B.

Richardson, Sewell

Roper, Wilkes

Skinner, George O.

Thompson, A. G.

Temple, Jonas H., East P.

Whitcomb, Joseph, East P.

ROY ALSTON.

Bemis, Otis, South R.
Clark, Edson*
Clark, Timothy
Farrar, S. S., South R.
Hale, Silas, South R.
Jones, Aaron, South R.
Jones, Silas, South R.
Raymond, Joseph

30

LIFE MEMBERS.

Safford, Roby R., South R.
Stockwell, Anan, Athol
Turner, Ephraim, South R.

SHIRLEY.

Davis, George

Edgarton, Charles A., 6". Vill.

Gardner, Jerome, "

Gardner, M. T.

Hazen, Thomas L. "

Hazen, Jacob P. "

Page, George "

Parker, James O. "

Sanderson, Geo. W. "

VVetherbee, Wm. H. "

STERLING.

Barron, A. S.
Baldwin, William
Burpee, Edward
Fitch, Charles B.
Flagg, Charles, Hudson.
Hastings, Rufus
Hey wood, H. Marcellus
Heywood, Moses B.
Kendall, Ezra
Loring, Chandler H.
Nourse, Franklin
Osgood, Samuel
Peck, W. D.
Richardson, William B.
Stephenson, John M.
Sawyer, William H.
Whitney, Joseph
Wilder, Martin

TEMPLETON.

Parkhurst, V. P.
Sawyer, Edwin, Gardner.
Sawyer, James, East Tevtpleton.
Simonds, Warren, Baldivinville.
Stone, E. W., Otter River.

WESTMINSTER.

Benjamin, A. W., Wachusett Vill.
Carter, Russell O.*
Carter, E. R.

Chesmore, Reuben G.*

Duncan, Geo. N.*

Ellis, Preston

Flagg, Otis

Laws, James H.

Laws, W. H.

Merriam, Artemas

Merriam, Caleb S.

Miller, Joseph*

Miles, Daniel C.

North, Daniel*

Page, Josiah

Page, Porter F.

Raymond, Asa

Raymond, Eli W.

Sprague, S. H., Wachusett Vill.

Waterhouse, Joseph

Whitney, Calvin

White, Marshall

Winship Handell

Wood, Timothy D., Leoniinster.

Wood, Mrs. T. D.

Wood, T. S.

Wyman, Benj., Wachusett Vill.

Wyman, Franklin, Worcester.

WINCHENDON.

Brown, 2d, William
Folsom, John G.
Forbush, Jos. W.
Forristal, John M.
Mason, Orlando
Raymond, Jr., Paul
Whitney, Giles H.
Vose, Jr., Reuben
Page, Walter F.

WORCESTER.

Brown, E. A.
Brown, Mrs. E. A.
Beaman, G. S.*
Boyington, John
Brown, Alzirus
Barnard, A. B.
Davis, Alpheus B.,

Brentwood^ N. V.

LIFE MEMBERS. 3 I

Harris, Gideon Richardson, George VV.*

Litch, Aaron K. Spooner, A. J.*

Miles, Charles M. Wellington, Timothy W.

Phillips, Ivers, Colorado. Wheeler, Lorenzo D.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Martin Clifford, Amherst ; George Chandler, Acton ; William S.
Merrett, Ashfield ; Charles G. Allen, Barre ; Francis Conant, Box-
boro' \ J. H. Reed, J. Forbush, Bolton ; R. S. Denney, Clappville ;
William A. Mandell, Cambridge ; Washington Nicholas, Charles-
town ; Araory Davidson, Clinton ; W. M. Mandell, Dana, Mass. ;
Rodney Fuller, Dracut ; Eli A. Hubbard, Springfield ; Henry G.
White, Framingham ; Hazen O. Bean, Charles L. Nutting, Groton ;
Nathaniel Holden, A. L. Lawton, Ayer ; M. L. May, Hubbardston ;
Ebenezer Bullard, Hampstead, N. H. ; J. A. Harwood, J. H. Whit-
comb, .Adam Thompson, Littleton ; Albert Merriam, Lowell ; John
W. Piper, Lynn ; John F. Ware, Milton ; A. O. Cummings, Israel
Everett, A. C. & J. G. Wood, Millbury ; Daniel W. Blood, Pep-
perell ; Edward Powers, Phillipston ; John A. Rice, Quincy ; Calvin
S. Temple, Shrewsbury ; Henry B. Jones, W. D. & A. J. Hinds,
Townsend ; Asher Green, Mrs. Asher Green, Milton, Mass. ; Abram
M. White, West Townsend ; Stephen Staunton, Wayland ; Martin
Harris, Warwick ; L. H. Rice, Joseph E. Goodell, West Boylston ;

E. W. Houghton, Still River ; A. H. Brick, Waterbury, Vt. ; James
O. Kendall, Hartford, Wis. ; Luther Tucker, Albany, N. Y. ; Henry

F. Kenney, Philadelphia, Pa. ; H. W. Collin, Burlington, Vt. ; Joel
Foskett, Camden, N.Y. ; Horatio Hill, Israel Longley, Chicago, 111. ;
Milton Frost, Detroit, Mich. ; J. T. Densmore, Charlestown, N. H. ;
Nathan Whitney, Claremont, N. H. ; Hiram W. .Albee, Ludlow,Vt. :
Geo. M. Gage, North Ipswich, N. H. ; Solomon P. Burpee, J. M.
Stuart, New York City ; William B. Wood, Boston ; Gilman Jones,
N. Buffalo, Mich. ; Oliver Howe, Titusville, Pa. ; James L. Haynes,
Peru, Vt. ; Solomon F. Towne, Rindge, N. H. ; Frank M. Proctor,
Westmoreland, N. H. ; Henry R. Phelps, Syracuse, N. Y. ; Bailey,
Cook & Co., Woonsocket, R. I. ; William G. Wyman, Maine
Prairie, Cal. ; Thomas B. Choate, Stockton, Cal. ; Horatio Stebbins,
San Francisco, Cal. ; Henry W. Haskell, Marysville, Cal. ; Jacob
Brown, Marysville, Mo. ; James Houghton, Oakdale ; Jones & Per-
kins, Wilton, N. H. ; Frederick J. Billings, Woodstock. Vt. ; Lor-
enzo Barker, Mrs. Lorenzo Barker, Beverly ; Edwin P. Munroe, Mrs.
Edwin P. Munroe, Newark, N. J. ; Walter W. Hogan, New York
City ; Herbert O. Morse, Taunton ; John B. Proctor, Jaffrey, N.H. ;
Alvin M. Sawyer, Boulder, Col. ; Thomas C. Sheldon, Clinton ; S.
A. Webber, Kansas City ; O. F. Woodbury, Vir. City, Nev. ; Chas.
Robinson, Barre Plains, Mass. ; Miles Herbert, Miles City,Montana ;

32 LIFE MEMBERS.

Wm. (j. Hapgood, Townsend ; Chas. H. Wright, Portland, Me. ;
Franklin Russell, Roxbury, Mass. ; Geo. C. Winchester, New York
City ; Isaac Hager, Minnesota ; Amos B. Holden, South Framing-
ham ; W. G. Fessenden, Greenfield ; Kendall Brooks, Joseph W.
Mansur, Kalamazoo, Mich.

A. A. BUXTO]Sr

Invites you to call and examine the most complete stock in the city

PAPER HANGINGS,

Borders, Decorations and Room Mouldings.

DRAFERT GOODS,

Poles, Cornices, Felting, Fringes, Window Shades, Plain and Colored Hollands in
all widths and colors, Rollers, Ornaments, Tassels, etc.

Awnings for Stores S Private Residences.

^" LOWEST PRICES. BEST GOODS.

5^" Skilled and Reliable Workmen in all Departments.

209 MAIN ST. (opp. tie Opera House,) FITCHBDRG, MASS.
ED'WZXT M. READ,

DEALER IN

Staples Fancy Groceries,

No. 370 Main Street, opposite Fitchburg Hotel.

Orders Taken and Goods Delivered in any part of the City.

TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS.

370 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass.

lAMSWOlTH BBOS.,

CLOTHIERSMHATTERS!

LATEST STYLES IN

IVCEIN^'S ^ISriD BOYS'
CI.OTIIIITC,

HATS, CAPS,

^ FIITE FTJRITISIIIITCS,

146 MAIN ST., FITCHBURG, MASS.

fall Papers, Curtains ani Fixtures,

DRAPERIES AND LACE CURTAINS

In Great Variety, at Very Low Prices.
Th.e only FAZITT STORS in the city.

Call and judge for yourself and see if you cannot get
everything in the paint line, also

AT

G^. ^<V. HEXJRD'S,

S37 MJ5.ZXT STUEST, FZTCZZBT7ZIC.

IT IS A ffELL-KIOfN FACT

That the larger the purchase the cheaper goods can be bought. The
larger the business the cheaper goods can be sold. If the above
was not true, we never could sell Tea and Molasses at such low prices.
A few of the testimonials are :

"I never bought so good a Tea for less than 60 cents per pound."
"I would like two pounds of that 45-cent Oolong; it just suits my
folks."

"We never bought better at any price."

"I would like 5 pounds of your Tea, if it is as good as the sample
you gave me."

By the way, if you have not tried our 45 -cent Oolong, call and get
sample, and look at our 43-cent P. R. Molasses.

We are selling Groceries of all kinds very low, but our specialties
are Tea and Molasses.

Yours truly,

J. A. JOSLZXT.

Twelve years on Day Street.

A GOOD OPPORTUNITY

— TO —

INVEST SURPLUS FUNDS.

Prime First Mortgages

on Improved Real Estate.

7 per cent., Guaranteed by Good Indorsements.

-FOR SALE AT-

a. aumxamwL & so

210 Main Street, Fitchburg.

These securities are carefully selected, and are approved by the New

Hampshire and Vermont Savings Bank Commissioners, where

the Savings Banks hold large amounts of them.

Ca// and examine f/ieni at this office.

BRADLEY'S

SUPER -PHOSPHATE

A COMPLETE FERTILIZER FOR ALL CROPS.

FOR SALE BY

GARFIELD & PROCTOR.

The demand for Bradley's Phosphate has steadily increased for the past twenty

years, until from a small beginning the business of the Bradley

Fertilizer Company has become the largest of the kind

in the world; a result largely due to the

uniform high standard their Phosphate has always maintained.

ANTHRACITE AND BITUMINOUS

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

BALED HAY AND STRAW.

GARFIELD & PROCTOR,

Opposite Passenger Station,

FITCHBURG, - - MASS.

J. F. CHJLFFZXT

Has always on hand a large variety of standard

PIANOS # ORGANS^

AT UNHEARD OF LOW PRICES,

On easy terms of payments.

BUJLSS BJLITD ZITSTIII7MB1TTS,

Banjos, Violins, Guitars, &c., &c.

TUNING, REPAIRING AND RENTING.

NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE

The easiest and simplest running machine manufac-
tured.

157 MAIN STREET, FITCHBURG.

GO TO THE

PH(ENIX^i;-CLOTHING-§-HOUSE,

Men's, Youths' and Boys'

Jii

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THING AND FURNISHINGS

3B4 MAIN STREET,
XT. E. CI.EVK:LA:N^D, Piop'r.

BL2AGK • KNOX.

A BLACK STALLION with white snip on nose; four years old;
stands 15^ hands high; weighs about 1,000 lbs; foaled June, 1883.
Sired by Barnes Knox of St. Johns. Second sire, Sanders Knox ;
third sire. General Knox, sire of Lady Maud, 2.18^, Camors, 2.19^,
Independence, (double, 2.16J2.) A grand-daughter brought Pilot
Knox, 2.19^, winner of the stallion race at Mystic Park, 1885, in
three straight heats, beating three choicely bred Kentucky horses.

First dam. Black Bessie, a very rapid road mare of great endur-
ance. Second dam by " Blackhawk Morgan," got by "Vermont
Morgan," and he by Billy Root. Third dam, Jane Fogarty, a race-
horse of good form, nearly a thorough-bred. Of the great-grandsons
of Vermont Blackhawk, the list of sires shows General Knox is the
best by 10 to i. As a progenitor of 2.20 trotters, he out-ranks any
other stallion that ever stood in New England. Black Knox is sound,
handsome, possessing a kind disposition, and has a fine, easy, natural
trotting gait. He will be kept strictly foi' stock purposes. He took
First Premium at Worcester North Fair as a 3 year old.

Terms, $15.00, with privilege of free return next season of such
mares as do not prove in foal.

LYMAN C. ALBEE,

Fairlawn Stock Farm. Fitchburg, Mass.

BEST HOODS! LOff PRICES !

FLOUR. GROCERIES. MOLASSES.

Our increasing sales in Teas show us the
quality and price suit all who try them.

CROCKERY, GLASS ANO CHINA.

We now have the largest assortment in the
city. Imported by Guy Bros., Boston.

GUY'S CORNER STORE,

138 Main St., Fitch.burg.

ALWA^rS THE

LATEST * STYLES * OF # HATS

AT

E. H. SPENCER'S.

ALSO,

Cents' Furnishings,

Trunks and Bags,

UMBRELLAS, EUBBER COATS I BLANKETS,

Heavy and Light Weig-lit Grloves and Mlittens.

LAEGE ASSORTMENT AND CHEAP.

SPENCER'S,

353 Main Street, Fitdiburg, Mass.

INSURE

-IN THE-

MUTUAL

M Mm GODipaiio.

WILLIAM O. BROWN, .

AMASA NORCROSS, ....

DANIEL CROSS,

HENRY G. MORSE, ....

GARDNER S. BURBANK,

RODNEY WALLACE,

GEORGE JEWETT,

ORLANDO MASON,

S. R. MERRICK, ....

SIMEON W. A. STEVENS,

WILLIAM D. PECK,

WILLIAM BAKER, ....

J. H. LOCKEY

AMASA NORCROSS, Pres.

EDWARD P. DOWNE,

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Fitchburg

Winchendon
Lancaster
Gardner
Sterling
Lunenburg
Leominster

WM. BAKER, Treas.
Secretary.

COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS

FOR THE

Thirty-Sixth Annual Exhibition,

TO BE HELD AT FITCHBURG,

Tnesday aiii WeteJay, Sept. 25 aiifl 26, 1888.

The selection of the committees, and the amount of premiums
to be awarded, together with the revision of the Rules for the
year ensuing — coming before the Board of Trustees — was referred
by them to a special committee. The report of that committee,
with the unanimous endorsement of the Trustees is hereby sub-
mitted.

As there have been important changes made in the Rules
governing the exhibition, and a new code of By-Laws adopted, we
would suggest a careful reading of the Rules and By-Laws by the
members and others interested in the coming exhibition.

S. W. HUNTLEY, >;- Trustees.

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 state-
ments relating thereto, within the specified time.

For the convenience of those who live at a distance, entries can
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.
3

34 COMMllTEES AND PREMIUMS.

RULES.

1. All entries ot live stock for premiums, and all entries for
plowing, must be made on or before Friday previous to the exhi-
bition.

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 exhibitor at least three
months previous to the exhibition ; also all fruits, vegetables and
grains shall be raised by the exhibitor the same year as the exhi-
bition.

4. Each entry of stock for the pens must specify the breed of
the animals, if known, and the age.

5. Stock, so far as practicable, shall be exhibited in rings, and
the committee shall at once designate the premiums with ribbons
or printed cards.

6. Fat cattle and working cattle must be weighed on the scales
on the grounds of the Society, and a certificate furnished the Sec-
retary. The weight of all other stock will not be required.

7. No animal shall be entered in more than one class, except
bulls, working oxen, steers and draught horses.

8. 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 premi-
ums that may have been awarded to it.

g. 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.

10. The best animals exhibited shall be entitled to the pre-
miums, without regard to former awards.

1 1 . All teams entered for draught must be owned by the
person entering the same.

12. 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.

COMMirrEES AND PREMIUMS. 35

13. The several committees will not consider themselves bound
to award a premium for anything which they may deem inferior.

14. 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 inca-
pable of competing for the Society's premiums.

15. All persons, not members of the Society, to whom may be
awarded a premium, or premiums, amounting to the cost of mem-
bership, or upwards, shall receive a certificate of membership and
the balance in cash. If the amount shall be less than the price of
membership, a deduction of fifty per cent, will be made, unless
the individual chooses to make up the amount and receive a cer-
tificate of membership (premiums amounting to one dollar or less
excepted.)

16. All premiums not demanded on or before November 30th,
will revert to the Society as donations.

1 7. 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 fruits, flowers and vegetables will be so arranged
under the direction of the committee of arrangements, that speci-
mens competing will be placed side by side without regard to
ownership.

18. All articles should be plainly marked with name and resi-
dence of the exhibitor, except samples of bread and butter,
which must be designated by number until the awards are made.
A strict compliance with these regulations will be absolutely
necessary to entitle competitors to any premiums that may be
awarded to them.

19. No person will be allowed to compete for a premium in
more than one class with the same specimen ; and if the number
of specimens exhibited does not correspond with the regulations,
the article will be excluded from competition for the premiums.
Collections cannot also compete for separate parts of same.

20. Any article in the hall exhibition removed from the build-
ing before 4 o'clock P. M., of the second day of the Fair, without
permission of the President, shall forfeit all premiums awarded
thereon.

36 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS.

21. No person shall receive more than one premium for the
same variety and class of fruits, vegetables, grain, bread, butter,
canned fruit, and preserves.

It was voted at the meeting of the Trustees that experts be em-
ployed to examine the whole exhibition of stock.

THOROUGH-BRED STOCK.

Sec rules i, j, 4, 5, 7.

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 three years old and upwards, $4 ; second, $2. Best two
years old, $4 ; second, $2. One year old and under two, $3 ;
second, $2. Calves (under one year), S2.50 ; 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, $1. One year old and under two,
$1.50 ; second, $1. Calves (under one year), $1.50 ; second, $1.
Pen of calves, not less than four, $4 ; second, $2.

Competitors may make such statements to the committee as
they please, all of which may be considered.

COMMITfEES AND PREMIUMS. 37

STOCK NOT THOROUGH-BRED.
Thorough-bred stock not allowed to compete in this class.

MILCH KINE.
See rules, /, j, 8.

Committee. — Experts.

Best herd of four cows or heifers, $5 ; second, $3.

Best herd of four cows or heifers for butter, $5 ; second, $3.

The committee will regard age, expense of keeping, etc.

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, $1.

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 /, j, 8.

CoMMi'iTEE. — Experts.

Intended to be kept for the dairy.

Best two years old, $2 ; second, $1.50. Yearling, $1.50 ; sec-
ond, $1. Calf more than four months old, $1.50; second, $1
Calf more than four months old, raised by hand, $1.50; second,
$1. 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 premiums
as single animals.

YEARLINGS, STEERS AND STEER CALVES.

See rules i, J, S.
Committee. — Experts.

Best pair yearlings, $1.50 ; second, $\. Trained yearlings,
$1.50; second, $1. Calves, $1.50; second, %i. Calves raised

38 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS.

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.
See rules 1,3, 6, 8.

Committee. — E. A. Goodrich, Norman B. Stone, Fitchburg ;
George Woods, 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, $1. Minor teamster, $1.50; sec-
ond ^i.

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 1-ules i, j, 6, 8.

Committee. — William ^^'oodbury, Fitchburg ; S. F. Whitney,
Harvard ; C. C. Boyden, Leominster.

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
Secretary of the mode and expense of feeding.

SWINE.

See rules 1,3, 8.
Committee. — J. T. Everett, Princeton ; H. O. Mead, Lunen-
burg ; Benjamin Derby, Leominster.
Must be entered like other stock.

COMMHTEES AND PREMIUMS. 39

Best boar more than one year old, $2 ; second $1.50. Boar
less than one year, ^1.50 ; second, $1. Fat hog, having regard to
age, $4 ; second, $2. Fat pig, less than eight months old, $2 ;
second, $j. Breeding sow, $4 ; second, $2. Weaned i)igs, not less
than four, $2 ; second, ^r.

SHEEP.

See rules i, j, 8.
Committee. — A. G. Rose, A. B. Wood, Fitchburg.
Best flock, ^4 ; second, $2.50.

To be entered in flocks of not less than six, all owned by the
exhibitor.

POULTRY.

Committee. — Frank A. Wood, Fitchburg ; R. A. Hilson,
Leominster ; John Wooldridge, Lunenburg.

Must be entered like other stock, but in pairs.

Best Plymouth Rocks, $\ ; second, 50 cts. Brahmas, $1 ; sec-
ond, 50 cts. Black Spanish, $x ; second, 50 cts. White Leg-
horns, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Any other breed, $1 ; second, 50 cts.
Turkeys, $1.50 j second, $1. Geese, $1.50; second, $t. Ducks,
$1.50 ; second, $1.

TOWN TEAMS.
CoMMHTEE. — George \\'Ood, Leominster ; T. B. \Vorks, Abel
Marshall, Fitchburg.

Best town team, $15 ; second, $10.

These teams may consist of either oxen or steers, or both.

HORSES.

See rules /, J.
The same horse not to be awarded a premium both as gent's
driving and family horse.

40 COMMIITEES AND PREMIUMS.

GENTLEMEN'S DRIVING HORSES, SINGLE, MATCHED,
DRIVING AND FAMILY HORSES.

Committee. — George E. Putnam, Fitchburg ; F. W, Wright,
Ashby ; A. L. Burdett, Leominster.

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.

Family horse driven by lady, $5 ; second, $3.

STALLIONS, MARES AND SUCKING COLTS.
See rule i.

CoMMiiTEE. — C. H. Richardson, Leominster ; F. A. Wood,
Fitchburg; James Hildreth, 2d, Lunenburg.

Best stalhon, 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, ^.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 unsound.

DRAUGHT HORSES.

Committee. — J. E. Putnam, George H. Wheelock, Fitchburg;
C. A. Gates, Leominster.

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.

COMMrri'EKS AND PREMIUMS. 4 1

PLOWING MATCHES.
All entries for plowing must be made on or before the Friday
previous to the Exhibition.

HORSE TEAMS.

SWIVEL PLOWS.

Committee. — E. A. Goodrich, Fitchburg ; T. S. Wood, West-
minster ; Harrington, Leominster.
Three premiums, $5, $4, $3.

OX TEAMS.

swivel plows.
Committee. — J. T. Everett, Princeton ; Fred J. Boyden, Au-
gustus Gates, Leominster.
Three premiums, $5, $4, $3.

other than swivel plows.
CoMMiiTEE. — Stillman Stone, Lunenburg ; J. E. Putnam, Fitch-
burg ; C. F. Boyden, Leominster.
Premiums, $5, $3.

GRAIN.

See rules I J, ig, 20, 21.
All grain raised in the yeir 1888.

Commhtee. — W. H. Fuller, Leominster; J. W. Merriam and J.
E. Putnam, Fitchburg.

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, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

wheat.
Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, $\ ; second, 50 cts.

42 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS.

OATS.

Best Specimen not less than one-half bushel, $i ; second, 50 cts.

BARLEY.

Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

BUCKWHEAT.

Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, ^i ; second, 50 cts.

APPLES, PEARS AND CxRAPES.

See rules ly, ig, 20, 21.

Committee. — Jabez Fisher, Fitchburg.

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, ^i ; second, 50 cts. Hubbardston Nonesuch,
^1 ; second, 50 cts. Rhode Island Greenings, $\ ; second, 50
cts. Roxbury Russets, %\ ; second, 50 cts. Palmer Greenings,
$1 ; second, 50 cts. Tolman Sweet, $1 ; second, 50 cts. King,
^i ; second, 50 cts. Northern Spy, ^i ; second, 50 cts. ; Graven-
steins, $1 ; second, 50 cts. ; and any other valuable variety.

In addition to the above premiums, there will be placed at the
disposal of the committee for gratuities, ten dollars.

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, ^i, second, 50 cts. Lawrence, $1 ;
second, 50 cts. Beurre d'Anjou, $1 ; second, 50 cts, Sheldon,
;^i ; second, 50 cts.

COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 43

GRAPES.

Best display of not less than six varieties of native grapes, $3 ;
second, $2. Six clusters Concord, jSi ; 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 jilaccd at the
disposal of the committee, for gratuities, ten dollars.

ASSORTED FRUITS AND FLOWERS.

See rules J, ly, jg, 20.
Committee. — Mrs. Jabez Fislier.

ASSORTED FRUITS.

Best basket or display, $3 ; second, $1.50

PEACHES.

Best collection of named varieties, $2; second, $\. Single
plate, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

PLUMS.

Best collection of named varieties, $2 ; second, $1. Single
plate, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

QUINCES.

Best ten specimens of quince, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

CRANBERRIES.

Best half peck, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

CRAB APPLES.

Best twenty-five named, $j ; second, 50 cts.

PLANTS IN POTS.

Best display of named plants in pots, not less than twelve, $5 ;
second, $3. Best six named plants in bloom, $2 ; second, $1.
Best six single named plants in bloom, $\ ; second, 50 cts.

44 COMMin-EES AND PREMIUMS.

CUT FLOWERS.

Best display in bottles, not less than 25, $3 ; second, $1.50.
Best display in bottles, not less than 10, $2 ; second, $1.
Best arranged basket, $2 ; second, $1.
Best original floral design, $2 ; second, $1.
Best arranged vase, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

In addition to the above premiums there will be placed at the
disposal of the committee, for gratuities, five dollars.

VEGETABLES.
See rules J, //, ig, 20, 21.

Committee. — Alden Derby, W. H. Burpee, Leominster ; James
Heslam, Fitchburg.

Best collection of kitchen vegetables, $4 ; second, $3. Collec-
tion of potatoes, $2 ; second, $1. Collection of squashes, not
less than four varieties, three specimens each, $2; second, $1.
Turban squashes, $\ ; second, 50 cts. Marblehead squashes, $1 ;
second, 50 cts. Marrow squashes, $i ; second, 50 cts. Hubbard
squashes, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Pumpkins, 75 cts. ; second, 50 cts.
Cabbages, $\ ; second, 50 cts. Cauliflowers, ^i ; second, 50 cts.
Celery, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Onions, ^i ; second, 50 cts. Turnip
beets, 75 cts. ; second, 50 cts. English turnips, 50 cts. ; second,
25 cts. Ruta-Baga turnips, 75 cts. ; second, 50 cts. Tomatoes,
75 cts. ; second 50 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.

COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 45

BREAD, BUTTER, CHEESE, PICKLES, PRESERVES
AND JELLIES.
Sec rules //, i8, ig, 20, 21.
Committee. — J. A. Joslin, Fitchburg; W. O. I'arkcr, Ashbiirn-
ham ; J. Q. Conant, Leominster.

bread.

Bread made by exhibitor.

White bread, premiums, $1, 50 cts. Unbolted or entire wheat
bread, premiums, $1, 50 cts. Bolted rye bread, premiums, $1, 50
cts. Rye and Indian bread, premiums, ^i, 50 cts.

BUTTER AND CHEESE..

Best lump butter, not less than twelve pounds, $3 ; second, $2.
June tub butter, not less than twenty-five pounds, $3 ; second, $2.
September tub butter, not less than twenty-five pounds, $3 ; sec-
ond, $2. Cheese, not less than fifty pounds, $2 ; second, $1.50.

PICKLES AND HONEY.

Best pickles, %\ ; second, 50 cts. Virgin honey in the comb,
$2; second, $\ ; third, 50 cts. Collection of canned fruits, $2 ;
second, $1.

In addition to the above, there will be allowed for gratuities ten
dollars.

Competitors will Ije recjuired to furnish to the Secretary a de-
tailed 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 PERTAININCi TO AGRI-
CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, CARRIAGES, ETC.

See rules ij, 77, 20.

CoMMiiTEE. — R. A. Leonard, Fitchburg ; C. C. Boyden, Leom-
inster; W. H. Richardson, Ashburnham.

For the best exhibition of manufactured articles pertaining to
agricultural implements, carriages, etc., not actually the product of
the exhibitor, there will be placed at the disposal of the committee
the sum of thirty dollars.

46 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS.

MANUFACTURED ARTICLES NOT PERTAINING TO
AGRICULTURE.

See rules ij, ly, 20.

CoMMiiTEE. — Charles Fosdick, Fitchburg ; M. A. Greenwood,
Ashburnham ; S. W. A. Stevens, Gardner.

For the best display of goods usually handled by the exhibitor
^10 ; second, $7 ; third, $5 ; fourth, $3.

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
forty dollars.

FINE ARTS.

See rules ij, ly, 20.

CoMMiiTEE. — Miss Eleanor A. Norcross, Mrs. A. Wheeler, E.
A. 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. Crayon drawing,
I3 ; second, $2. Water color drawing, $2 ; second, $1. Pencil
drawing, $2 ; second, $1. Collection of photographs, $3 ; second,
$2. Mechanical drawing, $3 ; second, $2.

SCHOOLS.

High School : Rest specimen of pencil, or water color drawing,
$3 ; second, $1.50.

Grammar Schools : Best collection of pencil and water color
drawing, $3 ; second, $2.

Intermediate, Graded or Ungraded Schools : Best collection of
pencil and water color drawings, $2 ; second, $x.

Gratuities may be awarded to copies of merit at the discretion
of the committee.

COMMITIEKS AND PREMIUMS.

47

FANCY ARTICLES.
.S\'c' rules jj, ly, 20.

CoMMiriEE. — Mrs. J. A. Battles, Mrs. E. Stcbbiiis, Mrs. .S. W.
Huntley, 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.

COMMirrEES' REPORTS.

Committee. — The President, Vice-Presidents, and Secretary.

For the purpose of inducing the chairmen of the several com-
mittees to take upon themselves more labor and care in elaborat-
ing their reports, the following premiums will be paid : Sio, $6, ^4.

Detailed reports in connection with awards (except on grain)
must be delivered to the Secretary on or before Nov. ist.

PROSPECTIVE EXPERIMENTS.

FOREST TREES.

Committee. — E. VVyman 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 iall
of 1 888, S15 ; second, $10.

Pantries must be made on or before the first day of June.

ENTOMOLOGY. STUFFED P3IRDS, SINGINC PIRDS, Etc.
See rule IJ.

CoMMi'iTEE. — Fl A. Horton, Fitchburg.

The sum of ten dollars will l)e placed at the disposal of the
committee.

ROSE if STRAWBERRY SHOW.

At the meeting of the trustees of the Worcester North Agri-
cultural Society, Dec. 19, it was unanimously voted to hold a rose
and strawberry exhibition

At the Fair Grounds, next June,

y\nd the following schedule of premiums and awards was adopted.

PLANTS.

IJest display, by a florist, of named pot plants in bloom, not less
than 25, $10; second, $^.

Best 12 named pot plants in bloom, $5 ; second, $3.
Best six named pot plants in bloom, $3 ; second, $1.50.
Best single named pot plants in bloom, $2 ; second, $1.

CUT FLOWERS.

Best display of cut flowers in bottles not less than 50, $5 ; sec-
ond, $2.50.

Best display of cut flowers in bottles, not less than 20, $3 ; sec-
ond, $1.50.

Best display of cut flowers in bottles, not less than 10, $2 ; sec-
ond, ^i.

Best display of hardy or June roses, $2 ; second, $1.

Best display of peonies, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

Best arranged basket, $2 ; second, ^i.

Best original floral design, $2 ; second, $1.

Best arranged vase, ^i ; second 50 cts.

Best arranged vase of wild flowers, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

ROSE AND STRAWBERRY SHOW. 49

FRUITS.

Best collection of strawberries, not less than six varieties, one
quart each, $2 ; second, $1.

Best 25 berries, Sharpless strawberry, ^i ; second 50 cts.

Best 25 berries, Jewell strawberry, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

Best 25 berries. Crescent strawberry, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

Best 25 berries, Charles Downing strawberry, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

Best 25 berries. Miner strawberry, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

Best 25 berries, any valuable variety of recent introduction, $1 ;
second, 50 cts.

Best two quarts cherries, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

VEGETABLES.

Best six stalks rhubarb, $1 ; second, 50 cts.
Best four heads lettuce, $1 ; second, 50 cts.
Best two bunches asparagus, $1 ; second, 50 cts.
Best two bunches radishes, $\ ; second, 50 cts.
Best two cucumbers, $1 ; second, 50 cts.
Best half peck of peas, $\ ; second, 50 cts.

In addition to the above, there will be placed in the hands of
the committees the sum of twenty dollars for gratuities.

OF THE

Worcester North Agricultural Society.

Adopted Dec. 2, i88y.

Article 1. The officers of the Worcester North Agricultural
Society shall be a President, two Vice-Presidents, a Secretary 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 twelve nor more than twenty-five,
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. 2. The annual meeting of the Society shall be held in
Fitchburg on the first Friday in December, at such place as the
Secretary may provide.

Art. 3. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to call the annual
meeting of the Society, and also to call special meetings whenever
the President, or, in his absence, one of the Vice-Presidents, or
whenever three Trustees, or twelve members of the Society, shall
in writing request him to call such meeting.

Art. 4. All meetings of the Society shall be called by publish-
ing the notice and purpose thereof in one or more of the news-
papers printed in Fitchburg, seven days at least before the time of
holding such meeting. Ten members shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business.

Art. 5. The Board of Trustees may call meetings of the
Board at such times and in such manner as it may by vote direct ;
six members being necessary to constitute a quorum for the trans-
action of business.

BY-LAWS. 5 1

Art. 6. The Board of Trustees shall have the management
and control of all the property and funds belonging to the Society ;
shall appoint the time and place for holding its shows or exhi-
bitions ; determine and offer the premiums ; make all the arrange-
ments deemed necessary and proper to carry into effect the
design of the Society pertaining to the shows, and have the general
management of all the concerns of the Society, subject, however,
to its votes.

Art. 7. The Board of Trustees shall elect annually, from its
members, an Auditor, whose duty it shall be to audit all accounts
and demands against the Society which may be presented, before
payment by the Treasurer.

Art. S. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to report in writ-
ing to the Board of Trustees, the state of the funds and property
belonging to the Society, whenever the Board shall so direct, and
to report in like manner to the Society at each annual meeting.

Art. 9. Any person may become a member of the Society by
paying to the Treasurer the sum of five dollars if a male, or three
dollars if a female, which shall entitle such person to a certificate
of membership. Any person may become a Special Patron Mem-
ber by paying to the Treasurer the sum of twenty dollars if a male,
or twelve dollars if a female, and for this purpose such person shall
be credited with the sum previously paid for ordinary membership.
Special Patron Members will be entitled to free entrance to all
exhibitions held by the Society.

Art. 10. These By-Laws may be altered or amended by a
majority of the members present and voting at any meeting of the
Society, notice of such intention to alter or amend having been
duly given in the call for said meeting.

OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY.

Elected at Annual Meeting, Dec. 2, 1887.

F. C. CURRIER, Fitchburg, President.

GEO. CRUICKSHANKS, Fitchburg,"^
H. G. MORSE, Fitchburg, j

S. W. HUiNTLEY, Fitchburg, Secretary.
A. F. WHITNEY, Fitchburg, Treasurer.

Vice-Presidents.

TRUSTEES :

Marshall Wetherbee,

Ashl'urnham.

. T S. Wood,

Westminster.

F. W. Wright,

Ashby.

Walter H. Laws,

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W. H. Fuller,

Leojninster.

Jabez Fisher,

Fitchburg.

Alden Derby,

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L. C. Albee,

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C. F. Boyden,

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Geo. E. Putnam,

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Stillman Stone,

Lunenburg.

Geo. R. Wallace,

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J. F. Brown,

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James Phillips, Jr.

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N. B. Reed,

Princeton.

Geo. B. Knowlton

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J. T. Everett,

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Frank E. Brown,

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Moses B. Haywood,

Sterling.

S. G. Frost,

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S. W. A. Stevens,

Gardner.

E. A. Goodrich,

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Joel Page,

Grotoji.

Geo. B. Andrews,

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S. F. Whitney,

Harvard.

Geo. Cruickshanks, of Lunenburg, elected Member of the
State Board of Agriculture, Dec, 3rd, 18S6, for three years.

COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

1887-1888.

F. C. CURRIER, President.

GEO. CRUICKSHANKS and H. G. MORSE, Vice-Presidents.

S. W. HUNTLEY, Secretary. A. F. WHITNEY, Treasurer.

L. C. ALBEE. H. G. GREENE.

JAMES PHILLIPS, Jr. GEORGE B. ANDREWS.
GEORGE R. WALLACE. FRANK E. BROWN.
FRANK A. WOOD. GEORGE E. PUTNAM.

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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, Fitcliburg.
1 860-1— 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.

1 87 1-2— Hon. JOHN H. LOCKEY, Leominster.
1873 —STEPHEN SHEPLEY, Fitchburg.
1874-5— DANIEL C. MILES, Westminster.
1876-7— JOHN B. PROCTOR, Fitcliburg.
1878-9— GEORGE JEWETT, M. D., Fitchburg.
1 880-1— LUTHER J. BROWN, Fitchburg.
1882-4— EDWIN A. GOODRICH, Fitchburg.
1885 —CHARLES A. PRIEST, Fitchburg.
1886-7— J. AUGUSTUS BATTLES, Fitchburg.
1888 — F. C. CURRIER, Fitchburg.

SECRETARIES.
1 850- 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 — LEWTS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg.

PRESIDENTS AND SECRETARIES. 55

1865-6— ALVIN M. SAWYER, Fitchburg.
1867-9— LEWIS H. BRADFORD, Fitchburg.
1870 —WALTER A. EAMES, Fitchburg.
1 871-3— 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.

1 88 1 — WYLON G. HAYES, Fitchburg.
1882-5— FRED A. CURRIER, Fitchburg.
1886-7— CHARLES S. KEITH, Fitchburg.
1888 — S. W. HUNTLEY, Fitchburg.

LOUIS N. WILBUR,

DEALER IN

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SILVERWARE, f
* Clods, Optical Gooils, etc. *

365 MAIN STREET,

0pp. Fitcliburg Hotel,
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Repairing Fine Watches and
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Sometliiiig Ne^^ I

We have the Largest Stock of Stoves and Ranges to select from in the city. In-
spection invited. Ladies wishing a First-Class Range should
see the Model.

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF

Agate Iron Ware, Tin Ware, Copper Ware, Oil Stoves,

Refrigerators, Grass Seeds, Garden Seeds,

Fertilizers, Shovels, Hoes and Forks at Low Prices.

Tin, Slieet Iron and Copper "Work, and
Flnmbing, Done to order.

G. B. KNOWLTON,

348 M]ain Street.

Fitclibnrg, M!ass,

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". way home we called at the
Great Clothing House of

ALBEE, LYONS & CO.,

and after a thorough, exami-
nation of their goods and
prices.^ purchased a full suit
and overcoat.^ and feel satis-
fied that I have saved money,
and have got just luhat I
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A FARMER.

EST^^BLIS^IED 18S3.

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P. O. address, Fitchburg. Price-lists free on application.

iTRANSACTIONS

OF THE

/WORCESTER NORTH

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,

FOR THE YEAR 1888,

TOGETHER WITH A EIST OF THE

Committees and Premiums for hScSo.

FITCH BURCi :

PRESS OF BLANCHARD .t liROWN.
1889.

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PRESIDENT'S REPORT.

The thirty-sixth year of this Society is now at an end and its
record is completed. At the annual meeting, held at the begin-
ning of the year, a more active and progressive spirit was shown by
the members present. The great burden of debt carried so
long, which nearly crushed the life out of the Society, had been
removed ; leaving no obstacle in the way of its future usefulness
and progress. The members with unanimity and determination
gave expression, by their action, that the time had arrived for an
advance in its position, requiring a more aggressive work. One
that would place it on a higher plane, that it might be better ap-
preciated and sustained by the great agricultural interest it was
organized to serve, and secure a more general support from the
public at large. To carry into effect, as far as possible, this very
desirable object the work of the board of management was consid-
erably increased, as were the expenses, and I rnay state, whac is
generally conceded, that the labor performed and money ex-
pended were in the right direction, and that the Society is in a
better condition and has made substantial progress during the
year.

At this meeting it was voted that the annual custom of hav-
ing a farmer's supper be renewed, it having fallen into disuse in
late years from lack of support. In compliance with this vote a
supper was provided in the city hall in the month of January,
mainly from liberal contributions received from the people of this
city, and I am pleased to say that it was a success, both financially
and socially, notwithstanding the intense cold weather that pre-
vailed on that evening. I trust that the holding of these time-
honored gatherings will be continued. The question, How to in-
crease the interest of the farmers and others engaged in agricultural
pursuits in this Society? was carefully considered. The holding

4 PRESIDENT S RKPORT.

of Institutes, three in number, during the year, as required by the
Rule of the State Agricultural Board, had been complied with in
the past years, and were held in this city with small attendance
and no apparent interest ; resulting in no real benefit to the So-
ciety. To remedy this, and to make these Institutes more useful,
it was decided to hold them, with the exception of one to be held
in this city, in towns adjoining this city in conjunction with local
societies, if acceptable to them, and a place furnished for the
meeting, this Society to procure the speakers and advertise the
same. This plan was successfully carried into effect. The first
meeting was held with the Lunenburg Farmers' Club in the town
hall of that town. The weather was unfavorable, but the attend-
ance was good. Hon. E. \V. Woods, a member of the State Board
of Agriculture, made the address. Subject, Fntit Growing. This
brought out a good deal of interest and made the Institute a suc-
cess. The next meeting was held in the town hall of Westminster,
with the local chib, and was addressed by Hon. J. W. Stockwell, a
member of the State Board. Subject, Hints to success in fanning.
The attendance was good, both morning and afternoon, and was
successful in all respects. The local society provided an excel-
lent collation for the entertainment of those present. The next
one was held with the Ashby P'armers' Club, in their town hall,
and was well attended all day, quite a number of young men being
present. Hon. Elbridge Cushman, of the State Board, made the
address. Subject, What a quart of milk costs. As Ashby farmers
are largely engaged in milk production, this was a matter of con-
siderable interest to them and brought out a good number, who
showed their interest by the close attention given and the many
(|uestions suggested by them for the speaker to answer. This
gathering was a decided success. The next was held in this city
and was largely attended, the council chamber in the city hall be-
ing well filled in the morning and afternoon, quite a number of
ladies being present. Hon. William R. Sessions, secretary, and j.
W. Stockwell, of the State Board, were present and addressed the
meetings, and led in the discussions that followed. This Institute
.was the niost successful one held for a number of years. The
large attendance from outside of the city fully sustained the wisdom

PRESIDKNT S REPORT. 5

of holding Institutes in the towns adjoining. The next and last
meeting of the season was held at Leominster with the local So-
ciety. The day was very rainy and the traveling very bad, making
it quite difficult for many to attend, but notwithstanding the state
of the weather there was a good attendance, both in the morning
and afternoon. Hon. W. W. Rawson, of the State Board, ad-
dressed the meeting. His subject, Market Gardening, brought
out many inquiries and considerable discussion on the part of the
audience, all resulting in much valuable information being gained
and creating considerable interest among those present. It was
evident that this joint meeting was very satisfactory and productive
of good results. An excellent dinner was provided for all who
were fortunate enough to be present, by the Leominster Club.
This Institute closes the list of meetings, five in number having
been held. They were a complete success and fully met the de-
sire of the officers in charge, and no doubt will do much to assist
this Society in its efforts to improve its condition.

In the early part of the season the Society was favored with a
free lecture by Surgeon General A. F. Holt, of Cambridge. Sub-
ject : Contagious Diseases in our Homes, and how they are caused
and how to prevent them. The evening appointed for the lecture
proved very stormy, so that it was postponed for a week. The
second evening was extremely cold and blustering, and the at-
tendance not as large as the importance of the subject demanded.
It is to be regretted that so valuable and instructive a lecture
secured so small an audience. This was furnished by the State
Board of Agriculture free to the Society.

In accordance with a vote passed at the annual meeting, the
board of trustees took into consideration the proposed plan of
holding a Spring exhibition of the fruits of the season. This new
project met the approval of the board, and the last Tuesday in
June was set as the time to hold the same. This exhibition was
to be known as a Rose and Strawberry Show, and to be held in
the hall on the fair grounds.

The committee of arrangements in preparing for this show
found the public slow to respond to their invitation to exhibit, the
purpose of this new venture not lieing well understood. But

6 president's report.

through the energy and perseverance of a few of the committee,
who labored early and late, the exhibition was made a success as far
as the display in the hall was concerned. And it should be here
mentioned that the committee fully appreciated the aid rendered
by Superintendent Edgerly and the teachers and scholars of the
high and grammar schools, whose large display of wild flowers
added much to the success of the exhibition ; and also are in-
debted to Hon. Rodney Wallace, E. M. Dickinson, Esq., and
Mrs. \V''alter Heywood for the rare plants and pot flowers from
their conservatories, loaned to aid the exhibition. But a very
rainy afternoon and evening met our efforts, and the attendance
was small, so that it became necessary to postpone operations to
the ne.xt day. This was a clear day and the exhibition in the hall
and on the grounds were well patronized by the large number
present, both in the afternoon and evening. The whole exhibi-
tion passed off very satisfactorily, notwithstanding the storm of the
first day. But it was not a success financially, as the treasurer's
report shows. Had the weather been favorable on the first day no
doubt exists of a complete success, leaving a good margin in favor
of the treasury.

I am of the opinion that it will be less difficult in the future to
make a success of these exhibitions, as the public better under-
stand the object in view and will more heartily enter into, and
assist in making them a success. I hope they will be continued,
as I believe they will be of great advantage to the interests of the
Society.

It was not my privilege to be present at the annual exhibition
held in September, sickness preventing, therefore am not able
from personal inspection to report its doings ; but, from the report
of the officers in charge, I am satisfied that it was a complete suc-
cess from beginning to the end, notwithstanding the unfavorable
state of the weather on the days named.

The live stock of all descriptions exhibited were larger in num-
ber and of a higher grade than shown on the grounds in recent
years. And on the first day, which was devoted to examination
and awarding premiums, the attendance was much larger than

PRESIDENT S REPOR'I". 7

heretofore, although the day was cold and chilly, indicating greater
interest in the exhibits of neat stock.

The exhibits in the hall are reported as first class and of a
larger quantity than usual ; and the entire exhibit in the building
was an improvement over previous years.

The second clay was very rainy, preventing anything being
done. This caused a postponement until the next day, which
proved to be fair and comfortable, and brought with it a large
number of people to the grounds, it is said, a larger attendance
than at any previous show of the Society.

I am informed that the exhibition of horses and colts on this
day was superior to any preceding it, attracting to it considerable
attention, and also that the entire program of the day was promptly
and successfully carried out to the satisfaction of the large crowd
present, although the storm had compelled an adjournment beyond
the time advertised. The exhibition was eminently a success,
and reflects high credit upon those having it in charge. The
treasurer's report sustains this statement.

With this exhibition the work of the year closed, and in this re-
view of the year's records it will be seen that a large amount of
labor has been performed and the results are favorable to the con-
dition of the Society, which, to all appearance, has taken a long
stride in the estimation of the public. And here I will say that
perfect harmony has prevailed in the ofiicial management, all as-
sisting in the work to advance the interests of the Society. For
more than twenty years a large debt was in the way of its success-
ful operations, impairing very much its usefulness. But it is now
relieved from this load and has taken upon itself a new departure,
and I can see nothing in its path to prevent it becoming one of
the standard societies in the state.

F. C. CURRIER, President.

SECRETARY'S REPORT.

In submitting the thirty-sixth Annual Report of the Worcester
North Agricultural Society, the Secretary would respectfully call
the attention of its members to the excellent and careful resume
of the work of the Society for the last year by President Currier,
also to the report of VV. A. Kilburn on thorough-bred stock, and
to the report of Thomas Gray, Esq., one of the committee in
charge of the Rose and Strawberry Show.

In undertaking the experiment of a Rose and Strawberry Show
there was a divided opinion among the committee as to the best
place for the exhibition ; some advocated the use of city hall,
others, believing the show an experiment, deemed it necessary to
offer othe*- attractions to bring out and interest our people. The
result was a field day with the usual attractions and a costly ex-
periment in way of electric lighting for the evening. And yet, had
not the usual accompaniment of all undertakings of the Worcester
North — a rainy day — met us at the threshold of the undertaking it
would have been a complete success ; as it was 69 1 tickets were
sold on the first day, 1,851 on the second, with total gate receipts
of $506.60. In addition, $15.60 was received from the grand
stand, and as the Society had no occasion to use the upper hall,
$80.25 was received for dancing, $39.50 from entries for trotting,
making total receipts $641.95.

That the trustees believe fully in the success of these shows is
evident from the fact that they have doubled the amount of pre-
miums to be offered the coming season. The proper place for
the coming June show will be one of the first problems for the
committee of ari'angements to solve.

The thirty-sixth annual exhibition, or Cattle Show proper, of
the Worcester North Agricultural Society was held at the grounds
of the Fitchburg Park on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
Sept. 25. 26 and 27.

lO SECRETARY S REPORT.

The show opened Tuesday with a good exhibition and fair at-
tendance, there being 1,822 admission tickets sold against 1,468
the first day of last year ; fortunately for the success of the fair,
Wednesday, instead of being threatening in the morning, followed
by rain in the afternoon, opened with such a deluge that postpone-
ment until the next day was the only and proper thing to do.

Thursday was as pleasant as could be wished, and the people
responded cheerfully, and, so far as attendance was concerned, it
was the red letter day in the history of the Society, there being
nearly four thousand people present. And it is fair to presume
that had the labors of the various committees been rewarded with a
pleasant day on Wednesday, with the stores, machine shops, cotton
and woolen mills closed, five thousand people would have wit-
nessed the fine exhibition of fruits, vegetables, manufactured arti-
cles, and the sports arranged for their benefit, and that the gross
receipts would have reached $2,000 to $2,500.

One of the greatest annoyances, not only to the committee on
awards and premiums but to the patrons of the exhibition, has
been the lateness to which articles intended for exhibition have
been brought to the hall. It is the intention of the trustees that
in the future, when the hall is open to the public, all goods,
whether fruits, flowers, manufactured and fancy articles, or works
of art, shall be properly classified, with premium cards adjusted.

With this object in view, at their meeting in December, the fol-
lowing amendment to Rule i 7 was adopted :

"No article intended for the hall will be entitled to a premium,
unless it shall have been entered with the Secretary on or before
Monday, Sept. 23, and deposited in the hall by nine o'clock on
Tuesday. Entries may be made by mail, but must be in full de-
tail."

In closing I would call your attention to the "Committees and
premiums for the thirty-seventh annual exhibition," as many addi-
tions to the premium list have been made, and important changes
in the committees.

In the department of fine arts, the experience of the trustees
with experts so far employed in other departments of the exhibi-
tion, has led them to secure the services of a gentleman of ex-

secretary's report. I I

perience, and one entirely disinterested, as an expert. And the
earnest co-operation of all lovers of fine arts, be they teacher or
scholar, is solicited, with the expectation that the limited space al-
lowed for this display may be crowded with, not only choice gems
for competition, but that there may be brought for public exhibi-
tion some of the rare paintings that are carefully guarded in the
libraries and parlors of our citizens.

S. W. HUNTLEY, Scar/,ny.

JUNE ROSE AND STRAWBERRY SHOW.

* Denotes iiremiuni donated to tlie Society.

The following premiums were awarded :

FLOWERS.

Best display by florist, Joseph Jackson, Lunenburg, ist premium,

$\o; F. O. VVilliard, Lunenburg, 2d, $5.
Best twelve plants, Joseph Jackson, $5.
Best single plant, Joseph Jackson, $2.
Fine display of native ferns, grasses, etc., very tastefully arranged,

G. B. Andrews, gratuity, $5.
*Fine display of plants, Hon. Rodney Wallace, gratuity, $10.
*Six pots Gloxinia, E. M. Dickinson, ^3.
Best cut flowers, not less than 50, ist, F. O. Williard, $5.
Nine varieties, worthy of special mention, Joseph Jackson, 2d, $2.50.
Cut flowers, not less than 20, George B. Andrews, ^3 ; Mrs. C. J.

Hubbard, 2d, $1.50.
Hardy roses, George B. Andrews, ist, $2 ; George Cruickshanks,

2d, $1.
Ten Moss roses, George Cruickshanks, gratuity, 50 cts.
Foliage trees and shrubs, George Cruickshanks, gratuity, 50 cts.
Original floral design, very deserving, F. O. Williard, $2.

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Vase of wild flowers, Mary Gotham, 2d, 50 cts.

Collection of pansies, F. O. VVilliard, gratuity, ^2 ; George B.

Andrews, 50 cts.
Rest arranged vase, Julia E. Stone, Si.
Collection of pink water lillies, Miss Lunan, 50 cts.
Display of High Street Crrammar School, Webster's Unabridged

Dictionary.
1 )isplay by Day Street Grammar School, S5.
The display by the South Street, Rollstone, West Fitchbnrg and

Middle Street schools was very creditable.

STRAWBERRIES.

*Twenty-five Sharpless strawberries, G. P. Hawkins, 1st, Si ; L.

B. Fisher, 2d, 50 cts.
Twenty-five Jewell strawberries, L. B. Fisher, ist. Si ; George

Cruickshanks, 2d, 50 cts.
Twenty-five Crescent strawberries, L. B. Fisher, ist, $1 ; and 2d,

50 cts.
Twenty-five Charles Downing strawberries, Stillman Stone, ist, $1 ;

W. J. Walker, 2d, 50 cts.
Twenty-five Wilson strawberries, O. Stockwell, 2d, 50 cts.
Twenty-five Miner strawberries, Alden Derby, ist. Si.

VEGETABLES.

Six stalks rhubarb, George B. Andrews, ist. Si. 00; Geo. Cruick-
shanks, 2d, 50 cts.

Four heads lettuce, Joseph Jackson, ist, $1.

*Two cucumbers, Jabez Fisher, ist, Si.

Half peck of peas, W. J.Walker, ist, $1 ; George B. Andrews, 2d,
50 cts.

Early Egyptian beet, Stillman Stone, gratuity, 50 cts.

Cauliflower, Joseph Jackson, gratuity, $1.

Display of asparagus, Alden Derby, Si.

Display of cabbages, .^Iden Derby, 50 cts.

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The first Rose and Strawberry Show of the Society exceeded
the expectations of the committee. The exhibits in the various
departments, though not in all cases very large, were uniformly of
a high order of excellence.

The most attractive exhibit was undoubtedly the floral decora-
tions, which far surpassed anything of the kind ever seen in this
city, and which reflects the very highest credit to all the parties
concerned. The only exhibit of "cut flower design" work by a
professional florist was entered by F. O. Williard, of L. Downe's
"Cedar Hedge Farm," and consisted of an easel, measuring four
and a half by two and a half feet, worked with roses, carnations,
stocks and other choice flowers, and possessed real artistic merit
in a high degree, and consumed in its construction a great deal of
valuable time and flowers. The award for this piece was necessa-
rily small compared with the expense of the piece, such an ex-
pensive piece not having been expected.

Amateurs in this line were well represented, and comprised
most of the teachers and pupils of the public schools of the city,
who manifested an energy and enthusiasm in their work which was
particularly pleasing to witness and which resulted in a display
which, it is fair to assume, has never been excelled in this Com-
monwealth, and this Society feels itself under great obligations to
each and every individual teacher and pupil concerned in the
decorations, and desires to tender its thanks to the same, and
deeply regrets that anything occurred to mar the happiness of the
occasion, viz., in awarding the premiums ; and it is only fair, in
this connection, to the committee on awards to state that they
acted in strict accordance with the rules governing the same, and
that the mistake occurred in framing the rule. This being the
first show of the kind given by the Society, some mistakes of the-
kind are more or less to be expected. We are very sorry that it
had such bad results, and beg leave to say that no effort will l)e
spared to prevent a recurrence of the same.

The display of potted plants comprised a very fine collection of
palms, tree-ferns, yuccas, etc., from the hot-houses of Hon.
Rodney Wallace and Mrs. Walter Heywood, which were sent at

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much risk, but which is only characteristic of the generosity of the
owners in times past.

The display of house plants, such as geraniums, ivys, callas, etc.,
etc., was mostly confined to two exhibitors, Joseph Jackson and
F. O. Williard, and contained a large collection of choice varieties,
but fine specimen plants were quite scarce, owing to the growers
not having had time to grow and train them.

The exhibition of gloxinias by E. M. Dickinson was quite fine,
both as regards choice varieties and well grown plants. The dis-
play of roses was made mostly by Messrs. Cruickshanks and
Andrews, and contained a splendid collection of the newest varie-
ties of "Hybrid Perpetuals," the individual specimens of which
were simply magnificent. We were very sorry to notice the almost
entire absence of Tea roses, knowing the excellent facilities for
making such an exhibit that exists in and about Fitchburg.

In this connection we desire to say that it would be very gratify-
ing to see more interest taken in this show by the florists in this
vicinity, and the Society will do ail it can to promote the same,
and as this is a flower show, flowers from any source will be very
acceptable.

The display of native ferns, litchens and mosses by George B,
Andrews was enough to surprise the "oldest inhabitant," as to the
capacity of his native hills and dales to supply such magnificent
specimens in almost endless variety (many of which occupy very
prominent positions in European collections of note) in procuring
which entailed a great amount of hard work, but it is safe to say
that the labor was considered of very minor importance to the in-
defatigable collector.

The entries in the Strawberry show were very few, as compared
with the number of growers in this section surprisingly so, and we
would be very much pleased to see a collection or even a single
plate of fruit from any party that grows them, at our show next
June. One doesn't need a very large "patch" to make a good
exhibit, as is instanced in the case of Mr. Hawkins and his mag-
nificent plate of "Sharpless" raised on a little plot about eight feet
square, in his dooryard on Highland avenue. Though the entries
were few, those exhibited were very fine, more particularly may be

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mentioned two plates of Sharpless entered by Gardner P. Hawkins
and Mrs. Dr. Fisher respectively, and which called for a very close
decision, the committee finally deciding in favor of Mr. Hawkins,
the form of his berries being slightly more characteristic of the
variety.

The only exhibit of ornamental foliaged shrubs, hedge plants,
etc., came from the nursery of Mr. Cruickshanks in Lunenburg,
and comprised some very fine varieties. There were various other
exhibits of pansies, hydrangeas, etc., which included some fine
specimens. And much more might be said about the various
other things, but space will not permit us to give anything like an
adequate description of any but the principal classes.

T. GRAY.

TROTTING AND RUNNING RACES.
2 : 50 Class : Vernon Barber, ist, $50 ; Thomas Lunan, 2d, $25.

RUNNING RACE.

W. P. Boutelle, "Ben," $15 ; Eugene Oakman, "Richard," $ro.

BRONCHO RACE.

M. A. Hanigan, "Puritan," ist, ^5; Wheelock, "Phil," 2d, $^ ;
Wood, "Dan," 3d, $2.

FOOT RACE.
J. Dolan, award, $10.

CATTLE SHOW AND FAIR.

* ])cnotc.s preiiiiuin donated to the Society.

The Committees awarded the following premiums ;
THOROUGH-BRED STOCK.
HoLSTEiNS. Herds. George F.Williams, ist premium, $6; L.
C. Albee, 2d, $4.

Bull, 3 years, George F. Williams, ist, $4. ; L. C. Albee, 2d, $2.

Bulls, (2)2 years, George F. Williams, ist, $4.

Cows, (2)4 years, George F. Williams, ist and 2d, ^5.

Cows, (ij 3 years, L. C. Albee, ist, $2.50.

Cows, (1)2 years, L. C. Albee, ist, $2.

Cows, (3) I year, L. C. Albee, ist and 2d, ^2.50.

Calves, (pen ) L. C. Albee, ist, $4.

Calves, (pen) two heifers, one bull, George F. Williams, ist, $4.
Jerseys. Herds, J. F. Brown, Lunenburg, ist, $6.

Bulls, 3 years old, J. F. Brown, Lunenburg, ist, $4.

Bulls, 14 months, W. G. Scribner, Townsend, ist, $3.

Bulls, 4j4 months, J. F. Brown, Lunenburg, 2d, $1.50.

Bulls, 2 months, M. F. Plympton, Fitchburg, ist, $2.50.

Cows, 8 years, J. F. Brown, Lunenburg, ist, $3 ; 3 years, ist,
I2.50.

Cows, 2 years, M. F. Plympton, ist, $2 ; J. F. Brown, Lunen-
burg, 2d, $1.

Cows, I year, J. F. Brown, Lunenburg, ist, $1.50.

Cows, 5 years, M. F. Plympton, 2d, $2.

Cows, 10 months, J. F. Brown, Lunenburg, ist, $1.50.

Cows, 16 months, George Cruickshanks, 2d, $1.

Pen of calves, J. F. Brown, Lunenburg, ist, $4.

*N. B. Stone, for City of Fitchburg, $2.50.

*H. G. Harrington, P'itchburg, $2.

P. M. HARWOOl), I .,

W. A. KILBOURN, } ^'^"'"^^^''-

1 8 REPORTS OF COiMMITTEES.

STOCK NOT THOROUGH-BRED.

Herds, J. E, Putnam, Fitchburg, ist premium, $5 ; L. G. Brown,
2d, $3 ; L. C. Albee, Fitchburg, gratuity, $2.

Cows for Milk, two 3 years old, L. C. Albee, ist, $2.50.

Cows for Milk, one cow, J. E. Putnam, ist, $2.50.

Cows for Milk, two 4 years old, L. C. Albee, 2d, ^2.

Cows for Milk, two 2 years old, L. C. Albee, ist and 2d, ^2.50.

Cows for Butter, one 3 years old, C. W. Harris, Leominster, ist, $2.

Cows for Butter, one 5 years old, W. G. Scribner, Townsend, ist,
$2.50; M. F. Plympton, Fitchburg, 2d, $2.

Cows for Butter, one 2 years old, VV. G. Scribner, Townsend, ist,
$1.50.

Cows for Butter, one, (i. N. Proctor, Fitchburg, gratuity, $2.

P. M. HARWOOD, ) ^ .^.
W. A. KILBOURN, j ^'""'"^^f'^^-

Heifer Calves and Pens of Calves. Heifer, 2 years old, L.

C. Albee, ist premium and 2d, ^^3.50.

Heifer calf, i year old, W. G. Scribner, ist, $1.50.

Heifer, 16 months, George Cruickshanks, 2d, $1.

Heifer calf, i year, W. R. Proctor, Lunenburg, gratuity, $1.

P. M. HARWOOD, ] ^

W. A. KILBOURN, j Conumtfce.

YEARLINGS, STEERS AND STEER CALVES.

Calves, (2) L. Ci. Brown & Son, ist premium, $1.50.

Calves, trained, Warren Proctor, $t,.

P. M. HARWOOD, ] ^

W. A. KILBOURN, | CommUlee.

Lancaster, Dec. 12, 1888.
The judges of Jersey cattle report that the animals presented
were worthy specimens of their breed ; some, excellent in (juality
and condition ; others, for which large allowance would have to
be made for the difference in characteristics, compared with the
Holsteins as many of the native or grade animals. Perhaps in no
two breeds of cattle for special i)urpose, are the differences in
stronger contrast than the Holsteins and Jerseys represented at the

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Fair on the 25th. The judges liope that the number of competi-
tors may increase, and while all cannot receive the awards they
hope for, all will contribute very much to the interest and ad-
vantage of the Society by bringing their herds or single animals,
and still more by bringing with them full statements of milk and
butter tests.

W. A. KILBOURN.
Report on. Fair at Fitclibiirg.

WORKING OXEN AND STEERS.

Working Oxen, Elbridge Johnson, Leominster, ist premium, $5 ;

C. C. Boyden, Leominster, 2d, $3.
Steers, 2 years, H. A. Woods, Leominster, ist, $2.

E. A. GOODRICH, Chairman.

FAT CATTLE.

Yoke fat steers, D. W. Salisbury, Leominster, ist premium and 2d,

*3 Yoke fat oxen, George H. Snow, Leominster, $3.50.
*i Fat cow, City of Fitchburg, $2.

WILLIAM WOODBURY, Chairman.

SWINE.

Sow and pigs, Samuel Bennett, West Fitchburg, ist premium, $4.
Four fat pigs, less than eight months old, C. C. Boyden, Leom-
inster, ist, $2.
Fat hog, Charles Hastings, Lunenburg, ist, $4.
Fat hog, C. A. Harris, North Leominster, 2d, $2.
*Sow and pigs, J. C. Scripture, Fitchburg, 2d, $2.

J. T. EVERETT, Chairman.

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TOWN TEAMS.

Town of Leominster, 17 pair, ist premium, $15.
*City of Fitchburg, gratuity, $5.

GEORGE WOOD, Chairman.

PLOWING MATCH.

Ox teams, swivel, C. C. Boyden, Leominster, ist premium, $5 ;

Alden Derby, Leominster, 2d, $4 ; Elbridge Jolinson,

Leominster, 3d, $3.

J. T. EVERETT, Chairman.

Horse teams, George VV. Page, Lunenburg, ist premium, S5 ; A.

Gates, Leominster, 2d, $4 ; W, R. Proctor, Jr., Lunenburg,

3d, $3.

E. A. GOODRICH, Chairman.

* Horse teams, other than swivel plow, E. A. Goodrich, F^itchburg,

ist premium, ^$5.

STILLMAN STONE, Chairman.

HORSES.

Gent's driving horse, Geo. N. Proctor, Fitchburg, ist premium, $5.

Family horses, L. C. Albee, Fitchburg, ist, $5 ; E. B. Works,
Fitchburg, 2d, $3.

Family horse, driven by lady, H. G. Morse, Fitchburg, ist, $5 ;
W. W. Shattuck, Fitchburg, 2d, $3.

*Gent's driving horse, W. A. Fairbanks, Fitchburg, 2d, $3.

*Matched pair driving horses, C. H. Brown, ist, ^5 ; G. E. Put-
nam, 2d, $3.

GEORGE E. PUTNAM, Chairman.

DRAUGHT HORSES.

One pair, George W. Page, Lunenburg, ist premium, $5 ; W. R.

Proctor, Lunenburg, 2d, ^3.
Single horse, W. A. (iarno, Fitchburg, ist, $3 ; George W. Page,

Lunenburg, 2d, $2 ; W. R. Proctor, Lunenburg, 3d, $\.

J. E. PUTNAM, Chairman.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

STALLIONS, MARES AND SUCKINCi COLTS.

Colt, 3 years old, stallion, E. D. Lynde, Westminster, ist pre-
mium, $4.

Colt, 3 years old, Sylvanus Sawyer, Fitchburg, ist, $2.50 ; Samuel
Bennett, West Fitchburg, 2d, ^1.50.

Colt, 2 years old, E. D. Works, West Fitchburg, ist, $3.00; Chas.
Hastings, Lunenburg, 2d, $1.50.

Colt, I year old, Eli CuUey, Fitchburg, ist, ^12. 50; G. N. Proctor,
2d, ^1.50.

Colt, 4 months old, W. R. Proctor, ist, $2.

Colt, 4 months, M. J. Heath, Lunenburg, 2d, $1.50.

Colt, I year old, E. D. Works, gratuity, 50 cts.

Mare and sucking colt, M. J. Heath, 2d, ^2.50.

*i bay stallion, 6 years, ist, $5 ; i chestnut stallion, 7 years old ;
2d, ^4 ; 6 two-year-old colts, gratuity, $25 ; from Cheshire
Improvement Company, Jones W. Wilder, president.

*Colt, I year old, J. A. Marshall, Leominster, gratuity, 50 cts.

*Colt, 2 years old, Joseph Peirce, Fitchburg, gratuity, ;^i.

F. A. WOOD, Chairman.

DOGS.

*J. F. Gorham, Leominster, $1 ; Henry Dunkason, Leominster, $1.

POULTRY.

Brahmas, one pair dark, D. F. Bigelow, ist premium, ^i ; and 2d,

50 cts.
Plymouth Rocks, one pair, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, Leominster, ist,

^i ; W. J. Wyeth, Fitchburg, 2d, 50 cts.
One pair chicks, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, ist, $1 ; W. J. Wyeth, 2d,

50 cts.

2 2 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

Wyandottes, one pair white fowls, J. M. Heath, Lunenburg,
ist, $u

*One pair white fowls, J. A. Seaver, Leominster, ist, $i.

*One pair fowls, F. A. Wood, Fitchburg, ist, $i.

*One pair chicks, F. A. Wood, 50 cts.

One pair fowls, J. K. Sawyer, West Fitchburg, gratuity, 50 cts.

One pair silver fowls, J. M. Heath, gratuity, 50 cts.

One pair fowls, W. J. Wyeth, 2d, 50 cts.

One pair chicks, W. J. Wyeth, 1st, $1.
Hamburgs, one pair S. B. fowls, D. F. Bigelow, ist, $1.

One pair G. S. fowls, D. F. Bigelow, ist, $1.

One pair black, D. F. Bigelow, ist, $1 ; and 2d, 50 cts.

One pair S. S., D. F. Bigelow, ist, $1 .

One pair chicks, D. F. Bigelow, ist, $1 ; and 2d, 50 cts.

One pair G. P. fowls, D. F. Bigelow, ist, $1.

One pair Chicks, D. F. Bigelow, 50 cts.
Leghorns, one pair white fowls, D. F. Bigelow, Petersham, 2d,
50 cts.

One pair white chicks, D. F. Bigelow, ist, ^i.

One pair brown chicks, D. F. Bigelow, ist, ^i.
Langshong, one pair fowls, D. F. Bigelow, Petersham, ist, $1.
Houdans, one pair, D. F. Bigelow, Petersham, ist, $1.
Spanish, one pair W. face fowls, D. F. Bigelow, Petersham, ist, $1

One pair W. face chicks, D. F. Bigelow, ist, $1.
P. Cochins, one pair, D. F. Bigelow, Petersham, ist, $1.

One pair chicks, Jonas Peirce, Fitchburg, 2d, 50 cts.
Ducks, one pair Rousin, D. F. Bigelow, Petersham, ist, $1.50.

One pair Pekin, D. F. Bigelow, ist, $1.

One pair Colored M., D. F. Bigelow, ist, $1.
Turkeys, one pair white Holland, C. A. Harris, Leominster, ist,
$1.50.

One pair C. black, C. A. Harris, ist, $1.50.

One pair silver gray, C. A. Harris, 2d, $1.
Pigeons, one pair Blue Pied Pouties, F. W. Wood, Leominster,
ist, ^i.

One pair silver, F. W. Wood, ist, $1.

One pair Tarbettes, F. W. Wood, ist, $1.

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Geese, one pair, O. Bailey, Leominster, ist, jSi.50.

F. A. WOOD, Chair?nan.

A. C. HAWKINS, Lancaster, Experf.

GRAIN.

One-half bushel oats, A. G. Rose, Fitchburg, ist premium, ^i.
One-half bushel buckwheat, L. G. Brown & Son, North Leominster,

ist, ^1.
*One-half bushel winter rye, Fred McCormack, Fitchburg, ist, $1.
One-half bushel winter rye, Abel Marshall, 2d, 50 cts.
One-half bushel barley, George G. Sampson, Ashburnham, ist, $\ ;

C. A. Harris, North Leominster, 2d, 50 cts.
Trace seed corn, J. N. Page, North Leominster, ist, $\ ; C. C.

Boyden, Leominster, 2d, 50 cts.

VV. H. FULLER, Chairman.

APPLES.

12 Varieties, five each, Fred J. Boyden, Leominster, ist premium,

$3 ; C. W. Harris, North Leominster, 2d, $2.
6 Varieties, five each, C. W. Harris, ist, $2 ; A. H. Newton,

Leominster, 2d, $1.50.
3 Varieties, five each, C. W. Harris, ist, ^1.50.
*3 Varieties, H. O. Mead, Lunenburg, 2d, $1.
10 Specimens Baldwins, L. C. Albee, Fitchburg, ist, ^1 ; F. J.

Boyden, 2d, 50 cts.
10 Specimens Hubbardstons, A. H. Newton, ist, $1 ; L. C. Albee,

2d, 50 cts.
10 Specimens R. I. Greenings, C. C. Boyden, Leominster, ist,

^i ; A. H. Newton, 2d, 50 cts.
10 Specimens Roxbury Russets, Stillman Stone, Lunenburg, ist, $1.
*io Specimens Roxbury Russets, H. B. Fuller, 2d, 50 cts.
10 Specimens Palmer Greenings, A. H. Newton, ist, $1 ; C. C.

Boyden, 2d, 50 cts.

24 REPORTS OF COMMnTEES.

lo Specimens Tolman Sweets, S. Stone, Lunenburg, ist, $i ; and
2d, 50 cts.

10 Specimens King, Gardner Merriam, Leominster, ist, $1 ; Mrs.
Gilclirist, Lunenburg, 2d, 50 cts.

10 Specimens Northern Spy, W. H. Laws, Ashburnham, ist, $1 ;
F. J. Boyden, 2d, 50 cts.

10 Specimens Gravensteins, A. H. Newton, ist, $1 ; C. F. Boy-
den, Leominster, 2d, 50 cts.

VV. H. Laws, Ashburnham, gratuity, $1.

*Grand display, Farmers Club, Lunenburg, $5.

JABEZ FISHER, Chairman,

PEARS.

6 Varieties, F. J. Boyden, Leominster, ist premium, $2 ; C. C.

Boyden, 2d, ^1.50.
3 Varieties, A., H. Newton, Leominster, ist, $1.50; Stillman
Stone, Lunenburg, 2d, $\.

10 Bartletts, George B. Andrews, Fitchburg, ist, $1 ; C. C. Boy-
den, 2d, 50 cts. *

10 Seckel, Gardner Merriam, Leominster, ist, $1 ; C. C. Boyden,
2d, 50 cts.

10 Beurre Bosc, A. H. Newton, ist, $\ ; S. Stone, 2d, 50 cts.

*io Duchess, G. B. Knowlton, Fitchburg, ist, $1.

10 Louise Bonnie, S. Sawyer, Fitchburg, ist, $1 ; G. B. Andrews,
2d, 50 cts.

10 Lawrence, S. Sawyer, ist, ^i ; A. H. Newton, 2d, 50 cts.

10 Anjou, Gardner Merriam, ist, $1.

*io Anjou, G. B. Knowlton, 2d, 50 cts.

10 Sheldons, S. Stone, ist, $1 ; A. H. Newton, 2d, 50 cts.

JABEZ FISHER, Chairman.

\

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

GRAPES.

25

Display of grapes, C. F. Hayward, Ashby, 2d, $2 ; M. S. Heath,
Lunenburg, gratuity, $1.

6 Clusters of Concords, Hubbard & Wood, Ashby, ist, $1 ; M. S.
Heath, 2d, 50 cts.

6 Clusters of Delawares, J. K. Gates, Ashby, 1st, $\ ; G. B. An-
drews, Fitchburg, 2d, 50 cts.

6 Clusters of Niagara, Hubbard & Wood, ist, $1 ; C. F. Hay-
ward, 2d, 50 cts.

Black Hamburg, Hubbard & Wood, gratuity, $1.

*H. O. Mead, Lunenburg, gratuity, 50 cts.

JABEZ FISHER, Chairman.

ASSORTED FRUITS AND FLOWERS.

Collection of peaches, M. S. Heath, Lunenburg, ist premium, $2.

Plate of peaches, Charles Hastings, Lunenburg, ist, $1.

Plate of plums, Charles Hastings, ist, $1.

Collection of assorted fruits, G. B. Andrews, Fitchburg, ist, $3 ;

Mrs. O. J. Putnam, Leominster, 2d, $1.50.
Collection of plums, Mrs. O. J. Putnam, ist, %2.
Best original floral design, G. B. Andrews, 2d, ^i.
Evergreens in tub, George Cruickshanks, Lunenburg, gratuity, $2.
Peaches, J. K. Gates, gratuity, 50 cts.

Plate of purple crab apples, C. A. Harris, Leominster, ist, $1.
Plate of quinces, F. J. Boyden, Leominster, gratuity, 50 cts.
*Plate of late Crawford peaches, estate of S. A White, Lunenburg,

50 cts.
5 Varieties peaches, 5 specimens, C. F. Boyden, Leominster, 2d,

50 cts.
10 peaches, early Crawford, C. F. Boyden, 2d, 50 cts.
Collection of pansies, bottles, George H. Hastings, Lunenburg,

2d, $1.50.
Collection of 12 pot plants, Joseph Jackson, Fitchl)urg, 2d, ^3.
Collection of 6 pot plants, Joseph Jackson, ist, $2.

26 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

Single pot plants, Joseph Jackson, ist, $i.

Cut flowers, 25 in bottle, Joseph Jackson, ist, ^3.

12 Quinces, C. W. Harris, Leominster, ist, $1.

10 Quinces, C. C. Boyden, Leominster, 2d, 50 cts.

Golden Drop plums, H. O. Mead, gratuity, $1.

Green Gage plums, Charles Hastings, ist, ^2.

Early Crawford peach, H. G. Burnap, Fitchburg, gratuity, 50 cts.

Basket assorted flowers, Mrs. Gilchrist, Lunenburg, 2d, $1.

Display of pot plants, J. Fuller, Fitchburg, ist, $5.

Display of 6 pot plants, J. Fuller, 2d, $1.

Basket of flowers, J. Fuller, ist, $2.

Wedding decorations, J. Fuller, gratuity, Sio.

Wild flowers, George H. Hastings, gratuity, ^5.

10 Bottles of cut flowers and one vase of cut flowers, George H.

Hastings, $3.
Cut flowers, Lillie L. Wiley, Fitchburg, 25 cts. ; Harry S. Buttrick,

Fitchburg, 50 cts.

MRS. JABEZ FISHER, Committee.

VEGETABLES.

Hubbard squash, W. J. Wyeth, Fitchburg, ist premium, ^i.

*6 Hubbard squashes, H. B. Fuller, 2d, 50 cts.

6 Squashes, American Turban, G. B. Andrews, Fitchburg, ist, ^i.

Turban Squash, W. J. Wyeth, 2d, 50 cts.

Collection of Squashes, G. B. Andrews, ist, $2 ; W. J, Wyeth,

2d, $2.
*6 Marrow squashes, estate S. A. White, 1st, ^i.
6 Marrow squashes, C. C. Boyden, Leominster, 2d, 50 cts.
6 Marblehead squashes, H. E. Burnap, Fitchburg, ist, %\.
Tree Bean, W. J. Wyeth, ist, 50 cts.
Beans, Abel Marshall, Fitchburg, 2d, 25 cts.
2 qts. Lima Beans, J. W. Page, Leominster, ist, 50 cts. ; F. J.

Boyden, Leominster, 2d, 25 cts.
Peck of tomatoes, Joseph Jackson, Fitchburg, ist, 75 cts.
Tomatoes, (Livingston Beauties) W. J. Wyeth, 2d, 50 cts.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. 27

I Peck of Tomatoes, Alden Derby, Leominster, gratuity, 25 cts.

Collection of potatoes, H. A. Ballou, Fitchburg, ist, $2 ; VV. J.
Wyeth, 2d, $1.

Potatoes, Farmers Club, Lunenburg, gratuity, $1 ; Abel Marshall,
gratuity, 50 cts. ; Samuel Bennett, Fitchburg, gratuity,
50 cts.

6 Varieties potatoes, C. C. Boyden, gratuity, 50 cts.

6 Pumpkins, George Cruickshanks, Lunenburg, ist, 75, cts. ; A. G.
Rose, Fitchburg, 2d, 50 cts.

6 Pumpkins, sweet, C. C. Boyden, Leominster, ist, 75 cts.

6 Bunches celery, white, Alden Derby, ist, $1.

6 Specimens white celery, F. J. Boyden, 2d, 50 cts.

6 Heads cabbage, Alden Derby, ist, ^i ; C. W. Harris, Leom-
inster, 2d, 50 cts.

Onions, F. J. Boyden, ist, ^i.

I Peck onions, Alden Derby, 2d, 50 cts.

Turnips, Samuel Bennett, 2d, 25 cts.

Pe'ck English Turnips, F. J. Boyden, ist, 50 cts.

Peck of Turnips, G. B. Andrews, 2d, 50 cts.

Cauliflower, G. B. Andrews, ist, $1.

Collection of Kitchen Vegetables, G. B. Andrews, ist, $4 ; Joseph
Jackson, 2d, $3.

Peck of beets, Joseph Jackson, 2d, 50 cts.

I Peck of Ruta-Bagas, S. Stone, Lunenburg, ist, 75 cts.

* Mangoes, Jones W. Wilder, $5.

ALDEN DERBY, Chairman.

BREAD, BUTTER, CHEESE, PICKLES AND
PRESERVES.

Lot lump butter, 12 lbs., Alden Derby, Leominster, 1st, $3; and

gratuity, 75 cts.
Lump butter, J. E, Stone, Lunenburg, gratuity, 75 cts.
25 lbs. Butter, J. E. Stone, gratuity, ^'i.
12 lbs. Lump butter, W. H. Laws, Fitchburg, 2d, $2.

28 REPORTS OF COMMnTEES.

Tub September butter, T. S. Wood, Westminster, ist, ^3 ; Mrs. F.
J. Boyden, Leominster, 2d, $2.

Box lump butter, Mrs. F. J. Boyden, gratuity, 75 cts.

Loaf brown bread, Lillian M. Russell, Fitchburg, gratuity, 50 cts.

Loaf Rye and Lidian bread, Mrs. F. J. Boyden, gratuity, 25 cts.

Rolls, Miss G. W. Ackley, (10 years old) 25 cts.

White bread, Alice Fairbanks, gratuity, 50 cts.

Can of pears, Mrs. M. E. Russell, Fitchburg, gratuity, 10 cts.

Jar of pears, Fannie J. Heath, Lunenburg, gratuity, 10 cts.

Frame honey, George H. Hastings, Fitchburg, ist, $2.

Collection of honey, George H. Hastings, Lunenburg, 2d, $\.

Beeswax in cake, George H. Hastings, gratuity, 25 cts.

Collection of beeswax, Mrs. F. J. Boyden, gratuity, 30 cts.

Collection of canned fruit, Mrs. F. J. Boyden, ist, $2 ; Mrs. O. J.
Putnam, Leominster, gratuity, 75 cts. ; C. A. Harris, gra-
tuity, 75 cts.

15 Jars canned fruit, J. E. Stone, 2d, $1.

Collection pickles, Mrs. F. J. Boyden, ist, ^i ; Mrs. O. J. Putnam,
gratuity, 10 cts.

Collection canned jellies, C. A. Harris, gratuity, 25 cts.

Hulled corn, Mrs. O. Bailey, Leominster, gratuity, 25 cts.

Jar of strawberries, Fannie J. Heath, gratuity, 10 cts.

Jar of peaches, Fannie J. Heath, gratuity, 10 cts.

Jar of plums, Fannie J. Heath, gratuity, 10 cts.

*Dutch cheese, John Smith, $1.

*Bees, John Smith, $1.

J. A. JOSLIN, Chairman.

MANUFACTURED ARTICLES PERTAINING TO
AGRICULTURE.

Collection of agricultural implements, I. C. Wright & Co., Fitch-
burg, $12 ; A. B. Lawrence & Co., Fitchburg, $7.50.
National Reversible Sulky Plow, I. C. Wright & Co., $3.
Eclipse Corn Planter, I. C. Wright & Co., $\.

REPORTS OF COMMHTKES. 21)

Breed's Universal Weeder, I. C. Wright & Co., $i.
Clark's Harrow, A. B. Lawrence & Co., $i.oo.
*Carriages, George VV. Weymouth, ist premium, $7 ; A. A. Holt,
2d, $6.

R. A. LEONARD, Chairman.

MANUFACTURED ARTICLES NOT PERTALNING TO
AGRICULTURE.

Dry goods, millinery and carpets, Nichols & Frost, Fitchburg, 1st
$10; three pianos and three organs, J. ¥. Chaffin, gratuity,
$5 ; harnesses, S. G. Frost, $3 ; rubber stamp goods, Fitch-
burg Rubber Stamp Works, $1 ; fancy box, C. A. Harris,
50 cts. ; photographs, J. C. Moulton, $2 ; machinists' tools,
A. B. Lawrence, $3 ; optical goods, etc., H. G. Chase &
Son, $3 ; furniture, Fitchburg Furniture Co., ;^7 ; groceries,
E. M. Read, $4 ; *H. L. Larrabee & Co., ^3 ; *Granville
Whitney, gratuity, $1 ; *G. B. Knowlton, $2 ; *Whitney
Co., $1 ; *W. S. Bonney, $2 ; *W. C. Wing, $2 ; *S. G.
Gushing, $[ ; *C. A. Priest Lumber Co., $4 ; *W. Hey-
wood Chair Co., $5 ; *Baker Brothers & Co., $4 ; *Mack
& Jennison, $1.50 ; *J. P. Derby, $2.

CHAS. FOSDICK, \ ^

M. A. GREENWOOD, \ ^^"^"^'"(^<^-

FINE ARTS.

Oil painting, roses, Julia A. Perkins, ist premium, ^3 ; oil paint-
ing, Emma F. Chaffin, 2d, $3 ; oil painting, lillies. Miss
Addie M. Farrar, 3d, $2 ; oil painting, portrait, Miss Addie
M. Farrar, $1 ; crayon portrait, Frank D. Peirce, %i ; four
pieces clay work, Miss Addie M. Farrar, 50 cts. ; oil paint-
ing, Mrs. H. L. Chase, 75 cts. ; oil painting, Mamie Cole-
man, 50 cts.; mechanical drawing, Alice B. Hoyt, $t ;
water colors, Miss Julia A. Perkins, 1st, $5 ; crayon and
water colors, Ethel S. Chute, 75 cts.

30 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

SCHOOL EXHIBITS.

High School: Carrie Sawyer, $i ; Ira C. Greene, Si. 50; A. 13.
Whitney, 25 cts. ; 3d Class, ist, $2 ; 2d Class, 2d, $1.50.

Parochial School, $2.50.

Public Schools : High Street, Book 8, $1 ; South Street, Book 5,
$1 ; South Street, Book 7, 75 cts.; Day Street, Book 2,
75 cts. ; Day Street, Book 3, 50 cts. ; Day Street, Book 6,
50 cts. ; High Street, Book 4, 50 cts. ; High Street, Primary
C, 50 cts.

*Oil painting, Mrs. J. W. M. Brown, $1 ; *pen drawing, M. A.
Cutler, 75 cts. ; *pencil drawing, Walter Rice, 25 cts. ;
*water color, Mary A. Tolman, 25 cts. ; *oil painting,
horses, Mrs. C. A. Eaton, 75 cts. ; *art castings, Mack &
Jennison, S2 ; *public school, Louise Fuller, 75 cts. ; *pub-
lic school, O. Whitney, 50 cts. ; *public school, C. H.
Dempsey, 50 cts. ; *Rockville Intermediate, 75 cts. ; *me-
chanical, Alice B. Hoyt, $1 ; *mechanical, Geo. T. Green-
wood, 50 cts.

MISS MARY L. GARFIELD, Chairman.

FANCY ARTICLES.

Table cover, flannel skirt, etc., Miss M. Coleman, $1.25 ; point
lace, Minnie E. Bemis, $1.25 ; sofa pilow, Mrs. D. E.
Mason, $1 ; pillow scarf, embroidered underskirt, etc.,
Stella B. Lowe, $1 ; crazy quilt, Miss L. E. Brooks, $1.

The following were awarded 75 cts. each : crazy quilt, Mrs. Frank
C. Foster ; crazy quilt, Mrs. W. H. Fay ; doylies, Mrs.
Frank G. Webber ; velvet quilt afghan, Gertrude M. Cole-
man ; sofa pillow, tidy, lace. Miss G. S. Gilchrist.

The following 65 cts. : Crazy quilt. Miss M. F. Sawyer ; Mexican
work, Emma A. Sheldon.

The following 50 cts. : Afghan, Edith L. Whitney ; knitted spread,
William Proctor ; knit spread, Fannie Thurston j knit

REPORTS OK COMMITTEES. 3 I

spread, Mrs. L. J. Carter ; 2 afghans, Mrs. A. H. Newton ;
afghan, Grace B. Peirce ; hair works, bed scarf, Mrs. E.
W. Hinds ; infant's robe, blankets, Mrs. R. A. Leonard ;
scarf, bureau cover, Mrs. L. K. Damon ; silk quilt, Mrs. F.
C. Currier ; crochet underskirt, Mrs. F. E. Wentworth ;
lace undergarment crotchet, Mrs. F. E. Wentworth ; bed
quilt, Mrs. M. Donohue ; tidy, Mrs. M. M. Cushing ; wrap,
Mrs. A. A. Holt ; afghan, Miss Kate Chafifin.

The following 35 cts : 2 Sash curtains, Grace Thurston ; glove
case, handerchief basket, Ethel S. Chute ; apron, Mrs.
Lizzie Webster; rugs, Mrs. L. C. Insh ; waste basket,
Blanche L. Russell.

The following 30 cts : crazy quilt, Gertie B. Peirce ; sofa pillow,
Mrs. W. L. Bartlett ; table scarf, Mrs. L. G. Brown.

The following 25 cts. Sofa pillow and scarf, Josie Gammell ; hand-
kerchief, Alice Fairbanks ; commode cover, pin cushion,
Minnie Webb ; fancy box, C. A. Harris ; table scarf, Kittie
Morrill.

Tidy, bible rest, Mamie M. Creighton, 40 cts; commode scarf, 15
cts. to Gertie Ackley, and 10 cts. to Nellie L. Wiley, tray
cloth ; Jennie Tracy, tidy, 10 cts. ; tidy, Laura B. Bowers,
10 cts. ; cases, Miss Cora A. Creighton, 25 cts. ; tidy,
apron, Maud Ackley, 40 cts. ; sofa pillow, Alice Marsh, 70
cts. ; lace apron, Ella Leonard, 20 cts. ; handkerchiefs,
doilies, Mrs. A. C. Farwell, 85 cts.

*Lace set, Mrs. W. S. Cleverly, 75 cts. ; *rugs, Mrs. Ada Whit-
ney, 50 cts ; *covering sofa pillow, Mrs. E. F. Worthington,
35 cts. ; *quilt, crevo work, Mrs. George Waite, 50 cts. ;
*cushion, hair receiver, F. J. Lawton, 50 cts. ; *lambre-
quin, F. A. Carpenter, 30 cts. ; *snow ball slippers, tidy,
Alice M. Rice, 40 cts. ; *bed spread, etc., Anna M. Burr,
50 cts. ; *quilt, table scarf, B. C. Eaton, 75 cts. ; *child's
dress, Mrs. Downing, 50 cts. ; *tidy, Bertha Taylor, 15 cts. •
*glove case, Mrs. J. P. Sheldon, 35 cts. ; *rugs, Mrs.
Rebecca Green, 75 cts. ; *lambrequin, Kate Hurley, ic
cts.; *2 sacks, Mrs. William Stevenson, 15 cts.; crotchet
edging, Ada F. E. Oxford, 15 cts. ; *scarf, Nellie Cushing,

32 REPORTS OF COMMIITEES.

15 cts. ; *scarf, Annie Buckley, 25 cts. ; *quilt, Mrs. Lizzie
S. Hayden, 25 Cts. ; *horn cross, Mrs. E. Mercier, 30 cts. ;
*mantel scarf, Jennie McAuliff, 25 cts. ; 2 mats, Mrs.VV. M.
Carter, 35 cts. ; *table scarf, 'etc., Hattie D. Stone, 50 cts. ;
*banner, painted shell and card, Lillian Edwards, 40 cts. ;
*quilt, Mrs. Jones W. Wilder, $1 : *easel scarf, Glema Da-
Costa, 35 cts. ; *pin cushion, table scarf, etc., Mrs. Alonzo
Eaton, $1.25 ; *hood, 2 towel splashers, Mrs. M. H. Crush-
ing, 30 cts.

MRS. J. A. BATTLES, Chainnau.

HORSE RACES.

2 : 50 Class : Vernon Barber, ist, $50 ; Thomas Lunan, 2d, $25 ;

G. F. Goode, 3d, $15 ; N. Geartlin, 4th, $\o.
Silver Cup : F. A. Whitney, Leominster.

4-Minute Class : A. Jameson, ist, $15 ; J. A. Joslin, 2d, $10.
3-Minute Class: C. A. Davis, ist, $50; G. F. Goode, 2d, '^'25 ;

Thomas Lunan, 3d, $15 ; C. A. Corey, 4th, %\o.
Free to All : Wm. Dalrymple, ist, $100 ; Vernon Barber, 2d, $50 ;

N. Geartlin, 3d, $30 ; C. M. Russell, 4th, $20.
Broncho Race : F. A. Wood, ist, ^10; Geo. H. Wheelock, 2d, $5.
There was received as entrance fees $224.

SPORTS— BASE BALL. -

First day, Fitchburgs vs. Rollstones ; second day, Fitchburgs vs.
Stonehams ; paid for services, ^190.

ROSE AND STRAWBERRY SHOW.

ANALYSIS OF PREMIUMS.

The premiums and gratuities awarded were distributed as fol-
lows : Fitchburg, $27.50 ; Lunenburg, $39 ; Leominster, $2.50.
Horse Race : Fitchburg, $60 ; Townsend, $50.
Foot Race : Fitchburg, ;^io.
Premiums donated, $15.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. ;^^

CATTLE SHOW AND FAIR.

ANALYSIS OF PREMIUMS.

The premiums and gratuities awarded were distributed as fol-
lows : F'itchburg, $294.25; Lunenburg, $125.65; Townsend,
$8.50; Leominster, $104.20 ; Petersham, $19.50 ; Westminster^
$7 ; Ashburnham, $3 ; Ashby, $7.

Horse Races : Townsend, $150; Clinton, $100 ; Fitchburg, $90 ;
Worcester, $60 ; Lowell, $40.

Premiums donated, $153.60.

TREASURER'S REPORT.

A. F. Whitney, Treasurer,

In Account with
Worcester North Agricultural Society. Dr.

ROSE AND STRAWBERRY SHOW.

1888.
June To received of Lyman C. Albee, donation for

Rose Show, $ 5 1

S. W. Huntley, Secretary, receipts from

Rose and Strawberry Show, .
From rent of grounds,

Edwin T. Swift, for lumber in shed at park,
Fitchburg Park Co., for cleaning park hall,
W. W. Sargent, Supt. Horse Railroad,

donation, 25 00

From the Treasurer of Worcester North

Agricultural Society, to balance acct., 156 75

3 ^845 70

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34 TREASURER S REPORT.

1888.

June By paid J. E. Thompson, blank cards,

Mrs. Charles Tredwell, washing park hall,
John Thompson, labor at gate, three hours..
Green & Sheddon, Ice,
W. O. Snow & Son, building shed for Engine

at Park,
A. E. Ormsby, labor, self and horse,
A. R. Ormsby, labor, self and horse,
Fitchburg Band, services at Fair,
Geo. P. Holton, watchman, night and day,
S. W. Harris, watchman, night and day,
A. F. Whitney, 5 days labor, previous to show,
A. B. Lawrence, sundries as per bill on file,
E. T. Butterfield, labor at show,
L. McMaster, carting plants to and from park,
W. C. Johnson, use of engine at park,
W. A. Coggswell, base ball clubs at show,
Fitchburg Park Co., use of park,
Mial Davis, lumber and labor,
M. S. Daly, selling tickets,
W. G. Hayes, selling tickets, two days,
D. H. Merriam, Jr., selling tickets, two days,
Litch & Allen's Orchestra, music at dance,
I. C. Wright & Co., wire cloth for schools,
M. Kivlon, coal for engine,
Leary & Collins, Boston, three gross of bottles,
Blanchard &: Brown, printing.
Sentinel Printing Co., printing,
C. A. Priest Lumber Co., lumber for shed for

engine,
Wachusett Electric Light Co., lighting park,
C. H. Foss, labor tending gate at park,
M. G. Twitchell, tending gate at park,
C. S. Keith, posting bills,
Thomas Gray, services two days,
J. W. Ogden, food furnished to help,

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TREASURER S REPORT. 35

Premiums awarded for strawberries and vegeta-
bles, $14 50
-Premiums awarded for cut and wild flowers, 27 50
Premiums awarded for pot plants, 27 00
Premiums awarded to High School Class of

1890, for book, II 50

Premiums awarded for horse racing, 1 10 00

Premiums awarded for foot race, 10 00

Making total expense of the Rose and Strawberry Show, ^845 70

Rodney Wallace, Dr. Jabez Fisher, E. M. Dickinson and
Gardner P. Hawkins donated their premiums to the society.

AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

Dec, 1887.

To received of F. C. Currier, former treasurer,

1888. W. G. Scribner, Townsend, membership,

Jones W. Wilder, East Rindge, N. H., mem-
bership,
Joseph Fuller, Leominster, membership,
P. N. Proctor, Lunenburg, membership,
Mrs. O. J. Putnam, Leominster, membership,
Mrs. L. E. Gilchrist, Lunenburg, membership,
W. A. Garno, Lunenburg, membership,
A. H. Newton, Leominister, membership,
E. B. Lynde, Westminster, membership,
George R. Wallace, Fitchburg, membership,
Henry P. Boutelle, Fitchburg, membership,
Herbert G. Burnap, Fitchburg, membership.
Dr. D. S. Woodworth, Fitchburg, membership,
C. W. Cragin, Fitchburg, membership,
John A. Worster, Fitchburg, membership,
M. F. Plimpton, Fitchburg, membership,
Samuel Bennett, Fitchburg, membership,
W. J. Wyeth, Fitchburg, membership,

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Edwin M. Read, Fitchburg, membership,
H. G. Chase & Son, Fitchburg, membership,
Miss JuHa A. Perkins, Fitchburg, membership,
Jones W. Wilder, East Rindge, N. H., donation,
W. A. Kilbourn, Lancaster, donation,
Rodney Wallace, Fitchburg, donation,
Fidelity Co-operative Bank, rent of rooms,
F. C. Currier, rent of rooms,
Fitchburg Park Co., rent of rooms.
Society of Good Fellows, rent of rooms,
Committee on Farmers' Supper, 189

S. W. Huntley, collections for Agricultural Re-
ports,
For rent of grounds at Fair,
R. O. Houghton, sale of hay and grain,
George Robbins, stove.
State Treasurer, state bounty,
Fitchburg Park Co., one-half value of stove in

park hall,
S. W. Huntley, Secretary, gate receipts,
S. W. Huntley, Secretary, receipts from grand

stand, 95 70

S. W. Huntley, Secretary, entrance fee for

horse trotting, 224 00

The following persons have donated their premiums
for 1888, to the Society, as follows :

Jones W. Wilder, East Rindge, N. H., 40 00

E. A. Goodrich, Fitchburg, 5 00

Geo. W. Weymouth, Fitchburg, 7 00

A. A. Holt, Fitchburg, 6 00

Farmers Club of Lunenburg, 5 00

Walter Heywood Chair Co., Fitchburg, 5 00

C. H. Brown, Fitchburg. 5 00

George E. Putnam, Fitchburg, 3 00

W. A. Fairbanks, Fitchburg, • 3 00

C. A. Priest Lumber Co., Fitchburg, 4 00

City of Fitchburg, 9 50

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treasurer's report.

37

H. G. Harrington, Fitchburg,

George H. Snow, Leominster,

I. C. Scripture,

F. A. Wood, Fitchburg,

J. A. Seaver, Lunenburg,

J. Peirce, Fitchburg,

J. A. Marshall, Leominster,

Frank McCormick,

Geo. B. Knowlton, Fitchburg,

H. O. Mead, Lunenburg,

H. B. Fuller, Lunenburg,

Estate of S. A. White, Lunenburg,

H. A. Fuller, Fitchburg,

John Smith,

H. L. Larrabee, Fitchburg,

Granville Whitney, Fitchburg,

Whitney & Co., Leominster,

W. S. Barney, Fitchburg,

W. C. Wing, Fitchburg,

S. G. Gushing, Fitchburg,

Baker Brothers & Co., Fitchburg,

J. P. Derby, Fitchburg,

Mack & Jennison, Fitchburg, 3^0

J. W. M. Brown, Fitchburg, i 00

M. A-. Cutler, Fitchburg, 75

Walter Rice, Fitchburg, 25

Mary A. Tolman, Fitchburg, 25

C. A. Eaton, Fitchburg, -j^

Louis Fuller, Fitchburg, y r

A. B. Whitney, Fitchburg, i 00

W. S. Cleverley, Fitchburg, yc

Asa Whitney, Lunenburg, ro

E. F. Worthington, Fitchburg, ^r
George Waite, Fitchburg, ^o

F, L Lawton, Fitchburg, eo
F. A. Carpenter, Fitchburg, 30
Alan M. Rice, Fitchburg, 40

JS2 00

3 50

2 00

I 5°
I SO
I 00

50
I 00

3 50
I 50

50

1 50
50

2 00

3 00
I 00

1 00

2 00

2 GO

1 00

4 00

2 00

38 treasurer's report.

A. M. Burr, Fitchburg, $ 50

B. C. Eaton, Fitchburg, 75
Mrs. Downing, Fitchburg, 50
Bertha Taylor, Fitchburg, 15
J. A. Sheldon, Fitchburg, 35
Rebecca Green, Fitchburg, 75
Kate Hurley, Fitchburg, 15
Wm. Stevenson, Fitchburg, 15
Ida T. E. Oxford, Fitchburg, 15
Nellie Gushing, Fitchburg, 15
Annie Buckley, Fitchburg, 25
Lizzie S. Hayden, Fitchburg, 25
E. Musier, Fitchburg, 30
Jennie McAuliff, Fitchburg, 25
W. H. Garter, Fitchburg, 35
Hattie D. Stone, Lunenburg, 50
Lillian Edwards, Fitchburg, 40
Glenna DaGasta, Fitchburg, 35
Alonzo Eaton, Fitchburg, i 25
H. H. Gushing, Fitchburg, 30
George F. Greenwood, Fitchburg, 50
Alice B. Holt, Fitchburg, i 00
Rockville Intermediate School, Fitchburg, 75
Henry Dunkerson, Leominster, i 00

t,o27 02
Cr.

By paid H. A. Hatch, broom and duster,
H. A. Hatch, stove,
H. A. Hatch, rent of room,
Grocker & Lyon, rent of room,
Fitchburg Gas Go., for gas,
For envelopes, paper, postage stamps,
Geo. H. Cole & Son, hotel bill for Gushman,
Powell Bros., for wood.
Mack & Jennison, stove pipe, gas fixtures and

labor, 5 28

g

72

5

00

60

00

116

66

5

60

31

00

I

50

4

25

^3

yo

3

oo

7

20

7

5°

127

i6

5

i6

3

5°

13

20

2

OO

9

35

13

GO

treasurer's report. 39

Mack & Jennison, balance on stove,
Loring Hosley, blank book for Treasurer,
Walter Heywood Chair Co., i doz. chairs,
L. McMaster, carting tables and crockery from

fair grounds to city hall,
Interest on note of Fisher and others,
J. F. Munroe, tending gate at fair of 1887,
Gardner Journal, for advertising fair of 1887,
Blanchard & Brown, printing for 18S7,
Leominster Enterprise, advertising fair of 1887,
Sentinel Printing Co., printing, 1887,
T. B. Snow, carting cattle pens for fair of 1887,
Refreshments for Farmers Institute of March,

1888, at city hall, 19 66

Blanchard & Brown, printing reports of 1887,

with committees and premiums for 1888, 117 00
S. W. Huntley, collecting advertisements for

reports,
Charles Treadwell, labor at fair grounds,
Albert McGinnis, carting tables and crockery

from city hall to park,
F. G. Kinsman, step ladder.
For receipt book,

A. B. Lawrence, sundries as per bill on file,
H. G. Morse, labor and stock building room at

park hall,
Blanchard & Brown, printing for 1888,
Sentinel Printing Co., advertising institute and

payment of premiums,

C. A. Priest Lumber Co., Lumber,
For use of city hall for Holt's lecture,
Z. W. Hammond, distributing bills for Holt's

lecture,
J. J. Coleman, repairing and painting book case,

D. W, Tinsley, stock and labor,
A. F. Whitney, Railroad fair and time on acct.

of Agricultural Dinners, 4 5!

12

^5

3

00

8

40

I

00

25

5

28

54

33

28

00

42

40

39

76

10

00

I

50

2

30

3

95

40 TREASURER S REPORT.

Rose and Strawberry Show, to balance acct. of

same. ^156 75

For three hammers for use at park hall, 3 1

Hager & Yaw, for dinner tickets and board of

tent man, 86 25

W. A. Kilbourn, expert judge on cattle, 10 00

E. M. Harwood, expert judge on cattle, 10 00

David E. Gates, labor at Fair, 4 00

S. W. Harris, watchman, night and day, at fair, 20 00
G. P. Holton, watchman, night and day, at fair, 16 25
Andrew Jameson, lodging for man with tent

from Boston,
J. Gushing, grain,
Merriam & Rolph, hay and grain,
A. E. Ormsby, ()]/> days' labor, self and horse,
A. K. Ormsby, 9^/2 days' labor, self and horse,
L. Butterfield, 3 days' labor,
I. C. Wright & Co., sundries as per bill on file,
M. G. Larkin, teams,
R. O. Houghton, labor at Fair,
A. A. Buxton, tent and flags,
L. G. Albee, cash paid help at Fair,
G. B. Knowlton, sundries as per bill on file,
Fitchburg Band, services at Fair,
G. E. Webber, silver prize cup for trotting,
G. B. Andrews, 6% days' labor at Fair,
Thomas Gray, labor at Fair,
George M. Wheeler, hack, at Fair,
W. A. Goggswell, for base ball clubs at Fair,
G. S. Keith, posting and distributing bills,
Leominster Enterprise, advertising Fair, 1888,
G. W, Gragin, labor at Fair,
John A. Worster, labor at Fair,
W. G. Hayes, selling tickets at Fair,
G. T. Gushing, selling tickets at Fair,
D. H. Merriam, Jr., seUing tickets at Fair,
Thomas F. Kennedy, labor at Fair,
G. E. Willis, labor at Fair,

I

40

4

50

48

00

19

00

19

00

6

00

13

51

3

00

8

75

66

66

7

75

6

70

17s

00

30

00

16

25

3

00

3

00

190

00

31

8t

4

00

5

00

5

00

6

00

5

00

5

00

I

50

I

50

treasurer's report.

41

>3

00

I

00

I

00

12

00

5

00

2

50

I

00

2

00

2

00

E. F. Kimball, labor at Fair,
M. J. Daley, labor at Fair,

F. S. Huntley, labor at Fair,
C. S. Keith, clerical labor at Fair,
J. W. Ogden, clerical labor at Fair,
H. W. Huntley, clerical labor at Fair,
F. D. Tuttle, clerical labor at Fair,
W. S. Hastings, clerical labor at Fair,
C. K. Darling, clerical labor at Fair,
E. C. Stovve, advertising Fair, 10 25
New England Telephone C'o., use of telephone

at Fair Grounds, 55

S. G. Gushing, for shavings at Fair Grounds, 8 00

S. W. Huntley, for telegrams, express, postage,

advertising annual meeting, 10 30

E. A. Goodrich, for preparing grounds for plowing, 2 50

F. C. Currier, for teams to Institute and two flags, 25 00
S. W. Huntley, secretary's salary, 75 00
A. F. Whitney, treasurer's salary, 25 00
Horse trotting, 440 00
All other premiums paid, 569 10
Premiums donated, 153 60

Balance carried to 1889 account, 809 99

[.,027 02

LIFE MEMBERS.

In the following list the Post-Office address, when it differs
from the residence, is given in italics after the name ; * indicates
that the person has removed, but that the present residence is un-
known.

ASHBY. Davis, John

Battles, Oscar A. Davis, S. W., Fitchburg.

Brown, C. H. Foster, Jesse

Damon, D. H. Foster, Joel

Damon, Samuel R., Lancaster. Gates, Paul

Damon, Ebenezer Hay ward. Homer J.

42

LIFE MEMBERS.

Hayward, Samuel
Hodgman, Luther
Hubbard, Augustus
Hubbard, George B.
Kendall, George
Wellington, Liberty
Wright, Francis W.
Wilder, E. F.
Willard, L. B.
Piper, Joseph L.
Piper, Henry F.

ASHBURNHAM.

Adams, Ivers

Adams, Walter R.

Coolidge, F. S.

Cummings, John L.

Eaton, N. L.

Ellis, Jr., Daniels

Forristal, John M.

Green, Hosea

Harris, Humphrey, Bun-ageville

Howard, George

Marble, Warren

Sampson, George G.

Wallace, F. W.

Ward, Isaac D.

Ward, Stephen

Wetherbee, Marshall

Wilker, Joseph W.

Winchester, Charles

Woodwai'd, John G.

White, W. Fred

Brown, W. H.

BOSTON.

Boothby, S. A., 40 Water street.

Breck,j'. & Son, 51 N. Market St.

Carlton, Wm. A.

Haskins, F. W.*

Lucas, E. G., 18 Hotel Boylston,

Proctor, D. A.*

Shepley, Charles H.

Shepley, Francis B.

Stone, A. J.

Tilden, Wm. P., 59 7 Shawmut Ave.

Towne, George E.

Whitney, Albert E.

Whitney, Edw. A.

Whitney, W. F., 129 Tremont St.

Whittemore Bros., 128 S. Mar. St.

Wood, Chas. H.

Wood, Mrs. Moses

FITCHBURG.

Adams, Erastus*
Albee, L. C.
Aldrich, Frank W.
Aldrich, Miss Mary M.
Allen, George J.
Alvord, Frank A.
Andrews, Artemas F.
Andrews, George B.
Andrews, Hezekiah
Applin, Mrs. Sophia S.
Bailey, Benjamin F.
Bailey, E. Foster
Ball, William*
Ball, S. B.*
Bartlett, Gerry B.
Bascom, Silas
Battles, George T.
Battles, J. Augustus
Battles, Joseph T.
Beckwith, Fred A.
Bennett, Samuel
Billings, Charles J.
Billings, Mrs. Charles J.
Billings, Charles T.
BiUings, Frederick T.*
Bingham, Herbert A.
Blanchard, Frank A.
Blanchard, James M.
Blood, H. A.
Boutwell, Henry F.
Boutelle, Henry P.
Boyle, Daniel
Bradford, Mrs. L. H.

LIFE MEMBERS.

43

Brigham, Seth E.

Brock, James

Brown, Charles H.

Brown, Frank E.

Brown, James D.*

Brown, L.

Brown, Mrs. L. J.

Brown, James

Brown, 2d, John F.

Brownell & Mason

Bruce, J. F.

Bullock, Laban*

Burnap, Edwin S.

Burnap, Herbert G.

Burnap, Samuel

Burney, John

Buttrick, Francis

Buxton, A. A.

Caldwell, Thomas C. Roxhtiry.

Cane, James

Carter, William C.

Caswell, Nathan, Ailiol.

Chase, H. G. & Son.

Chaffin, J. F.

Childs, S. Austin

Choate, John

Clark, R. B., *Brookfield.

Clifford, George E.

Coggshall, Henry F.

Cole, George H.

Colony, George D.

Conn, Reuben R.

Connor, Edward

Corey, David A.

Cotting, William W.*

Cowdin, Natt

Cragin, C. W.

Crocker, Charles T,

Crocker, Emmons

Cross, Charles A.

Cross, Daniel

Cumings, L. W. tS: Son.

Currier, F. A.

Currier, F. C.

Gushing, Ellen M.

Gushing, Joseph

Gushing, Joseph Jr.

Gushing, S. G.

Gushing, Susan E.

Damon, George

Davis, Jonathan P.*

Davis, Joel

Davis, Walter A.

Day, B. V.*

Delahanty, Charles J.

Derners, W. F.

Derby, Gilbert H.

Dickinson, Elijah M.

Dickinson, Charles P.

Dole, A. S.

Dole, E. B.

Dole, S. M.

Donohoe, Michael

Doten, Charles H.

Downe, Mrs. Leonard

Downe, Edward P.

Downe, Mrs. Edward P.

Drew, Wm. B. S., West F.

Dwinnell, Benjamin D.

Dyer, Henry B.

Eager, Richard L.

Fames, Walter A.*

Eaton, Daniel S.

Eaton, Thomas S.

Eddy, B. Webster

Edwards, William

Emerson, Alfred, Laiicaster.

Emory, Charles A.

Emory, William C.

Emory, Edward F.*

Emory, Sidney P., N. Leominster.

Estabrook, Henry A.

Fairbanks, Charles L.

Fairbanks, Lyman N.*

Fairbanks, J. H.

Farnsworth Bros.

Farrar, Miss Addie AL

Farrar, Gardner

Farwell, Abel S.

Farwell, 2d, Samuel*

44

LIFE MEMBERS.

Farnsvvorth, F. Z.
Farnsworth, Thomas
Fay, George F.
Fay, Dennis
Fisher, Jabez
Fisher, Mrs. Jabez
Fisher, J. Frank
Fitchburg, City of
Fitz, M. W.*
Fosdick, Charles
Fosdick, Frederick
Frost, S. Gihnan
Frost, Mrs. S. Gihiian
Frye, George A.
Fuller, Dana L.
Fuller. Hubbard B.
Fitchburg Novelty Works.
Garfield, J. F. D.
Gerry, E. J.*
Gill, Thomas H.*
Gilbert, Ivar R.*
Gladding, D. P.
Goodnow, Lyman H.
Goodrich, Edwin A.
Goodrich, George E.
Goodrich, Henry A.
Goodrich, Wm. H.*
Goodrich, Alonzo P.
Goodwin, William H.
Gould, William
Graves, Howard M.*
Greene & Sheddon.
Greene, Henry G.
Guy, Walter P.
Hanigan, Maurice A.
Hannegan, James
Holgate, James
Hardy, Wm. A.
Harris, Cordis D.*
Haskell, Jacob
Haskell, Miss Lizzie H.
Haskins, John F.*
Hastings, Charles
Haynes, Stillman
Hayward, E. T.*

Hayes, Wylon G.
Hawkins, Gardner P,
Henry, Wm. E.
Heywood, Mrs. Walter
Hitchcock, Hiland C*
Hodges, George L.
Holmes, Elias
Holman, D. W.
Holman, Silas*
Hollis, John W.*
Holt, Albert A.
Holton, S. S.
Horton, Daniel G.
Hosmer, Silas
Hosmer, Mrs. Silas
Hosmer, Miss Clara D.
Houghton, Josiah S.
Houghton, Edward L.*
Houghton, George S.*
Houghton, Mrs. George S.
Howe, Addison
Humes, Mrs. Emma L.
Huntley, S. W.
Jackson, Henry
Jackson, Joseph
Jaseph, Joseph F.
Jaquith, Caleb W.
Jennison, H. E.
Jewett, George
Jewett, Mrs. George
Jewett, Thomas*
Jefts, Asia S.
Joel, Reuben*
Joslin, J. A.
Joy, F. B.
Keith, Charles S.
Kellogg, J. E.
Kendall, S. C, Lexington.
Kilgore, John C.
Kimball, John W.
Kimball, A. P.
Kimball, Herbert W.*
Kimball, H. J.
Kimball Bros.
Kinsman, Frederick G.

LIFE MEMBERS.

45

Kittredge, Emerson P.*
Knowlton, George B.
Lane, Mrs. J. B.
Lawrence, A. B.
Lawrence, Abram G.
Lawrence, Mrs. A. L.
Lawrence, George L.
Lawrence, Mrs.
Lawrence, O. H.
Lavvton, Asa S.
Lewis, Mrs. B. F.
Leathe, Wm. M.
Leonard, R. A., Wes/ F.
Leverett, James W.*
Litchfield & Stebbins.
Livermore, Charles*
Liversage, William
Lord, Otis F.
Louney, Michael
Lowe, L A. & Co.
Lowe, John
Lunan, Thomas
Lyons, William J.
Mack & Jennison.
Macy, E. B.
Manning, Joseph E.*
Macurda, VV. A.
Macurda, Mrs. W. A.
Marshall, Alfred A.
Marshall, Abel
Marshall, Joseph A.*
Mason, Charles
Mason, Caroline A.
Merriam & Rolph.
McBain, Daniel
Mclntire, Farrington*
McMaster, Livy
Messenger, Daniel
Miles, Mrs. E. T.
Monroe, James F.
Moulton, J. C.
Morse, H. G.
Morse, Mrs. H. G.
Morse, Herbert O., Taunton.
Morse, M. J.
Nichols & Frost.

Norcross, .^.masa

Nutting, George F.

Ogden, J. W.

Ordvvay, Alfred R.

Page, Joel, Groton.

Page, Mrs. Joel, Groton.

Page, Herbert E., Groton.

Page, Warren B.*

Page, Walter F.

Palmer, Thomas

Palmer, Mrs. Thomas

Palmer, Joseph W.

Parkhurst, John F.

Parker, C. M.

Parks, Gilbert M.

Partridge, Asa

Partridge, Mrs. M. C, Lawrence.

Patch, Lyman

Patch, Mrs. Lyman

Patch, Lyman B.

Patch, Arthur

Patch, Walter

Perkins, Joseph L.

Perkins, Miss Julia A.

Phillips, Jr., James

Pierce, David H.

Pierce, James

Pierce, 2d, Joseph

Plimpton, M. F.

Powell Brothers.

Proctor, Benjamin F.

Proctor, Charles H.

Proctor, George B.

Proctor, George N.

Proctor, Sullivan G.

Proctor, William K.

Putnam, George E.

Putnam, Frank P.*

Putnam, J. E.

Putney, W. E.

Randel, George H.

Read, Edwin M.

Reed, George

Remington, O. P.

Richardson, Edwin

46

LIFE MEMBERS.

Richardson, J. B.*
Richmond, Homer
Rice, Dr. C. H.
Rice, Oran S.
Ripley, Miss Flora B.
Robbins, George
Rose, A. G.
Rugg, Herbert N.
Ruggles, Miss Abbie J.*
Russell, Andrew*
Sawtell, Edward B.*
Sawtell, Mrs. Edward B.*
Sawtell, George M.
Sawtell, John M.
Sawyer, Addie R.
Sawyer, Sylvanus
Sawyer, Charles B.
Sawyer, Chas. K., IVes/ F.
Saunders, Charles*
Scott, John H.
Sears, Loring
Shattuck, Fred D.
Shattuck, Warren W.
Sheldon, Francis
Sheldon, John P.
Sheldon, Thomas
Sheldon, Samuel D., West F.
Sherman, Andrew B.
Stone, Eugene F.
Sibley, Harrington
Simonds, George F.
Simonds, Joseph F.
Smith, John
Smith, William P.
Snow, Benjamin*
Snow, Francis H.*
Snow, Mrs. William
Snow, Mrs. W. P.
Society, First Universalist
Spaulding, E. G.
Sprague, Leander
Stearns Varus*

Stebbins, Alice G.

Stevens-, Levi*

Stickney, George O.

Stiles, James F.
Stiles, Mrs. J. F.
Stoddard, Charles B.
Stone, Norman B.
Stratton, Charles C.
Torre y, Mrs. E.
Towne, George E., Boston.
Twichell, John M.
Twichell, Seth
Union Pacific Tea Co.
Upton, Harrison
Upton, John
Upton, Mrs. John
Upton, Edwin
Upton, Thomas
Upton, Warren C.
W^right, I. C. & Co.
Waite, George E.
Wing & Joel,
Wright, George E.
Weymouth, George W.
Williams, A. L. & Co.
Washer, John E.
Willis, Wm. M.
Walker, Charles C.
WiUard, David E.*
Wallace, David G.
Wallace, Rodney
Wallace, George R.
Wallis, B. Frank
Ware, Samuel*
Ware, T. K.
Ware, Lewis*
Waymoth, A. D.
Webber, Martin
VVest, Benjamin W.
West, Clark S.*
Weston, S. J. M.
Wheeler, Samuel A.
Wheelwright, Jr., Geo. W.
Whitman, Jonathan A.
Whitney, Aaron F.
Whittemore, Mrs. B. F.*
Willis, Henry A.
Wilson, Joseph S.

LIFE MEMBERS.

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Wilson, Timothy S.
Wood, Allen B.
Wood, F. A.
Woodbury, James M.*
Woodbury, William
Woodworth, Dr. D. S.
Works, T. Benton
AVorks, Edwin L).
Works, George F.
Worster, John A.
Wright, j; Q.
Wheeler, John
Wheelock, George H.
Wyeth, W. J.
Young, W. F.
Young, Mrs. W. F.
Young, Z. F.

GARDNER.

Bush, C. W.
Godfrey, G. R.
Heywood, Seth
Hill, Edwin
Hill, John W.
Hubbard, George VV.*
Sawin, John, So. Gard/ier.
Stevens, S. W. A., So. Gardner

HARVARD.

Burt, George E.

Pletcher, Sherman, Worcester.

Hosmer, Samuel

Taylor, Zopher

Whitney, Samuel F.

Willard, Alfred R.

LEOMINSTER.

Boutelle, N. ('., Boston.
Boyden, Elliott E.
Boyden, Charles C.
Boyden, C. F.
Boyden, Fred J.
Burditt, A. L.
Carter, George R.
Chase, Henry*
Colburn, Charles H.
Day, N. C*

Derby, Alden

Derby, Benjamin

Derby, Cephas

Everett, Abram*

Forristall, J. G.*

Fuller, Joseph

Fuller, William H.

Gates, Augustus

Gates, Charles

Gates, Chas. A.

Gates, Whiting

Gates, Jonas W.

Harrington, Fred B.

Harris, C. A., North Leominster.

Harris, C. W., North Leominster.

Haws, Manson D.

Hosmer, WilHam B.

Hall, B. F., North Leominster.

Jewett, W. H.

Johnson, Elbridge
Joslin, Charles L.

Lincoln, George T.

Lincoln, Timothy

Lockey, John H.
Lockey, John M.
Lyon, A. E.*

Marshall, C. S.

Marshall, Joseph, North Leom.

Merriam, Gardner

Newton, A. H.

Page, J. N.

Parker, L. W.

Piper, Porter

Putnam, Mrs. O. J.

Putnam & Phelps, North L.eom.

Rice, George L., NortJi L^eom.

Rice, Mrs. Geo. L., North Lcoin.

Rockwell, E, M.

Salisbury, D. W.

Ray, William

Thompson, E. P., Clinton.

Tisdale, S. A.

Whitney, F. A. Carriage Co.

Williams, A. W.

Woods, George

Woods, Henry A.

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LIFE MEMBERS.

LUNENBURG.

Baker, William, Fitchburg.

Beal, F. E. L.

Billings, George

Boutelle, Flint H.

Brown, John F.

Brown, Mrs. J. F.

Cruickshanks, George, FitcJiburg.

Gushing, Charles G.

Estabrook, A. E.

Fiske, Milton E.

Garno, W. A.

Gilchrist, Mrs. L. E.

Heath, John

Harrington, J. L.

Hastings, Charles

Heath, Mahon S.

Johnson, Martin

Kilburn, Mrs. Cyrus

Page, George W,

Page, Luther

Proctor, P. N.

Putnam, Daniel

Smith, Willard

Stone, Eliphalet

Stone, Mrs. J. E.

Stone, Stillman

Whitney, Aaron P., Leominster.

Hastings, Geo. H., Fitchburg.

PRINCETON.

Beaman, Winslow E., Fast P.
Bigelow, J. F.
Brooks, John
Danforth, Nathan*
Everett, J. T., Fast P.
Gill, Emery W.
Gregory, George M.
Hadley, E. M.
Hastings, Solon S.
Miller, Joseph
Mason, George Jr.
Merriam, J. Edwin
Mirick, Sewall G.

Mirick, Moses H., Fast P.
Mirick, Paul M. Worcester.
Reed, Nathan B.
Roper, Wilkes
Skinner, George O.
Thompson, A. G.
Temple, Jonas H., Fast P.
Whitcomb, Joseph, Fast P.

ROYALSTON.

Bemis, Otis, South R.
Clark, Edson*
Clark, Timothy
Farrar, S. S., South R.
Hale, Silas, South R.
Jones, Aaron, South R.
Jones, Silas, South R.
Raymond, Joseph
Safford, Roby R., South R.
Stockwell, Anan, Athol.
Turner, Ephraim, South R.

SHIRLEY.

Davis, George

Edgarton, Charles A., .S". Vi/l.

Gardner, Jerome,

Hazen, Thomas L.,

Hazen, Jacob P.,

Page, George,

Sanderson, George W.,

Wetherbee, Wm. H.

STERLING.

Burpee, Edward
Fitch, Charles B.
Heywood, H. Marcellus
Heywood, Moses B.
Kendall, Ezra
Loring, Chandler H.
Nourse, Franklin
Osgood, Samuel
Peck, W. D.
Wilder, Martin

I,TFF, INIKMRERS.

49

TEMPLETON.

Parkhurst, V. P.
Sawyer, Edwin, Gardner.
Sawyer, James, East Tcmpleton.
Simonds, Warren, Baldwinville.
Stone, E. W., Otter River.

WESTMINSTER.

Benjamin, \.\N.,]Vac/i//sctt Vill.

Carter, E. R.

Ellis, Preston

Flagg, Otis

Laws, James H.

Laws, \V. H.

Lynde, E. B.

Merriam, Artemas

Merriam, Caleb S.

Miles, Daniel C.

North, Daniel*

Page, Josiah

Page, Porter F.

Raymond, Asa

Raymond, Eli W.

Sprague, S. H., IVacliiisctt Vill.

Waterhouse, Joseph

Whitney, Calvin

White, Marshall

Winship, Handell

Wood, Timothy D., Leominster.

Wood, Mrs. T. D.

Wood, T. S.

Wyman, Benj., IVachusctt Viil.

^^'yman, Franklin, Worcester.

WINCHENDON.

Brown, 2d, William
Folsom, John G.
Forbush, Jos. W.
Mason, Orlando
Raymond, Jr., Paul

WORCESTER.

Brown, E. A.
Brown, Mrs. E. A.
Beaman, G. S.*
Boyington, John
Brown, Alzirus
Barnard, A. B.
Davis, Alpheus B.,

Brenttuood, A^. V.
Harris, Gideon
Litch, Aaron K.
Miles, Charles M.
Phillips, Ivers, Colorado.
Richardson, George W.*
Spooner, A. J.*
Wellington, Timothy W.
Wheeler, Lorenzo D.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Jones W. Wilder, East Rindge, N. H. ; Martin Clifford, Am-
herst ; ( ieorge Chandler, Acton ; William S. Merritt, Ashfield ;
Charles G. Allen, Barre ; Francis Conant, Boxboro' ; J. H. Reed,
J. Forbush, Bolton ; R. S. Denney, Clappville ; ^Vm. A. Mandell,
Cambridge ; Washington Nicholas, Charlestown ; Amory Davidson,
Clinton ; W. M. Mandell, Dana, Mass. ; Rodney Fuller, Dracut ;
Eli A. Hubbard, Springfield ; Henry G. White, Framingham ;
Hazen O. Bean, Charles L. Nutting, Groton ; Nathaniel Holden,

50 LIFE MEMBERS.

A. L. Lawton, Ayer ; M. L. May, Hubbardston ; Ebenezer Bal-
lard, Hampstead, N. H. ; J. A. Harwood, J. H. Whitcomb, Adam
Thompson, Littleton ; Albert Merriam, Lowell ; John W. Piper,
Lynn ; John F. Ware, Milton ; A. O. Cummings, Israel Everett,
A. C. & J. G. Wood, Millbury ; Daniel W. Blood, Pepperell ; Ed-
ward Powers, Phillipston ; John A. Rice, Quincy ; Calvin S. Tem-
ple, Shrewsbury ; Henry B. Jones, W. D. & A. J. Hinds, Townsend;
Asher Green, Mrs. Asher Green, Milton, Mass. ; Abram M. White,
West Townsend ; Stephen Staunton, Wayland ; Martin Harris,
Warwick ; L. H. Rice, Joseph E. Goodell, West Boylston ; E. W.
Houghton, Still River ; A. H. Brick, Waterbury, Vt. ; James O.
Kendall, Hartford, Wis. ; Luther Tucker, Albany, N. Y. ; Henry
F. Kenney, Philadelphia, Pa. ; H. W. Collin, Burlington, Vt. ; Joel
Foskett, Camden, N. Y. ; Horatio Hill, Israel Longley, Chicago,
111. ; Milton Frost, Detroit, Mich. ; J. T. Densmore, Charlestown,
N. H. ; Nathan Whitney, Clare mont, N. H. ; Hiram W. Albee,
Ludlow, Vt. ; George M. Gage, New Ipswich, N. H. ; Solomon
P. Burpee, J. M. Stuart, New York City ; Gilman Jones, N. Buffalo,
Mich. ; OHver Howe, Titusville, Pa. ; James L. Haynes, Peru, Vt. ;
Solomon F. Towne, Rindge, N. H. ; Frank M. Proctor, West-
moreland, N. H. ; Henry R. Phelps, Syracuse, N. Y. ; Bailey,
Cook & Co., Woonsocket, R. I. ; William G. Wyman, Maine
Prairie, Cal. ; Horatio Stebbins, San Francisco, Cal. ; Henry W.
Haskell, Marysville, Cal. ; Jacob Brown, Marysville, Mo. ; James
Houghton, Oakdale ; Jones & Perkins, Wilton, N. H. ; Frederick
J. Billings, Woodstock, Vt. ; Lorenzo Barker, Mrs. Lorenzo Barker,
Beverly ; Edwin P. Munroe, Mrs. Edwin P. Munroe, Newark, N.
J. ; Walter W. Hogan, New York City ; Herbert O. Morse, Taun-
ton ; John B. Proctor, Jaffrey, N. H. ; Alvin M. Sawyer, Boulder,
Col. ; Thomas C. Sheldon, Clinton ; S. A. Webber, Kansas City ;
O. F. Woodbury, Vir. City, Nev. ; Charles Robinson, Barre Plains,
Mass. ; Miles Herbert, Miles City, Montana ; Wm. G. Hapgood,
Townsend ; Chas. H. Wright, Portland, Me. ; Franklin Russell,
Roxbury, Mass. ; George C. Winchester, New York City ; Isaac
Hager, Minnesota ; Amos B. Holden, South Framingham ; F. G.
Fessenden, Greenfield ; Kendall Brooks, Joseph W. Mansur, Kala-
mazoo, Mich. ; W. A. Kilbourn, Lancaster ; W. G. Scribner,
Townsend.

IPK^IBJ^/dllTJlVCS

FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL

Rose and Strawberry Exhibition,

TO BE HELD AT FITCHBURG,

IN JUNE, 1889

x^t the meeting of the trustees of the Worcester North Agri-
cultural Society, Dec. ii, it was unanimously voted to hold a rose
and strawberry exhibition, and the following schedule of premiums
was adopted :

FLOWERS.

PLANTS BY FLORISTS.

Best display of named pot plants in bloom, not less than 25,
$10 ; second, ^5.

Best 12 named pot plants in bloom, $5 ; second, $3.
Best six named pot plants in bloom, I3 ; second, ^1.50.
Best single named pot plant in bloom, $2 ; second, ^i.

BY AMATEURS.

Best 12 named pot plants in bloom, $5 ; second, $3.
Best six named pot plants in bloom, $3 ; second, $1.50.
Best single named pot plant in bloom, $2 ; second, $1.

52 ROSE AND STRAWBERRY

CUT FLOWERS.

Best display in bottles, not less than 50 distinct varieties, $5 ;
second, $3 ; third, $2.

Best display in bottles, not less than 20 distinct varieties, $3 ;
second, $1.50.

Best display in bottles, not less than 10 distinct varieties, $2 ;
second, $1.

Best display of hardy or June roses, not less than 20 distinct
varieties, $3 ; second, $2 ; third, $1.

Best display of hardy or June roses, not less than 10 distinct
varieties, $2 ; second, $1.

Best display of peonies, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

Best arranged basket, $2 ; second $1.

Best original floral design, $2 ; second, $1.

Best arranged vase, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

WILD FLOWERS.

Best display in bottles, not less than 20 distinct varieties, $3 ;
second, $1.50.

Best display in bottles, not less than 10 distinct varieties, $2 ;
second, $1.

Best arranged basket, ;^2 ; second, ;^i.

FRUITS.

Best collection of strawberries, not less than 10 \'arictics, one
ijuart each, $10 ; second, $5 ; third, $3.

Best collection not less than five varieties, $5 ; second, $3.

Best 25 berries. Crescent strawberry, $2 ; second, $1 ; third,
50 cts.

Best 25 berries, Charles Downing strawberry, $2; second, $1 ;
third, 50 cts.

PREMimrs. 53

Best 25 berries, Belmont stra\vl)erry, $2 ; second, $1, third,
50 cts.

Best 25 berries, Jessie strawberry, $2 ; second, $1 ; third, 50 cts.

Best 25 berries, Jewell strawberry, $2 ; second, j^i ; third, 50 cts.

Best 25 berries. Miner strawberry, $2 ; second, $1 ; third, 50 cts.

Best 25 berries, Sharpless strawberry, $2 ; second, $1 ; third,
50 cts.

Best 25 berries, any valuable variety of recent introduction, $2 ;
second, $1 ; 50 cts.

Best two quarts of cherries, $1 ; second 50 cts.

VEGETABLES.

Best six stalks of rhubarb, $2 ; second, $\.
Best four heads of lettuce, $2 ; second, $t.
Best two bunches of asparagus, S2 ; second, $1.
Best two bunches of radishes, $2 ; second, $1.
Best two cucumbers, $2 ; second, t\.
Best half peck of peas, $2 ; second, $1.

In addition to the above there will be placed at the disposal of
committees the sum of ^35.00 for gratuities.

SPECIAL PREMIUMS.

Through the generosity of Hon. Rodney Wallace there will be
given to the school showing the best herbarium, its choice of
books to the value of $15.00 ; for the second best, $10.00.

FOR FERNS.

The Society offer special premiums of $15.00 for native ferns :
TSt, $10 ; 2d, $5.

COMMITTEES AI^D PREMIUMS

FOR THE

Thirty-Seventh Annual Exhibition,

TO BE HELD AT FITCHBURG,

Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 24 and 25, 1889.

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 state-
ments relating thereto, within the specified time.

For the convenience of those who live at a distance, entries can
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 live stock for premiums, and all entries for
plowing, must be made on or before Friday, previous to the exhi-
bition.

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 exhibitor at least three
months previous to the exhibition ; also all fruits, vegetables and

56 COMMIITEES AND PREMIUMS.

grains shall be raised by the exhibitor the same year as the exhi-
bition.

4. Each entry of stock for the pens must specify the breed of
the animals, if known, and the age.

5. Stock, so far as practicable, shall be exhibited in rings, and
the committee shall at once designate the premiums with ribbons
or printed cards.

6. Fat cattle and working cattle must be weighed on the scales
on the grounds of the Society, and a certificate furnished the Sec-
retary. The weight of all other stock will not be required.

7. No animal shall be entered in more than one class, except
bulls, working oxen, steers and draught horses.

8. 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
P'air, without permission of the President, shall forfeit all premiums
that may have been awarded to it.

9. 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.

10. The best animals exhibited shall be entitled to the pre-
miums, without regard to former awards.

11. All teams entered for draught must be owned by the
person entering the same.

12. 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.

13. The several committees will not consider themselves bound
to award a premium for anything which they may deem inferior.

14. 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 inca-
pable of competing for the Society's premiums.

15. All persons, not members of the Society, to whom may be
awarded a premium, or premiums, amounting to the cost of mem-

COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 57

bership, or upwards, shall receive a certificate of membership, and
the balance in cash. If the amount shall be less than the price of
membership, a deduction of fifty per cent, will be made, unless
the individual chooses to make up the amount and receive a cer-
tificate of membership (premiums amounting to one dollar or less
excepted).

16. All premiums not demanded on or before November 30th,
will revert to the Society as donations.

I 7. No article intended for the hall will be entitled to a pre-
mium, unless it shall have been entered with the Secretary on or
before Monday, Sept. 23, and deposited in the hall by 9 o'clock
on Tuesday. Entries may be made by mail, but must be in full
detail. All fruits, flowers and vegetables will be so arranged under
the direction of the committee of arrangements, that specimens
competing will be placed side by side without regard to ownership.

18. All articles should be plainly marked with name and resi-
dence of the exhibitor, except samples of bread and butter, which
must be designated by number until the awards are made. A
strict compliance with these regulations will be absolutely neces-
sary to entitle competitors to any premiums that may be awarded
to them.

19. No person will be allowed to compete for a premium in
more than one class with the same specimen ; and if the number
of specimens exhibited does not correspond with the regulations,
the article will be excluded from competition for the premiums.
Collections cannot also compete for separate parts of same.

20. Any article in the hall exhibition removed from the build-
ing before 4 o'clock P. M., of the last day of the Fair, without
permission of the President, shall forfeit all premiums awarded
thereon.

21. No person shall receive more than one premium for the
same variety and class of fruits, vegetables, grain, bread, butter,
canned fruit, and preserves.

It was voted at the meeting of the Trustees that experts be em-
ployed to examine the whole exhibition of stock.

58 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS.

THOROUGH-BRED STOCK.

See rules i, 3, 4, 5, 7.

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, $8 ; second best, $6 ; third, $4.

BULLS.

Best three years old and upwards, $4 ; second, $2. Best two
years old, $4 ; second, $2. One year old and under two, $3 ;
second, $2. Calves (under one year), $2.50; second, ^1.50.

COWS.

Best four years old and upwards, $4 ; second, $3 ; third, $2.
Three years old and under four, ^2.50 ; second, $2 ; third, $1.50.
Two years old and under three, $2; second, $1.50; third, $1.
One year old and under two, $2 ; second, $1.50 ; third, ^i.

CALVES.

Calves (under one year) $1.50; second, $1.
Pen of calves, not less than four, one of which may be a bull,
$4 ; second, $2.

Competitors may make such statements to the committee as
they please, all of which may be considered.

COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 59

STOCK NOT THOROUGH-BRED.

Thorough-bred stock not allowed to compete in this class.

MILCH KINE.

See rules i, j, 8.

Committee, — Experts.

Best herd of four cows or heifers, $5 ; second, $3.

Best herd of four cows or heifers for butter, $5 ; second, $3.

The committee will regard age, expense of keeping, etc.

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, $\.

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 7ule i, J, 8.

Committee. — Experts.

Intended to be kept for the dairy.

Best two years old, ^2 ; second, $1.50. Yearling, $1.50; sec-
ond, $1. Calf more than four months old, ^1.50; second, $\.
Calf more than four months old, raised by hand, $1.50 ; second,
$1. 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 premiums
as single animals.

YEARLINGS, STEERS AND STEER CALVES.
See rules i, J, 8.
Committee. — Experts.

Best pair yearhngs, $1.50; second, $1. Trained yearlings,
$1.50; second, $1. Calves, $1.50 ; second, ^i. Calves raised

6o COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS.

by hand, ^1.50 ; second, ^i. Trained calves, $2 ; second, $1.50.
Best minor trainer 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.
See rules 1,3, <5, 8.

Committee. — E. A. Goodrich, Norman B. Stone, Fitchburg ;
George Woods, 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, $1. Minor teamster, ^1.50; sec-
ond, $1.

The working oxen will be attached to loads weighing, including
the carl, 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 CA^ITLE.

See rules i, j, 6, S.

Committee. — John Lowe, Fitchburg ; S. F. Whitney, Harvard ;
C. C. Boyden, Leominster.

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
Secretary of the mode and expense of feeding.

COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 6 1

SWINE.
See rules i, j, 8.

CoMMiiTEE. — J. T. Everett, Princeton ; N. B. Stone, F. A.
Wood, Fitchburg.

Must be entered like other stock.

Best boar more than one year oki, ^2 ; second, $1.50. Boar
less than one year, $1.50 ; second, $1. Fat hog, having regard 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.

See rules i, J, 8.

Committee. — A. G. Rose, Fitchburg; Benjamin Derby, Leom-
inster.

Best flock, $4 ; second, $2.50.

To be entered in flocks of not less than six, all owned by the
exhibitor.

POULTRY.

Committee. — A. C. Hawkins, expert, Lancaster.

Must be entered like other stock, but in pairs.

Best Plymouth Rocks, $1.50; second, $1 ; third, 50 cts,
Brahmas, $1.50; second, ^i ; third, 50 cts. Black Spanish, $1 •
second, 50 cts. White Leghorns, $1.50; second, $1 ; third, 50
cts. Any other breed, $1 : second, 50 cts. Turkeys, Si. 50 ; sec-
ond,$1. Ceese, $1.50; second, $r. Ducks, $1.50 ; second, $1.

62 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS.

TOWN TEAMS.

Committee. — E. A. Goodrich, Fitchburg ; Geo. Jones, Lunen-
burg ; George Wood, Leominster.

Best town team, $15 ; second, $10.

These teams may consist of either oxen or steers, or both.

HORSES.
Sec rules 1,3.

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. — A. L. Burdett, Leominster ; C. H. Brown, George
E. Putnam, 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 standing
start from the judges' stand.

Best pair matched driving horses, $5 ; second, $3. Family
horse, single, ^5 ; second, ^3.

Family horse driven by lady, $5 ; second, $3.

STALLIONS, MARES AND SUCKING COLTS.
See rule i.

Committee. — George Rice, E. M. Rockwell, Leominster ; F. A.
Wood, Fitchburg.

Best stallion, three years old, $4 ; second, $2. Gelding or
filly, three years old, ^3 ; second, $1.50. Stallion, gelding or

COMMITIEES AND PREMIUMS. 63

filly, two years old, $3 ; second, $1.50. Yearling colt, $2.50 ; sec-
ond, $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 awarded to a mare known to be unsound.

DRAUGHT HORSES.

Committee. — J. E. Putnam, George H. Wheelock, Fitchburg ;
C. A. Gates, Leominster.

To be worked in a wagon.

Best single team, $3 ; second, $2; third, $1. Double team,
$5 ; second, $;^ ; third, ^2.

RACES.

Premiums not yet fixed.

PLOWING MATCHES.

All entries for plowing must be made on or before the Friday
previous to the exhibition.

HORSE TEAMS.

swivel plows.

Committee. — E. A. Goodrich, Fitchburg ; T. S. Wood, West-
minster ; Harrington, Leominster.
Three premiums, $5, $4, $3.

64 COiMMlTlEF.S AND PREISIIUiMS.

SULKY SWIVEL PLOWS.

Committee. — E. A. Goodrich, Fitchburg ; T. S. Wood, West-
minster ; Harrington, Leominster.

Three premiums, ^5, $4, $3.

OX TEAMS.

SWIVEL PLOWS.

CoMMi'iTEE. — T. Benton Works, Fitchburg; C. F. Boyden,
Leominster ; J. T. Evei'ett, Princeton ; Augustus Gates, Leom-
inster.

Three premiums, $5, $4, $3.

OTHER THAN SWIVEL PLOWS.

Committee. — T. Benton Works, Fitchburg ; C. V. Boyden,
Leominster ; J. T. Everett, Princeton ; Augustus Gates, Leom-
inster.

Premiums, $5, $;^.

GRAIN.

See rules ly, ig, 20, 21.

All grain raised in the year 1889.

Committee. — W. H, Fuller, Leominster ; J. W. Merriam and J.
E. Putnam, Fitchburg.

corn.

Best trace of seed corn, on ear, ^i ; second, 50 cts. Specimen
shelled corn, not less than one-half bushel, $\ ; second, 50 cts.

RYE.

Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, $\ ; second, 50 cts.

WHEAT.

Best specimen, not less than one-half Inishel, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

COMMITI'EES AND PREMIUMS. 65

OATS.

Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, $i ; second, 50 cts.

BARLEY.

Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

BUCKWHEAT.

Best specimen, not less than one-half bushel, $\ ; second, 50 cts.

APPLES, PEARS AND GRAPES.

See rules ly, ig, 20, 21.

Committee. — Jabez Fisher, Fitchburg.

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 Nonesuch,
$\ ; second, 50 cts. Rhode Island Greenings, ^i ; second, 50
cts. Roxbury Russetts, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Palmer Greenings,
$1 ; second, 50 cts. Tolman Sweet, $1 ; second, 50 cts. King,
^i ; second, 50 cts. Northern Spy, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Graven-
steins, $\ ; second, 50 cts. ; and any other valuable variety.

In addition to the above premiums, there will be placed at the
disposal of the committee for gratuities, ten dollars.

SPECIAL PREMIUM OFFERED BY PRESIDENT CRUICKSHANKS.

For the best twenty-five Baldwin apples, 12 Baldwin apple
trees valued at $4.

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, ;si.5o; second, $1.

66 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS.

Best exhibition of ten specimens of the following varieties :
Best Bartlett, $i ; 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,
^i ; second, 50 cts.

GRAPES.

Best display of not less than six varieties of native grapes, I3 ;
second, $2. Six clusters Concord, ^i ; second, 50 cts. Six
clusters Delaware, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Six clusters of any variety
of grapes, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

In addition to the above premiums, there will be [jlaced at the
disposal of the committee, for gratuities, ten dollars.

ASSORTED FRUrrS AND FLOWERS.

See rules j, //, /g, JO.
CoMiNiiTTEE. — Mrs. Jabez Fisher.

ASSORTED FRUITS.

Best basket or display, ^3 ; second, $1.50.

PEACHES.

Best collection of named varieties, ^2 ; second, $1. Single
plate, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

PLUMS.

Best collection of named varieties, $2 ; second, $1. Single
plate, $j ; second, 50 cts.

QUINCES.

Best ten specimens of quince, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

CRANBERRIES.

Best half peck, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

CRAB APPLES.

Best twenty-five named, $\ ; second, 50 cts.

COISIMITTEES AND PREMIUMS. 67

PLANTS IN POTS.

Best display of named plants in pots, not less than twelve, $5 ;
second, $3. Best six named plants in bloom, $2 ; second, $1.
Best single named plant in bloom, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

For boys or girls under 15 years — Six or more best grown
named plants in pots, $2 ; second $1. Best grown single named
plant in pot, $1 ; second, 50 cts.

CUT FLOWERS.

Best display in bottles, not less than 25, $3 ; second, $1.50.
Best display in bottles, not less than 10, $2 ; second, $1.
Best arranged basket, $2 ; second, %\.
Best original floral design, $2 ; second, $1.
Best arranged vase, $\ ; second, 50 cts.

WILD FLOWERS.

Best display in bottles, not less than 35, $2, ; second, ^1.50.
Best display in bottles, not less than 10, $2 ; second, $1.
Best arranged basket, $2 ; second, $1.

In addition to the above premiums there will be placed at the
disposal of the committee, for gratuities, fifteen dollars.

VEGETABLES.
See rules j, //, ig, 20, 21.

Committee. — Alden Derby, W. H. Burpee, Leominster; H. O.
Mead, Lunenburg.

Best collection of kitchen vegetables, $6 ; second, $4 ; third, $3.
Collection of potatoes, $2 ; second, $1. Best peck, $\ ; second,
50 cts. Collection of squashes, not less than four varieties, three
specimens each, $2 ; second, $1. Turban squashes, ^i ; second,
50 cts. Marblehead squashes, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Marrow
squashes, $1 ; second 50 cts. Hubbard squashes, $1 ; second, 50
cts. Pumpkins, 75 cts. ; second, 50 cts. Cabbages, $1 ; second,

68 COMMIITEES AND PREMIUMS.

50 cts. Cauliflowers, $1 ; second, 50 cts. Celery, $1 ; second,
50 cts. Onions, ^i ; second, 50 cts. Turnip beets, 75 cts.; sec-
ond, 50 cts. English turnips, 50 cts. ; second, 25 cts. Ruta-Baga
turnips, 75 cts. ; second, 50 cts. Tomatoes, 75 cts. ; second, 50
cts. Field beans, 50 cts. ; second, 25 cts. Lima beans, 50 cts.;
second, 25 cts. Horticultural shell 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 ly, 18, ig, 20, 21.

Committee. — H. C. Hartwell, Fitchburg ; Mrs. S. E. Gilchrist,
Mrs. John Heath, Lunenburg ; Mrs. Ivers H. Brooks, Mrs. P. A.
Hayward, Ashby ; Mrs. Francis Sheldon, Fitchburg.

BREAD.

Bread made by exhibitor.

White bread, premiums, $1, 50 cts. Unbolted or entire wheat
bread, premiuitis, $1,50 cts. Bolted rye bread, premiums, Si, 50
cts. Rye and Indian bread, premiums, $1, 50 cts.

BUTTER AND CHEESE.

Best lump butter, not less than twelve pounds, $3 ; second, ^2.
June tub butter, not less than twenty-five pounds, $3, ; second, $2.
September tub butter, not less than twenty-five pounds, $3 ; sec-
ond, $2. Cheese, not less than fifty pounds, $2 ; second, $1.50.

COMMI'lTEES AND PREMIUMS. 69

PICKLES AND HONEY.

Best pickles, $i ; second, 50 cts. Virgin hon"ey in the comb,
$2 ; second, $1 ; 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 Secretary a de-
tailed 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 PERTAINING TO AGRI-
CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, CARRIAGES, ETC.

See rules ij, ly, 20.

Committee. — R. A. Leonard, Fitchburg ; C. C. Boyden, Leom-
inster; J. T. Everett, Princeton.

For the best exhibition of manufactured articles pertaining to
agricultural implements, carriages, etc., not actually the product of
the exhibitor, there will be placed at the disposal of the committee
the sum of thirty dollars.

MANUFACTURED ARTICLES NOT PERTAINING TO
AGRICULTURE.

See rules ij, ly, 20.

CoMMin^EE. — Charles Fosdick, Fitchburg ; F. S. Coolidge, Ash-
burnham ; F. A. Whitney, Leominster.

For the best display of goods usually handled by the exhibitor,
$10; second, 7; third, $5 ; fourth, $3.

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
forty dollars.

70 COMMITTEES AND PREMIUMS.

FINE ARTS.
See rules ij, ly, 20.

Committee. — Nathaniel Radd, expert, Boston.

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. Crayon drawing,
$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.

SCHOOLS.

High School : Best specimen of pencil, or water color drawing,
$3 ; second, $1.50.

Grammar Schools : Best collection of pencil and water color
drawing, $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 ij, ij, 20.

Committee. — Mrs. S. W. Huntley, Miss E. E. Reed, Mrs. C. F.
Wyman, Miss Mary L. Garfield, Miss Nellie M. Cummings, Mrs.
H. E. Parkhill, 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 sixty-five dollars.

COMMI'lTEES AND PREMIUMS. 7 1

COMMITTEES' REPORTS.

Committee. — The President, Vice-Presidents, and Secretary.

For the purpose of inducing the chairmen of the several com-
mittees to take upon themselves more labor and care in elaborat-
ing their reportS; the following premiums will be paid : ^lo, ^6, ^4.

Detailed, reports in connection with awards (except on grain)
must be delivered to the Secretary on or before Nov. ist.

PROSPECTIVE EXPERIMENTS.

FOREST trees.

CoisiMiTTEE. — 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 1S89, $15 ; second. $10.

Entries must be made on or before the first day of June.

ENTOMOLOGY, STUFFED BIRDS, SINGING BIRDS, Etc.

See ri/ie IJ.

Committee. — E. A. Horton, Fitchburg.

The sum of ten dollars will be placed at the disposal of the
committee.

AUDITOR'S EEPOET.

Worcester North Agricultural Society,

Fitchburg, Mass.
S. W. HUNTLEY, Sec'y.

My Dear Sir : After a careful examination of such accounts
as have been presented to me against the Worcester North Agri-
cultural Society, I can report that they have been approved
in each case after finding them correct and properly vouched for.
The accounts of the Society have been looked after by the Treas-
urer with great care and diligence, and all bills paid with such
promptness as to reflect credit upon the Society.

Yours Very Truly,

GEORGE E. PUTNAM, Auditor.

OF THE

Worcester North Agricultural Society.

Adopted Dec. 2, 1887.

Article i. The ofificers of the Worcester North Agricultural
Society shall be a President, two Vice-Presidents, a Secretary 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 twelve nor more than twenty-five,
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. 2. The annual meeting of the Society shall be held in
Fitchburg on the first Friday in December, at such place as the
Secretary may provide.

Art. 3. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to call the annual
meeting of the Society, and also to call special meetings whenever
the President, or, in his absence, one of the Vice-Presidents, or
whenever three Trustees, or twelve members of the Society, shall
in writing request him to call such meeting.

Art. 4. All meetings of the Society shall be called by publish-
ing the notice and purpose thereof in one or more of the news-
papers printed in Fitchburg, seven days at least before the time of
holding such meeting. Ten members shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business.

Art. 5. The Board of Trustees may call meetings of the
Board at such times and in such manner as it may by vote direct ;
six members being necessary to constitute a quorum for the trans-
action of business.

74 I!Y-LA\VS.

Art. 6. The Board of Trustees shall have the management
and control of all the property and funds belonging to the Society ;
shall appoint the time and place for holding its shows or exhi-
bitions ; determine and offer the premiums ; make all the arrange-
ments deemed necessary and proper to carry into effect the design
of the Society pertaining to the shows, and have the general man-
agement of all the concerns of the Society, subject, however, to
its votes.

Art. 7. The Board of Trustees shall elect annually, from its
members, an Auditor, whose duty it shall be to audit all accounts
and demands against the Society which may be presented, before
payment by the Treasurer.

Art. S. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to report in writ-
ing to the Board of Trustees, the state of the funds and property
belonging to the Society, whenever the Board shall so direct, and
to report in like manner to the Society at each annual meeting.

Art. 9. Any person may become a member of the Society by
paying to the Treasurer the sum of five dollars if a male, or three
dollars if a female, which shall entitle such a person to a certificate
of membership. Any person may become a Special Patron Mem-
ber by paying to the Treasurer the sum of twenty dollars if a male,
or twelve dollars if a female, and for this purpose such person shall
be credited with the sum previously paid for ordinary membership.
Special Patron Members will be entitled to free entrance to all ex-
hibitions held by the Society.

Art. 10. These By-Laws may be altered or amended by a
majority of the members present and voting at any meeting of the
Society, notice of such intention to alter or amend having been
duly given in the call for said meeting.

OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY.

1889.
Elected at Annual Meeting, Dec. 7, 1888.

Vi'c't'- Presidents,

GEORGE CRUICKSHANKS, Fitchburg, President.

H. G. MORSE, Fitchburg,

GEO. B. ANDREWS, Fitchburg,

S. VV. HUNTLEY, Fitchburg, Secretary.

A. F. WHITNEY, Fitchburg, Treasurer.

TRUSTEES.

Marshall Wetherbee,
F. VV. Wright,
W. H. Fuller,
Alden Derby,
C. F. Boyden,
Stillrnan Stone,
J. F. Brown,
Jones W. Wilder,
J. T. Everett,
W. A. Kilburn,
Joel Page,
S. F. Whitney,

Ashburniiani.

Asiiby.

Leominster.

Lunenburg.

E. Rindge.
Princeton.
Lancaster.
Groton.
Harvard.

J. L. Harrington, Lunenburg.
Walter H. Laws, Westminster.
Jabez Fisher, Fitchburg.

L. C. Albee,

George E. Putnam, "
Geo. R. Wallace,
James Phillips, Jr., "

Geo. B. Knowlton, "
Frank E. Brown, "

S. G. Frost,

E. A. Goodrich,

F. C. Currier, "
F. A. Wood,

Geo. Cruickshanks, of Lunenburg, elected Me/nber of the
State Board of Agriculture, Dec. 3rd, 18S6, for three years.

COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

GEORGE CRUICKSHANKS, President.
H. G. MORSE, ist Vice-President.

GEO. B. ANDREWS, 2nd Vice-President.
S. W. HUNTLEY, Secretary. A. F. WHITNEY, Treasurer.
L. C. ALBEE. H. G. GREENE.

JAMES PHILLIPS, Jr. FRANK E. BROWN.

GEORGE R. WALLACE. GEORGE. E. PUTNAM.

FRANK A. WOOD. E. A. GOODRICH.

HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS.

On Plowing Match, E. A. Goodrich.

On Cattle, Sheep and Swine, L. C. Albee.

On Upper and Lower Hall, G. B. Andrews and F. E. Brown.

On Poultry, F. A. Wood.

On Gentlemen's Driving Horses — Matched pairs and teams, Geo.

E. Putnam and G. E. Clifford.
On Trotting Horses, H. G. Morse and H. G. Greene'.
On Grounds, A. F. Whitney.
On Draft Horses, G. H. Wheelock.
On Base Ball, James Phillips, Jr., and W. E. Coggswell.

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., Fitchburt
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, Fitcliburg.
1871-2— 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.
1 880- 1— LUTHER J. BROWN, Fitchburg.
1882-4— EDWIN A. GOODRICH, Fitchburg.
1885 —CHARLES A. PRIEST, Fitchburg.
1886-7— J. AUGUSTUS BATTLES, Fitchburg.

1888 — F. C. CURRIER, Fitchburg.

1889 —GEORGE CRUICKSHANKS, Lunenburg.

SECRETARIES.

1850-1— NATHAN UPHAM, Fitchburg.

1852 —JOSEPH PIERCE, Fitchburg.

1853 —CHARLES W. WILDER, Fitchburg.
1854-5- THOMAS R. BOUTELLE, M. D., 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. EAMES, 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.

1 88 1 — WYLON G. HAYES, Fitchburg.
1882-5— FRED A. CURRIER, Fitchburg.
1886-7— CHARLES S. KEITH, Fitchl3urg.
1888-9— S. W. HUNTLEY, Fitchburg.

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FINE ARTS.

The display in this department was much larger than in former
years, and the exhibits presented for competition showed ^reat
improvement not only in skill in drawing and painting but also in
artistic arrangement of subjects taken for study. Paintino-, or
drawing from nature is much more difficult to execute than merely
copying the work of another, wherein the shading or color, as well
as perspective, has been accomplished by some previous hand.
It is, then, to the original in design and execution that we must
look for the highest improvement and the greatest degree of ex-
cellence in art.

There were some very fine copies on exhibition which, had
they been taken from nature, vvould have been entitled to some-
thing more than a gratuity.

The original designs from the schools were excellent ; even
those from the lowest grades showing much ingenuity and care.

The exhibit in Mechanical drawing from the day and evening
schools was small but some very fine sheets were displayed, show-
ing great skill and careful workmanship.

The pupils of the Parochial school showed some nicely finished
crayon portraits and copies.

Some fine specimens of a new process of clay working were on
exhibition.

A fine painting from the studio of J. L. Smith of Cambridge
was kindly loaned by Mr. L. C. Albee, for exhibition only, repre-
senting a section of his "Fairlawn" farm, and a group of Holstein
cattle.

MARY L. GARFIP:L1), Chairman.

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