The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1846-10-19
sTURBRIDGE CATTLE SHOW.

lHoi hiS i9PS
The fourth Annual Cattle Show and Exhib-
ton of Manufactures Of the Sturbridge Agricul-
tural Associ aton, was held on Thursday, the Ist
instant A more delightful day for such an oc-
casion could not have been selected
In view of the continued and increased inter-
est manifested in the Shows of this Society, its
members and the inhabitants of the town gener-
ally, have great cause to exult. 1t affords honor
able testimony Of the preference OF the people
for useful and moral recreation, rather than for
those of more boisterous and sensual character.
The arrangements and allotments for the show
had been judiciously made and were carried into
effect with admirable regularity and HARMONY
There happened but little if any thing, to mar
the scene which so perfectly harmonized with
the mild and happy influences of an uncIouded
sun and a moderate temperature
The Town Hall, at an unusually early hour.
began TO be thronged By people leaving their
choicest fruits, vegetables, products of the dairy.
aud specimens of mechanical and fancy work, in
great abundance and variety, The ploughing
match was engaged in with spirit and manly
ambition worthy of Farmers who are proud of
thOh NoihhSs anu uClSIHllutQ TO GXcet IN It
Most OF the ploughng gave evidence of skill and
efficiency OF teams of which no ploughmen need
be ashamed. The drawing and backing was done
II possible, still better, and nothing was more
common than exclamation of surprise from the
spectators, at the admirable training of the oxen,
AT II O'Clock an Address was delivered in the
Congregational Meeting House, by the Rev Mr.
Austin of this town, In which a highly interest
ing view was presented of the advancement of
Agricultural Science-of the dignity and import
ance OF Agriculture itself-of the advantages TO
be derived from studying the various Agricultur
al publications and OF Chemistry as connected
with the art of husbandry.
At the close of the Address. an excellent din
ner, provided by Mr. ]. B, Griswold of the Cen
trail Hotel, awaited the expectant throng. Every
seat was soon filled and ample Justice done to the
protusion of viands which graced the capacious
tables; while many hungry applicants were
doomed to wait for second table,
Alter dinner, teams from some of the school
districts, for the best OF which premium hal
been offered, were exhibited and examined -
These, together with many others not entered,
comprised lot of working oxen highly credlta-
bic to the town.
When it was announced that the hour had ar
rived for the reading of the Reports of Commit
tees, such had been the interest excited at previ-
GUS shows by this amusing and pleasant part,
that there was simultaneous rush for the Town
Hall; and but few minutes elapsed before the
Hall was crowded by Ladies and Gentlemen, the
former comfortably seated, and many of the lat
ter standing on tip-toe, eagerly listening to the
last act OF the pleasant drama with which they
had been entertained during the day.
This brief sketch, though seemingly colored
by exaggeration, is, as far as it goes, true des-
cripton of the events of the late Sturbridge Cat
tie Show The presence Of numerous spectators
from the surrounding towns, indicate that an in
terest is felt in the doings OF this Society far be-
You'd the limits in which its members and its pre-
mlums are confined. 1t is hoped that some, at
least OF the adjoining towns will be induced by
the example of this, to organize societies and
thus give opportunities for reciprocating the re.
spect which many Of their citizens have shown
to this society by their presence at its shows and
their flattering opinions of its operations.
Sturbrdge, Oct. 10, 1916.