Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1853-11-17
PORT ToBAcco, Nov. Sth, 1853

This being The time selected for holding
the Annual Meeting, the Society met
JOHN HAMILTON, President, in the Chair.
On motion, the several committees ap-
pointed to examine, and award premiums
for articles exhibited, were called where
upon, they entered upon The discharge
of the duties assigned them.
The Society then adjourned until TO-
morrow morning.
9Th. The Society reassembled.
On motion Of Me or VIM. B. STONE, it
was resolved, tha, the officers Of this So
ce,y be selected on the first Tuesday in
our Circu, Court, and that notice Of this
fact be given generally by the members now
present and published in the Por. Tobacco
Times.
1t was also, on motion of Major STONE,
resolved, that at the same meeting premiums
should be awarded to those articles which
came under the head of unenumerated ar
ticles.
1t was further resolved, on motion Of
Mejor STONE, that the Executive Committee
investigate those cases where minors and
managers of stock have been charged en-
trance fees to the Fair, and in all such cases
the funds be returned and suitable explana-
tions made.
- On m motion Of Col JENIFER, the follow
ing resolution was unanimously adopted
Resozued, That the thanks of this So
cieiy be rendered TO JOHN HAMILTON, Esq,
our President, for the able and appropriate
address delivered by him at the opening of
the Aunul Meeting, and lha, he be requested
to furnish a copy of the some for publi'
cation.
The following is the Address of MIR.
HAMILTON
eve NEE, to-day for the purpose of hold
ing our Annual Fair. 1t gives me great
pleasure 10 see so large number of the
ladies of our county present on this
occasion. !, is highly encouraging to US
in our humble exertons to promote the
agricultural improvement of our county
it is no idle curiosity, or the love of show
/" ,ha, brings them here; they come here to-
day for the noble purpose of showing their
zeal in the great object we all haze in
view, to reward industry and reward use
ful labor; and can there be motive more
honorable, or duty more pleasant than 10
endeavor to rouse the dormant energy of
our farmers; to excite their zeal and in
crease their industry in the improvement
and cultivation of their farms ] thank
IL. e IL H. ~,
erlions, for the noble example they have
set US. Let every man now present re-
solve 10 follow their example; 10 be in
dussrous, more Jealous in the improve
ment of his farm, thereby giving him more
means, placing it more in his power to pro-
cure all that is necessary 10 render him
self and family more comfortable, more
independent and happy. This is the Sixth
Exhibition we have held since the forma-
ton Of this Society, and if | may judge by
what ] see now around me, the beautiful
display Of articles Of domestic manufacture,
furnished by the industry, taste and skill oI
our wives and daughters, will, ! hope, be
equal, if not superior to any former display
The ladies have always done their part
well, feel assured they have done so now
! trust that il will be seen that each member
of this Society have come here to-day pre-
pared to do his duty; he has come to con
test with manly spirit every prize; he has
brought along with him some of the fruits
of his industry and labor, prepared TO give
some proof of his zeal and interest IN the
good cause.
"The Executive Committee have been will
ling and anxious to do all in their power Ia
render the present exhibition creditabIe to
The Society and worthy of our County, ana
should it fail 10 be so, it will not be their
fault. 1t may be justly charged to the want
of zeal and interest on the part of our
farmers, many Of whom have not given il
shat attention and encouragement ths, we