Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-09-28


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acopy OF Mass. Agricultural Transactions for 1854
| 1.-The report upon Agricultural Implements
and Fancy Articles, is necessarily omitted until
tomorrow
| At eleven O'Clock, commenced trial of speed in
horses, in which many of our citizens, together
with some from adjoining towns, Joined with
much spirit and interest, with their favorte nags
1t is sufficient to say of this interesting depart
ment of the exercises of the day. that it afforded
a full measure credit to the well known character
Tor skill of the numerous representatives, of the
| equestrian art who participated in them.
The Dinner.
AT two o'clock, company of several hundred,
consisting Of the officers of the Society and in
vited guests, and a good representation of the
sturdy yeomanry of Worcester county, sat down
to a most bountifnl repast, furnished by that en-,
terprising caterer, our fellow citizen, Augustus
Mars, who on this occasion exceeded even him.
self in the variety and good quality of his vi
ands. May his shadow never be less.
EXERCISES AT THE TABLE.
An appropriate and fervent invocation was
pronounced by Rev. ]. D. E. Jones, of this city,
after which the company fell to and despatched
the ample feast spread before them, with an ease
and agility which showed their appreciation of
its quality. At its conclusion, the President,
Hon. John Brooks, in few neat and appropriate
remarks, introduced the Orator of the Day, Will
liam Brigham, Esq, of Boston, who, in beau
tiful, entertaining, and highly instructive address
of half an hour in length, enchanted the atten-
ton of the audience. As this is to be published
in full with the records of the Society, we will
not mar its completeness by any attempt at
sketch of it.
The President then introduced our esteemed
and honored fellow citizen, who has served SO
ably and so long as the President of the Society,
Hon. Levi Lincoln, who was received with great
applause, and enlivened the company for some
time with bursts of wit, humor, and eloquence,
alluding to "reminiscences of the past, and in
encouragement of the great Improvements in agri-
culture of the present day. Gov. Lincoln con
cluded by offering the following sentiment:
Field Sports Whether in the ploughing match
or upon the trotting course, may they be equally
interesting and improving.
The Hon Charles Hudson, of Lexington, for
merly of Westminster, and late Representative
in Congress from this district, was then called
out by the President and spoke for considera-
bic period in his statistical and highly instructive
manner. He alluded to his former associations
in this county, and his qualification at meeting
with his old friends on the present OCCASION
The substance of his remarks we would gladly
give, were there room. Mr.. Hudson, in conclud-
ing, gave as his sentiment:
Wen Directed Industry-The science of indi
Vldual comfort, and the foundation of national
prosperity.
hon. Seth Sprague, of Duxbury, member Of
the Board of Agriculture, was then introduced BY
the PRESIDENT, and made some pertinent remarks,
alluding to the allimportant bearings which inn
provements and experiments in art, science, &C.,
must natgally have upon the great calling of ag-
riculture.
Chas. L. Flint, Esq, Secretary of the Board of
Agriculture, then entertained the audience, by
invitation of the President, with few remarks,
closely bearing upon the art and science of agri-
culture, which were received by them with great
pleasure and profit. He concluded by offering
sentiment OF congratulation at the past success
OF the Worcester County Agricultural Society,
and his best wishes for its continued prosperity.
The President, in some humorous remarks, in
troduced Col ARENAS Lee, of Templeton, as the
proprietor of the exhibition Of "the unknown
animal" who responded in a strain of humor and
pathos, which set the table in a roar. He made
many references to the past history of the towns
of the County, thirty years since, by contrast
with the present, and concluded with this senti-
ment
May the elements which contribute to the unit
ed growth and prosperity of Worcester County,
as she now u.s. continue to keep the whole County
united for all coming time.
Danforth Howard, ESQ.,, of the Boston Chilli
'"'N'' NSAHS Sdlleu OUT, lnaue some appropriate
remarks, eulogistc of Massachusetts, as a thea
tire Of agricultural operations, concluding, as
sentiment, with -
The Heart Of MasSachuSettS-May it continue
to throb and send its healthul pulsations through
out all the ramifcations of society
Justus Tower, Esq, of Lanesboro,' formerly of
this County, member of the Board of Apricul.
ture, then addressed the audience upon the com
parative Importance Of the various departments
OF human efort,giving agriculture the first place.
He ended with offering:-
The Mechanics the Manufacturers, and the
Farmers of the County Of Worcestey-beautifully
cooperating together for the general benefit Of
the whole.
Gov. Lincoln made some feeling and appropr.
ate remarks, eulogistc Of Hon. John Wells, re-
Gently deceased, an honorory member of the
Society, and concluded by offering the following
resolution -
Resolred, That this Society have received, with
painful emotions, intelligence Of the death OF
Hon. John Wells, and that they recognize, with
respectful regard, his liberal contributions 10 the
promotion Of the cause of agriculture, and that
they Will hold especially in grateful remembrance
his enlightened and generous encouragement to
our early and humble efforts in advancement of
the interests Of husbandry.
The exercises of the day were concluded BY the
adoption Of vote of thanks to the Committee of
Arrangements, the Committees on Premi-