ALLEGANY. The twenty-fifth annual fair of the Allegany County Agricultural Society was held on the grounds of the society on the 5th and 6th of October last. The display of horses and cattle was superior to that of any previous year; indeed, it was conceded by all in attendance, that every department was better filled than usual. The exhibition of vegetables, fruit, grain, dairy products and domestic manufactures was very fine. The annual address was delivered on the first day, by Hon. M. B. Champlain, of Cuba. The address was an excellent one, practical, eloquent, and full of valuable information and instruction; and excited great enthusiasm among the large number that listened to its delivery. Balance on hand February 1st, 1869.... Receipts from all other sources subsequent to that time.. Total ... Expenditures $54275 1,201 34 $1,743 09 1,742 88 The society is free from debt with fair grounds of nine acres paid for. The annual meeting of the society was held on the 29th day of December last, and the following were elected officers for the year 1870: President, John T. Wright; Secretary, D. P. Richardson; Treasurer, George W. Thomas. D. P. RICHARDSON, Secretary. BROOME. The twelfth annual meeting convened at Whitney's Point, January 28th, 1869. The following officers were elected: William E. Taylor, President; E. D. Robinson, Treasurer; Milo B. Eldredge, Secretary. James Richards, LL. D., delivered the annual address. There was a meeting of the executive committee April 1st, at which it was resolved to hold a horticultural exhibition in Firemen's Hall on the first day of July; and the same was held, and a fine display of flowers, vegetables, honey, etc., was made, the receipts more than defraying the expenditures. An executive meeting was held June 5th, at which it was resolved to hold a plowing match in the town of Maine, on the 20th of September. This was duly held and a large number were present, and much interest manifested. A report will be found with the award of premiums at the fall fair. At a meeting August 16th the standard of good plowing was fixed at eleven inches wide and seven inches deep. It was also resolved to build an additional shed for the protection of the mechanical department, fifty feet long, of sixteen feet broad, and double. The officers labored assiduously up to the day of the fair to make it a success. The annual fair was held on the grounds of the society in Binghamton, on Thursday and Friday, September 23d and 24th. The exhibition was large in nearly all the departments. The entries in the several classes of cattle comprised some very fine stock of the various breeds. H. F. Bronson exhibited two fine blood Devon cows which were perfect beauties. Samuel Bayless of Kirkwood, had some fine grade Alderneys on the grounds. Luther and Lewis Jennison of Union, each had excellent yards of cattle, etc., and James Cover of Binghamton, brought a string of six yoke of cattle, owned and worked on his farm. The exhibition of stallions, work and carriage horses was large, and comprised some beautiful animals. The mechanical department was filled. The exhibition of carriages, buggies, etc., being very full. Winters and Stafford, Stockwell and McMahon, Finley and L. W. Everett, having specimens on the grounds, showing the great advance made in that branch, in regard to ease, durability and elegance. Stoves were there in full blast, from which we had bread and potatoes, baked in the space of fifteen minutes. Jones' Scale Works had their celebrated 4,000 pound scale there, which took the first prize at the Elmira State fair, which will weigh so accurately, that a man weighed thereon, with and without an ordinary hat will make a variation in the scales. The Binghamton works also had specimens of their different scales. This department comprised many other articles which cannot be mentioned in our space. Agricultural hall was literally filled with the products of the farm and the garden, and it was remarked on every hand that a better display is rarely seen, and that the same department at the State fair was second to this. The display by C. Parsons of the asylum gardens was particularly worthy of mention on account of its extent and variety. The Wells Bros. of Lisle, had on exhibition a swarm of bees busily at work, and some hives, honey boxes, etc., which attracted a great deal of attention. Floral hall was completely empty with the exception of the display of apples which was very fine, and the various kinds of sewing machines with their work attracted the people. The address of Wm. H. Bushnell of New York, was an elegant, scholarly production, abounding in useful hints for the agriculturist and mechanic, and was listened to with marked attention by a large concourse of people. The society depended solely upon agricultural and mechanical productions to bring out the people, and though the attendance was not as large as was hoped, yet a goodly number of earnest men and women were present, and no grumblings of being humbugged were heard. A generous rivalry prevailed among the exhibitors, and the exhibition was productive of much good, and will undoubtedly stimulate our farmers and mechanics to renew efforts to excel; and above all, the influence, unlike most of the gatherings under the name of fairs, was productive of good feeling and morality. The twenty-eighth annual fair and cattle show of this society was held on the society's grounds, in Little Valley, the 20th, 21st and 22d of September last. Although the weather was not as favorable as might have been desired, still the exhibition was a creditable one, and may be regarded as a success in every particular. The number of people in attendance was far in excess of many previous fairs, and had it not been for the rain in the morning of the last day, the receipts would have been very much in advance of what they were. There were a large number of entries made, larger by far than the average for the last six or eight years, and the masses in attendance showed an increasing interest in matters pertaining to agriculture. The show of cattle was large and excellent in quality. The show of horses was good, both for carriage and draught. The exhibition of stallions was remarkably fine. The show of sheep would compare favorably with former exhibitions, being of all grades and kinds, of long, middling and fine wool. There was a good display of fruits and vegetables. The dairy products, as represented by the specimens on exhibition, were evidence of a steady improvement in that important department. The articles exhibited in the domestic and fancy departments were very fine. The ladies, as usual, contributed generously to the display, and the large tent was well decorated and filled. The annual address was delivered on the afternoon of the third day, by Hon. Porter Sheldon, member of Congress from the thirty-first New York district, and was listened to by the people in attendance with marked attention and approbation. A very great improvement has been made in the pecuniary condition of the farmers of this county within the last few years, perceptible in their dwellings and other farm improvements. The financial condition of the society was never as good as at the present time, and, with careful and judicious management, I have no doubt this state of affairs will continue. The receipts from all sources during the year were $1,863.01. Expenditures, $734.65, leaving a balance in the treasury on the 31st day of December, 1869, of $1,128.36. The annual meeting of the society was held at Little Valley on the first Saturday in January, and the following persons were elected officers for 1870: President, John Manley, Little Valley; Secretary, Lambert S. Whitney, Little Valley; Treasurer, Enos C. Brooks, Little Valley. HORACE S. HUNTLEY, Secretary. CAYUGA., The annual fair of the Cayuga County Agricultural Society was held at Auburn on the 21st, 22d and 23d of September, 1869. The fair did not vary in any material respect from the fairs of previous years. The stock exhibition, although not large, was of choice selection. The display of implements was large, as also that of fruits and vegetables. The attendance was good on each day. The receipts materially helped pay the indebtedness of the society's grounds, and other necessary expenses. At the annual meeting on the 11th of December, the following persons were elected as officers for the ensuing year, viz. : President, Allen D. Morgan, Auburn ; Secretary, John G. Hosmer, Auburn; Treasurer, L. C. Mann, Auburn. Respectfully, A. B. HAMBLIN, Secretary. RECEIPTS. 1868. By balance on hand last statement..... $350 52 By State appropriations, 1868... By donations by P. Shank.... By cash S. C. R. R. Co., for use of grounds.. 1869. By rent of grounds.. By memberships... Premiums, etc... 368 06 2.00 300 00 216 00 $578 00 747 42 42 20 85 00 139 00 1,591 62 $2,828 20 $2,414 90 413 30 $2,828 20 CHAUTAUQUA. On the 28th, 29th and 30th of September, 1869, the Chautauqua County Agricultural Society, and the Chautauqua Farmers' and Mechanics' Union, held a union fair on the grounds of the last named society, at the village of Fredonia, in said county. |