Newburyport, Mass., briefly addressed the meeting, after which there was an adjournment till evening. Those visitors present who remained till the evening session were suitably entertained by members of the Farmers' Club. "The evening session was opened by Secretary Bachelder in an able and interesting paper on the subject of dairying, which was warmly appreciated by all present. Quite a number of questions were answered by the secretary at the conclusion of the address. Mr. Thompson also gave much valuable information in relation to associated creameries, in response to inquiries. "County Member Lyman gave the closing address, on the subject of potato culture, to which was appended a variety of matter, useful and entertaining, forestry included. It is almost needless to say that this was eloquently delivered. The usual exchange of courtesies was then indulged in, and the session closed. We can assure the members of the Board, in behalf of those present, that their efforts were duly appreciated, and, if we mistake not, their seed has not fallen in stony places.' CHESHIRE COUNTY. The institutes for Cheshire county were arranged for and advertised to be held at Dublin and Rindge, March 21 and 22. The speakers were in readiness, but the excessive rain of the 21st made the roads impassable, and the institutes were canceled. After consultation with Mr. J. S. Perry, of Rindge, member of the Board for Cheshire county, it was thought best, owing to the condition of the roads, to abandon the idea of holding institutes in this county the present season. It was with reluctance that this conclusion was arrived at, for we are aware of the interest manifested by the citizens of the towns where the sessions were to be held. A good degree of interest has existed in the institutes of the winter, and in behalf of the Board we extend appreciative thanks for the efforts made by the farmers who have attended. We trust the work we have endeavored to faithfully perform for the advancement of the agricultural interests of the State has not been in vain, and we confidently believe that an influence has gone out from these institutes that will be discernible in future years. We repeat, there are many encouraging features in the agriculture of New Hampshire at the present time for those who have the requisite enterprise and energy for success in any business. We cannot refrain from alluding to the fact that as we go to press on this the 2d day of May, 1888, the venerable chairman of the Board, in his eighty-first year, who has upheld the banner of agriculture in nearly every town of the State, is being married to one of New Hampshire's worthy daughters, and bids fair to yet enjoy years of usefulness in the agricultural cause which he loves so well. N. J. BACHELDER, Secretary. |