The society then proceeded to the election by ballot, of a committee of five to take charge of the exhibition of productions, stock, &c., and to award the premiums to the successful competitors. Messrs. Marshall, Torbert, Miner, Rice, and Meek were elected said committee.

On motion of J. F. B. Marshall-Resolved, That the thanks of this society be to tendered George Frederick Dickson, of London, and George W. Bond, of Boston, for their exertions in behalf of the society; and that George W. Bond be constituted a corresponding member of the society.

Resolved, That the society meet on Tuesday, at 12. m., to examine specimens of products and stock.

On motion-The society adjourned to meet at half-past 7 o'clock p. m., at the chapel, to hear the Annual Address of Hon. L. Severance. Meeting at the the Chapel.-A large audience, in addition to the members of the society, met at the Chapel. Hon. L. Severance being introduced by the President, delivered an able and eloquent address. On motion of Mr. Castle, the thanks of the society were tendered Mr. Severance for his able address, and a copy of the same requested for publication.

On motion, adjourned to meet at 12 m., to-morrow.

At 12 o'clock on Tuesday a large number of ladies and gentlemen assembled at Mauna Kilika, to inspect the articles presented for exhibition; and although meagre compared with similar exhibitions in more advanced countries, stlil we are far from being disposed to undervalue the "day of small things." The quality of the stock, vegetables and staples exhibited, is a gratifying indication of what a more full development will accomplish. Wheat, oats, sweet and Irish potatoes, corn, sugar cane, coffee, cocoa, onions, carrots, beets, parsley, radishes, kalo, peas, turnips, grapes, figs, an apple, a peach, pomegranates, water melons, granadilla fruit, arrow-root, butter, eggs, sugar, woolen cloth, syrup, leather, boots and shoes were exhibited, and among the stock, horses, cattle, sheep, and monstrous swine came in for a full share of attention. A few beautiful boquets also graced the collection. While we do not attempt to designate every article of interest which we noticed, we cannot refrain from specifying the wheat, corn, Turkey figs, pomegranates, carrots, radishes, peas, turnips, and Irish potatoes, as unusually fine specimens.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO AWARD PREMIUMS.

Your committee submit their report with much diffidence, and ask for it your kind indulgence. They have labored under embarrassments, which will not, we trust, exist another year, from the want of proper prizes to distribute, and proper instructions as to the manner of their distribution. But a small portion of the amount sent to China to be invested in plate, medals, &c., for prizes, was so invested, and the books which were ordered for premiums have not reached us. We have used our best judgment in the distribution of these prizes which we have, and in regard to the other premiums, we desire instructions from you. We would advise, however, that a money premium be named, which may be given to the parties, to whom they are awarded, or if such parties prefer, that suitable books, or medals, be ordered in their stead.

The display of stock, produce, flowers, &c., though small, was as large as could be expected perhaps, at this period of general depression. We were glad to see the general interest which seemed to be taken in the exhibition, meagre as it was, by all classes, and we confidently believe that at our next annual meeting, a very creditable and full display will be made.

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The display of neat cattle was very small, but of choice stock. working oxen or cows were exhibited, though we have seen some on the islands that will compare favorably with those of any other country. Some fine geldings were entered, and several stallions and mares, which two latter, however, being of foreign importation, were not entitled to premiums.

Some fine sheep and swine were exhibited. But very few fowls, which is somewhat remarkable, as some fine varieties of the Shanghae, Malay and native breeds could have been shown, and this branch of stock is of no small importance in the supplies furnished to vessels trading at these islands. No turkeys or ducks were exhibited. Good specimens of sugar and coffee were shown.

The show of vegetables and fruits was small and might have been much greater from Honolulu alone. Another year will, we trust, exhibit a great improvement in these branches, as well as in the display of flowers, of which, however, a few choice specimens were sent in by the ladies. Some excellent specimens of boots and shoes made from

native leather, were exhibited, and some sole leather, in which we noticed that much injury was done to the leather by the barbarous practice of branding with huge and clumsy brands, which burn deep into the hide and injure it for tanning.

Some woolen cloth of good texture was exhibited.

The following is a list of premiums awarded by your committee:

STOCK.

1. For the best Bull, a silver cup, to John Meek.

2. For the best Steer, for slaughtering, a silver medal to John Meek. 3. For the best Steer, for slaughtering, second premium, a silver medal to Paul Manini.

4. For the best Gelding, a silver cup to Thos. Cummings.

5. For the best Gelding, second premium, $5, to John Meek.

6. For the best breeding Mare, a silver medal, to Thomas Cummings.

7. For the best Sheep, a silver cup to James I. Dowsett.

8. For the best Sheep, second premium, $3 to David Adams.

9. For the best Sow, first premium, book, Colman's Agriculture, to John Meek.

10. For the best Sow, second premium, $3, to A. Paki.

11. For the best Cock and Hen, to P. J. Gulick, $5.

12. Best Geese, W. C. Parke, $3.

SUGAR.

13. For the best cwt. of Sugar, first premium, a silver cup, to A H. Spencer.

14. For the best cwt. of Sugar, second premium, $5, to L. L. Torbert.

15. For the most productive acre of Sugar Cane, as per certificates accompanying, a silver cup, to L. L. Torbert.

16. For best Sugar Cane, 15 sticks from one hill, $3, to G. A. Lathrop.

17. For largest and best varieties of Cane, $5, to L. L. Torbert. 18. For the best Syrup, a silver medal, to L. L. Torbert.

COFFEE.

19. For best Coffee, in parchment, a silver cup, to Benjamin Pit

man.

VEGETABLES AND FRUITS.

20. For the best Irish potatoes, L. L. Torbert, $5. 21. For the best Sweet potatoes, Benj. Pitman, $5.

22. For the best Kalo, a silver medal to Z. Kaauwai.

23. For the best assortment of garden vegetables and fruits, first premium, tomatoes, carrots, radishes, beets, and musk melons, a silver medal, to J. Montgomery.

24. For the best assortment of garden vegetables, second premium, a diploma, turnips, green peas, and cucumbers, to James Makee. 25. For the best specimens of pine apples, B. W. Parker, $3. 26. For the best assortment of mangoes, a diploma, to Paul Manini. 27. For the best granadillas and water melons, Mrs. John Paty, $2. 28. For the best granadillas and water lemons, second premium, diploma, Mrs. A. B. Bates.

29. For the best pomegranates, diploma, William Miller, Esq.

30. For the best peach, on a tree 2 years and 4 months old, Diploma, R. C. Janion.

31. For the best bananas, first premium, L. L. Torbert, $3.

32. For the best bananas, second premium, J. Kaauwai, diploma. 33. Figs, fresh A. Paki, $3.

34. Figs, dried, J. S. Emerson, $3.

35. Corn, J. S. Emerson, $5.

36. Onions, B. Pitman, $4.

37. Cocoa, P. Manini, $4.

37, Butter, first premium, Miss M. M. Smith, $5.

38. Butter, second premium, Thos. Brown, $3.

39. Boots, shoes, and leather, a silver medal, J. H. Wood.

40. 20 yds. woolen cloth, a silver medal. The sheep raised, the

wool shorn and woven, by Jos. Gardener, Kauai.

41. Flowers, first premium, Mrs. J. Makee, $4.

42. Flowers, second premium, Mrs. Penhallow, diploma.

43. Arrow root, B. Pitman, a silver medal.

44. Wheat, best bushel, J. S. Green, silver medal.

45. Oats, best bushel, J. S. Green, 4$.

46. Eggs, R. C. Janion, first premium, $4.

47. Eggs, Mrs. Paty, second premium, diploma.

Samples of sugar from Koloa, were exhibited, also some made by

Captain Perry at Maui, in an old try-pot, both of fair quality. Some fine figs of the Turkey variety, from a cutting planted only last February, and had borne this year fifteen figs, was exhibited by B. F. Snow, Esq., also by R. C. Janion, Esq., of the same variety, 9 months old, and but 12 inches high, which had 25 figs upon it. An apple from a tree 4 years old, was exhibited by A. Paki, Esq.

Choice varieties of flowers by Mrs. G. P. Judd, R. C. Janion, Esq. and Miss Emma Smith.

Your committee hope that more attention will be paid next year to the exhibition of Agricultural implements. In this branch our merchants would have a good opportunity to display their stock, and the planter would know where to look for those implements of which he was in need. The only articles in this department were, a patent thermometer churn, and Emery's patent seed planter, which were exhibited by W. Chamberlain.

The number and value of premiums distributed is large compared with the means of the society. Your committee would however recommend, that if our means will allow, a still larger amount be expended in premiums for next year. They believe that by the competition thus awakened, the members will be stimulated to greater exertions, the interest in the prosperity of the society much increased, and great improvements shown in all the branches of agriculture which it is the design of this association to foster.

All which is respectfully submitted.

J. F. B. MARSHALL, Chairman.
L. L. TORBERT.

E. MINER.

JOHN MEEK.

WM. H. RICE.

EVENING SESSION, AUG. 13.-The secretary being absent, Mr. E. O. Hall was chosen secretary, pro. tem.

The committee on agricultural implements made no report, but in lieu thereof, read several letters, in answer to a circular issued by them to planters and others.

The committee on seasons reported, through their chairman, J. S. Emerson.