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patch work quilts. It is thought that the time is unprofitably spent ia 

 making these articles, or that at least, in most cases it might be more 

 usefully and profitably employed in knitting, making shirts and other 

 articles of utility. 



A lady recommends that premiums be offered for the neatest speci- 

 mens of mending, and stocking darning; the suggestion is worthy of 

 your consideration. 



It is also thought that premiums should be offered on tufted mittens, 

 and on woolen and worsted comforters. 



Several specimens of crochet and knit spreads and counterpanes of 

 beautiful workmanship were examined but the premium list did not 

 embrace these articles ; it is recommended that hereafter premiums be 

 offered on them. 



Specimens of woolen, yam and cotton stockings were exhibited which, 

 were highly creditable to the manufacturer, but it is to be regretted 

 that only a first premium could be awarded on each; it is advised that 

 a second and third premium be oflered hereafter. 

 No. 2C9. Mrs. J. Newton, Ypsilanti, 1 pair woolen blankets, 1st 



premium, _ $5 00 



No, 72. L. Emery, Hillsdale, 1 pair woolen blankets, 2d prera., 



Transactions and 4 00 



No. 171. Mrs. J. Arnold, Dexter, 1 pair woolen blankets, 3d 



premium, 2 00 



No. 83. Miss Sarah L. Cleveland, Hillsdale, 1 piece flannel, 1st 



premium, _ 5 00 



No. 179. Mrs. F. Gaines, Dearborn, 10 yards flannel, 2d prem., 4 00 

 No. 172. Mrs. J. Arnold, Dexter, 10 yards « 3d " 2 00 

 No. 173. " ^ " 10 " woolen carjiet, Ist 



premium, 5 00 



No. 71. L. Emery, Hillsdale, 1 piece woolen carpet, 2d prem., 3 00 

 No. 70. " " 1 piece " " 3d " 2 00 



No. 244. Mi-s. E. H. Bristol, Troy, 12 yds rag carpet, Ist « 3 00 

 No. 27. P. Hendrick, Detroit, I piece " " 2d " 2 00 

 No. 120. E. W. Parsons, " 1 piece " " 3d « 



Transactions, 

 No. 236. Mrs. S. Chilson, Livonia Centre, 4 pair knit woolen 



stockings, 3 00 



