612 Transactions of the 



Mrs. S. E. White, of Sacramento, exhibited a fine collection of shell 

 and moss work, done by herself, which shows great skill and taste, and 

 deserves special notice. 



John C. Bell, of San Francisco, placed on exhibition an easy chair, of 

 very superior workmanship, which is entitled to special mention. 



W. 1\ Plummer had on exhibition two photographs from oil paintings, 

 very fine. 



Mrs. B. D. Allen exhibited a bedspread fifty years old, in a good state 

 of preservation. 



S. M. Woods, of Stockton, exhibited specimens of hand and fluting 

 irons, of new and improved style. 



J. R. Meacham, of Stockton, exhibited a model of patent fruit crate. 



To Chas. Haas, jeweler, El Dorado street, Stockton, the thanks of the 

 society are due for his magnificent display of diamonds and jewelry of 

 every description; also, a combination clock, which attracted great 

 attention. His exhibit was one of the most attractive features of the 

 Fair. 



The model of the "Dexter Windmill," entered by II. C. Shaw, agent, 

 deserves notice. 



J. H. Hoyt exhibited a fine collection of birds' eggs. 



Mrs. Bertha Bohn exhibited a pair of stockings, knit on one pair of 

 needles, a feat in knitting never before accomplished or heard of. 



Mrs. Elizabeth McKee exhibited specimens of needlework, done by 

 herself at the advanced age of seventy years, which is scarcely sur- 

 passed by any of the young folks. 



Weister & Co., A. Callahan, agent, exhibited a patent washing machine, 

 which for simplicity, durability, and cheapness, is entitled to special 

 mention. The same party also exhibited vise and anvil combined, an 

 excellent article for farmers. 



Mrs. C. J. Smith exhibited two cane-bottom chairs, reseated by her- 

 self in a substantial and workmanlike manner. 



Mrs. Speir exhibited a table cover, made by herself when seventy- 

 eight years old. 



To Thomas Murray the thanks of the society are due for pyramids of 

 grapes, not entered for premium, but intended to adorn the hall. 



J. F. Fugazi, of Sacramento, made a fine display of perfumery, hair 

 dyes, cosmetics, etc., produced at his factory; also, a self-acting fountain. 

 His display was an attractive feature in the hall. Framed diploma. 



REMARKS. 



The managers return their thanks to Mrs. Eckstrom and E. E. Wash- 

 burn, Esq., for loan of show cases for display of fancy needlework. 



In conclusion they also return their sincere thanks to exhibitors, one 

 and all, for their assistance in making this annual Fair a success. If 

 there has been any omission of the mention of a single article, they ask 

 pardon, and assure the parties neglected that it was not intentional, and 

 are ready and willing to correct, as far as possible, any mistake that 

 may have occurred in the hurry and confusion of the moment Their 

 sole object hag been, and is, to do justice to all without partiality. They 

 also return thanks to all those who have served on the different com- 

 mittees, whose decisions, as far as they can learn, have been fair and 

 impartial, and given general satisfaction. To all parties who have so 

 liberally contributed to the society by subscription, enabling the man- 

 agers to expend over seven thousand dollars for the benefit of the 



