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less expense than others require. They weigh equally well when 

 out of level. We consider them the best scales in use. Medal. 



Otis Wliitney^ Augusta, two of Weed's sewing machines, shut- 

 tle stitch. Appears to be a very good machine, and adapted for heavy 

 work : hemmer attached, but did not see it in operation to judge of 

 its merits ; stitch shows the same on both sides. One of the machines 

 was for light work. These machines were not in good working order, 

 but they are extensively used, and give good satisfaction. 



Diploma. 



E. Shaw 6i' Co., Portland, sewing machine, by Wilcox k Gibbs. 

 Single thread machine ; quick action and easily managed. Is a 

 permanent and durable machine. Has a single and double hemmer 

 attached. Has a simple and effectual contrivance to prevent balance 

 wheel from turning backward ; vibrating feed. Well made machine, 

 and good for light work. The large machine was by Leavitt & Co. 

 Double thread, shuttle stitch, circular feeder. Equally good for 

 light or heavy work, readily adjusted, even stitch and both sides 

 alike. Best machine for heavy work presented. Price, $65. 



Medal. 



Hall L. Davis, Portland, a Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine, 

 for exhibition only. These machines are so well known, in so ex- 

 tensive use. and have been so often awarded upon, that any notice 

 on the part of the committee would be superfluous. They are the 

 standard for comparison. 



The committee are entirely at a loss to make a comparative esti- 

 mate of the value of the sewing machines. A great deal of inge- 

 nuity has been displayed upon these machines, and each of them is 

 a wonderful piece of mechanism. Each of them works well, and 

 any one would be satisfied with the work they perform. Each have 

 their excellencies, but it seems presumptuous to say wherein, as a 

 whole, one is really better than another. 



The shuttle machine presented by Shaw k Co., was most satis- 

 factory for heavy work. 



The double thread machine presented by Canficld was most satis- 

 factory for light work. 



Wm. Senter, for Committee. 



