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For best bushel of winter apples, one variety, to F. Yeaton, 

 New Gloucester. 



For best dish of pears, twelve of one variety, named and labelled, 

 and in eating condition, to James Hirdle, Portland. 



For best three foreign varieties, grown under glass, three bunches 

 each, named and labelled, to J. C. Weston, Bangor. 



For best three varieties of American origin, grown in open cul- 

 ture, three bunches each, named and labelled, to S. L. Goodale, 

 Saco. 



Sewing Machines and Scales. 



The Committee appointed to examine sewing machines and scales, 

 under Class 3. machinery, say : 



F. P. Canjield, two sewing machines, made by Gray & Grace. 

 One, a large machine, shuttle-Stitch, well contrived and easily kept 

 in repair. The construction for the different motions required, for 

 the eccentrics, forming the loop, &c., very simple and eifectual." 

 Shuttle passes across the seam. Price, $45. The other, a small 

 machine, double thread, equally simple with their shuttle machine, 

 makes even and rapid work. Runs light and easy — Grover & 

 Baker stitch — straight feeders. Excellent and low priced machine. 

 Sold at .'^SO. Diploma. 



W. J. Thorn, Westbrook, sewing machines, made by Williams 

 & Orvis. Double-thread machines, Grover & Baker stitch, and 

 improved upon, as claimed by the inventor. Has a very simple and 

 ingenious contrivance for holding and feeding the work. Rubber 

 friction wheel, instead of a band. Sews from two spools. The 

 lower side of the stitching was close and smooth. Price, $25. 



Diploma. 



John Hor/'C, Jr., Bra?idon, VL, and Frank E. Howe, 203 

 Broadway, N. Y., three grocers' scales, one four ton hay and cattle 

 do., one drop lever scales. These scales are simple and effectual, 

 accurate and durable. Check rods are not used. Injury to the- 

 lever bearings from jostling and vibration is avoided by the platforms 

 resting on balls in cups. The large scales do not require any pits 

 to receive the apparatus. Can easily be set, free from frost and at 



