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Several ppecimens of brown bread were so similar in quality 

 and appearance as to render it difficult to decide which was 

 superior, and your committee would recommend that the third 

 premium be awarded to two samples of this description of bread, 

 as will be noticed. 



The bread presented by Miss P. K. Bursley, of Barnstable, 

 was made from home grown wheat of the present season. From 

 its appearance and liavor, it was supposed to have been leavened 

 with yeast, and this supposition gave it greater excellence in 

 the judgment of your committee. 



To encourage the more general cultivation of wheat in this 

 county, your committee would respectfully suggest the pro- 

 priety of offering premiums for bread made of home grown 

 wheat. 



It is also suggested, as a preventive of dyspepsia, tliat pre- 

 miums be offered on molasses gingcrbfead, and that receipts for 

 making be hereafter required of all who present bread or gin- 

 gerbread for premiums. 



Hiram Carleton, Chairman. 



