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one in her own estimation, above her true sphere ; nor of that 

 which leads one to look with contempt upon that in which she 

 ought to be proud to excel. We care not how much learning, 

 or how many accomplishments a young lady may have, the 

 more the better ; but if we were to have but one, we would 

 rather she should know how to work butter-milk out, than a 

 sum in algebra, and how to turn milk into cheese, than Greek 

 into English. 



Twenty-four specimens of butter were presented, nearly all 

 of which richly deserved a premium. The following were 

 agreed upon as the successful competitors : 



For the best 50 pounds of butter, Mrs. Porter Smith, 



Pittsfield, . . . . . . $5 



For the 2d best do., Mrs. Jerome Hurlbert, Pittsfield, 4 



« 3d " " Mrs. Phineas M. Wright, Windsor, 3 



" 4th " " Mrs. M. F. Newton, Lanesboro', 2 



Of cheese, fifteen specimens were exhibited, and the premi- 

 ums are awarded as follows : 



For the best 100 lbs. of cheese, to Mrs. Wm. E. Johnson, 

 Williamstown, . . . . . • $5 



For the 2d best do., Mrs. Graham E. Shears, Gt. Harrington, 4 

 '• 3d " " Mrs. Francis Deming, Williamstown, 3 

 i( 4th " " Mrs. Shubael W. Lincoln, Cheshire, 2 



S. L. RUSSELL, > ^ ... 



STODDARD HUBBELL, $ committee. 



