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monuments, "white as the driven snow," with 

 some very fine specimens of parlor ornaments of 

 alabaster purity. The design and finish of these 

 monuments show that Mr. Volk has acquired a 

 very high and enviable standing as an artist, and 

 that those who have lost near and dear friends, will 

 no longer need to send to Italy's sunny clime, nor 

 even out of our own beautiful Berkshire, for monu- 

 ments of the finest marble and highest finish, to 

 perpetate the memory of their friends. . . . $5 00 



To William Pierce, of Pittsfield, for a seraphiue of 



rich tone and beautiful finish, . . . . 3 00 



To C. B. Piatt & Son, of Pittsfield, for hats, caps 

 and furs, of extraordinary fine texture and finish, . 3 00 



To Robert R. Briggs, of Adams, for a pair of horse 

 collars, of new style and design, adapted to pro- 

 mote the ease and comfort of the horse in drawing, 2 00 



All which is respectfully submitted, 



George W. Mead, Chairman. 



