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here the last year, but of somewhat improved construction, by 

 Mr. John Moore of Nova Scotia. The Committee have had no 

 opportunity to witness the operation of this machine, and, tlicrefore, 

 hesitate to give it commendation, which an actual trial of it might 

 justify. 



Sixth. Cranberry Rakes, made and exhibited by Mr. Henry F. 

 Glover of Dedham, — of very fine construction and finish. Wood- 

 ing Hoes, made and exhibited by Mr. Jacob Crosby of North 

 Bridgewater, — very useful and well made implements. A Fruit 

 Picker, made and exhibited by Mr. A. J. Barber of Bellingham, — 

 a neat and useful article. 



Seventh. A collection of Forks and Potato Diggers, made and 

 exhibited by Messrs. Henry Partridge, Jr. & Co. of Medfield. 

 These implements were of the very best construction and finish. 

 Mr. P. has been a large contributor to this department of the 

 Show from the formation of the Society, and the implements ex- 

 hibited by him have always commanded general attention and 

 favor. " Partridge's Forks " are too well known by fiirmers 

 throughout our State and country to need any particular descrip- 

 tion. Every laborer accustomed to use them will regard him 

 and his father, — who first manufactured them, — as public bene- 

 factors. 



The Committee decided to award the following premiums and 

 gratuities : — 



To Henry Partridge, Jr. & Co. of Medfield, for the most 

 extensive and finest collection of Agricultural Imple- 

 ments, the second premium of . . . . $10.00 



To Henry Partridge, Jr. & Co. of Medfield, for the best 

 Agricultural Implements manufactured within the coun- 

 ty and exhibited by the manufacturer, the first pre- 

 mium of ........ G.OO 



To Lyman Kinsley, Esq. of Canton, for a Sugar Mill, a 



gratuity of ....... . G.OO 



To Henry F. Glover of Dedham, for Cranberry Rakes, a 



gratuity of ....... . 1.00 



To S. Hurlbut of Boston, for Ploughs, . . Diploma. 



To C. A. Hack of Stoughton, for Ploughs, . . Diploma. 



To J. Harris of Stoughton, for a Corn Sheller, . Diploma. 



To E, Richmond of Boston, for a Granulating Mill, Diploma. 



For the Committee, 



C. C. SEW ALL. 



September 27, 1857. 



