16 



bors called. While she discussed the topics of the day, her 

 knitting needles fashioned the stockings for the family, I 

 have heard it said one young maiden, had on her wedding 

 day a barrel of stockings, twelve damask table covers, towels, 

 blankets, sheets, pillow cases, and last, not least, her carpets 

 woven by herself. 



There isn't a girl who contributed to our Fair, but can excel 

 in needle and knitting work, if she will only try. 



This art is attainable to a/i// who have patience and perse- 

 verance. An example we need oaly remind you of some work 

 done this year by Miss Viola G. Weston ; two banners so nicely 

 wrought that all whom we heard speak of them at first sight 

 supposed them painted. At least, we can congratulate our 

 workers on the beauty and usefulness, displayed this year in 

 theirs. 



Will the looker-on please remember we are not supposed 

 to pay, for the work done on the article. 



The awards are to encourage and show the appreciation of 

 the efforts of each individual. 



The nicety of the work done, all things considered, is the 

 standard which governs your Committee. 



The silk bedquilts were prettier and more nicely done than 

 last year. One by Mrs. Edith E. Pratt deserving especial 

 notice, containing over two thousand pieces. Every corner of 

 each piece was so perfectly cut, and fitted so exactly, it 

 attracted much attention. It was also overseamed, the most 

 laborious of plain sewing. Perhaps to the casual observer, 

 others might seem as deserving ; in all points they were 

 not equal. 



A quilt by Mrs. M. A. Porter was excellent in design and 

 colors. One by Mrs. Rebecca Cobb showed much patience 

 and novelty, ^ 



