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REPORTS. 



REPORT ON FANCY ARTICLES. 



The Tweutietli Exhibition of the Mavshfiekl Agricultural 

 Society opened one misty morning in September with an array 

 of ornamental, aitistic, and useful handiwork, which, though 

 smaller iu number, was none the less choice than in former 

 years. Without the hall, the skies were leaden, the air heavy 

 with moisture, the grounds presented a dreary, desolate ap- 

 pearance, and there were only a few stragglers to be seen. 

 Withiu, however, it was bright and beautiful ; the numerous 

 table-covers' scarfs and afghans, were tastefully draped, forming 

 in many instances, aesthetic back grounds for the paintings. 



Mrs. Charles Randall, of Pembroke, sent an infant's robe, 

 which was wrought by a Mexican uegress, and was a marvel of 

 embroidery and fine linen, as it was also an example of patience, 

 perseverance, and industry. 



From Mrs. Rufus Dorr, we received a veil, worked by her at 

 the age of fourteen ; in 1832 it was worn as a bridal veil, and in 

 1882, graced her golden wedding. It was exquisite in texture 

 and desigu, — a fit covering for a dainty, girlish bride. 



The etching on fungus, cut with a pen-knife, by Miss 

 Theodora Turner, of South Diixbury, was unique and lovely. 

 Half hidden by the ti-ees on the mountain-side, was a tiny Swiss 

 cottage, perfect as regarded architecture and position. The 



