REPORTS 



ON FANCY ARTICI^HS. 



The opeuiug of the Tweuty-lirst Exhibition oi' the Mai>;hhelil 

 Agricultural Society, September 14, 1887, was oue of ihc most 

 important events of the season. The weather had never been 

 more auspicious, and the mass of people who surged through 

 the gates andinto the hall proved there was no lack of interest 

 in this helpful enterprise. There were fewer exhibits than in 

 previous years, but many of these were of higher standard and 

 greater value. 



Since the aim of the organization is mutual help, intercourse 

 and improvement in every respect, we are pleased to note the 

 above fact, but regret exceedingly tlie absence of work from 

 some of Marshfield's well-known and best artists. We need the 

 most correct effort as a means of education, and wish each of 

 the members would yield something individually for the com- 

 mon advancement, looking toward broader views, greater pro- 

 fessional pride and spirit, and a fuller art culture. 



The taste with which each department was fitted, rellects 

 irreat credit on the Committee of Arrangement. The bright 



coloring, odd shapes and delicate tracery formed oue grand 

 mosaic, which immediately arrested the attention, 



