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DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT. 



The display in the Hall in this department was not as large 

 as in previous years. The number of entries was seventy-eight ; 

 the different articles for gratuties were eight-seven. 



Quite a number of new designs were presented. Each was 

 well made, pretty, and useful, doing the owners much credit. 



We feel that honorable mention should be made of the very 

 nice sewing by Mrs. Jane S. Oakman of North Marshfield, who 

 has nearly reached her four score and ten 3'ears. She sent 

 beautifully made drawers and an apron. 



A night-dress and chemise by Mrs. H. S. Pratt of Hanson, 

 nearly ninety years of age ; a chemise by Mrs. Betsey Tur- 

 ner of Hanson, were beautifully sewed. 



Mrs. Caroline Oakman's nice pillow cases merit the same ap- 

 prob^^^<ion, while the nice ironing added not a little to their at- 

 tractive appearance. She has also reached nearly four-score 

 years. We thank these dear old ladies for their continued 

 interest in the Fair, and for the example they set for the 

 younger members showing them the beauty of fine hand sewing. 



The knitted mittens and stockings by Mesdames Pratt and 

 Turner were so nicely done and well shaped they deserve 

 special notice. 



The braided rug by Mrs. Rebecca Turner who is eighty-six 

 was veiy nice every way. Several by Mrs. Caroline Oakman 

 were very nicely shaded and the braid wus very even. A rug 

 worked in cross stitcli was nice and pretty, the stitches being 

 evenly and regularly made. This lady has the use of only one 

 hand. Wp hope Mrs. Oscar Stevens will long enjoy her nice 

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