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.75. Gratuity, to Hattie E. Perkins, Peabody, for Hand- 

 kerchief. 



.50. Gratuity, to Master John Mars, Peabody, for 

 Apron. 



.50. Gratuity, to Winnifred P. Upton, Peabody, for 

 Blouse and Jacket. 

 11.00. Gratuity, to Mary T. Reynolds, Peabody, for Suit 

 of Clothes. 



.50. Gratuity, to Blanch Bradford, Peabody, for Tiay 

 Cloth. 



.50. Gratuity, to May Goodridge, Peabody, for Pillow 

 Case. 



.50. Gratuity, to Lucy R. Moore, Peabody, for Pillow 



Case. 

 .50. Gratuity, to Maggie Montgomery, Peabody, for 



Skirts and Fringe. 

 ^1.00. Gratuity, to Annie W. Parmenter, Peabody, for 



Dress. 

 .50. Gratuit}', to Lucy K. Moore, Peabody, for Dain- 



ino". 



Mrs. S. B. George, Edith Gardner Cressey — Committee. 



REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ROOT CROPS. 



The Committee on Root Crops have attended to their 

 duty and report as follows : 



We have six entries of Root Crops. All or a part of 

 the Committee have visited them, noted the crops and con- 

 ditions under which they have been grown. 



We find the Essex faimers alive to the great competi- 

 tion in agricultural products, and best methods of keeping 

 up the fertility of their farms. 



Our first meeting was with Mr. John H. George, of Me- 

 thuen, August 28th, to view a crop of onions and potatoes. 

 His crops are grown with an eye to business, as statement 

 will show belovA^ 



