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tuities could not be awarded upon every article. Several 

 articles exhibited came too late to be entered for competi- 

 tion, some of which were among the most meritorious of 

 the exhibits. Of these may be especially mentioned two 

 oil paintings, a figure and a fruit piece, by Miss Susie 

 Poor, and several paintings by Mrs. Riddle, one of which, 

 a study of chrysanthemums, was especially fine. 



The " New Complete Tailor System," exhibited by the 

 agent, Mr. J. H. Taylor, seemed very well adapted to the 

 use of those who do their own dress-making, as it is sim- 

 ple, accurate and inexpensive. The committee feel that 

 some explanation of their delay in the announcement of 

 awards is proper, and desire to say, that had they been 

 supplied with sufficient cards upon the first day of the 

 fair,* the announcements would have been made in due 

 season. 



For the committee, 



M. E. GORTON. 



*The Premium Cards were duly provided and were in charge of 

 Superintendent of Hall at opening of fair. D. W. Low, Secretary. 



WORK OF CHILDREN UNDER TWELVE YEARS 



OF AGE. 



The Committee on Work of Children under Twelve 

 Years of Age have attended to their duty, and respectfully 

 report to the Secretary that they have made the following 

 awards : 



$3.00. First premium, to Miss Lizzie Goldthwait, Peabody, 

 for afghan. 



2.00. Second premium, to Marian Appleton, Peabody, for 

 water colors. 



1.00. Gratuity, to Jenny F. Nichols, Peabody, for patch 

 work quilt. 



1.00. Gratuity, to Willie E. Gilson, Peabody, for oil paint- 

 in jr. 



