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rangement of colors, and would compare favorably with 

 a fine quality of imported rugs. The Afghans, Quilts 

 and Rugs, arranged around the front of the balcony, made 

 quite an attractive feature of the exhibition. The exhi- 

 bition of white and colored wool mats, entered by H. E. 

 Foan, is worthy of especial mention, and was a surprise 

 to those not otherwise informed of the excellent work 

 which is done in the finish of these goods. 



In the Flower department it was feared that the show 

 would prove a, failure, in consequence of the earl)- frost; 

 but notwithstanding this, quite a good exhibit was made, 

 and many fine specimens were shown of cut flowers, 

 foliage plants and bouquets of native flowers. 



The Fruit tables were well filled, and of many kinds of 

 Apples and Pears excellent specimens were contributed. 

 The fact that the season had been unfavorable to the 

 ripening and growth of fruit did not greatly reduce either 

 the quantity or quality of this important part of the 

 exhibition. 



The show of Grapes and Peaches was quite limited. A 

 few plates only of each were exhibited. 



The room for the exhibition of vegetables was well 

 filled. Several excellent collections were shown ; and* 

 fine specimens of individual kinds were also shown by 

 man}- others. 



A very large number contributed to the Bread depart- 

 ment, and the specimens furnished seemed to be of ex- 

 cellent quality. 



A glass case filled with specimens of Cake, made by 

 young ladies, members of a Cooking Club, was on exhi- 

 bition. The samples exhibited were quite creditable to 

 the members of the club. 



In General Manufactures the supply was not all that 

 ought to be expected of an Essex County exhibit. A 

 great variety of small wares are manufactured in the 

 county ; many of these could be exhibited with but little 

 trouble or expense. While the society cannot offer prizes 

 as an inducement to exhibitors, except to a limited extent, 



