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cannot be challenged. Of the towns in Essex County other 

 than those above named, Beverly, Danvers, Georgetown, Haver- 

 hill, Lawrence, Lynn, Methuen, Newburyport, Peabody and 

 Salem. Each have one or more factories which turn out many 

 fine jobs, each having some specialty ; but to Amesbury and 

 Merrimac must be accorded the first position. In regard to the 

 production in the former town we quote the following from a 

 recent issue of the "Daily :" "We have twenty firms who do a 

 business (carriage) of over $100,000 per year each." Then 

 there are left fifteen more firms whose production amounts to 

 from $15,000 to $50,000 each. It is estimated that Merrimac, 

 which builds a heavier grade of work and has -fifteen firms, 

 will show a higher average in the amount of production than 

 Amesbury. 



In view of the importance of this industry, in the county, the 

 Agricultural Society decided, in their wisdom, to make an extra 

 effort in bringing to their Fair of the current year, an exhibit of 

 carriages and wagons manufactured in the county. An appeal 

 was made to the builders not to "hide their light under a 

 bushel." The committee were cordially received by all, and a 

 favorable answer given, with the proviso that a suitable exhibi- 

 tion hall should be obtained for their costly productions. A 

 properly and fully lighted frame building, easy of access, giving 

 from 1200 to 1400 square feet of floorage, was the required 

 desideratum. This the society were unable to obtain, but very 

 good accommodations were provided by means of a large tent, 

 while the exhibition of carriages was not so large in number, or 

 variety of style, still the exhibit was very flattering to the 

 society. Among the display of carriages exhibited, we consider 

 the following as worthy of special notice : — 



E. C. Sawyer, of Beverly, exhibited six jobs: This display 

 was in keeping with the well-known reputation of the firm, and 

 comprised Phaeton, Democrat wagon, and Business wagon. His 

 North Shore beach wagons were especially attractive, of great 

 utility, light and strong in construction, and of superior finish. 

 Mr. Sawyer was awarded a second class gratuity for them. 



