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Jellies, Preserves, Pickles, Ketchup, &c. 



CojfjiiTTEE— Mrs. George Vose, Milton ; Mrs. Elizabetli F. Wilmarth, Walpole; Mrs. 

 James Mackintosh, Needham ; Mrs. Massenna Southworth, Stoughton , 



For the finest collection and best specimen of each, made of 

 articles of domestic growth, first premium, $5 ; second, $3 ; third, 



$2. 



Canned Fruits and Vegetables. — For the finest collection and 

 best specimens of each, made of articles of domestic growth, first 

 premium, $5 ; second, $3 ; third, $2, 



Note. — It is to be understood that all articles presented for premium, 

 in each of the foregoing departments, except Agricultural Implements^ 

 shall have been manufactured or produced within the County, and by the 

 person presenting them. Also, that in every case, the Examining Com- 

 mittee shall have the right to substitute the Society's diploma for a pre- 

 mium or gratuity, or to give it where no premium or gratuity has been 

 offered, at their discretion. 



All discretionary premiums or gratuities shall be proportioned to the 

 actual value and utility of the articles. 



Articles in either of the above departments, contributed to the Exhibi- 

 tion by persons not resident in the County, shall receive suitable attention 

 from the Committee, and, if worthy, be awarded the Society's diploma. 



CABINETS OF BIRDS AND INSECTS. 



Committee.— A. W. Cheever, Wrentham; Edward Howe, West Roxbury; A. F. 

 Stevens, Needham. 



For the largest and best collection of Insects found within the 

 County, beneficial or injurious to vegetation, properly arranged 

 and classified, to be exhibited on the Society's tables, at the An- 

 nual Exhibition, first premium, $5 ; second best, $3 ; third best, $1. 



For the largest and best collection of Birds found within the 

 County, beneficial or injurious to vegetation, properly arranged 

 and classified, to be exhibited on the Society's tables, at the An- 

 nual Exhibition, first premium, $5 ; second best, $3 ; third best, $1. 



AGRICULTURAL LABORERS. 



For a certificate — signed by his employer, and countersigned b}' 

 any two of the Trustees residing nearest to the applicant — of the 

 superior qualifications of any man or youth, in the emplo3anent of 

 any member of the Society for a period next preceding, of not less 

 than two years, attesting the industry, integrity, respectful de- 

 maenor and general good habits, during the time, of the bearer of 



