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hardness and durability, but especially in the exquisite polish 

 which they take. They will also mix with paint without los- 

 ing their qualities. The light painted chairs of the lot ex- 

 hibited, were finished by applying a mixture of the paint and 

 varnish, which was polished in the usual way. 



This admirable varnish is rapidly coming into use wherever 

 it is known ; it is used by one of the large chair manufactories 

 of this town, and at other similar establishments in the neigh- 

 borhood, and those who have tried it are unanimous in the 

 opinion that for carriages, chairs and cabinet furniture, it will 

 supercede the best varnishes in the market. 

 To Abel Simonds & Sons, of Fitchburg, for a case of 

 Scythes, Hay Knives, Corn Knives, and Cane 

 Knives, 4 00 



Most of these tools were of peculiar patterns, adapted and 

 intended for the farmers of the West. They were perfectly 

 made, and fine specimens of mechanical skill. 

 To Murdock and Fairbanks, of Winchendon, for a lot 

 of Wooden Ware, comprising Oak, Pine, and Ce- 

 dar Pails, Trays, Wash Boards, Barrel Covers, 

 Nests of Boxes, Firkins, &c, 4 00 



Hingham has generally borne off the palm in the manufac- 

 ture of certain varieties of wooden ware, but in this collection, 

 were samples of beautifully finished, brass bound water pails, 

 so perfect that the manufacturers may confidently challenge all 

 competition. The same excellence characterized the other 

 articles in this collection. 

 To Russel Phelps, of Fitchburg, for Merino Shirts and 



Drawers, from his factory at West Fitchburg. 3 00 



To Palmer & Brown, of Fitchburg, for a collection of 



beautiful Dental Work, 3 00 



The Dental Work of Messrs. Palmer & Brown has received 

 the praise of previous Committees, and premiums from the 

 Society. But we find in this collection evidence of many 

 improvements upon that of last year, and we cannot award too 

 much praise to these skillful dentists, who have by their per- 



