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two of bis Wood Working Lathes, which turn out various little knick- 

 knacks of different patterns, with marvelcus celerity and ease. One 

 of the most novel machines and one that attracted a great deal ef 

 attention, was " Lombard's Ring Saw Machine," made by Goodspeed 

 & Wyman, of Winchendon. Mr. Lombard himself was present and 

 explained to all who asked, the operation of the saw. It has no cen- 

 tre or arbor, running upon friction blocks of rawhide and receiving 

 motion from the friction of a swiftly-revolving leather covered wheel. 

 It is getting to be extensively used in chair shops, and wherever used 

 is very much liked. Another novelty was a little machine exhibited 

 by Mr. C. B. Sawyer of Fitchburg, which, by a peculiar combination 

 of gears, a chain, &c , raised a weight twice as high as could be done 

 in any other way by the same power. A very pretty and pleasing 

 picture was made in the artistic arrangement by Mr. Woodrough, of the 

 various styles of Saws he exhibited, the bright steel showing off to 

 advantage upon his dark cloth background. Up at the right, near the 

 main entrance, was a large array of Stoves from W. E. Henry, G. B. 

 Knowlton, Geo. Bobbins, and A. A. Spear. Each had a good show 

 and all the Stoves shone well and were duly admired and talked over 

 by the ladies more especially. Mr. W. E. Henry showed the "Hot 

 Blast Cooking Stove," which was a little ahead of anything we have 

 seen in that line, combining all the modern conveniences with several 

 new ones, m.aking it apparently easier to cook than not, besides saving 

 fuel. Besides his Stoves, Mr. Knowlton made, as usual, a fine display 

 of Hardware in a case and upon the wall, showing all kinds of Carpen- 

 ters's Tools as well as many other small things. Mr. S G. Frost 

 exhibited a number of first-class Harnesses, some Blankets, &c., mak- 

 ing quite a show. Mr. W. H. Allen also had some Harnesses, an 

 extensive array of Valises, &c , &c. There were several light, com- 

 fortable looking Carriages and Buggies, made by Isaac Jones of West 

 Amesbary, causing people to long for a horse to be attached and an 

 opportunity to take a ride, and also taking the first premium. The 

 Furniture displayed by Messrs. Lawton & Goodnow, and Mr. M. J. 

 Morse, was decidedly handsome, black walnut, mahogany, marble tops, 

 &c., &c. Mr. Morse came near being drowned out by the overflowing 

 of one of the fish tanks above, but fortunately his goods received but 

 little damage. He received the premium as having the best assort- 

 ment, but Lawton & Goodnow deserve recognition for their own manu- 

 facturing and upholstering of tlie Furniture exhibited by them. The 

 "F. A. Whitney Carriage Co," had quite a variety of Baby Carriages, 

 Toy Carts, &c., on exhibition. The Candy, Fruit and Cake stand 

 seemed to have at least its fair share of attention as also the table of 

 shells. The Trout were finally brought down stairs, and were at all 

 times surrounded by an admiring crowd. • Several of the trout were of 

 emrmous size. We were glad to see so many out of town exhibitors, 

 and hope there will be an increased number each year. We also hope 

 that our own townspeople will take hold much more earnestly amtther 

 year. 



