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ship, inclusive of proportions and finish, are tasteful 

 and do great credit to the skill of that gentleman. 

 It attracted much attention and adds to liis reputa- 

 tion. 



Messrs Breck, Poole & Brown, of Worcester, al- 

 so exhibited two liglit buggies of very tasteful con- 

 struction, and of exceedingly good workmanship. 

 They also exhibited a cnrryall, commodious and 

 throughout of good workmanship. These carria- 

 ges are distinguished for their useful character and 

 designed undoubtedly to supply tlie great daily 

 demand which i^ felt for such accommodations. 

 The committee think them e.xcellent of the kjnd, 

 and were rejoiced to meet them at the exhibition. 

 Mr William Leggate exhibited a light gig har- 

 ness, which, in all its parts, was a specimen of 

 good work and good stock, and every way credita- 

 ble to that skilful mechanic. 



An apple parcr was also in the exhibition room, 

 ■well made, and as the committee thought useful, 

 though they could not learn who placed it there. 



Messrs Newcomb & Bowen exhibited several 

 stoves of improved workmanship, and well contriv- 

 ed to answer the purposes for which they are de- 

 signed. The committee noticed among them 01m- 

 stead's with its radiator, and Wheeler's cooking 

 stove, which, they believe, are in high repute. 



Mr Henry Miller also exhibited several stoves of 

 like character, with some improvements of his own, 

 as the committee understood, which appeared to be 

 very useful, and were favorably spoken of by those 

 who had used the stoves. / 



It will be perceived that several of these articles 

 did not fall within the scope of the duty assigned 

 to the committee, but they examined and now re- 

 port upon them, because they were so urged to do, 

 as otherwise they might remain unnoticed. 



The committee, in closing their labor, would ob- 

 serve, that if more time had been allowed them, they 

 would have enlarged upon some of the more impor- 

 tant matters under their consideration ; but the 

 brief space of a few hours to make the examination 

 and report, forbids much deliberation. ! 



Ten dollars, and no more, were placed at their! 

 disposal, it being all the society could spare to 

 sharpen the tools of the farmer. This sum will 

 have one advantage over a larger, as it will excite 

 no unkind feelings, however it may be distributed. • 

 The committee have directed that it shall be award- ' 

 ed as follows : j 



To Wm. Hovey, for his straw cutter $2 j 



To George F. Lewis, for his corn planter 2 



To J. Wliipple, for his leather cutter 1 



To Mr Goodwin, for his boot crimp I 



To Green & White, for their case of tools 2 



To Col. Abbott, for his tools 1 



To E. G. Matthews, for his vegetable cutter 1 

 All which is respectfully submitted in behalf of 

 the committee. 



JOHN DAVIS, a:airman. 



Commilke on Leather and TVool. 



Lewis A. Maynard, Worcester, Chairman; Jacob 

 W. Watson, Princeton ; Nathaniel Lakin, Paxton ; 

 Alexander De Witt, Oxford ; Jason Goulding, Phil- 

 lipston ; Amasa Wood, Milbury ; Sullivan Thayer, 

 Uxbridge; Jabez Low, Leominster. 



The committee on Leather and Wool, and all 

 Manufactures of Leather and Wool, and divers oth- 

 er articles, beg leave to report. 



Your committee regret to commence their report 

 with reerets ; but they really regret that the exhi- 



bition has been so sadly deficient in leather and ar- 

 ticles of leather manufacture. The liberal premi- 

 ums oflered by the society for sole leather, cow 

 hide boots, calfskin boots, calfskin shoes and bro- 

 gans, have not been claimed. 



Two lots of calf skins only were offered ; one by 

 Col. Jacob W. Watson, of Princeton, and one by 

 Mr llatthew C. Carmell, of Leicester. The premi- 

 um of seven dollars for the best manufactured calf 

 skins, not less than twelve in number, is awarded 

 to Jacob W. Watson, of Princeton. It is due to 

 Col. Watson to say, that he withdrew from the com- 

 mittee while the calf skins were being passed upon. 

 Your committee recommend a gratuity of four dol- 

 lars to Mr Carmell for the lot presented by him. 



Six sides of harness leather and one roll of up- 

 per leather, were offered by Mr Seth Blanchard, of 

 Harvard. A gratuity of two dollars is recommend- 

 ed to Mr Blanchard for his harness leather. 



Thick boots of very substantial material, were 

 exhibited by Messrs Southgate & Wall, and Mr. 

 J. E. Edwards, of Worcester. Twelve pairs of la- 

 dies' shoes, were presented by Mr Jason Collier, of 

 Worcester, of elegant workmanship. Some thin 

 boots were exhibited by Mr Samuel B. Scott, of 

 Worcester, which, in the opinion of your commit- 

 tee, united much elegance with firmness and dura- 

 bility. 



Ten pieces of broadcloth were entered for pre- 

 mium. Six by Samuel Slater & Sors, of Webster ; 

 three by 'I homas Dottonily, of Leicester; and one 

 by the Oxford Woollen Manufacturing Company, of 

 Oxford; and so nicely were their merits balanced, 

 that your committee were much embarrassed in 

 coming to a conclusion. They finally awarded the 

 first premium of twelve dollars to Samuel Slater 

 & Sons, of Webster, for their piece of invisible green 

 containing fifteen yards. 'I'hey also awarded the 

 second premium of eight dollars, to Samuel Slater 

 & Sons, for their piece of fourteen yards, of like 

 color, dyed in the wool. A piece, from the let of 

 Samuel Slater & Sons was selected, as meriting 

 the first premium ; but it was found, upon examina- 

 tion, not to contain the requisite number of yards. 

 Your committee are of opinion, that all the broad- 

 cloths, for firmness of material and beauty of finish, 

 might safely challenge comparison with any foreign 

 fabrics of like character, whether imported or smiig- 

 gled into the country. 



Three pieces of satinet were offered by Mr Rufiis 

 Robinson, of Oxford, and two by Mr John Metcalf, 

 of Worcester. The lot by Mr Robinson was very 

 finely finished. That of Mr Metcalf was of very 

 firm texture and handsome finish. The first premi- 

 um often dollars is awarded to Mr Metcalf, for his 

 piece of blue satinet, containing twentyseven yards. 

 Thesecond premium of six dollars is also given to 

 Mr Metcalf for the other piece presented by him. 

 No cassimeres were offered. 



It is here proper to state, that the ownership of 

 no article was known to any member of the 

 Co.umittee previous to awarding the premiums, 

 save to the chairman ; and he, by the rules of the 

 society, is not allowed to have any opinion, except 

 in cases where there is an equal division, which 

 fortunately did not occur. 



Flannels were presented by Mrs Lucy Rich, of 

 Charlton, Mrs Thirza L. Sibley, and Mrs Harriet 

 P. Dana, of Oxford, and Mrs Thirza Nichols, of 

 Charlton. The first premium of six dollars was 

 awarded to Mrs Rich, and the second of five dollars 

 to Mrs Nichols. One piece of white flannel, of 



very good quality, was offered for e.xhibition b; 

 Mr Rufus Sanger, of Worcester. 



Coverlets were presented by Mrs Clarissa Rus 

 sell, of Oxford, Mrs Sarah Slade, of Paxton, Mr 

 Lucy M. Hersey, and Mrs Nancy Hall, of Worces 

 ter, and Mrs Stillman Morse, of Hubbardston Th 

 first premium of four dollars, for the best wov 

 coverlet, was awarded to Mrs Hersey, and the se 

 cond, of three dollars, to Mrs Slade for her wov 

 coverlet. 



There were six pairs of stockings presented b 

 Mrs John Clapp of Leicester, and five by Mr 

 Thirza L. Sibley, of Oxford. The first premiun 

 of three dollars, for the best woollen half stocking; 

 was given to Mrs Sibley, and the second, of tw 

 dollars, to Mrs Clapp. Three pairs were preseni 

 ed by Mrs Southgate of Leicester, a lady of /oni 

 score and eight years. These would have receive 

 a premium, had there been the requisite numbe 

 A gratuity of one dollar is recommended to Mi 

 Southgate. A gratuity of one dollar is also recoa 

 mended to Mrs Chase of Sutton, a lady of sevenli 

 Jive years, for four pairs of cotton hose exhibited b 

 her. 



Two woollen carpets were presented by Mrs Hej 

 zibah Wilcot, of N. Brookfield ; one by Mrs Reli( 

 Felton, of Barre; one list carpet, by Rufus Robii 

 son, of Oxford; another by Mrs Lucy M. Herse; 

 of Worcester; and two by Mrs Harriet Watson, i 

 Leicester. — one, a stair carpet. The first preniiui 

 of twelve dollars, was awarded to Mr Robinsoi 

 and the second, of eight, to Mrs Felton, and tl 

 third, of five, to Mrs Hersey. 



Two pieces of frocking were exhibited ; one l 

 Mrs P. Rich, of Charlton, one by Mrs Abigail Prat 

 of Oxford, to each of whom your committee recon 

 mend a gratuity of one dollar. Two blankets, b 

 Mrs Ruth B. Wheeler, of Lancaster, to whom 

 gratuity of one dollar is recommended; and tw 

 cradle rose blankets were offered for exhibition, b 

 Mr Rufus Sanger, of "Worcester ; these were vei 

 soft and beautiful articles ; and prove Mr Sang( 

 to be quite judicious in the furniture of the cradl 



A quilt was exhibited by Miss Elvira Childs, ( 

 Barre, and one by Mrs Clarissa Russell, of Oxfor 

 Also, two silk quilts by Miss Harriet P. Dana, i 

 Oxford — very delicate articles. Ten bundles i 

 yarn were exhibited by Mr D. S. Messenger, ( 

 Worcester, manufactured by J. Wheelock & So 

 of Uxbridge. This was considered to be of vei 

 superior quality, uud a gratuity of two dollars is n 

 commended to the manufacturers. A gratuity i 

 two dollars is recommended to Mrs Thirza Nicl 

 ols, of Charlton, for a very substantial woollen shaw 

 A center table cover of great beauty and eleganc 

 was exhibited by Miss Ophelia Phipps, of Framing 

 iiam, to whom a gratuity would have been recon 

 mended, if that lady had been a resident of tl 

 county of Worcester. 



There was a great display of hearth rugs, mar 

 of which were very tastefully and beautifull 

 wrought. Your committee are precluded, by th 

 great length of their report, from noticing many ( 

 them as their merits deserve. They would n< 

 fail, however, to notice one by Miss Elizabeth! 

 Howland, of North Brookfield, a girl of thirtee 

 years of age, upon which a deer, with a luxuriai 

 growth of horns, was very accurately and beautifu 

 ly wrought. A gratuity of one dollar and fift 

 cents is recommended to Miss Howland. A gn 

 tuity of two dollars is also recommended to Mis 

 Abigail C. Snow, of Fitchburg, for a rug presente 

 by her, upon which is wrought a representation c 



