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perfect and durable, and can be relied on as permanently fixed, 

 an important matter in dyeing cotton. 



Lancaster ginghams, from Lancaster, Mass.; these goods, for 

 color, pattern, and durability, have become celebrated, and are 

 in general use. They deserve all the commendation bestowed 

 upon them. a. c. 



SHIRTS. 



Of this description of goods, eight cases were entered for com- 

 petition. The work was uniformly good, some very elaborately 

 wrought, and of well chosen materials. Our committee, on the 

 report of judges, awarded the first premium to Mrs. R. Van Hou- 

 ten, No, 83 Nassau-street. a. c. 



READY MADE CLOTHING. 



The display of seamless garments exhibited a greater variety, 

 and of better fabric, than heretofore shown. This branch of man- 

 ufacture seems to be progressingly improving, and gives promise 

 of its luture importance; we hope it may result in providing 

 clothes for the million, of great durability, warmth and cheap- 

 ness. The articles are made of various kinds of wool ; by a pro- 

 cess of felting, they may be made of auy form, size or thickness. 

 A mixture of wool and fur produces a very soft and flexible arti- 

 cle, as pleasant to the wearer as any of the textile fabrics. The 

 display consisted of coats, vests, pantaloons, gloves, mittens, &c., 

 made of Saxony and common wool, and w^ool and fur mixed. 

 They were from the manufactories of S. M. Perkins and L. W. 

 Badger, Auburn, N. Y., J. M. Perkins, Factoryville, N. Y., J. 

 Barber, Auburn, N. Y., and S. W. & H. M. Badger, Elmira, N. Y- 



Messrs. Ellis & Isleton, from 439 Broadway, N. York, exhibit- 

 ed a large case of very superior made children's clothing, for 

 which they merit the highest compiendation. 



Messrs. P. L. Roger6 8:Co.,corner of Fulton and Nassau-streets, 

 N. York, exhibited boys' clothing in a great variety of styles, and 

 of excellent workmanship. 



