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Three cases of ready made clothing exhibited by the " Mari- 

 ner's Family Industrial Society," were pronounced very credita- 

 ble. This society is composed of the widows and families of sea- 

 men, who are occupied in making all kinds of clothing. The or- 

 ganization of the society,- we understand, is such that all the net 

 profits are divided pro rata among its members. It is an excel- 

 lent institution, and worthy of patronage. 



Five vests, made by W. T. Jennings & Co., Broadway, N. Y., 

 of American manufactured silk vestings, attracted attention. The 

 stuff was from the Newport Silk Manufacturing cpmpany, New- 

 port, Kentucky. A. c. 



CLOAKS AND MANTILLAS. 



The display iu this department was very superior, and we are 

 glad to be able to say so, because it introduces to our own coun- 

 trywomen a new vocation, for which they undoubtedly possess as 

 much taste and ingenuity as the women of any country ; gives 

 respectable employment to many who find themselves compelled 

 to put their ability in requisition to obtain a livelihood, and affords 

 to those who are able, the luxury of parting with their super- 

 fluous means in cherishing the industry and talents of the less 

 fortunate of their sex around them. The exhibition consisted of 

 velvet, satin and clotli cloaks and mantillas. 



A white satin embroidered cloak, from George Brodie, 66 Ca- 

 nal-street, received the first premium on the recommendation of 

 our judges. The chain stiching on white satin is very difficult, 

 but it is reported to have been, in this instance, most perfectly 

 done. 



An embroidered maroon velvet cloak, from Molyneux Bell, 58 ' 

 Canal-street;, was reported excellent, and deserving much praise ; 

 the design of the embroidery was elaborate and well executed. 

 The first premium was awarded to it on the report of the judges. 



A. C. 



