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culars, that the exhibition would be held in this city early in the 

 fall. The agent of the Institute visited the principal manufactu- 

 ring towns in the New-England States, and impressed manufactu- 

 rers and mechanics with the importance of exhibiting their pro- 

 ductions at the Fair of this Institute. 



The number of entries in the manufacturing and mechanical de- 

 partment, were 2,964 



In the horticultural department, 263 



At the cattle show, 94 



Making a total of 3,321 



The Institute, at the stated meetings in June, instructed the 

 trustees to prepare new dies for the gold and silver medals. These 

 have been executed by Mr. George H. Lovett, in a satisfactory 

 manner. The gold medals are now struck from double eagles, 

 instead of the eagle, as heretofore. The silver medals have been 

 increased one-half in weight. The bronze medals are struck in 

 the silver medal- dies, and weigh four ounces. They are a new 

 feature in the awards of this Institute. 



Great pains were taken by the premium committee to secure 

 impartial judges to examine the various articles exhibited, and 

 they believe, with few exceptions, have given satisfaction to the 

 exhibiters. 



The managers take pleasurg in this place, of returning their 



acknowledgments to the gentlemen who voluntarily performed 



this very important duty, as the success of the Institute depends, 



in a great measure, on the manner in which the awards are made. 



They have been as follows : 



In the Manufacturing and Mechanical Department. 



19 gold medals. 

 ' 26 gold medals, certified. 



80 silver medals. 

 60 silver medals, certified. 



4 silver cups. 

 181 bronze medals. 

 365 diplomas. 



