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Annual Report of the 
of oil-paintings, made our duty not a light one. The two collections exhibited con¬ 
tained many fine paintings and the gentlemen who placed them are entitled to many 
thanks from the visitors who were thus enabled to feast their eyes upon some exceed¬ 
ingly choice landscape and historical paintings, The usual errors in making entries 
led to the usual difficulty in solving knotty problems, and the usual amount of scolding 
on the part of exhibitors. The committee would recommend to the society the em¬ 
ployment of an artist, or some one more than ordinarily familiar with paintings and 
works of art, to superintend the entries in this department. Much credit is due to 
Benjamin Bagnell, esq., and Mrs. Abbey, of Milwaukee, for placing on exhibition 
paintings wholly for the gratification of the public. The elegant and valuable paint¬ 
ing “Florinde,” owned by Mr. Bagnell and valued at $3,000, attracted much atten¬ 
tion. The two large pictures contributed by Mrs. Abbey were painted by her, and 
the “Trial of Bed Jacket” attracted much attention and was much admired. Mr. 
Lydston had on exhibition a recently painted portrait of Hon. Geo. Beed that re¬ 
flected much credid upon the artistic skill of Mr. Lydston. This picture came in too 
late for competition. There was a strong desire on the part of the committee to at¬ 
tach a blue card to it. 
A collection of curiosities from Turkey, kindlv furnished for exhibition by Bev. 
E. A. Wanless, formerly a missionary to that far ofF land, was a very interesting 
feature, and drew a large share of attention. The committee regret the absence of 
the fine collection of Oleographs that graced the hall in 1873. 
The Great Western Moulding Manufacturing Company made a very fine display 
in picture-framing 
We herewith submit this repoi't with thanks to the superintendent fer Ills constant, 
courtesy and attention. 
John E. Thomas, 
Chairman. 
Class 55.— Needle , shell , and wax work. 
Best sample plain sewing, embracing the different stitches used in household 
Best crochet or fancy knitting work, Mrs. E. Forman, New York. 4 00 
Second best, Miss Lillie Webster, Mukwanago. 2 00 
Best tidy, Mrs. Thomas Irving, Mukwanago. 3 00 
Second best, Mrs. B. Davis, Milwaukee. 2 00 
Best worked collar, Mrs. James McAlpine, Milwaukee. 3 00 
Best specimen landscape embroidery, Miss Mary Mahony, Milwaukee. 4 00 
Best worsted embroidery, Mrs. B. Davis, Milwaukee. 4 00 
Bast embroidered hadkerchief, Mrs. James McAlpine, Milwaukee. 3 00 
Best embroidered chemise, with yoke and sleeves, Mrs. James McAlpine, 
Milwaukee. 3 00 
Best raised worsted embroidery, Mrs. Mary Stransky, Milwaukee. 3 00 
Best needle-work or floss embroidery, Mrs. James McAlpine, Milwaukee... 4 00 
Second best, Miss E. Newcomb, Whitewater. 2 00 
Best silk embroidery, Mrs. C. J. Lynde, Milwaukee. 4 00 
Second best, Mrs. James McAlpine.. 2 00 
Best sample work in wax, Mrs. L. M. Hendee, Milwaukee. 2 00 
Second best, H. G. Boberts, Janesville. 1 00 
Best sample work in feathers, Isabella Leith, Columbus. 2 00 
Bast sample shell-work, Sidney Squires, Wauwatosa. 2 00 
Best sample leather-work, Mi's. B. Davis, Milwaukee. 2 00 
