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fine, and elicited much praise. The Embroidered Dress, by 
Mrs. Ellis, is likewise deserving of special commendation. 
All of which is respectfully submitted, on behalf of Com¬ 
mittee. 
Miss M. A. PECK. 
PRINTING AND BOOK-BINDING. 
Judges... 
f S. L. Rood, 
J D. McBride, 
j H. L. Rann, 
[Harrison Reed, 
Milwaukee. 
Mauston. 
Whitewater. 
Madison. 
Your Committee respectfully report that but few entries 
were made in this class, so that there has been but little com¬ 
petition. Of those who exhibited, the following list embraces 
such as we deemed worthy of the premiums offered by the So¬ 
ciety : 
Starr & Son, Milwaukee, 1st premium Cards in frame,. 3 
G. W. Tenney, Monroe,.. 2d... .do.do.do. 2 
Starr & Son, Milwaukee, 1st premium Handbills,. 3 
S. W. Smith, Manitowoc, 2d... .do.do. 
The above specimen, by S. W. Smith, of Bronze Bill 
Printing, by Roarer’s new process, is considered well worthy 
of particular notice. 
Respectfully submitted, 
d. McBride, ch'n. 
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. 
f Mrs. S. J. Thompson, - - Milwaukee. 
Judges ,.. { T. D. Plumb, - Madison. 
[ Robert Boyd, - Milwaukee. 
The duties of your Committee on Musical Instruments have 
been remarkably light—only one instrument having been en¬ 
tered for exhibition ! Mr. Farrington, of Milwaukee, has the 
honor of being the sole representative in that most interesting 
branch of trade and the mechanic arts ; and 
Whereas , The Rosewood Piano exhibited by Mr. Farrington 
is a soft-toned and beautiful instrument, yielding such notes 
as even Thalberg would delight to hear ; and 
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