The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1821-11-07

the expectations of the competitors, is
not TO be expected; but, from the una
nimity with which the several premi-
ums have been adjudged, the Commit
tee confidently trust that they cannot
afford very strong grounds of complaint.
As respects coloured goods, with the
exception of Carpets, uniformity of
thread, firrnness of texture, neatness
in dressing, and delicacy of colour,
have been particularly regarded. And
while one specimen claimed pre-emi-
nence in one point of view, its claims in
some instances have been so nearly bal
anced by the peculiar and different ex-
cellence of another, as scarcely to justi-
fly preference.
In relation 10 Carpets, particular re-
gard was had to cheapness Of material,
excellence Of colour, and taste in their
arrangement. As mere article of lux
ury, much of their value depends on
their tasteful appearance. They are,
however, not only ornamental, but high
ly useful, and, as branch of household
manufacture, requires very cheap mate
| rails and encouraging industry, deserving
! very particular encouragement APP
plying these general principles as far as
practicable to the several articles ex-
; hibited, your Committee has awarded
To Edward Howard, of Dudley, for
the best specimen, of Broadcloth,
particularly excelliag in the even
ness of its thread, the lst premium, $1,000
To the Walcutt Manufacturing Com
pany in Southbridge, for an elegant
Broadcloth, the Cd prsmimn, of 600
Two other very beautiful specimens
were presented by Mr.. Chester Mann,
and by Messrs. Asa Goodell s. Co. both
of Millbury, deficient only in frmness.
1t is so manilestly important that this ar
ticle should be durable as well as ele-
giant, that the Committee did not feel at
liberty to CONFERENCE.-THE deficiency.
To the Walcutt Manufad. Comply.
for the best Cashmere, apremum of 5000
To the same Company, br the best
Sattinet, 600
In relation to the two last articles, the
Committee would observe, that-th es-
tablished reputation Of said. Company's
goods seems to have excluded competi-
ton; but it is to be hoped that the spir-
it of other establishments will induce
them to contend, at least, for superioFi-
ty If they cannot obtain it.
To Lovett Peters, Esq. of Westboro'.
for the best specimen OF Woollen
Cloth, "a wide, OF household man.
uiactare, the 1st premium, OF 5000
One other specimen exhibited by Mr..
Jonathan Mann, of Worcester, was
extremely nice; and your Commit
tee recommend that premium be,
adjudged to him by the Trustees, of 400
Two others, presented by Capt. Sam
pel Dadman, ef Templeton, and MIR
Joel Kendall, cf Athol, do much credit
to the skill AMI ingenuity of their re-
spective families.
To Mrs. Fiske, of Worcester, for the
best specimen Of Flannel, the 1st
premium, of $500
The Committee take the liberty to
recommend Cd premium of 50 90 to
Mrs. Kinds, of West-Boylston fora spec
linen but little inferiour to the one ex-
hibited by Mrs. Fiske. Either of the
specimens is beyond just commentator,
as the result of individual skill and in
dustry, and would do credit to establish
ed manufactures.
To. Mrs. Delano. of New-Brantree.
fer the best Linen Diaper, most ad-
mirably manufactured, $500
Two other specimens, exhibited by
Mrs. Clark, of Ward, and Mr.. Pratt, of
Shrewsbury, are highly creditable to
the Manufacturers, but not, in the esti-
nation of your Committee, entitled to
premium distinction.
But asingle specimen of Linen Sheet
ing has been presented to your Commit
tee, and that merely for exhibition. by
the Misses Waldos, of Worcester. The
Committee were delighted with the uni
formity and delicacy of its texture, and
would with pleasure have awarded a
premiums had, it been presented for that
purpose.
To,Mrs. Heard, of Worcester, for the,
best specimen of Carpeting, Al
wide, the LIST premium, of 300
The Committee recommend that a
Cd premium Of S4:0 90 be awarded by
the Trustees to Mrs. Brazer, of Worces-
ter, fora specimen of the same width,
excellingi in the brilliancy of its colours,
but less valuable. in otherp points of view.
Two others of the samn With nrocon,