The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1827-10-17


Ewes,
The Society and the public are under obi
cations to Gov LINCOLN for the fine specl-
mems, offered for exhibition only, from his val
liable stock. But as these, and other animals
offered for exhibition, are properly noticed III
the reports, which we shall soon publish in de-
tail, forbear more particular notice of
them at this time.
EXHIBITION OF MANUFACTURES An unusu-
ally large exhibition of manufactured articles
was confidently anticipated, and would have
taken place, had the weather allowed AS it
was, it much exceeded the average of former
years. The Broadcloths and CaSsimereS were
decidedly excellent. Those offered ky Howard
q Slater, and the Oxford Wool Manufacturing
Company, were of exceeding fino stock, and
were very soft and delicate goods, with good
! finish. Those from the factory at South Leiccs-
ter were not so fine, being made from the COM
mon merno wool but, in body, fneness of
thread for the quality of the Stock and fulness
and cvenness of the nap, we have never known
them cxcclled. While such fabrics can be
afforded here at n reasonable price, they
now are, policy and Justice. alike, require that
the enterprising manufacturer shohld be pro-
tected from the fluctuations of foreign markets,
and from the occasional competition of half
starving population.
The Cd'PetingS were generally of good quail
ity, evlncing an improvement in the dyes and
of taste in the arrangement and display of the
coors. 1t is in this, that the greatest failure
has heretofore been manifest. The three piec-
es that obtained the premiums were particular
ly admired. Others were superior to some
which have obtained premiums on former oc-
casions. The whole display of female industry
did credit to their skill and taste. Several
luce reds, handkercEefs, &c. were not whit
inferior to articles which are imported at high
prices A box of silk was presented, which
was raised and manufactured in the family of
Pliny Earle, of Leicester, the present season,
exhibiting specimens of that article, in every
stage of its progress from the ball or cocoon,
to the silk purse.
We were particularly pleased with pen
knife and two lancets the workmanship of Oh
liver Hall of Sutton, which, were the best speci-
mems of fine cutlery, manufactured in this
country, that we have ever seen. We are as
sured by professional men, that the excellence
of his articles does not consist in appearance a
lone but, that they hold better edge than any
, imported article
The premiums on articles Of Cotton, Wool,
and Fla1, were as follows.
Broad Cloth.
Oxford Wool Manufacturing Company, is
Howard IL Slater, Dudley, 10
Saxon & Leicester Factory, Leicester, 10
, Cashmere.
: Howard & Slater, 10
4 Saxon & LEICESTER Factory, 3
> Satinea
Svlvanus Holbrook 81 Co. Northbridge, 8
Pitts 81 Buffunl, Mendon, s.
: Carpets.
+ EtIian Davis, Esq. Holden, Il
= Lydia Foster, New Braintree, 10
Mrs Cotton, Boylston, 3
! F7anneEs
: Nelson q Benson. Northbridge, 8
Eunice Goodell, Oakham, 5
Linen Shifting.
D The Miss Leonards Sturbridge, )
I Mrs John Hunter, New Braintree, 8
Woo'Len CocerIet
Ruth P. Munroe, New Braiatree,
, Diaper.
Mrs. Stephen Fay, New Braintree, 3
Mrs. John Hunter, New Braintree, 3
WOOlten Half Stockings
Eliza Nurse, Bolton, Q
Mrs. Hawks, Lancaster, grGtatitg, l
, Alilliscent Kendall, Leomn ter, do
Mrs. McGregor, n Braintree, do. /
Other Gratuit{es.
Mrs. Hannah FL. Wheeler, Grafton for a
beautiful Hearth Rug, 2
Mrs. Stephen Fay, New Brantree, for a
pair of beautiful Rose Blankets,
Ruth 7. Merriam, of New Brantree for
Rose Blankets Q
On Manufactured articles, other than Cotton,
Wool end FLAG.
Jacob W. Watson, of Princeton, for the
best Sole Leather, 10
The same person, for the best manufactur-
ed Calf Skins, 10
Charles Guiles, of Brookfield, for the best
manufactured Morocco Leather, of
Goat Skins n
Miss Patience Dunbar, of Charlton, for the
best Grass Bonnet, s
j The following gratuities were voted unon
the recommendation Of the Committee
TO Messrs. Scott 81 Smith, of Worcester,
for two pairs of Ladies' Shoes, Of SUI.
perior workmanship,
10 Henry Harrington, Of Southbridge, for
~ a wee and drill for the use of Dentists 3
10 MISS Eliza q. Dean, of Barre, for
- white lace worked Handkerchief" 9
10 MISS Fanny J. Howe, ofN. Brookfeld,
for a white lace Veil,
To two Of the daughters of the Rev. Mr..
Gotte, of Mibury, for black lace
Veil
To Martha Z. Watson, of Spencer, for ga
beautiful Picture, one of the finest
specimens of needle work" q
To Sllas Sawyer, of Lancaster, for two
Cart Wheels, " of superior manufac
ture," 8
Butter and Cheese
:, Seventeen lots of Cheese, of more than 100
lbs. each, were offered for premium and siy
for exhibition merely
Welcome Newell, New Braintree, first
premium, &1n
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