The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-10-19
YORK COUNTY SHOW AND FAIR,
Reports Of Committees.
LADIES, COMMITTEE

The committee oil ladies' 10 whom was re-
ierred the department Of needle-work and
farcy articles. are happy 10 say, that they
are much graiifed n, the numerous speci'
mems Of taste, ingenuity and skill that have
been presented. The display is not so large
ms il has been OH former occasions but the
useful and beautiful are admirably combin.
ed and tho pieces Of fine needlework evince
great perfection in the art. A handsame
premium had been offered for "specimens
of Patching and Darnng." They were sor.
~ moi 10 see such specimens; but The So-
cieiy had never before made this offer, and
they presume il was no, generally under.
stood. They hope in future, specimens oil
this accomplishment, so valuable in domes-
tic life, may be exhibited. The Committee
were somewhat embarrassed by the sugces-
lion ,ha, the funds Of The Society were low,
consequently, br, small premiums or gTa-
iuities could be awarded. These they have
distributed as their hes, judgment dictated ;
while they have been panied that so many
deserving objects should be passed by with
oul such notice. Every exhibitor may rest
assured that her work has received high COM
incubation, and they hope all will feel salts
fed, although they receive TO remnnora.
ton, yet they have contributed ideas OF
taste, skill and ingenuity, 10 many; and
what i, of more importance, have shown an
interest in The Society, which !, is hoped
will stimulate others TO 90 and do likewise.
For the Committee.
Mrs. A. H BOYD.
The committee award premiums aud graz
| ,p;, TnlInua
Mrs. a. r. S. Collins, saco, Case En-
bloiderics, Diploma
Mrs. S. S. Fairfield, BiddelOrd, pairs
kni, Hose $500
Miss Ann Costello, saco, Crochet Collar,
$500
Mrs. George A. Carter, Saco, Hearth Rug,
Diploma
Miss Sarah A. Lowell, Saco, White Bon.
net, y, w
Miss Nancy Marshall, BiddeiOrd, Quilt,
Diploma
Miss Mary E. Sands, Saco, Pair Slippers,
Diploma
Mrs. Israel L. Smith, Biddoidrd, Wrought
Scarf 90
+. C. Frost. Biddeford, Case Of Millinery
and fancy Goods, $500
Mrs. Charles L. S,orcr, Saco, Wrought
Handkerchief 81 90
Mrs. Hannah Ni,cher, Biddcford, En-.
b,oidered Cloth. 81 90
Miss Arlene Boyd, Saco, Malta Cambria,
so
Miss Elizabeth Boyd, Saco, Muslin Col.
lar. so
az H Embroidered
Handkerchief ... so
Mrs. r. Smith. Saco, Hearth Rug, $500
Mrs. Rebecca Merrill, Buxton, Pr Sioch-
ines knit by lady 60 years old, 20
Miss Mary B. Howard, Saco, Box c'och,
Ell Work. 90
Mrs. Z. Lcaviii, Saco, Table Cover 81 90
Miss Mary TOwle, Saco, Embroidered
Skli Diploma
Mrs. Mary Stevens, saco, Quilt. ,15
Mrs Dr Berrv. Saco. Collar, 80
Mrs. N. G. York, Biddeiord, Bed spread
made by lady 60 years old, Sl,OO
Miss Martha Watson, Biddeford, Lamp
Mai. $l,O0
Mis-. John Hanscom, Saco. Tidy, ,25
Mrs. Sarah G. Bickford, BiddeioTd, Gard
p,sLa, 40
Mrs. Daniel Hanscom, Eliot, Quilt, Dip
Miss Hannah b. Skeel, Saco, Lamp MAJ.
so
Miss Rcsannah F. Libby, Dayton, En-.
h,.;j,,oJ S,.ovos so
Miss Ellen L. Murphy, Lyman, Quilt,
Diploma
Martha Weber, child Of Orlo Weber,
H''e'' "'' sI,00
Mary Hamilton, Saco, Melon Seed Bas,
by girl IL years old, n 90
Fanny p. Mulvey. Saco, Doll. Diploma.
WIS oo' 80
Martin p. Doyle, Bid, Miniature snip
with shell wharf, III,
Job Foss, Bid, Quilt pieced by child ia
four wears old, 49,, So
Miss Georsianna Hooper, Bid, fa,cn
work BY girl yrs. old,
Mrs Hannah Cleaves, Saco, Hea''h hug'
Miss Sarah HOdsdOn, SacO, Embroidered
Skirt, a. e., %
Miss Luke Gorlan, Saco, Quilt, s2oo
Miss Marcia Cieaves, Saco, Cake se,yi,
cite, G.. pr
low.
Mrs. Emily S. Graham, Bid, Pair Shoes ,s.