Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-11-17

Best Counterpart, imitation Marselles-Mrs B.-W'
Hatcher Premium.
Best woolen Coverd-Mra. B. ". Hatcher,
Best E,nb. Handkorchiof- Miss 5. f. Ward,
Best Emb. child's DressEzMrs. E. Goodwin, Z"
Best Cotton Fringe-Mrs:c. Abney,
Best Ottoman Cover-Mtss f. Hughes,
Best Emb. Shirt-Miss Sally Bonham,
Best work skirt-Miss. Emily Bryan,
Best Emb. Talma silk-4Miss A. Tillman,
Best Emb. chds sack--SsMrs. s. F. Goode;
Best Emb. scarf-Miss Tiney Butler,
Best Fly Brush-Nfiss Lefty Jones,
Best Cotton socks-Mrs. ~ Stone, agod SO years,
Best Ladys Cup-Mrs. 3. Goodwin,
Best Emb. Vest-Mrs. pr. Bland,
Best worked Collar-Miss Julia Quarles,
Best Artificial FlowersSMiss Amelia Minis,
Best Tufted Work-Aliss Rosa Viewer,
Best Emb in Cheneiile,f.MArs. ]. II. Minis, =.
Fiap. drts,
Best Oil painting--R. H.Mims, Premium.
Best Fancy Painting---Miss Rosa Viewer,
Houteaoil Department
Best Leaf Lard-Dr RIP. Minis, Premium.
Best Domestic Soap-Afrs. Moss,
Best Toilet soup-Mrs. Moss.
Best Jclly-Mrs Z. Youngbleod,
Best Preserres-AIrs. pNAddisou,
Best Pickles-Mrs. ArIhstrong,
Best syrups-Mrs. NJ. E.Iisimkins.
Best Cordiul-Mrs. Jas! Brooks,
Bost Domestic Rine--rArs. Moss,
Best Butter-Mrs. Samuel Brooks; the Committee
found it very difRcaltto decide between this and
Mrs. Nicholson. Indeed oil the butter was worthy
: of Lancaster Cy. Pennsylvania, Premium
Best Dried Fruit-MrslsE. Minis,
Best lIermctrically sodiod SFruit-Mrs. NJ E. Sim
kins, Premium.
Best Viuegnr-Mrs. Mdsa,s:
Bust Starch-Mrs. Jas. Mims,
Best Chinese sytup.-Isaae BowIos,
Mr.. Psrks's was discovery fine; but not considered
as thoroughly cooked as Mr. Bowles's
Best Loaf of Breud-Mf::Jas. Minis, Premium
Best Han,s,-aIrs s. FssGoode,
Best Flour-Dr. +. Bland,
Best Apples-Thornton;cu Coleman,
Best Assor.mes t of Fr,litt.--:Mrs. E. Minis,
Res, Corn l'room-MrssA. Corlsy,
REMARKS.
We take pleasure in5oong graduating tho society
upon the entire succosse this, our third annual Fair
and hesitate not in saying, that the whole exhibition
was not only creditaLssothe Society, but thati was
also an honor to the District at largo! We feel as.
sursd that the largo iIlmbor Of our citizens who
pntroni1ei .ho occasosshsd tholr most sangune cx-
poctations moro than rsslized.
There was goudy number of articles exhibited,
which did not take prsipms that were highly crodi-
table to the exhibitors, and We ure sorry that they did
not all have awarded to them compensation worthy
Of their merits. But as. jill Gun not be considered
"e best" we hope our friends will return to our next
exhibition with u determination to excel ull other
competitors.
Among many articles worthy Of honorable mention,
tho committee on Hngs maks tho following report
.The pigs Of FRA YOanghlpoA arg very fine; 20 arc
lol. Erazier's stock-hogsj md Mr.. Nicholas rivals
Kentucky with his mammoth hog"
The committee on Leather also state that DR.. X.
T. MINIS had OH exhibition sumc 6ro specimens Of
Harness and upper leather but us it was not tanned
in the District they made no award"
Messrs. Candee l. McEwen also had on exhibition
clock Of beautiful appearance and fine mechanism,
together with some improved specimens Of machinery
for watch making purposes which articles were en-
titled to the highest commentator.
The COMMITTEES ON Fine Arts also report that there
were two fine Oriental Paintings on Exhibition by
Miss MEARs but us they weru not entered on the
Sucretarys hook they did not Conceive it their duty
to decide upon their merits.
4: +. DEAR4NG, pres.
J. Ii. MnS, Ser'ry.