The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-05-18

The Bread presented for premium must be
made on the day previous to the Exhibition
BY some female member Of family, exclu-
sive Of hired persons, In whose name the
entries shall be made, and TO whom the pre-
mium shall be awarded. The Bread shall
be baked in the oven commonly used by the
family in which il shall be made. A writ
ten statement Of the process Of making the
Bread shall accompany each loaf.
Names Of the contributors must not be
known by the Committee, and no person
shall serve on the Committee If any member
Of his family shall be competitor.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES
FAScr ARrrcLEs,- including Needle
work, Crochetwork, Sbellwork Millinery,
&c. also, articles wrought by children ui-
der twelve years Of age exhibiting superior
ingenuity and industry.
For such articles in this department as
may be deemed worthy,a premium at the
discretion Of the Committee. The sum OF
the premiums no, to exceed $4,000.
MANUFACTURES OF CLOTH, FLASSELs,
HosIERY, &c.-Coiion Cioih.-For the best
specimen Of Woolen Cloth, Of any descript.
ion no, less than twenty yards in quantity,
premium Of S2,00.
Cotton and Woolen .Nirsd.-For the best
specimen oil Cotton and Woolen Cloth, Of
any description, not less than twenty yards
in quantity, premium OF $500.
Fianntis.-For the best specimen OF
Flannel, not less than twenty yards, prem
ium Of S2,00.
For the best pair Of Woolen Blankets,
Sl.50. --
For the bes, specimen Of Woollen Hose,
so cts.
For the best specimen Of Woolen Half
Hose, so cts.
For the best specimen Of Cotton Hose,
so cts.
For the best specimen Of Worsted Hose,
so cts.
For the best specimen Of Sewing Silk,
no, less than l-2 pound, $500.
For the best specimen Of Knitting Yarn,
not less than one pound, so cts.
For the best Fleece Of Wool, 81 90.
For the best Hearth Rug, Sl,00; I'd do,
Diploma.
Counterpane,.-For the best Counterpart,
regard being had to quality and expense OF
materials; first premium, 800; second do,
Sl,O0.
Earihern and Wooden Ware.-For the
finest collections and best specimens Of ar
ticles in each Of these departments, a pre-
MUM at the discretion Of the Committee.
Brass, Copper, Iron and britannia Wue.-
For the best specimens oi articles in each
OF these departments, premium at the dis
cretion Of The Committee.
Cabinet Work-For the best specimen Of
Cabinet Work, premium or the Societys
Diploma.
Horse and Or Sioes.--Best specimen Of
Horse and Ok Shoes, book.
Leather and articles .uanuf fdeiured here
Jrom.-For the best specimen Of Thick
Boots, Sl,00,
For the best specimen Of Thin Boots, 81.
For the best specimen Of Ladies' Boots,
Sl,O0.
For the hes, specimen Of Ladies' Walk
ing Shoes, 50 cts.
For the best specimen Of Upper or Sole
Leather. or Morocco, premium Of ; 90,
or Diploma.
For the bes, single Carriage Harness, SO.
For the bes, specimen OF Double Carriage
Harness, $500. ...
For the bcs, specimen Of Cart Harness,
$3.50.
Carriages, Wagons, Carts, Se.-For the
best specimen OF Family Carriage, for one
or more horses; Sleigh, $500, or Diploma.
For the best Covered Wagon, $500.
For the bes, Open Wagon, 80 90.
For the best Farm Wagon, $500.
For the bes, Farm Cart, $500.
Jeiiies. Preserres, Pickles and Ksiehups.-
For the finest collection and best specimens
Of each, made Of articles Of domestic growth,
a premium Of Sl,00 each.
NorE. II Is TO be understood that all articles
presented Tor premium in each Of the foregoing
departments, shall have been manufactured or
produced within the County during the last year
and BY the person presenii' 4 them. Also, that.
in every case. the examining Committee shall
havesthe right TO substitute the Society's Diplo-
ma, Tor premium. or TO give II where none has
been awarded at their discretion.
Articles i'm either of the above departments,
contributed to the Exhibition by persons not
resident in the County, shall receive suitable
attention from the Commtte and IL worthy, be
awarded Diploma.
For the greatest quantity and best quail
~ Of Honey, $500, for the second quantity
aud best quality Of Honey, book. -
FRUITS AND FLOWERS.
For the best grown and greatest variety
Of Apples, 800; 2nd, 200; Sd, Quinby's
Mysteries Of Bee Keeping Explained.
For the best grown and greatest variety
Of Pears, 500; second do, Book.
For the bes, Dish Of Pears, not less than
l2 specimens, 100; 2nd do, so.
For the best Dish Of Apples, not less than
70 specimens, 100; snd do, so,
For the best bushel Of Autumn Apples,
100 2nd do. 75cts, Sd do, so.
For the best bushel Of Winter Apples,
100; 2nd do, 75cts; Sd do, so.
Grdpes.-For the best Native Grapes,
raised IN the open air, LOO; 2nd do, Scots.
For the best Forcisn Grapes, LOO 2nd
do. 80.
Flomers.-Prcmium will be awarded on
Flowers aud Boquets in amount not exceed
ing $500. -
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
For The best Pior, $500 or Diploms.
Cuiiipaior, S2,O0 or Diploma.
an Other agricultural Implements, Di-
ploma at the discretion OF the Committee.