The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-05-22

cows, and the general management OF the
milk and butter,
First premium $500
Second do, 800
NorE.-It will be seen that these prcmi-
ums are offered for tho best produce and not
simply for the best specimens exhibited
Competitors will therefore be particular in
keeping an account, and preparing state
ment of the entire produce within the time
mentioned. Each lot presented for premium
must be numbered but not marked; any
public or known mark, must be completely
concealed, nor must the competitors be pres
ent ut the examination.
For the best juno made butter, not less
' First premium $500
Second do. 200
For the best Sept. made Butter, not less
than IL lbs.,
First premium $500
Second do. 200
CnEEsE.-For the best specimen Of Cheese,
of not less than % lbs.,
Firs. premium $500
Second do. 200
For the best loaf of wheat and Indian, Of
two to four pounds weight; first premium,
Sl.00; Cd do, so cents.
For the best loaf of rye and Indian, of four
to six pounds weight; first premium, LOO;
I'd do, so cents.
For the best loaf of wheat bread, Of two to
four lbs. weight; 6rst premium, LOO; I'd
do, so cents.
The bread presented for premium must be
made on the day previous to the Exhibition
by somo female member Of u family, in whose
name the entries shall bo made, andto whom
the premium shall be awarded-Tho bread
shall be baked in the oven commonly used by
tho family in which it shall he made. A
written statement of tho process Of making
the bread shall accompany each loaf.
Names of the contributors must not bc
known by the Committee, and no person
shall serve on the Committee il any member
of his family shall be competitor.
Jeiiies. Preserves, Pickles and Ketchups.-
For the best specimens of each. made OF arti-
cles Of domestic growth premium OF LOO
each.
HONEY.
For the greatest quantity and best quality
of honey, first premium, $500, Cd do, 200,
Sd do, book.
FRUIT AND FLOWERS.
For the best grown and greatest variety of
apples, first premium, $500, ID do, 200,
Sd do, book.
For the best grown and greatest variety
of pears, first premium, 800; second do,
zoo.
For the best dish OF pears, not less than l2
specimens, first premium, 100; second do,
50.
For the best dish of apples, not less than
l2 specimens, first premium, LOO; second
do, so.
For the best bushel of autumn apples,
first premium, LOO; second do, rs cts Sd
do, so.
For the best bushel of winter apples, first
premium, LOO; Cd do, rs cts; Sd do, so.
Grapes.-For the best grown and greatest
variety of native grapes, raised in the open
air. first premium. 800.
For the best dish of native grapes, first
premium, LOO: Cd do, so.
For the best foreign grapes, first premium,
100; Cd do, so.
Eo,rrs.-Premiums will bc awarded on
flowers and bouquets in amount not exceed.
Ing 800.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.
Fancy articles. Including necdlework,
crotchetwork, shcllwork, Millinery. &c.; also
articles wrought by children under IL years
of ago exhibiting superior ingenuity and
and industry.
For such articles in this department as
may bc deemed worthy,a premium at tho
discretion of the Committee. Tho sum OF
tho premiums not to exceed $4,000.
MANUFACTURERS OF CLorn, FLANNELs, Ho-
sIERY, &c.
Wooden Cioh.-For the best specimen OF
woolen cloth, Of any description not less
than twenty yards in quantity premium
of $500.
Cotton and Wooden Mired.-For tho best
specimen of cotton and woolen cloth, Of any
description, not less than twenty yards in
quantity, premium OF 200.
Eannels.-For tho best specimen Of fan.
mel. not less than twenty yards, premium
of 200.
For the best pair Of woOlen blankets,
l.50
For the best specimen Of woolon hose,
Scots.
For the best specimen Of woolcn half hose.
Scots.
For the best specimen of cotton bose, so.
For tho best specimen of. worsted hose, so.
For the best specimen Of sewing silk, not
less than l-2 pound, 200.
For the best specimen Of knitting yarn,
not less than one pound, Scots.
For the best fleece Of wool, loo.
For tho best hearth rug, 100; Cd do,
Diploma.
Counterpdnes.-For the best counterpane
regard being had to quality and expenso Of
materials; first premium, 200; second do,
loo.
Edrthern and Wooden Wdre.-For the
finest collections and best specimens Of arti.
clcs in each Of these departments, q premium
at the discretion OF the Committee.
Brass. Copper. Iron and Britianid Ware.
For tho best specimens Of articles in each Of
these departments, premium at the discrc-
t;on of the Committee.