Display of confectionery--Putnam Bros., Grand Rapids, diploma. Display of family medicines--Steketee & Kim, Grand Rapids, Mich., make a display of Kim's A. B. pills, Kim's worm cakes, Kim's ague cure, Kim's arnica bitters, etc., etc., etc. [NOTE. The committee say there was no competition, and award Steketee & Kim a diploma, and that the committee being composed of men in excellent health did not have any opportunity to practically test the articles exhibited, and can only say that they were well put up and looked strong enough to be effective. FOSTER PRATT, Kalamazoo, DIVISION G-CLASS 38-DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES-HOME-MADE. Committee--N. B. Wallace, Mrs. C. A. Parker, Mrs. Sarah Deck, Mrs. Chas. Bates. Pair woolen blankets-Mrs. Ransom Stage, Pontiac, 1st premium, $5; Mrs. P. W. Hubbard, Alamo, 2d premium, $3. Ten yards woolen flannel-Mrs. Ransom Stage, Pontiac, 1st premium, $4. Hearth rug-Mrs. O. W. Horton, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $3; Mrs. Matilda Randall, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, $2. Ten yards rag carpet--Mrs. J. C. Dexter, Ionia, 1st premium, $3; Mrs. Lilly Northrop, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, $2. Woolen coverlet-Mrs. Ransom Stage, Pontiac, 1st premium, $2; Mrs. E. R. Huntley, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, $1. Woolen shawl-Mrs. P. W. Hubbard, Alamo, 1st premium, $3. Pair woolen stockings--C. S. Randall, Lamont, 1st premium, $2; Ida Chilson, Battle Creek, 2d premium, $1. Pair woolen mittens--C. S. Randall, Lamont, 1st premium, $2; Mrs. Ransom Stage, Pontiac, 2d premium, $1. Two pounds stocking yarn--C. S. Randall, Lamont, 1st premium, $3; S. Fenno, Coldwater, 2d premium, $2. Pair cotton socks S. Fenno, Coldwater, 1st premium, $2. Woolen scarf-Miss Minna Merriman, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $2. Knitted bed spread-S. Fenno, Coldwater, 1st premium, $2; Eliza Brunar, Moline, 2d premium, $1 White table cloth--James Craig, Lamont, 1st premium, $2; Mrs. Ransom Stage, Pontiac, 2d premium, $1. White bed spread-Mrs. J. F. Crittenden, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, $3; Mrs. H. B. McQuewan, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $5. Best and handsomest patch-work quilt-J. D. Alger, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $3; Margaret Boyd, Little Traverse, 2d premium, $2. Woolen dress pattern-Mrs. P. W. Hubbard, Alamo, 1st premium, $2; S. Fenno, Coldwater, 2d premium, $1. DIVISION G-CLASS 89-FACTORY MADE. Committee-R. W. Davis, E. Bradford, E. H. Cummings, Mrs. D. M. Crosby. Display of goods from any woolen factory in Michigan-H. R. Gardner & Co., Jonesville, 1st premium, silver medal and $25. Piece of fancy cassimere, weighing 12 ounces or over to the yard--H. R. Gardner & Co., Jonesville, 1st premium, $5. Display of cotton and silk goods made in or out of the State--Spring & Avery, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma and $5. Display of cotton goods made in Michigan--H. R. Gardner & Co., Jonesville, 1st premium, silver medal and $5. Best and handsomest display of carpets-F. Inman, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma; Spring & Avery, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Best and handsomest five hearth rugs-F. Inman, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma; Spring & Avery, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Best and handsomest five door mats--F. Inman, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma; Spring & Avery, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Display of window curtains-Spring & Avery, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma. Display of window blinds-Daniel Kelley, Muskegon, diploma. Display of oil cloths-F. Inman, Grand Rapids, diploma. White woolen blanket-Spring & Avery, Grand Rapids, diploma. Two Marseilles quilts-Spring & Avery, Grand Rapids, diploma. DIVISION G-CLASS 40-ARTICLES OF DRESS. Mrs. James Snow, Chairman, Muskegon. Suit of men's clothing-Levi Bros., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $5. Best made overcoat--Phoenix Clothing House, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $3. Best made shirts, 5 in number--Calvin & Solomon, New York city, 41 White street, 1st premium, $1. Best silk hats, 2 in number-Walter Buhl & Co., Detroit, $1. Best fur hats, 2 in number-L. W. Heath & Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $1. Best soft hats, 2 in number-L. W. Heath & Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $1. Display of millinerv-J. C. Kendall, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $10 and diploma; C. E. Edgcomb, Grand Rapids, discretionary. Display of gent's furnishing goods-Phoenix Clothing House, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, discretionary. Display of caps-Levi Bros., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, discretionary. Display of cloaks-B. M. Stowe, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, discretionary. Best assortment of boys' and children's clothing-Levi Bros., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, discretionary. Display of hoop-skirts, bustles, etc.-Mrs. M. K. Bortree, Jackson, Jackson county, 1st premium, discretionary. DIVISION G-CLASS 41-ARTICLES OF LEATHER, RUBBER, ETC. Committee-J. T. Cobb, J. H. Mills, J. M. Nesmith. Traveling trunks-Brown, Smith & Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $5. Gent's summer boots-Patrick Reynolds, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $2; Loomis & Brown, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Pair gent's winter boots-Loomis & Brown, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $2; Patrick Reynolds, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Cow-hide boots-Loomis & Brown, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $1; Patrick Reynolds, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Double carriage harness-Brown, Smith & Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $5 and diploma; Alonzo Rolfe, Detroit, 2d premium, $5. Single or buggy harness-Brown, Smith & Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $3 and diploma; Alonzo Rolfe, Detroit, 2d premium, discretionary. Morocco leather-Berkey, Gay & Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $1. Horse collar-Brown, Smith & Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $1. Improvement in horse collars for heavy work-Brown, Smith & Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $10. Leather belting-Bickford, Curtis & Demning, Buffalo, N. Y., 1st premium, diploma. Display of boots and shoes of all kinds-Patrick Reynolds, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, silver medal. Fancy buffalo robes--L. W. Heath & Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $2; D. M. Huff, Grand Rapids, 2d, discretionary. Fancy blanket-Perry Bros., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $2; Walter Buhl & Co., Detroit, 2d premium, discretionary. Display of fur lap robes-Walter Buhl & Co., Detroit, 1st premium, discretionary; L. W. Heath & Co., Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Display of ladies' and gent's furs-Walter Buhl & Co., Detroit, 1st premium, discretionary; Perry Bros., Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Display of boots and shoes-L. J. Rindge, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, discretionary. Display of zinc collar pads--Zinc Collar Pad Co., Buchanan, 1st premium, discretionary. DIVISION G-CLASS 42-ARTICLES OF FURNITURE. Committee-H. Bradley, B. S. Williams, H. B. Thayer. Set chamber furniture-Berkey, Gay & Co., 1st premium, diploma and $10; Nelson, Matter & Co., 2d premium, diploma and $8. Sofa lounge or couch-Nelson, Matter & Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma and $3; Berkey, Gay & Co., Grand Rapids, 2d premium, $2. Set parlor chairs-Nelson, Matter & Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma and $2. Office desk-Phoenix Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma and $3. Display of parlor and drawing room furniture--Phoenix Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma and $10; Berkey, Gay & Co., Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Easy chair--A. Dondero, Detroit, 2d premium, $3. Book-case-Phoenix Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma and $5; B. W. & L. A. Winchester. Grand Rapids, 2d premium, $3. Display veneers-Berkey, Gay & Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma. Spring bed-John Brown, Flint, 1st premium, diploma; Nelson, Matter & Co., Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Dining chairs, cane or fancy bottom-Berkey, Gay & Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, discretionary; Phoenix Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Display of chairs, wood bottom-S. Luther & Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, discretionary. Display of rocking chairs, wood bottom--S. Luther & Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, discretionary. Display of chairs of all kinds--J. B. Kemp, for House of Correction, Detroit, 1st premium, discretionary; Nelson Matter & Co., Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Patent school seats-Michigan School Furniture Co., Northville, 1st premium, discretionary; R. B. Smith & Co., Portland, 2d premium, discretionary. Hall stand-Nelson, Matter & Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, discretionary; Berkey, Gay & Co., Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Pier glass--Nelson, Matter & Co., Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. DIVISION G-CLASS 43-NO MENTION. GEO. TORRY, Chairman Committee. DIVISION H-CLASS 44-PAINTINGS, STATUARY, PHOTOGRAPHS, ETC., ETC. Collection of oil paintings shown by a resident of Michigan--L. E. Patton, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma and $10. Original water color painting by professional artist--Frank C. Bracy, Grand Rapids, diploma and $3. Painting in oil by amateur_artist--Mrs. Chas. E. Huntington, Kalamazoo, 1st premium, $8 and diploma; Mrs. Chas. E. Huntington, do., 2d premium, $3. Carving in wood-E. Wagoner, Detroit, 1st premium, $3 and diploma; James Peeps, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, $2. Collection of chromo lithographs-L. E. Patton, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $5 and diploma; H. N. Goebel, do., discretionary. Specimens as a collection of photography--L. G. Bigelow, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $3 and diploma. Portrait photograph, life size--L. G. Bigelow, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $3 and diploma. Cabinet sized photographs, 3 in number—L. G. Bigelow, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $3 and diploma. Miniature sized photographs, 6 in number-L. G. Bigelow, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $3 and diploma. Specimen book-keeping--G. W. Burr & Co., Grand Rapids. Specimen of sign painting-H. M. Goebel & Co., Grand Rapids, diploma. Collection of not less than 30 photographs of Michigan scenery-Milo Hiler, Lowell, 1st premium, $20. Medley of pictures-Mrs. Harriet Bentley, Grand Rapids, diploma. Fern leaf photographic mottoes-Mrs. L. W. Schellhouse, Ada, diploma. Medley picture-Mrs. L. W. Philbrick, Birmingham, diploma. [NOTE. The committee in this class say that the exhibition of paintings is very meager, and not at all creditable to a State like Michigan, or a city of the wealth, taste and retinement of Grand Rapids. Hence they feel disinclined to grant premiums to professional artists in oil. N. L. AVERY, Committee on Photographs of Michigan Scenery.] DIVISION H-CLASS 45-MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Committee-Mons. Zelinski, Miss Minnie Lyon, Mrs. C. W. Greene. Grand piano for concert use-J. H. Whittemore, Detroit, 1st premium, silver medal. Square piano, for home use- -W. P. Strickland, Greenville, 1st premium, silver medal. Reed organ, for church or school use-George C. Skidmore, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, silver medal. Reed organ, for parlor use -T. Nelson, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, silver medal. DIVISION H-CLASS 46-CLOCKS, JEWELRY, PLATED WARE, CUTLERY, ETC. Committee-C. T. Mitchell, T. Fowler, G. F. Newland. Exhibition of clocks, for parlor use or household ornament-Elon G. Eaton, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma and $5. Exhibition of silver or plated ware-E. B. Dikeman, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma and $5. Set dental work-R. Butten, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma and $2. Display of American watches-Elon G. Eaton, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma. Exhibition of bronze ware-E. B. Dikeman, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma. DIVISION H-CLASS 47-NEEDLE, WAX, SHELL, AND OTHER FANCY WORK. Best and largest collection of embroidery by one person-C. E. Cleveland, Pontiac, 1st premium, $10. Silk embroidery of any kind-Mrs. C. E. Fitch, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma and $5; Mrs. Leggett, Grand Haven, 2d premium, $3. Worked table cover-Miss C. E. Cleveland, Pontiac, 1st premium, diploma and $2; Miss Emily Hake, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, $2. Ottoman-Mrs. W. F. Shafner, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma and $3; Miss C. E Cleveland, Pontiac, 2d premium, $2. Specimen of crochet shawl-Miss Isabella Cheesbro, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $5. Crochet chair tidy-Miss C. E. Cleveland, Pontiac, 1st premium, $3; Mrs. L. W. Philbrick, Birmingham, 2d premium, $2; Miss C. E. Cleveland, Pontiac, 3d premium, discretionary. Worsted knit hood--Miss Minna Merryman, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $2. Worked lamp mats--Frank Boyle, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $3; Miss C. E. Cleveland, Pontiac, 2d premium, $2. Specimen of worsted work-Miss Hattie Kellogg, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $5; Mrs. O. W. Horton, do, 2d premium, $3; Miss C. E. Cleveland, Pontiac, on couch cover, 1st premium, discretionary; on fancy embroidered scarf, 1st premium, discretionary; on child's embroidered sack, 1st premium, discretionary; on embroidered towel rack, 1st premium, discretionary; Mrs. L. W. Philbrick, Birmingham, on specimen of worsted work, discretionary. Best and most beautiful Afghan robe-Mrs. Harry Campbell, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $5; Mrs. Bertha Hale, Hastings, 2d premium, $3. Child's Afghan-Miss C. E. Cleveland, Pontiac, 1st premium, $3; Miss C. E. Cleveland, Pontiac, 2d premium, $2. Sofa pillow-Miss Emma Hake, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $3; Miss Sarah Royal, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, $2 Toilet cushion-Miss C. E. Cleveland, Pontiac, 1st premium, $2; Minna Merryman, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Cambric or muslin embroidery-Miss C. E. Cleveland, Pontiac, 1st premium, $3; Mrs. Harriet Powers, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, $2. Skeleton leaf bouquet-Mrs. L. W. Schellhouse, Ada, 1st premium, $2. Specimen hair work--Mrs. W. W. Johnson, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $5. Specimen wax work-Misses Cobb and Millmine, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $8; H. R. Hubbard, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, $4. Specimen of plain sewing by a girl under 15 years old--Miss Flora Burrows, 10 years old, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma and $5. Specimen of bead work-Miss C. E. Cleveland, Pontiac, 1st premium, $5; Mrs. E. M. McCardle, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, $3; Mrs. Francis Hart, Kalamazoo, 3d premium, discretionary. Finest collection of ornamental work of any kind-J. Barth, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $3; Mrs. E. L. Briggs, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Örnamental wreath of dried grasses or plants-Mrs. J. W. Barnard, Robinson, Ottawa, county, 1st premium, $2; Mrs. E. Watkins, Grand Rapids, discretionary; Clara Ritter, Constantine, discretionary. Finest exhibition of laces--J. C. Kendall, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma and $5. Finest embroidered child's dress-Mrs. J. Barth, Grand Rapids, 1st premium, $5. Best specimen of braided work-Mrs. C. S. Gale, Goodrich, Genesee county, 1st premium, $2. Best display of burial robes-Allen Durfee, Grand Rapids, discretionary. Infant cloak, in applique-Mrs. T. Stewart White, Grand Rapids, Kent county, ist premium, discretionary; Mrs. T. Stewart White, Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Toilet set of worsted and silk--Miss Mary L. Rood, Grand Rapids, Kent county, 1st premium, discretionary. Specimen of knit lace cap--Mrs. J. C. Dexter, Ionia, Ionia county, 1st premium, discretionary. Skeleton leaf book mark-Mrs. L. W. Schellhouse, Ada, Kent county, 1st premium, discretionary. Embroidered under-garment-Mrs. L. W. Philbrick, Birmingham, Oakland county, 1st premium, discretionary. DIVISION I-CLASS 48-MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES. Committee-J. L. Quinby, John Adams, D. Turner. Collection of work in marble-Liesveld Bro. & Co., Grand Rapids, Kent county, 1st premium, diploma and $5; Chas. Schmidt, do., 2d premium, discretionary. Specimen stucco lime, one bbl-Grand Rapids Plaster Company, Grand Rapids, Kent county, 1st premium, $2; Taylor & McReynolds, do., 2d premium, $1. Wrought iron fence-F. F. Summers, Detroit, 1st premium, silver medal. Lot brass work-James Flower, Detroit, 1st premium, $3; Jonathan Smith & Co., Toledo, Ohio, 2d premium, discretionary. Horse shoes, three each, plate, trotting, bow, and for heavy work-Oswald & Wilson, Grand Rapids, Kent county, 1st premium, $15; Abram Crawford, do., 2d premium, $10. Shod horse-Oswald & Wilson, Grand Rapids, Kent county, 1st premium, $10; Oswald & Wilson, do., 2d premium, $5. Specimen iron ore from mines in the State-S. P. Ely, Marquette, Marquette county, 1st premium, diploma. Barrel ground plaster-Granville Plaster Co., Grand Rapids, 1st premium, diploma and $2; Grand Rapids Plaster Co., Grand Rapids, 2d premium, discretionary. Specimen salt, not less than 50 pounds--Chapin & Barker, Bay City, 50 lbs. pan salt, 1st premium, diploma and $5; John F. Driggs, East Saginaw, do., 2d premium, discretionary; do. Parker's salt, 1st premium, discretionary; T. Saylor & Co., East Saginaw, 50 lbs ordinary solar salt, 1st premium, discretionary; East Saginaw Manufacturing Co., do. fine kettle salt, 1st premium, discretionary. Prepared drain, not less than two rods in length, on the grounds-Jackson Fire Clay Co., Jackson, 1st premium, $10. Best machine for making tile-H. Brewer & Co., Tecumseh, 1st premium, diploma and $10. Assortment of circular saws- -Welch & Griffiths, Detroit, 1st premium, diploma. J. Michel, Detroit, lot saw arbors, diploma. G. Wormer & Son, do., iron carriage saw mill from Erie City Works, diploma; G. S. Wormer & Son, do., patent steam boiler pump, G. F. Blake's patent, diploma. Pool & Cook, Grand Rapids, log turner, 1st premium, diploma; Pool & Cook, do., mill dogs, 2d premium, diploma. Wm. A. Hamilton, Detroit, oscillating circular saw mill dogs, 3d premium, diploma. H. E. Robinson, Jonesville, fixtures for flour milis, silver medal. John Hutchinson, Three Rivers, do., middling feeder and silent feeder, diploma. G. S. Wormer & Son, Detroit, best display of machinery for turning out staves, heading, etc., diploma. Mackay, Walker & Co., Grand Rapids, best display of machinery for turning out staves, heading, etc., diploma. J. W. H. Smith & Co, Charlotte, Colgraves' double stave barrel machine, diploma. J. Michel & Co., Detroit, planer for cabinet surface and plain chair work, diploma. J. Michel & Co., Detroit, hand-turning lathe, diploma. J. Michel & Co., Detroit, bed post and roll lathe, discretionary. G. S. Wormer & Son, Detroit, Tompkin's improved double cylinder planer, matcher and beader, diploma. G. S. Wormer & Son, Detroit, Tompkin's improved four side moulding machine, diploma. G. S. Wormer & Son, Detroit, Tompkin's improved resawing machine, diploma. James Jenks, Detroit, six roll flooring machine, diploma. James Jenks, Detroit, four roll inside head moulder, diploma. James Jenks, Detroit, medium 24-inch farrar planer, diploma. Wilson & Hendry, Montague, Ottawa county, gang edger, diploma. H. Balcom, Grand Rapids, machine for sharpening pickets, diploma. |
