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REPORTS ON AWARDS. GROUP II. Benucci & Latti, Pesaro, Italy. I MODERN MAJOLICA. Report.—Commended for successful work in the style of the majolica of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries; also lustred colors in the style of Maestro Giorgio.' The Artistic Ceramic Farina Company, Faenza, Italy. 2 MODERN MAJOLICA AND DELLA ROBBIA WARE. Report.—An important exhibition of successful reproductions of early majolica, Della Robbia ware, and Grafito ornament; ruby lus*tre used with judgment; large pieces show ing considerable merit in design. Manuel Cypriano Gomes Mafra, Caldas da Rainha, Estremadura, Portugal. 3 EARTHENWARE, “ PALISSY WARE.” Report.—Commended for originality of character and design, good expression in the work, and for cheapness. Barbizet Son, Paris, France. 4 MAJOLICA, PALISSY WARES, AND STATUETTES. Report.—Commended for admirable modeling and artistic power in design well carried out in potting. Rorstrand Company (Limited), Stockholm, Sweden. 5 FINE EARTHENWARE AND MODERN MAJOLICA. Report.—Commended for good quality and cheapness of earthenware, good “majolica” of well-chosen colors; the porcelain is considered creditable in view of the progress made in the manufacture. S. Williams & Son, Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. 6 BRICK PRESSES. Report.—The machines show great excellence of design and workmanship, combined with strength, simplicity, and durability. F. L. & D. R. Carnell, Philadelphia, Pa., U. S. 7 BRICK PRESSES OF VARIOUS SIZES. Report.—The presses show great excellence in design and workmanship; the parts are few, simple, and strong, work with great accuracy and precision, and are durable. 251