92 REPORTS ON A WARDS. 6. Wm. T. Dixon & Brother, Baltimore, Md., U. S. BOOTS AND SHOES. Report.—Good substantial work, suitable for the wholesale trade. 7. Merino Shoe Co., Davis, Whitcomb & Co., Boston, Mass., U. S. CLOTH SHOES. Report.—Commended for economy in cost, and as being well adapted to the intended purpose,—of keeping the feet warm. 8. W. E. Plummer, Boston, Mass., U. S. WHITENING AND BUFFING MACHINE. Report.—This machine is intended to supersede hand-labor. It produces good work, and is a forward step in progress. SIGNING JUDGE OF SUPPLEMENT TO GROUP XII. The figures annexed to the name of the Judge indicate the reports written by him. Spencer F. Baird, i, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.