ed, with their
spinning-wheels, at the house of Mr. Joseph Whipple, in
North-Providence, and, between the hours of eight in the
morning and six in the afternoon, completed fifty skeins of
excellent linen yarn.

July 1, 1788.

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The spinning-wheel, a few years ago imprudently neglected,
begins to be held in general reputation by the Fair; and the
exploits of some on that useful machine, are deservedly
celebrated, as worthy of imitation. To those good works of
female industry may be added the singular attachment of two
young ladies in Dighton, who spun, the 11th instant, between
the rising and setting of the sun, thirteen skeins and
eleven lees of good linen yarn; one six skeins and seven,
and the other seven skeins and four lees. The spirit of
industry is becoming more prevalent, especially among the
fair sex. They begin to lay aside their useless and idle
visits, or, at least, make them less frequent. When persons
become more industrious and mind their own business, they
talk less, and to better purpose; they become more
contented, and the world around them is more peaceable and
happy.

_Providence Gazette_, July 1, 1788.

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PROVIDENCE, _May 24_. On the 7th inst. 71 ladies met at the
house of the Rev. Mr. Ellis, in Rehoboth, and lodged 187
skeins of good linen yarn, which they had spun for Mrs.
Ellis; and others have since added 31. Solomon, in
describing a virtuous woman, says, "She seeketh wool and
flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.--She layeth her
hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff."
Industry is certainly a virtue, which, while it adorns,
enriches, society; it banishes the languid hue from the
countenances of the fair, and adds vigour and vivacity to
the mind.--The spirited exertions that the daughters of
Columbia are making, to manufacture our wool and flax, which
are necessary for our consumption, are praise-worthy, and
demand the approbation and assistance of every true patriot.
We flatter ourselves with the pleasing expectation of seeing
the virtuous fair clothed and ornamented in the genuine
productions of their own labour.

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