The Sun.
London, England, 1851-01-20 00:00:00

EXHIBITION t)F 1851.
The following are the answers of tne Eatiitry
Committee to the questions put to there by a fitte7:. e-- - G,e. , e •
tion from Manchester :- /.2
SUGGESTED BY THE SUB-COMMITTEES4OR C
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AND UNCOLOURED COTTONS.
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1. Are sill the Manchester contributors to be lilt
together, or how? Where machinery? Where
-All exhibitors of cottons grouped together as ex
tors of cottons. Printed and deed together, Ste. Mo-
\ Ay
classifications 11 to 18 (18 to be corrected).
2. Most important to have final statement of the space
required, so as to be at once allotted.-The power of ar-
riving at that point depends wholly upon the local com-
mittees transmitting the returns.
3. Will the executive committee lay out the articles?
-No; where servants belonging to exhibitors are al-
lowed. Where no servants, of course the executive
committee must; but then in its own way; necessarily
in a very cheap and simple manner.
4. Will each exhibitor have to arrange his own goods?
-To be arranged either by parties appointed by the
local committee or by the exhibitors; failing both, the
Commissioners will take some steps in the matter.
5. What will be the arrangement of the counters?-
As the local committee wishes, so as not to interfere
with the general passages-7 feet not the standard width
of counters-counters may be had of any width, say 1 to
14 feet.
6. How high will wall space be above the counters?
-Varying from the counters up to 40 feet. Wall space
simply is, hanging space, and may be obtained round
counters; probably only rails for suspending goods to,
or ropes from galleries in some cases.
7. What are the upright cases described in the deci-
sions as being available with wall space, and extreme
width of such cases?-If an exhibitor wishes for any
especial arrangement, he must make it at his own ex-
pense. If not, it will be done by the Commissioners in
the cheapest and most economical way. There will
probably be no counters against external walls. The
vertical er hanging space will consist of screens, to which
projection, not exceeding two feet, will be allowed, either
in shape of upright cases or counters.
8. When wall space alone is demanded, will there
be a counter in front of it for the exhibition of other
articles?-Counters may, and probably will be, placed
in front-left to the exhibitors. Exhibitors must act
together as much as possible, for their own convenience
and economy.
9. Will the counter be separated into stalls with side
divisions for each exhibitor?-If required. The counters
will consist of common deal boards. The expenses of
exhibitors and of the Commissioners not to be mixed.
Side divisions may project five feet, and be as high as
wished.
10. If so, will each exhibitor have to be at the ex-
pense of fitting it up?-Yes: where any special accom-
modation is required, or the exhibitor has any wishes of
his own.
11. In such. case it is supposed, that each exhibitor
would have his stall exclusively for his own use; 1. e.
coloured calicoes would not be placed in such a position
that the silks or velvets of another contributor would be
placed on a counter below them, and thus destroy the
effect of the calicoes?-Left as much as possible to the
local committee. Business of the local committee and
the exhibitors. When exhibitors have no representatives,
such an amalgamation, though not intended, it may be
difficult to avoid.
12. How is it proposed to hang designs?-Not matured
-open to advice-probably will be put with the articles
for which they are designs.
13. Can time for sending up goods be extended to the
Ist of April?-No.
14. If any exhibitor makes in one district cotton, cot-
ton and woollen, or cotton and silk goods, will he be
allowed to exhibit altogether on one counter?-Cer-
tainly, unless entirely incongruous.
15. Will goods sent on before the time fixed for
delivery be at once put in order for exhibition?-No; if
the goods are subject to deterioration, the exposure will
be delayed as long as possible.
CHEMICAL COMMITTEE.
16. The whole of the questions asked by the chemical
committee answered by the following:-That the 480
feet is granted entirely at the disposal of the local com-
mittee, and will be arranged as they may suggest. The
space may be increased-by piling up the articles and
by using shelving-to almost any extent.
MACHINERY COMMITTEE.
17. What arrangements for shafting?-Engine near
west end of building. Commissioners will only provide
steam to extent of 100 horse power; shafting above to
be avoided where practicable.
18. Will counter shafts be allowed?-If absolutely
necessary.
19. If so, will they be fixed to the columns?-No.
20. Or will they be independent fixtures?-Must be
quite independent, and have independent foundations.
In no case will machines in motion be allowed to touch
the building. All straps must be boxed off. All shaft-
ing to be, in all cases, at the expense of exhibitors.
21. Will the classification be according to the kind of
machinery, and irrespective of district?-Cotton ma-
chinery of Manchester will be placed together. All
machinery to be classed according to the kind, as far as
possible. Out of the 14,000 feet allotted to Manchester,
10,000 will probably be allotted to the Manchester com-
mittee for arrangement.
22. That it is a sine qua non that all machinery so re-
quired by exhibitors be exhibited working?-The com-
missioners furnish steam to the extent of 100 horses' power
for all machinery, and will work machinery to the extent
of the power at their disposal. Any person exhibiting
any obnoxious or annoying process must make provi-
sions to prevent effluvia, &c.
23. Can the time for sending machinery be extended to
the Ist of April, or to one month before the exhibition
opens?-The frames must be sent up and fixed 1) the
28th of February; the more highly•finished parts may
be sent up lat. r.
24. Make inquiries as to the working of machinery
by Om workpeople of the exhibitors, an ascertain to
what extent this will be allowed.-To any extent con-
sidered reaseneb'e. One or more servants w ill be
allowed to eech exhibitor who occupies mote than fifty
squath feet of space, if necessary and desired, and in
proportion to space. Messrs. Fox and Henderson will,
probably, take charge of such machines as may require
attention, where exhibitors do not wish to seed a ser-
vant; exhibitors arranging with Messrs. Fox, Hender-
son, and Co.
25. What is meant by general passages alluded to in
the decisions of the Comnaisiouers as to selection and
rejection, &c.?-Answer to be given in circular to be
sent to each exhibitor.
26. Will passage-room be granted round articles ex-
hibited, for examination, or will the rest sizes of ma-
chinery only be allowed?-About 2-5 uf space for pas-
sages, allotted generally in addition to the general allot-
ment. Each exhibitor will ha'e the power to arrange
his own machinery as he thinks best. No main lines for
passages allowed from east to west. Plan of block
allotted to Manchester to be tent in a few days.
27. What arrangements for outside space?-Not
fixed; doubtful if any.
28. Will framed mechanical drawings be admitted;
and, if so, how will they be hung?-Certainly, if illus-
trations of processes. May be hung from ropes, or
otherwise, as may be found advisable by the Commis-
sioners, but open to suggestions.
29. Will the Commissioners have a drive-a shaft from
a central stationary engine, to supply power not other-
wise provided for, independent ct the small portable en-
gines already referred to in the printed decisions?-No
central statienary engine.
30. In the event of exhibitors of machinery intended
to he exhibited in motion not sending one of their work-
people to superintend, will the Commissioners find and
pay a suitable person?-Certainly not; nor will such
machinery be set in motion at the expense of the Com-
missioners.
31. Will the Commissioners in any case supply thee
material required for working machines?-Cers.
tainly not.
32. Are exhibitors, as well as the servants they re-
quire. to look after their productions, to have free
admission at any or all times?-Servants required for
working machinery of course will be admitted at cer-
tain hours and under certain restrictions; and servants
will only be allowed to attend where the space war-
rants a man being sent. The question of exhibitors
being admitted on different terms from the public, say
either by season tickets or separate admission, as may
be decided, is under consideration, but opinions at lei-
sure solicited. It will, however, be obvious, that to
admit every exhibitor would be impossible, and to make
distinction would be most difficult.
33. What, if any, arrangements are made forre-
ceiving and warehousing the raw material till requiredh
is the building; and for removing Itnads producedware ns nbgy
cnodnawmiil
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ee probablysolicited.
the yarns, goods, and other article!,
been previously thought of,
the machinery ?-Had not
but its reasonableness admitted,a
be
arranged. Opinion of Manchester.
themselves or agents to
34. What facilities will begivehior the cart of empty
packages, when no servant of. exhibitor is in attendance?
tbe Pc ages at once, and to remove
Hendersob, and Co
-op Exhibitors
pirt arable by
, and Pickford, will
undertake these duties,
thae csases.
WhereF oexichibtiors provide no servants, will the
parties.
Commissioners appoint suitable persons to take care of
their goods?-Police will be in attendance. Every rea-
sonable care will be taken, but no responsibility. Not
able to express the degree of care. Servants will not be
allowed,
except in cases where the extent of contribu-
tion warrants it. It is probable, that in giving the pri-
vilege of free admission to servants, they will be ex-
pected to assist their neighbours.
36. Fox, Henderson, and Co.'s Tariff.-Not ready, but
instructions that plans, &c., of counters and hanging ac-
commodation be prepared sad forwarded, with maims .es,
nut later than Tuesday next (January 14).-[The
ecutive committee take no part in this arrangement.]
37. have the Commissioners applied to the railsce9
core pauiet for reduced fates to porters in charge of ma-
chiuery or visiting London to erect or work the same,.
and under what illuiteitieus? -No application made, and
t'o wittegeseent by the Commissioners coateniplate .
38. Aecumwodation for working-cleat. visitors. In-
spec,: reeister ot lodgin- houses. Are such specially re-
g,port4vu, anal what guarantee of their respectability has
been given? What insormation does register convey?--
A register of loilging-houses simply opened se; the
offices of the executive committee- A vera meagre list
ou the hooks at pieszut. The committee will give any
reasonable kind of assieatue, nut iteselvieg the actual
itincu rbeilittY4 The oniy establishment of
y importancei uen is =dr. Harrison's, near
pier; others are contemplated.
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The oul is where it loves rather than where it
lives._Eugm. Cook's Jountal.
The British and North American Royal mail
steam-ship Canada, Captain Harrison, sailed firm the Mersey
for Halifax and Boston on Saturday morning, with the usual
mails, a fair cargo, and sixty passengers.