The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1849-06-30
ANNUAL FAIR
OF THE
SOUTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE.

For TIE PRoMor1oH OF ARTS. MECHANICAL INGENUITY
AND INDUSTRY.
The First Annual Fair Of the above Institute will be
held in Charleston commencing on Wednesday, lith Oc-
tobcr next al d continue open during the week.
Specimens of ART, INGENUITY, MECHANICAL SKILL
and INDUSTRY of every description is solicited for the
Exhibition from all the southern States, and PREMIUMS
will he awarded to those presenting the best specimens.
As this is the first effort made in the southern States 10
advance the Mechanic Arts by OF an Annual FAR
similar TO those that have proved so beneficial 10 the
Northern Mechanics the Board Of Managers earnestly
solicit the corporation Of air who feel an interest IN the
prosperity of the South, and appeal 10 every echanc
Manufacturer and all persons engaged IN pursuits oi skii
and industry of whatever description, to SEND some
men to this Exhibition and they hope ihat every dc.
in this State and OF sister States will be represented at
the Fair. ,,..:
will please rive notice T. W. HATcu Chairman Commit,
tep Of Arrnuements early day a possible, ana
every specimen sent Will be careuly attehueu .o anu
returned after the Exhibition.
OFFICERS THE INSTITUTE.
Wn GREGG, Bresident.
WM KTRKwooE, lst Vice President.
WM. NJ LAwT on Cd Vice President
T.. c. JONES' Secretary.
H. $: GRfGGs Treasurer pro tenn.
DIRECTIONS.
Joseph waikerG N Reynolds, Jr.,J. H. Taylor, E;W'
Edgerton w. G. De Snussure, L. NJ Hatch, T. u. Satr.
f. D. Walker +. j. Porcher D. n. Intosh, C. Y. hcli-
az The following is list of PREMIUMS to he awarded.
For the best Specimen silver Medal and for the next
best q Deplomu
For New Inventions Gold Medal, at the discretion ol
the Committee. 49,
Articles of all kinds not named below will be received,
and premiums awarded for the same
Architectural druwinsJ
Design for diploma for the no "a ih'l'"e'
Painting in oil.
Painting in water colors,
Miniature painting, pen drawing,
Pencil drawing crnyon drawing
Sculpture penmanship,
Best mode of constructing wharVes'
Best press for packing cotton,
Best rice thrashins machine,
Best cotton gin, best refrigerator. ,.,;,o
Rest plo,gh, churn, and washing H'"S'''''e'
Stone mason's work, carving in Wooo'
Carpcn,er's work, by hand.
Carpenters work by machiicrit
Model of q ship,-specimens\%
Boat builders work, ship iorers "o'N'
Pump and block making,
nIl-wrjrhis work, coOperS W"rh' u,
Four wheel carriage, bugge: gig OF su."e''
Cart or dray, steam engine. hrs n's'
Turning in brass iron OF "ood'
Blacksmths work.
Casting in iron or brass, -,
Irun railing fence or gaze "oik'
Brass or copper work, locksmlths "o'A'
Bell hanging and gunsmlths &ofh'
Instrument makers work, -----
Inmpmnkers and jewellers work,
Silvrrsmith work, silver plating,
Die sinking. littOgnphy,
Engraving on steel, copper or wood,
Mechanical dentistry. cutlery,
Clock and watch making,
Ornamental house painting,
Ornamental sign painting,
Cabinet work, fancy printing
Book printing. fancy binding,
Ruled and bound ledger,
PAPER, side Of sole leather,
Side of harness leather,
Calf skin, dressed for boots,
Carriage harness,
Bng.ie sukey harness,
Cart or dray harness, riding saddle,
Beaver or silk hat, cloth cap
Military or fircmens cap,
Pair of boots. pair of shoes,
Pair of ladies gaiters,
Pair of ladies slippers,
Tailoring, umbrella or parasol,
Hair drrssers work. gliding,
Stucco work, modelling in plaster
Tin work, plumbing,
Basket or wicker work, wooden wnre,
Dyeing in wool silk or cotton,
upholsers work, Munua making,
Millinery, shirt making, quilt,
Embroidery in gold or silver.
Embroidery in silk worstcd,
Artificial flowers,
Ornamental hair work
Raw silk, not less than lb.
Manufactured silk,
Weaving hand loom,
Weaving power loom
Specimen of cotton Yarn,
Pair of knitted stockings, socks or gloves,
Gimp fringe and ornamental waving
Coach lace, confectionery,
Refined loaf sugar, pottery, glass,
Manufactured iron, cut nails,
Wrought nails, gray bricks,
Press tricks fire bricks,
Turpentine, manufactured, soap
Tallow. sperm wax candles,
| Soda water, cake making
Starch. -four, cheese
Butter, for winter use not less thnn 10 lbs.
June Both, ls49
.< To Rent.
| The house,on Rutledge, St., recently cccupiet
by the subscriber. Also the tenement opposite
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