Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-07-11
ANNUAL. FAIR
OF THE

ANNUAL. FAIR
OF THE
SOUTHCAROLINA INSTITUTE
For THE PROMOTION OF ARTS, MECHANICAL
Ingenuity AND INDUSTRY.
TENHE FIRST ANNUAL FAIR of the above
Il institute will be held in Charleston, COM
mcncne on WEDNESDAY, 18th October next,
and continue open during the week.
Specimens of ART, INGENUITY, ME
CHANICAL SKILL aud INDUSTRY Of
every description, is solicited for the Exhibitions;
from all the Southern States, and PREAlll
UMS will be awarded 10 those presenting the
best specimens.
As this is tie first effort made in the South
crn States to advance the Mechanic Arts, by
means of IN Annual Fair similar 10 those that
have proved so beneficial to the Northern
Mechanics, the Board Of Managers earnestly
solicit the cooperation Of all who lcel an Inter.
es, in the prosperity Of the South and appeal
10 every Mechanic Manufacturer, and all per-
sons engaged'in pursuits Of skill aud industry
of whatever description, to send scme specI.
men to this Exhibition, and they hope that eve'
ry districtin this State and Of our sister States
wiIl.be represented at tie Fair
All those who intend sending articles for ex.
hibilion, will please give notice 10 l.. NJ. HATCH
Chairman Committee of Arrangements, at as
early day as possible, and every specimen
sent will be carefully attended TO and returned
after the Exhibition.
OFFICERS OF THE INSTITUTE.
W., r,rc, prosi,iop,'
WM. KlRKwoop, 1st Vice President.
WIN. NJ. LAwToN, I'd Vice President.
Z. G.. JONES, Secretary.
FL, S. GRlGos, Treasurer pro tenn.
DIRECTORS.
Joseph Walker, G. N. Reynolds, Jr., HI.
TAYLOR. E. w. Edgerton. w. d. DeSnussure,
l.. M. Hatch, e. d. Carr, n. D. Walker, F.
]. Porcber, d. N. M'lntosb, Z. Y. Richardson,
VIM. Lobby.
p The following is a list of PREMIUMS
10 ne awarded.
For the best Specimen Silver Medal, and
for the next best DIPLOMA.
For New Inventions Gold Medal; at the
discretion of the Committee.
Articles Of all kInus moi named below will be
received, and premiums awarded for tile same.
Architectural Drawings
Design for Diploma for the So. Ca. Institute;
Painting in Oil,
Painting in Water Colours,
Miniature Painting, Pen Drawing,
Pencil Drawing, Crayton Drawing,
Sculpture, Penmanship.
Best mode Of Construction Wharves,
Best Press for Packing Cotton,
Best Rice Thrashlng Machine,
Best Cotton Gin, best Refrigerator,
Best Plough, Churn. and Washing Machine,
Stone Masom's Work, Carving in Wood,
Carpenters Work, BY hand,
Carpenter Work by Machinery,
Model Of Slp-Specinlens Of
Boat Builders Work, Ship Joiners Work,
Pump and Block Making,
Mill.Wrighls Work, Coopers Work,
Four Wheel Carnage. Buggie, Gig or Snkey
Cart or Dray Sloum Engine, Fire Engine
Turning in Brass, Iron or Wood,
Blackslniths Work.
Casting in Iron OF Brass.
Iron Railing, Fence or Gate Work,
Brass or Copper Work, Locksmths Work,
Bell Hanging and Gunsmlh Work.
Instrument Makers Woik,
Lamp. makers and jewelers. Work,
Slyerslnilh Work. Silver Plating,
Die Sinking, Iilhography,
Engraving Oh Steel, Copper or Wood
Mechanical Dentistry. Cutlery,
Clnck 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;
Cal iiag0 Harness,
Bnggie or Sulkey Harness.
Car, or Dray Harness, Riding Saddle;
Beaver or Silk Hat. Cloth Cap,
Military or-Firemans Cap,
Pair OF Boots, pair of Shoes;
Pair of Ladies CATERS,
Pair Of Ladies SIippersi
Tailoring Umbrella or Parasol,
Hair Dressers Work. Gliding,
Stucco Work. Modelling in Plaster;
Tin Work. Plumbing,
Basket or Wicker Work, Wooden Ware;
Dyeing in Wool, Silk or Cotton,
Upholsters Work, Mantua Making;
Millinery, Shirt Making. Quilt.
Embroidery in Gold or Silver,
Embroidery in Silk or Worsted,
| Artificial Flowers,
Ornamental Hair Work.
Raw Silk, no; less than l-2 lb.
Manufactured Silk,
Weaving. Hand Loom,
Weaving Power Poom,
Specimen Of Cotton YAM
Pair of Knitted Stockings, Socks OF Cloves,
Gimp, Fringe ard Ornamental Waving,
Coach Lace, Confectionery,
Refined Loaf Sugar, Pottery, Glass,
Press Bricks, Fire BRICKS,
|. Turpentine manufactured. Soap,
Tailow, Sperm or Wax Caudlesj
Soda Water. Cuke Making,
Starch, Flour, Cheese,
Butter for Winter usei NOT less than 10 lbs.
July a, ls49, "a
N E. w GOODS!
ENHE Subscriber has just received his
Ill Stock Of
Spring & Summer Goods,
CONSISTING i'm uart uf