The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-10-03
THE SECOND ANNUAL ExHIbl-

TINE SECOND ANNUAL EXHIbl"
ZION or THE VIRGINIA MECHANICS JN-
sfJfUfE, FOR The PROMOTlON OF THE ME-
CaANfC Artistic Sec md Annus Exhoiton o.
she Vrsnia Mech ,nics Institute will take place on
the s,b day of October 1855 at the spsciou: ball Over
the Fret Market House. on l7th and Main Streets
hSeeS.osc. Msnufsetursrs, Artists, Invsn.ors and
otbers In the State Of Virginia a. well a. .ne eoon
~ :. Ts E.. ore ha. aodsd to display
thair taste and skill 10 the collection ABOUT 70 be
made. :, n,...,. will bs q,
mate the second Exhibition one Of great interest to
the ctzsus Of Richmond and OF the state g large
The spIend,d Hall aud bu'icsng seeuree 70, ine
sufficient to make most a.trasevs display OF srncies
Of tssss and interest of whatever cass or des'rip'
ton which msy be sn a1.s 10 'nei' '' H'''
areat care will be taken in the appointment OF
ccmpetent and impartial judges to establish tne
srade In which each contributor entitled 70 stsno,
and 10 prouounee on certificates Of merit
The premiums to be offered viii Be gold siver arg
bronze medal. and dipio%ss;; .eooidns TO merit ah'
In addition to which the Board of Managers have
determined to Offer the following premiums
Is, For the best invention or work Of mechanic
,.Idine within the limits of the State Of virginia
whose age shall not exceed 70 years. FIFTEEN DOL
LARS.
of female residing within the limits OF the State,
whose age shall not exceed twenty-five years. fifteen
dollars ~
sinia Mechanic, without references to age, fifteen
dollars.
taste or domese utility. OF Virginia female, with
ont reference to sgs, fifteen dollars
5th For the most practical Invention adapted TO
common use to be estimated with reference to cheap
nem and general utility fifteen dollars
Those premiums will be awarded by the most Q m
pstent judges in all the various departments to
which they belong, both male and female. either In
pIsts money, at the option OF the successful con-
tributor -
The premiums above enumerated offered with
view more particularly to stimulate home industry,
and will In no manner interfere with the regular
preuiu ms and rewards of merit which are open to
competitors from all or any of the other States.
The Board Of Manag gers earnestly invite the active
cooperation of the mechanics and industrial clssses
throughout the Country in contributing to the impo.
tant object in view; and would also express their
kuowled sements to the ladies for their Interesting
contributors the first exhibition and respectfully
invite them to q renewal CT contributions, in order
that The display in the female department of indus
trymsy prove emnently worthy of Amercan female
talent.
Any information In reference to matters of det all,
will be promptly given by addressing (post paid The
Chairman OF the Committee on Exhibition Mr.. Ro.
Mayo.
The Committee on Exhibition regret their inabiI-
ity to provide suitable accommodations for exhibiting
heavy machinery, and therefore decline receiving
any They hope to be able TO efsct an arrangement
by which light machinery may be exhibited. II 30,
due notice will be given of that fact
COMMITTEE ON EXHIBITION:
ROBERT A MAYO. Chairman,
JAMES D BROWNE, Secretary.
JOSEPH r POWELL,
JOHN w DAVIES.
JOHN w. CARDWELL.
an 23-dlaw&etd a.