Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1855-09-14
THE SECOND ANNUAL. EXHIBinrIi,I!rUI,N,,. iri,!rI,,,. of ihif
VIRGINIA MECHANICS INSTITUTE.

For ,bc PROMOTION Of the Mechanic Arts
VUNE second Annual Exhniom ~, o b .c h SsS OF oc,o
No. IsSi s the Spacious Hall over the First Market
tJnrsc ON l1,h ana Main streets. Richmond, Va.
Tcbsn,c, Manufacturers Artists Inventors ana others
In M state u Virginia. well the country Mt arge, nre
respectfully invited avail themselves OF the opportunity
thus afforded 10 display their taste and skill IN the eoec
The purpose of the Board of Managers will be 10 make
tn. second Exhibition of great interest 'ohe citizens
OF Richmond, and OF the StGte at large.
The splendid Hall and Building secured TOR the tShib
tion, w is believed, afford accommodations snhcieni
make attractive display OF articles VI TASTE ana
interest, OF whatever class or Description "hcn J VI
eu,rused ~ them by those engaged III Mechahica pui
suits.
Great care will bc:alen the appointment Of competent
and pnIiia judges establish the grade IN winch ench
contributor entitled 10 saad and 10 pronounce On Ict
ic0tes OF Merit . ,
The Premiums to be offered will be gold silver and
bronze medals and diplomas. according 10 uicrit au 'n'
gree o: usefulness ut the articles.
In addition 10 which the Board OF Managers have deier
mined 10 offer the following Premiums.
l-t. For the best Invention ul Work OF Mechhhc re
siding within the limits OF the State OF Virginia, whose age
shall not exceed 81 years fifteen dollars.
2nd For the best Invention Work the production oi
Female residing within the limits OF the State, whose set
shall exceed 25 years, fifteen dollars. ,
ord Fer the best lnvesion or Work OF Virginia NC
chailc, without reference to age. hefncoi!ais.
4th For the Invention Work whetheroi taste OF
Imes,c utility, OF Virginia Female without reference
to age, alteen dollars.
use be estimated with reference to cheapnose ana gene
raj utility, hitcen dollars.
lh-.e premium. will awarded by the most competent
Judges in all the various departments TO which they be
lon both male and female either in plato or money s
The op;ou Of the successful contributor
The premiums above enumerated are offered with VIC"
more particularly stimulate home industry aud VIII II
no manner Interfere with the regular premiums and re
wa ;s of which open TO competitors from all oi
| aLv o; the other States
Tne board OF Managers earnestly invite the active co
opcraio ui the Mechanic. and Industrial Cusses
The couutry iu contributing TO the important oect
view; aud would also cXprc-s their Acknowledgements
,hc Ladies' their contributions to the hrst cS
hh,!Da and respec fully invite them to renewal OF con
rn,,iu in order hsl the display in the Female Depart
men, OF Industry may prove eiEently worthy oi Amen
| cH; female talent.
promptly -vrl, by addressing. postl'nI he CHAIRMAN
| The Commute. on Exhibition. Mr.. ROBERT A. Malo.
The Committee regre, their inability TO provide suitabi!
| accommodations to- exhibiting heavy machinery. nno
;hrcto decline receiving any They hope TO De HoIe 'o
effect an nrrnn. hy which light machinery inny De
exhibited |; So due notice will bc given OF that "ct
| COMMITTEE EXHIBITIONS Rober, A. Mayo C9"ir
man. James D. Browne Secretary, Joseph Powell joan
| ~ b,y;e, john W Csrdwcll Aug 2s-ctf