The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-08-29
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TH f SECOND ANNUAL EXHInT.
4 TON OF The VIRGINIA MECHANICS, IN

SrITUfE, FOR The PROMOTION or THE MI.
IN v,ln;. AhsLIhe second Annual Exhibition CT
the 18th day of October 1855 the hall over
the First Market House ON 18th and Main strss.e.
Me chsncs. Manufacturers, Artists Inventors and
others in the Stste Of Virginia. well the coun-
selves of the opportunity thus afforded to dispI.v
msde. ~ 'e
The pnrposo of the Board of Managers viii he IN
mske the Second Exhibition OF great interest to
the citizens of Richmond and Of the State at large
Exhibition will. it is believed afford accom,noda ION
sufficient to make attractive display of article,
Of taste and interest of Whatever class or dsserio
ton, which may be entrusted to them By those an.
gag d Ia Mechanical pursuits. :
u eat cars will be taken 10 the appointment of
competent and impartial judges to establish the
grade In which each tributor 10 entitled to stand
aCa 10 pioaounce on certificates OF merit set
The premiums 10 be offered will be gold silver and
bronz medals and diplomas according to merit and
the desree ct usefulness of the articles. .astt
In addition to which the Board of Managers have
determined to otfer the following premiums
Is. For the best invention or work of mechanic
reading within the limits of the State Of Vrginia
LARS. = - = =
&c. For the best Invention or work the production
of female residing within the limits of the sr .te
whose age shall not exceed twenty five years fifteen
dollars -~f - 50 i
Sd. For the best Invention or Work Of Viz.
e'niA Mechanic. without reference to age, fifteen
dollars . = --7sf&
4th For the best Invention or Work, whether Of
eHStS SoS'.S utAis1 VI u NHgfolh 16nhio, with
ont reference to age, fifteen dollars.
5'h For the most practical Invention adapted to
common use, to be estimated with references to che
ness and general utility, fifteen dollars -4l---9
These premiums wiil be awarded by he most a I'M.
petenr judges in all the various departments 70
which they belong, both male and female. either
p'sts or money, at the option Of the successful f
tributor. f.r.5-- : 80. s
The premiums above enumerated are off red with
view more particularly to stimulate home ind us.yv
and will in no manner nterfsre with the re gnlsr
premiums and rewards of merit which are oman To
lpetitors from all or any of the other States
The Board OF Managers earnestly invite the active
60 operation OF the mechanics and Industrial
the Country Ia contrt utng to the i'm nor
tsnt obi ct In view; ana would sso their ac-
snowled gements TO the ladies for their Interesting
contributions to the first exhibition and Respectfully
invite them to renewal of contributions in order
that The display in the female department of indus-
tIyimay provs eminently worthy ofAmercsn female
talent
Any Information In reference to matters of det all
Will be promptly given by addressing (post psid1 tbs
Mayo.
The Committee on Exhibition regret their inabiI
ty to provide suitable sccommoda tons for exhbing
heavy machinery, and therefore decline rec.ivns
any They hope to be able Eff set an arrange msne
By which light machinery may be exhibited. II 40
due notice will be given of that fast
COMMITTEE ON EXHIBITION:
ROsEkT MAYO Chairman
JAMES BROWNE, Secretary
JOSEPH POWELL,
JOHN w DAVIES,
JOHN w. CALDWELL.
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