The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-11-14
LOCAL MATTERS.

Mechaaics' Eastitme--Ws publish this morn
ing list Of premiums awarded at the Fair of the
Mechanics Institute which closed last night af.
Ter most brilliant and prosperous season. during
which the ladies of Virginia did much by their
beautiful contributions. to aid In advancing an As.
socaton which has for its object the good of Rich.
mond and the State at large. We trust that our
citizens, who now see the necessity of fostering this
institution. will come forward and aid in erecting
suitable hall for their meetings. library schools and
exhibitions, and that another year has rolled
by, Richmond can boast of a building dedicated to
the advancement of the mechanics and manufac-
lures: -
CLASS /.
Cotton and Linen Goods
Manchester Cotton and Woolen Company, first.
class diploma, for specimens of cotton CLOTH bat.
ting, bagging, &c.
CLASS III
six Goods and Rae Silk
Mrs. Munford honorable mention for bunch of
slk
CLASS ~.
Strdp Goods and Millinery.
Mrs. Son of Richmond, first-class diploma, for
two bonnets of superior workmanship, handsome
design and rich materials.
Mrs. Keogh, first-class diploma, for a variety of
goods made of Virginia straw.
The Judges speak in the most complimentary
terms of a bonnet deposited by Mrs. Stringfellow,
which was received too late to compete for pre-
MUM.
CLASS v.
Carpets, Oil Cloths Rags, &c
Miss Mary A. Allen, gold pencil. for hearth
rug made and deposited by her
CLASS VI
Canes Gum ELastics, &C.
Mr. j. I. Redd of Henrico, pocket knife for .
lot OF handsomely carved walking canes, made by
himself.
CLASS VII.
Mems and Boys Clothing.
Mr. f. B. Spence Richmond silver medal for
case OF ready-made clothing Of superior quality.
Messrs Keen, Baldwin & Co, frst-class diploma
for the second best specimens of ready made
clothing.
Crotchet Work, Netting and Knitting.
Miss ii. II. Richardson, gold pencil for tidy.
Miss ]. II. Mayo, a gold thimble, for chair and
sofa cover -. ...
Miss G. Brown, a gold pencil, for tidy.
Miss Fleisher, honorable mention, for net cap
Miss Addington gold pencil, for crotchet
bonnet.
CLASS X.
Quilts COunterpaneS &c.
Mrs. E. S. Taliaferro, silver butter knife for q
beautiful quilt.
CLASS X
Horsted Hork and Embroidery @
Mrs. VIM. H. II. Gardner, first premium, gold
locket, for her handsome worsted embroidery pic
ture of Gen. Washington
Mrs. j. X. Caskie, pair of silver sugar tongs,
for child's embroidered cloak
Mrs Chinn, silver butter knife for an embroid-
cred vest apron and smoking cap
Miss E. Kelvin, gold pencil for pocket handker.
chief.
Mrs Chas. Bates, silver sauce ladle, for embroid-
cred mantle.
A lady of Surry, silver port monaie, for an Of
toman cover.
Mrs Ezekiel, frst-class diploma, for a pair of
slippers
Mrs. Storrs eighty years old) silver cream ladle
for worsted footstool.
Miss Alice Barnes, a gold pencil, for ottoman
covers.
Mrs Caruthers, gold thimble for ottomaA Gov.
erS.
Mrs Clarke, silver butter knife, for worsted
mat, tufted
A lady of Bedford, pearl porte monnaie. for a
beautiful specimen of chenille work.
Mrs Gennett, honorable mention for eaka GOV
Miss j. Il. Mayo, silver butter knife, for framed
screen.
Mrs Percival a set of silver salt spoons for a
picture
Mrs j. Walker, silver pickle knife and fork, for
the largest number of mats and the best worsted
crotchet work.
A child thirteen years old, gold pencil, for a
worsted basket.
Miss NJ W. Ayres a gold pencil, for tho best
specimen of netting and needle work combined.
CLASS XII
Mrs. J. B. Jeter, silver pickle knife and fork for
child's cloak.
Mrs. T. Tyler, set of silver salt spoons for box
of needle work.
Mrs. c. B. Habliston, gold thimble for chld's
Mrs. DIR. P. II. Christian, gold thmble. for a
dress of sleeves, collar and handkerchief.
Miss J. D. Johnson gold pencil, for two hand.
kerchiefs.
Miss J. H. Mayo, gold pencil for needle work.
I a ne RI far q
beautiful shirt
Mrs. j. Green, gold pencil, for very handsome
shirt.
CLASS XII
Fancy articles.
Mrs. Geo. P Crump, a set of silver salt spoons,
for pine burr baskets.
Miss E. A. Fitzwilson, blind lady $40 for two
basket
Mrs NJ. A. Angus, handsome fan, for case of
wax fruit, and pearl card case, for specimens Of
wax flowers.
Miss NJ A. Truman, card case, for waiter of
wax fruit
Mrs. F. Franck, gold pencil, for case of flow
ers made of hair.
brs. G.. Gulden, pair of salt spoons, for a case
of wax flowers.
Mrs. J. p Strong, silver butterknfe, for moss
wreath with leather frame.
CLASS XIII.
Hats Caps and FAIRS.
Mr. James Collins, frst-class diploma, for case
of city made hats
Mr. Richard Moore, secondclass diploma, for a
case of city made hats.
CLASS XIV.
Boots, Shoes and Shoe Findings.
Miss Kate NJ Clarke, pearl port monae, for a
pair of gater boots of her own manufacture.
CLASS XVI.
.Sdddlery, Harness aad Trunks.
Mr. Samuel S. Cottrell, a silver medal. for beau
tiful specimens of saddles and harness of his own
manufacture.
CLASS XVII
Lea,hr Morocco, &c.
Mr. N. Stafford, frst-class diploma for nne.inch
betting
CLASS Xxx.
Pcrfumery, &c.
Messrs. Dove & Co., frst-class diploma for CO.
logne.
Mr.. A. Duval, second-class diploma for cologne
Mr. j. b. Wood honorable mention for cologne
CLASS XXL
Cabinet Hare Chairs and Furniture.
Messrs Binford e. Porter a silver medal for an
elegant wardrobe manufactured in their establish
ment.
Messrs Hablston e. Brother, 6rst-class diploma
for wardrobe
Messrs Binford e. Porter, second-class diploma
for chairs
CLASS XXI.
Honseketpiag articles
Messrs. Bulkley Co, second-class diploma for
the utility and beauty of case of goods from their