The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-09-01
THE THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION
OF THE
VIRGINIA MECHANICS INSTITUTE,

PROMOTION OF THE MECHANIC ARTS.
wThe THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION of the
VIRGINIA MECHANICS lNSTlTUTE,' will
Dist day of October; 1855
at the spacious Hall First Market House, on
18th and N ain streets, Richmond. Va
Mechanics Manufacturers, Artists, Inventors, and
Others in this State of Virginia. well the coun-
try to
their taste and skill in the collection about to be
made.
The purpose of the Board of Managers will be to
make the Third Exhibition of great interest TO
the citizens of Richmond and of the State large.
The Splendid Hall and building secured for the Elk.
hibition will, it il believed afford accommodation
sufficient make attractive display of articles
of taste and interest, of whatever class descrp
ton. which may be entrusted to them BY those en-
gagged in mechanical pursuits
Great care will be taken in the appointment Of
competent and impartial judges, to establish the
grsde in which each contributor is entitled to stand
and to pronounce certificates of merit.
The premiums to be offered will BIS gold, silver and
bronze Medals, and Diplomas according to merit and
the degree OF usefulness of the articles.
In addition to which, the Board of Managers have
determined to offer the following premiums:
lst For the best Invention or we,. OF Mseh.nic
whose ago shall not exceed Is years, twenty-five
Dollars
Of female, residing within the limits of the state
whose age shall not exceed Is years, twenty-five
Dollars
%. FOr tho DesL lnVentlOu or " OK OF q virginia
Mechanic, without reference to age Fifteen Dol.
4tb. For the best Invention or Work, whether of
taste or domestic utility of Virginia female with.
out reference to age, Fifteen Dollars.
5th For the most practical Invention, adapted to
common to be estimated with reference to cheap
ness and general utility, Fifteen Dollars.
These Premiums will be awarded by the most com.
petent judges in all the vsrieus departments to which
they belong both male and female, either in plate or
money, at the option of the successful contributor
The emiuuls above enumerated are offered with
view moro particularly to stimulate home industry,
and will in no interfere with the regular pre-
miums and rewards of merit, which are open to COM
petitors from all any of the other States
The Board Of Managers earnestly invite the active
cooperation of the Mechanic and Industrial GLASSES
throughout tho country In contributing to tho mpor
thnt object in view; and would also express their
knowledgmepts TO the ladies for their interesting
contributions to the second exhibition and respect
fully invite them to renewal of contributions in
der that the display in the Female Department Of
Industry may prove emincntly worthy of American
Any information in reference to matters in detail
will be promptly given by sddressing postpaid, the
Chairman OF the CommIttee on kxhiblsions, Mr..
OFFICERS OF THE VIRGINIA MECHANICS INSTITUTE.
President-JOHN A. BELVlN
First Eice President-THOS. SAMPSON.
Second T-ice Presidenf-WM FORBES.
Recordiny S.erstary-JAs: w. LEWELLEN.
Contemplating Secretary -THOs. Fl. WYNNE.
Treasurey- SAML p MITCHELL.
Aaditsr-A. N. BAILEY.
BOARD MANAGERS.
JOHN A. BsLvIN, JosEPH r. POWELL,
THOMAS SAMPSON, A. SNYDER,
VIM FORBES, DANIEL Y. BOWEN,
JAS. w. LEwELLsN, 8. s. CoTrRrLL,
THos. II. WYTNs, WIN STKPros,
SAML P. MITCHELL, r. III. BosHER,
A. ID. BAILEY, ~. DELANY,
JAS A. CowARDIN, Csc A. AINsLIB,
GEO. BARGAMIN, JOHN w. CAaDwKLL,
Z b. SPENCE, A. BARGAhIk JR
sly. LANpKUM, JAS. D. BROWNE,
GRO. 8. LowEEs JOHN T. ROGERS,
VIM. HAcPARLAxB, MILES AMBLRs
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