The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-09-22
THE THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION
THE
VIRGINIA MECHANICS INSTITUTE,
FOR THE
PROMOTION OF THE MECHANIC ARTS.

cEThe THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION of the
" VIRGINIA MECHANICS INsrlTuTE," win
''A' pA': Dist day of October. 1885,
at the spacious Hall over the First Market House,
nth and Main streets Richmond. Va.
Mechanics Manufacturers, Artists Inventors, and
others in the State of Virginia a. well a. the couD-
try at large, respectfully invited to avail them
selves OF the opParnni,{ 'pas . snGroeo O, 70 a.py
The purpose of the Board of Managers will bs -
maks the Third Exhibition Of great interest to
the citizens of Richmond and of the State at Isre"
The Splendid Hall and building secured for the Ex-
hbiton, will, il 10 bsiieved afford accommods ion
sufficient to make most attractive display Of articles
of taste and interest," of whatever class csserip-
ton, which may be entrusted to them by those en-
gagged in mechanical pursuits. ..
competent and impartial judges, to establish the
grade in which each contributor is entitled to stand,
and TO pronounce certificates Of merit.
The premiums to be offered will be gold, silver end
bronze Medals and Diplomas according to merit and
the degree OF usefulness Of the articles
In addition to which, the Board of Manage have
determined to offer the following premiums:
ist Fer the best Invention Work Of Mechanic
residing within the limits OF the State OF Virginia.
whose age shall not exceed - years, Twenty-Five
ID. FOR the best Invention or Work the production
If female residing within the limits OF the state,
whose age shall not exceed % years, twenty-five
Dollars.
Mechanic, without reference to age, Ffftssn DOL
4th. For the best Invention or Work, whether Of
taste or domestic utility, of Virginia female, with.
out reference TO age, Fifteen Dolian
5th FOR the most practical lnyention, adapted to
common use to be esiwated with reference to cheap
ness and general utility. Fifteen Dotian:
,stent udses all the various departments TO which
hsy belons both male aud female, either in plate OF
money, at the option Of the succsssinl conssib
view more particularly TO simulate homo industry,
and win in manner interfere With the regular pro-
.nd o. of the other
The BOARD OF Managers earnestly invite the active
cooperstion Of the Mechanic and industrial classes
thron the country In contributing 70 The impor.
y osisct in view and would also express their &C.
snovledements TO the ladies for their Interesting
Contributions TO the second exhibition and
der that the display in the Female Dspsstnent o.
industry may prove eminsntly worthy Of Ane1teaA
i female talent
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