The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-07
THE THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION
9th
VIRGINIA MECHANICS INSTITUTE,

PROMOTION OF THE MECHANIC ARTS.

WThe THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITION of the
VIRGINIA MECHANICS INSTITUTE" will
take place on the
Dist day Of October. 1885.
at the spacious Hall over the First Market House,
18th and Main streets, Richmond, Va.
Mechanics, Manufacturers Artists, Inventors, and
Others, in the State of Virginia, as well the
try at large, are respectfully invited to avail them
selves OF the opportunity thus afforded to display
their taste and skill in the collection about be
made.
The purpose of the Board of Managers will be to
make the Third Exhibition one of great interest to
the citizens of Richmond and of the state at large /
The splendid Hail and building secured for tho Elk.
hibtion, will, it is believed, afford accommodation
sufficient to make most attractive display of articles
of taste and interest," of whatever class descrip-
ton, which may be entrusted to them by those en-
gagged in mechanical pursuits.
Great will be taken in the appointment Of
competent and impartial judges, to establish the
grade in which each contributor is entitled stand
and to pronounce on certificates of merit.
The premiums to be offered will be gold silver and
bronze Medals and Diplomas according to merit and
the gree OF usefulness of the articles.
In addition to which, the Board of Manager have
determined to offer the following premiums:
LIST. Fer the best Invention Work of Mechanic
residing within the limits of the State of Virsinia
whose age shall not exceed % years. twenty-five
Dollar,
Of female, residing within the limits of the state,
whose age shall not exceed 25 years. Twenty Five
Dollars.
Sd. For the best Invention or Work of Virginia
Mechanic, without reference to age, Fifteen Dol
ars
4th For the best Invention or Work, whether of
taste domestic utility, of Virginia female with
out reference age, Fifteen Dollars.
9Th For the most practical invention, adapted to
common use to be esirated with reference to cheap
ness and general utility, Fifteen Dollars.
These Premiums will be awarded by the most COM
peten judges in all the various departments to which
they belong both male and female either in plate or
money, at the option of the successful contributor
The premiums above enumerated are offered with
view particularly to stimulate home industry,
rfara fha
miums and rewards OF merit which are open to COM
petit0rs from all any OF the other states
The Board Of Managers earnestly invite the active
Of the Mechanic and industrial sls.sss
tant object in view; and would also express their &C.
acknowledgements to the ladies for their int resting
contributions TO the second exhibition, and respect
fatty invite them TO renewal of contributions, In
der that the display in the Female Department Of
Industry may prove eminsntly worthy OF American
female talent
Any information In reference to matters In detail
will Be promptly given BY addressing post paid, the
Chairman of the Committee on Exhibitions, Mr..
JAMES A. COWARDIN.
OFFICERS OF THE VIRGINIA MECHANICS INSTITUTE.
President-J0HN A. Kelvin.
First Vice Presideat-THOS SAMPSON.
Secoad Vice Preadent-WM. FORBES.
/ Recordiay Seeyetary-JA6 w. LEWELLEN.
corre.pondins Secretarv-THOs H. WYNNE.
Tyeasnyey- SAML MITCHELL.
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