The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-10-15
THE THIRD ANNUAL EXHIBITIUi
IL OF THE
VIRGINIA MECHANICS INSTITUTE,
FOR THE
PROMOTION OF THE MECHANIC ARTS

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take place o. !. the sov .f oc,o,.r ,s.s
at the spacious Hall over the First Market House. on
18th and Main streets, Richmond, Va.
Mechanics, Aanufscturers Artists, Inventors and
Others. in the State of Virginia, as well the
try at large, respectfully invited to avail them.
selves of the opportunity thus afforded to display
their taste sad skill in the collection about to b.
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 at large
The Splendid Hall and building secured for thu Elk.
hibtion, will, it Is believed, afford accommodation
sufficient to make most 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 tbs appointment of
competent and impartial judges, to estabsh the
grade in which each contributor is entitled to 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 degree OF usefulness of the articles.
In addition to which, the Board of Mana yers have
determined to offer the following premiums:
LIST. Fer the best Invention or Work of Mechanic
residing within the limits of the State of Virsnia
whose age shall not exceed Is years. Twenty Five
Dollars
I'd. FOR the best Invention or Work the production
Of female residing within the limits of the state,
whose age shall not exceed Is years, Twenty five
Dollars.
Sd. For the best Invention or Work of virxiuis
A'AoSAoasSs
4th For the best Invention or Work, whether
taste or domestic utility, of Virginia female with
out reference TO age, Fifteen Dollars.
5th. For the most practical Invention, adapted to
use, to be estimated with reference to chear
nsss and general utility lily, Fl Fifteen Dollar:
potent 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
avlew more particularly to stimulate home industry
and will In no manner interfere with the regular pre-
miums and rewards OF merit which are open to COM
pettors from ell or any of the other States
The Board of Managers earnestly invite the active
cooperation Of the Mechanic and Industrial casses
the country 10 contributing to tho impor
tant obiectn view and would also express their &C.
SnowledGments TO the ladies for their interesting
contributions to the second exhibition and respect
Invite them to renewal of contributions In or
1e, tnst 0e display In the Female Department Of
female talent 10y " N'Ne'iSan
Any information Ia reference to matters In detail
promptly given BY addressing postpaid, the
GaMrn.sn OF the Committee on kxhbirions Mr.
'AAES A. COWARDlN.
pess OF THE VIRGINIA MECHANICS INSTITUTE.
Ery. zen A. BELyIN. =
rsya Vice Presfdens-TaOS SAApcOsS
Sseoad piee President-WM. FORnEs N'
Aecoydiny Secretary JAS w LEWTIyrN
TTors:poadssg Secretary .THOs II. WYNNE.
Asdsfsy-A. n. BAILEY.
BOARD or MAskcr,.
Tnonas Sssrso.. JOSEPH '. PowELL,
W. Fcs..N, SnYDgk
JAS W. LswrILx. DANIEL BswEs,
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JAS a Cow.s,,. r. DELARY
0so. Exrn.s,pA, CSC A AissLtR.
k,B sprncs JOHN w. CAnDwELL.
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$50. :. Lowsss. 10. s.owsE,
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