Connecticut western news., 1875-09-03
THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION.
Rules and Information for the Guidance Q ~. Exhibitors. ..t

| Rules and Information for the Guidance of | Exhibitors. -t
 The following rules for the guidance and information of exhibitors have just been issued by the bureau of installa- tion: .-.a# 52 '-,'.r.....t | The space granted to an exhibitor within the building is available floor space, exclusive of the intermediate passages between the exhibits. It may be utilized in various ways, as follows: | By placing the products exhibited di- reotly upon the floor.
 By constructing low platform upon which they may be placed. -r..... By erecting counters upon which they may be arranged.
 By erecting ornamental columns, pyra- mlds, cones, and partitions to obtain wall space. ......,.. By erecting showcases in which the exhibits may be tastefully arranged. There will be no charge for space, but all platforms, counters, ornamental parti- tions, showcases and appurtenances must be erected at the expense of the exhibi- tor. No particular form or design is prescribed for the cases, counters, etc., but they must not exceed the following heights without special permission from the chief of bureau:
 Showcase and Partitions Fifteen feet above the floor. ,@ -t' Counters-Two feet ten inches above the floor, on the side next the passage way. .,....., .:t.c., ..e..,-..- .g+.:1 Platforms-One foot above the floor.
 In order to insure the advantageous and satisfactory location of products ex- hibited, applicants for space desiring to erect showcases, counters or partitions must furnish to this bureau scale, drawing or tracing, showing clearly the elevation and ground plan of the same, and if the case is open from all sides; if not, which sides are open to inspection, and which form the back or sides. In many instances cases will be placed back to back
 Exhibitors have the privilege of placing railings, of approved design, around the space allotted to them. All such railings must be of the uniform height of two feet six inches above the floor level, and may be attached to the case by projecting brackets, or be SUD- ported by posts from the floor. In every instance the floor space granted in- cludes the area embraced by the railing. The line of the railing will be placed upon the line of the passage-way, and no railing will be allowed to project beyond the case or counter into the passage-way.
 Exhibitors desiring to display pro- ducts pendant from the roof -trusses must in every case obtain special per mission to that effect from the chief of bureau.
 No exhibitor will be permitted to dis play products in such manner as to ob- struct the light or vistas through the avenues and isles, or occasion inconve- nience, injury, or disadvantageously affect the display of other exhibitors.
 Signs will not be allowed to project beyond the floor area of the space all lotted, nor will signs made of canvas or paper be permitted. The naves, ave- nues, aisles and public passage-way re- main under the control of the United States Centennial commission !; and no trophies, decorations, portals, fountains, or other special exhibits will be per mitted in them, except by special per mission of the director-general. - Each column within the building will be lettered and numbered; the letters designating the lines of columns, length wise, from east to west, and the num- bers the lines, crosswise, from north to south. Each exhibitor will have his To- cation defined with reference to the nearest column, and the official directory of the building will give the positions according to this system. u1 inrta Exhibitors having space granted in close proximity to the columns or outer wall of the building will be furnished from this bureau with drawings showing the form of the columns. the water spouts, and the available wall space. Cards stating the exhibitors name, class of objects, catalogue number, place of manufacture, and price, will be affixed to goods under such regulations as the commission may prescribe. All products arriving at the doors of the building by rail, wagon or other wise will be received by the bureau of transportation and delivered on thespace granted. Each exhibitor will then be expected to commence unpacking and arranging his goods without delay. Pro- vision has been made for the removal and safe storage of empty boxes and cases immediately after unpacking.
 All exhibits must be arranged, con- pletely and finally in position, not later than May l, 1876. The chief of the bureau of installation has charge of the allotment of space to exhibitors in the United States section. The right to alter or amend these rules is reserved.
 A. T. GosHoRN, Director-G General.