New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-04
AMERICAN INSTITUTE FAIR.

PREPARATIONS FOR TIIR EXHIBITION IN THE FALL
Active preparations have been begun for the
fortyfoth annual Fair Of the American Institute ana
the display this year promises to equal II not surpass
that OF any previous exhibition The Fair will he held In
The Hall belonging to the Institute between
sixty-third and sixty-fourthsts. and Second aud
Thirdaves 1t will be formally opened to the publlc
at p. m. Wednesday, September 8, ana Will
continue open until Saturday Nov. 10, unless II Is
deemed expeden by the Board OF Managers to continue
1t week longer. The buildings on second-ave. VIII
be open for the reception of machinery Monday Aug
10, or earlier II it be necessary for the arrange
ment OF heavy machinery. The Thrdave. buildings will
be opened for the reception OF goods Aug. 80. The
classification Of articles for exhibition comprises seven
departments each Of which subdvided into groups
The departments are as follows on Fine Arts and Edu
cation; (2 The Dwelling; (3) Dress and Handicrat ;
a. Chemistry and Mineralogy; ~ Engines and Ma
chinery (6) INSTRUMENTATION 7)Agiculture and
Horticulture.
The judges of the Exhibition will soon be appointed by
the Board of Managers The following rules have been
adopted
nany ludeeis fonnd ncompetent negleCnl M, nm
by h Board ard ana ne nTs q hs. SrsS appoint
paItmc Group subdivision thereof Should be
by near consequently business relations MIN
Sne witch S the he sdf an e7o.o 'sa
Of the substitute anIh a G re- sh Tsd the co
sidera1n wfthits merits require II shall he the dy
Board cause a determination, by the same or oief
Judges lie shown that any decision ~ e
st fraud or COLLISION from obvious inconcthy Oh
the Judges violation OF by law or regulation Oh
Institute be set aside by vote OF tW0tLids Oi he
Managers present al any regular meeting. . =, 80,
No award report anything III lieu thereof siali
Board directly OF indirectly 10
trustee, director emIoye OF the lhsutue
nor person company who SHAH employ a- agent any
one OF This SHALL prevent an eXana ION
and report by judges article or process exhibited
Two gold, two silver medals, one bronze medal ana
several diplomas among the prizes offered NO goods
will be admitted for competition or examination after
Sept 49, unless by vote OF the Board OF Managers.
Steam power will be provided three large engines having
been secured for the purpose and ample facilities VIII
be given for the exhibition OF industrial processes Ar
prentces in the various forms of handicrat
are also allowed 70 exhibit their work Ac-
ship there must be a certificate from their
EMPLOYERS stating their age aud the time they have
served. Charles Wager Hull, the General suEerpic-
emf of the Exhibition, is now on tour among New,
England manufacturers TO obtain from them noH ,,
and interesting contributions TO The EXhhl-
ton. Circulars have been sent to Inanuaclnr-
crs and inventors throughout the country
inviting their cooperation and favorable responses have
been received The Board of Managers consists OF me
following gentlemen: Charles +. Allen, +. d. curtis,
George WHITEHEAD, Alexander NJ Aslcson wal =
Shrycr, Charles Wager Hun, Vim. Ruttcr, WIN H. Gch-
new A. j. Halscy, Peter H. Jackson Charles Place, AibIo
Howell, Alfred 4. Ackert, Abraham Lent.