The Hawaiian gazette., 1884-09-24

International Exhibition at Antwerp.

In May, 1855, 1t is proposed TO hold an Interna-
tional exhibition at Antwerp under the patronage
of H. NJ. the King Of the Belgians. BY the last
mail we received u prospectus of the exhibition,
part of which we herewith reprint. Doubtless
| Hawaiian products will be represented, and fur
ther information may be obtained from the Bel
| gian Consul, J. II. Patty, Esq. Mr.Nan Hagen, 81
Van Mort street. Antwerp, also writes that he is
/ wilingt act as agent for any Hawaiian products
/ that may be sent forward.
The follouing Is an abstract of the prospectus:
An international Exhibition will be opened on
| the ID of May, 1857, at Antwerp, and will have
duration Of at least five months.
1t will embrace all industrial products, all goods
forming objects of commercial transactions and
all objects and appliances of interest To navigation
The programme consists of the following five
principal sections or divisions:
Section j. Education, Liberal Arts and Indus
trial Arts.
Section II. Industry.
Section III. Navigation and Commerce-Fish-
cries and Pisiculture.
Section ". Electricity.
Section V. Agriculture, Forestry and Horticul-
ture.
These FIVE sections are subdivided into groups
and classes.
The International Exhibition will coincide with
the Exhibition of Painting. Sculpture, Architect
and Engravings, to which the Eoydi Society FOR
NE Encouragement ef Five Arts will oonyoke the
artists of all countries.
hibition Of Antwerp has obtained the gracious
patronage of II. NJ King Leopold IL; the eff
caclous cooperation of the Government, and the
sympathetic support of the town of Antwerp.
The purpose Of the enterprise is TO favor and
develop international exchanges which contribute
- powerfully to the welfare and progress of
Nations. The Executive Committee addresses its
appeal TO all Nations and hopes that by the num-
Der and merit Of their exhibits they will vie with
each other in their zeal to unite at Antwerp, in
1885, attractive collection of all the products
that interest the commerce of the world
By its geographical position and the ever in
creasnc importance Of its harbor, Antwerp is
most fayorably situated for this rendezvous .
given to the producers OF all countries. The COM
meruial metropolis of Belgium, easily accessible
50 hospitable to all. will attract in 1855 vast
number Of visitors, and it is beyond doubt that in
this great center of trade, exhibitors will form
beneficial connections.
The Exhibition will be established in the new
town on a grUund-plOt measuring 2O,0O square
metres - hectares=54l5 ! acresl comprising part
of the Southern Railway Station, intended for the
installation of machinery. 4 part Of the Lighter
age Dock will be reserved for the maritime sec
tion II will thus be placed in the vicinity of the
Schede and the new Marine Establishments, for
Antwerp have, during the last five years, expended
more than 100 millions of francs.
The new line Of quays. measuring 1IOO metres
lover 2milesl in length. and 100 metres in breadth,
which border the right bank Of the river, will be
inaugurated during the period Of the Exhibition.
The principal building will have magnificent
proportions, and will be constructed by the three
try the Executive Committee is in position TO
affirm that the whole of the works will be com
pletely terminated within the appointed time.