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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, Sîn JUNE, 1861.
Her Majesty's Commissioners, not having as vet information as to the number, size, and kind of articles which it is intended to exhibit, are unable at present to assign sty greatest possible liberality in this respect.
In estimating the prodible area whi should mention the suport.ind area in required, then the height and width Colonies to be provided for renders the
Her Majesty's Commissioners des intending Exhibitors to be drawn to that goods can be reeived is March Blsi, İst
Her Majesty's Commissioners huve
¿'inamant of space to cach Colony; but they will be prepared to act with the
Pion may be expected to occupy, it is wished that each Colony fest that as contributions will actually cover; and if wall surface should also be ls ich space is needed must also be specifial. The large number of
in upon this subject indispensable.
trust your Excellency will cause the particular attention of Helsins "in which it is announced that the latest period at which
Sutel Dr. LinBoy to assist the various Colonial Committees, if they require any
F. R. SANDFORD, Secretary,
advice from England.-I have the honor tôi h., Str, your obedient servant,
His Excellency
SIR HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON,
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INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF WORKS OF INDUSTRY AND ART TO BE HELD IN LONDON IN 1862.
Her Misty's Commissioners.
THE EARL GRANVILLE, K.G., Lord President of the Council.
THE MARQUIS OP CHANDOS, THOMAS BARING, Esq., M.P.
C. WENTWORTH DILKE, Esq. THOMAS PAIRBAIRN, Esq.
F. R. SANDFORD, Secretary.
DECISIONS OF HER MAJESTY'S COMMISSIONERS ON POINTS RELATING TO
THE EXHIBITION. MARCH 1861.
Her Majesty's Commissioners have fixed upon Thursday the 1st day of May 1862 for opening the Exhibition.
The Exhibition building will be erected on a site adjoining the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Swiety, and in the immediate neighbourhood of the ground 401 in 1851 on the occasion of the first International Exhibition,
The portion of the building to be devoted to the exhibition of Pictures will be erected in brick, and will occur the entire front towards Cromwell Road; the portion in w
which Machine- ry will be exhibited will extend along Prince Albert's Road, on the west side of the gardens.
All works of industry to be exhibited should have been pro- duced since 1850.
Subject to the necessary limitation of space, all persons, whether designers, inventors, manufacturers, or poducers of articles, will be allowed to exhibit; Lut they must state the character in which they do so.
Her Majesty's Commissioners will evinrudente with Ir- eign and Colonial exhibitors only through the Commission which the Government of each Foreign Country or Colay point for that purpose; and no attice will be w
any Foreign Country or Colony without the sanction of such Commission.
No rent will be charged to exhibitors.
Prizes, or rewards for merit, in the form of meskals, will be given in the Industrial Department of the Exhibition.
Prices may be affixed to the articles exhibitel.
Every article produced or obtained by human industry, whether of
Raw materials,
Machinery,
Manufactures, or
Fine Arts,
will be admitted to the Exhibition, with the exception of
1. Living animals and plants.
2. Fresh vegetable and animal substances, liable to
spoil by keeping.
3. Detonating or dangerous substances.
Spirits or alcohols, oils, acids, corrosive salts, and substances of a highly inflammable nature, will not be admitted, unless sent in well secured glass vessels,
The articles exhibited will be divided into the following classes:-
SECTION 1.
Class 1. Mining, Quarrying, Metallurgy, and Mineral Pro-
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ducts.
2. Chemical Substances and Products, and Pharmaceu-
tical Processes,
Class 3. Substances used for Food, including Wines.
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4. Animal and Vegetable Substances used in Manufac-
tures.
SECTION 2.
Class 5. Railway plant, including Locomotive Engines and
Carriages.
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6. Carriages not connected with Rail or Tram Roads. 7. Manufacturing Machines and Tools.
S. Machinery in general.
9. Agricultural and Horticultural Machines and Im
plements.
10. Civil Engineering, Architectural, and Building Con-
trivances.
11. Military Engineering, Armour and Accoutrements,
Ordiance, and Small Arins.
12. Naval Architecture, Ship's Tackle.
13. Philosophical Instruments and Processes depending
upon their use.
14. Photographic Apparatus and Photography.
15. Horological Instruments.
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16. Musical Instruments,、
17. Surgical Instruments and Appliances.
SECTION 3.
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19. Flax and Hemp.
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20. Silk and Velvet.
Class 18. Cotton.
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21. Woollen and Worsted, including Mixed Fabrics
generally.
22. Carpets.
23. Woven, Spun, Felted, and Laid Fabrics, when shown
as specimens of Printing or Dyeing.
24. Tapestry, Lace, and Embroidery.
25. Skins, Fur, Feathers, and Hair.
26. Leather, including Saddlery and Harness.
27. Articles of Clothing.
28. Paper, Stationery, Printing, and Bookbinding.
29 Educational Works and Appliances.
30. Furniture and Upholstery, including Paperhangings
and Papier-mâché.
31. Iron aud General Hardware.
32. Steel and Cutlery.
33. Works in Precious Metals, and their imitations, and
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Jewellery.
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34. Glass.
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35. Pottery.
36. Manufactures not included in previous classes.
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