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The Autumn Exhibition. 



The Autumn Exhibition, both from the general quality of the works 

 exhibited, and from the large attendance of the public, was again a 

 pronounced success. 



The very fine weather that prevailed during the months of September 

 and October kept enormous numbers in the countiy or at the seaside, with 

 the result that the attendance of visitors was somewhat less than in former 

 years ; the sales of pictures, however, were considerable, and much larger 

 than any season for thirteen years. 



A novel and successful feature of the Exhibition was the formation of a 

 Sculpture Hall on the ground floor, and the exhibition of pictures and 

 sculpture invited from the Paris Salons. The provision of a new refreshment 

 pavilion, under the covered way, was found a great convenience, and was 

 well patronised and highly appreciated by visitors. 



Several Soirees were held during the season, at one of which a lecture 

 was given, entitled " A Retrospect of Art," by Mr. William Stott, of 

 Oldham, illustrated by pictures shown by the oxy-hydrogen lantern. This 

 lecture was highly appreciated by a crowded audience. 



Autumn Exhibition of Pictures. 



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Number of Works of Art Exhibited 



Number of Pictures sold 



Amount of sales at catalogue prices 



Season Tickets sold 



Admissions at One Shilling 



,, Sixpence 



, , Threepence 



Catalogues sold , 



Commission on sales 



Miscellaneous Receipts 



Total Receipts, exclusive of sales . . 



Entertainments. 



The rooms were used for the following social functions during the year: — 



The Lord Mayor's reception on the occasion of the visit of the House 



Painters' Congress ; a Soiree of the Liverpool Municipal Officers' 



Guild ; and the Annual Banquet of the Liverpool Architectural 



Society, each of which was highly successful. 



