REPORT OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS 



OF THE 



TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL FAIR, 1851 



The Board of Managers of the twenty-fourth Annual Fair of 

 the American Institute, respectfully 



REPORT: 



The twenty-fourth Annual Fair was opened at Castle Garden 

 on Wednesday, the 1st day of October, 1851, and closed on the 

 25th. 



The attendance of visitors, was as usual very large, and though 

 the cash receipts does not quite equal that of last year, yet this 

 was one of the most successful exhibitions of the Institute. 



It may be safely stated, that no preceding fair ever elicited a 

 higher degree of interest and certainly none was ever more de- 

 serving of it. Let it be borne in mind that a greater number of 

 fairs were held during last fall than have ever been known be- 

 fore, and it will be clearly perceived that the subject is losing 

 nothing in public interest, and it need create no surprise that 

 persons living at a distance should be satisfied with having a 

 fair at their own doors. Though we may thus have lost a few 

 visitors we have the satisfaction of knowing that the great cause 

 for which we labor has gained in public esteem. 



The many articles of utility, taste and elegance there displayed 

 and the competition in the various branches of manufactures are 

 certain proofs of the benefits arising from the encouragement given 

 them by the American Institute. 



