The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-23
Announcement.

In response 10 a demand from the wor d TO-
day. q grand Exposition viii be held a. kich-
mond, Va, on the grounds OF the Virginia
| state Agricultural and Mechanical Society.
about one mile from the Capitol and upon
which has been erected a building of magnin
| cent design, suited 70 the various departments
OF ccncr exposition. aggrcca'ius acres i'm
lrea and at great cost. This main building
fronting on Broad street. is L feet high. @
fee, long and go feet broad. constructed
in the most sul staniial manner. containing AL
exposition space Of over three hundred and
fifty thousand square feet Tn interior EN-
belishment anu general arrangements are az
cOrdlng 20 the highest style Of art and a. Chi
lecture. atording spaces for floral. domestic
manufacture, t. Ntiie fabrics. mechanics and
manufacturers product, merchandise and
other displays. 4 magnificent music hall
wherein grand concerts will afford delightful
entertainments FIR all visitors throughout
the entire season.
The agricultural and mineral displays, 10 be
exhibited by all the counties in the State and
the various raj roads trayersing her territory
will show TO the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources of Virginia.
4 capacious and splcudidly art hall
constructed OF iron. one hundred feet j.. Iii
ametcr. will be filled with q collection OF rare
works OF art, now being collected by ore OF
Virgini4's most gifted artists. embracing
paintings. sculpture. etc. Other anneNcs will
be constructed 'or the exhibition OF horticu- !
tural products. floral spays. vegetable and |
farm products Of individual exhibitors Poul |
try nd pet stock will be provided with a large |
and commOdious structure. with every con |
venience for the proper care aud comfort of |
such stock.
A beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track, with a grand stand with accom-
Cor five thousand people.
The general headquarters for the Executive
Department will be- in the historic building
which was erected in the Centennial mt Phila
ielphia by one OF our most public pirtel citi-
,ens. and aft orwards removed 10y him 10 Rich
noni and placed upon these grounds and do
latci 10 this soc ETY..
Ample accommodations will be prepared for
he reception of the live stock exhibits OF
lorscs, cattle, sheep AID swine.
Bench Show viii b. held in the Pc uliry
building, under the auspices Of the Virginia
Field Sports Association, and managed by
ONE OF the most celebrated dog iancers in
his country.
One Of the principal objects Of this Exposi
ion is 10 eSh biz the progress and improve
nent Of Virginia in machinery, manufactures,
lor h0cks and herds. and her methods and
esllts OF agriculture. and TO gather from every
ource. within or without her territory, for ,
and instruction, all the b 81 and
most recent labor saving devices and machin-
rs for tiling her soil, reaping her haryests
nd changing her crude products into useful =,
nd beautiful fabrics
For accomplishing these ends the ENposi I
ion Of the Virginia state Agricultural. Me
hanical and Tobacco Association invites the Il
cooperation OF the counties, cities and towns
nd all classes within her riders. and II
he exhibition of all articles, whether 2
in the following premium list or
OF tending % illustrate these resources and
D develop or improve them. e
TO exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
lducements. No such opportunity tor prom il
abe display has been presented and at least "a
alf mil ion people will be pre- ent from abroad
uring he Exposition. Extra rdinary attrac- Il
ons will be offered, and every effort made by I
ne management. composed OF the best bust
ess men of Richmond and Virginia, TO make h
ais Exposition profitable 10 exhibitors, enter
lining and instructive 10 visitors, and gencr-
by useful 10 the people OF the country.
Virginia at the present time presents many -.
ivantages for the profitable investment Of
apital and lato or, advantages whose value will =,
nhance in rapid proportion as her resources
re developed.