The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-19
Announcement.

In response 70 n demand from the ,.or d to
day, a grand Exposition will De held at Rich
moud Va. on the grounds OF the Virginia
State Agricultural end Mechanical society
about one mile from the Capitol. end upon
which has been erected a building OF magaih-
cent design. suited 70 the var.1u. Departments
of general exposition. aggicga ing acres In
area and at great cost. Tbs main building.
/ fronting on Broad street. is o. fsot high. go
fee. long. and 80 feet broad. constructed
in the most sur stantial manner. containing an
exposition space OF over three hundred and
fifty thousand square feet. Th, interior EN-
bel-hment ana general Arrangements are ac-
c0rding % the highest 50, lc az art auI a cli-
lecture. aGordlnr spaces for f1ni domestic
manufacture. xtie fabrics. mechanics and
manufacturers pfoduCts, merchandise and
other displays. A magnificent music hail,
wherein grand concerts VII. aaa.i delightful
entertainments i.r an visitors throughout
the entire season.
The agricultural and mineral displays. o. be
exhibited by al the cOunt.e, ir the STATE and
the various raj roads tAycr ag har territory
will show tothe word tlc hitherto .alaaNu
and wonderful resources OF }usaa.
a capacious ani sp.enddYaunee1a.t ha.i.
constructed Of from. one hu.i'sI t.et On d.
amotcr viii De nled witha collection o, ure
works OF art. now being collected hy orc of
Yrg.na's most gifted artists embracing
paintings. sculpture. etc. Otho. inneNe, nill
be constructed 'or thc exhibition 90 h3ilrli- /
tfal products. aorl d ,pLy- vegetable ani F.
farm products of Individual exhibitors. plul F
uy end pet stock Will hc provided wilma large
aud c0mmol.ous structure. With ercr5 cone
veuicuce for tie proper Gaze aai comfort Of /
such stock
4 beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track with a grand stand with accom- I
modadons tor tre thousand people.
The general headquarters f.. tine Executive F.
Department Will be in the historic building
which was erected in toe Centennial at Phla +
dclphia by one ~ our most public -pittei cite /
gems. and afterwards removed by BIN to Richie .
mond and placed upon these grounds and DO
mated 20 this soc ETY..
Ample Accommodations VIII bo p'cp'rcifor /
the reception OF Che ike st2cA exhibits al /
horses. cattle. sheep aad swine.
4 Bench show VIII b. held IN the Poultry /
building. under the auspices of the Virginia /
Field Sports ASSOCIATION. and managed by /
some Of the most &C obfated dog ialc.ers in +
this country.
One Of the principal objects OF this Ixp0si /
ton is 10 exh bit ;he progress and improve /
ment OF Virginia 10 machinery, manufactures, /
her hocks and herds, and her methods and /
results OF agriculture. and gather from every /
source within or without her territory ior
comparison and instruction. Oh the bast and .
most recent labor saving devices ae1 machin-
cry for ulIng her soil. reaIing her haryests /
and changing her crude products into useful /
aud beautiful fabrics.
For accomplishing these ends the EKaosi- /
ton OF the virginia state Agricultural, Sc I
chanical and Tobacco Association invites fhe +
cooperation Of the counties, cities AMI towns /
and an classes within her b.rder, aue f
the exhibition Of al articles. whether /
enumerated In the following premium lst Oh +
not. tending 20 illustrate these resources and /
10 develop or improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
inducements. 80 such opportunity for prof
table display has tccl presented, ard atloa,t a
halfmil lon people VIII oeIfe eat iioA 81. Cad
during the Exposition. Extra ri.nary ottac-
tions viii be- offered. and every ec1rt made by
the management. composed of the best bu-i-
nc.s men Of Richmond aud Virginia. 20 make
this Exposition ,fiab.e % exhibitors, entet-
tsining and instructive toyi-itol-. ana geuer-
ally useful 10 the people Of ihs country.
Yirgnaat the present time presents many
advantages for The profitable investment OF
cap tai and labor. advantage whose value VIII
enhance In rapid proportion o. her resources
are DEVELOPED.