The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-21

In response To a demand from the word to
day, grand Exposition will be- held az Rich
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 magnid-
cent design. suited 10 the various departments
Of general exposition. aggreeating acres in
area and az q great cost. This main building.
fronting on Broad street. is '6 feet nigh. go
fee. long, and 320 feet broad. constructed
in the most SUI s,antial manner, containing an
exposition space o. over three hundred and
fifty thousand square feet. Thu interior en-
helshmen: ana general arrangements are ac-
cording 10 the highest style OF art and a'chi
lecture. aGording spaces for floral, domestic
manufacture. textile fabrics, mechanics and
manufacturers product'. merchandise and
other displays. magnificent music hall
wherein grand corccrts viii afford delightful
entertainments for all visitors Throughout,
the entire season.
The agricultural and mineral displays, 10 be
exhibited 10y all the counties in the state and
the various railroads traycrsiag her territory.
will show to the world The hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources a. Virginia.
A capacious and splcudiIly arrangedar hall
constructed Of iron. one hundred feet ia di-
ameter. viii be filled with u collection of rare
works of art, now being collected by one Of
Nirgnia's most gifted artists. embracing
paintings sculpture. etc. Other anncXcs will
be constructed for the exhibition of horticu- /
tural products, floral spIays, vegetable ana /
farm products OF individual exhibitors. Poul /
try and pet stock will be provided with a large
and commod.ous structure with every con
vcniencc for the proper care and comfort of
such stock.
beautiful and scientifically constructed |
race track. with grand stand with accom-
mOdatiOns for FIVE thousand people.
The general headquarters for the Executive
Department will be in the historic building
which was erected in the Centennial at Phila
dcphia by one of our most public spirited citi-
zens. and aft rwards removed 10y him 70 Rich
mond and placed upon these grounds and do
mated 10 this society
Ample accommodations will bo prepared for
the reception of the live stock exhibits OF
horses cattle. sheep aad swine.
\ Bench Show will b. held 10 the Pc ultry
building, under the auspices of the Virginia
Field Sports Association, and managed oy
some Of the most celebrated dog ianciers IN
this country.
one of the principal objects Of this EXposi
ton IS 10 exhibit the progress and improve
ment OF Virginia in machinery, manufactures
her h0Cks aud herds. ana her methods and
results OF agriculture. and 10 gather from every
source. within or without her territory Tor
and instruction, all the best and
most recent labor saving devices and machin-
cry for tillng her soil, reaping her haryests
and changing her crude products into useful
and beautiful fabrics.
For accomplishing these ends the Exposi-
ton Of the Virginia state Agricultural, Me
chanical and Tobacco Association invites the
co operation of the counties, cities and towns
and all classes within her rders' ana
the exhibition of all articles, whether
in the following premium list or
not, tending 20 illustrate these resources and
10 develop or improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
No such opportunity for prom
table display has been presented, and at least ii
half mil ion people will be pre- ent from abi Dad
during the Exposition. Extra rdiuary attrac
tons will beofered, and every effort made by
the management. imposed OF the best bust
ness men OF Richmond and Virginia. 10 make
this Exposition profitable 10 exhibitors, enter
tanning and instructive 70 visitors, and gener-
ally useful 10 the people Of the country.
Virginia at the present time presents many
advantages for the profitable investment OF
capital and labor, advantages whose value VIII
enhance in rapid proportion as her resources
are developed.