The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-23
Announcement.

In response % a demand from the word to
day. a grand Exposition will be held az Rich
inond. Va. on the grounds OF the Virginia
State Agricultural and Mechanical society,
about one mile from the Capitol. and upon
which has been erected building Of magnit-
cent design. suited to the various departments
Of general exposition, aggrcga'ing acres in
area and at a great cost. This main building,
fronting on Broad street is 90 feet high. go
feet long, ana go feet broad, constructed
in the most utstantial manner. containing an
exposition space of over three hundred and
fifty thousand square feet The Interior en-
belishment anu general ARRANGEMENTS are &C
cOrdlng 20 the highest style OF art aud afchl-
lecture. affording spaces for floral domestic
manufacture textile fabrics. mechanics and
manufacturers products, merchandise and
other displays. A magnificent music hall,
wherein grand concerts will afford delightful
entertainments for all visitors throughout
the entire season.
The agricultural and mineral dipiays, % be
exhibited by an the counties in the State ana
the various railroads traversng her territory.
will show TO the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources Of Virginia.
A capacious and splendid'y arranseiart hall,
constructed OF iron. one hundred feet ID di-
ametcr. will be filed with a collection OF rare
works of art, now being collected by one of
Virginia's most gifted artists, embracing
paintings. sculpture. etc Other anneXes win
be constructed for the exhibition of horticui-
tural products, floral spay-, vegetable ana
farm products OF individual exhibitors. Poul
try snd pet stock viii be- provided with large
aud comm0dious structure, with every con-
vonience for the proper care and comfort o.
such stock
a beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track. with a grand stand with accom-
modations for five thousand people
The general headquarters for the Executive
Department will bee Ia the historic building
which was erected in the Centennial M Phila
delphia by one Of our most pubiio-sp.r.tei citi-
zens. and afterwards removed by h.m 10 Rich |
mond and placed upon these grounds and DO
natedto this society.
Ample accommodations will be prepared for
the reception Of the live stock exhibits Of
horses. cattle. sheep and swine.
A lflfn NfUn VIZ nN NUM- Ali INV 4 RAA'A J ]
building under the auspices OF the Virginia |
Field Sports Association. and managed b. |
some Of the most celebrated dog tanc!ers IN |
this country.
One Of the principal objects Of this EXpos |
ton is 10 exhibit the progress and improve
ment Of Virginia ia machinery, manufactures,
her h0cks and herds. and her methods and
source, within or without her territory, for
and instruction. all the best and
most recent labor saving devices and machin- |
cry for filling her soil, reaping her harvests
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
cooperation Of the counties. cities and towns |
and all classes within her borders, and /
the exhibition OF all articles, whether !
enumerated in the following premium list or |
not. tending 20 illustrate these resources and
to develop or improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual |
inducements. No such opportunity for prof /
table display has been presented, and az least
half mil ion people viii be pre- ent from abroad
during The Exposition. Extra oriinary attiac-
lions will be offered. and every effort made by
the management, composed OF the best bust
ness men of Richmond and Virginia, 10 make
this Exposition profitable % exhibitors, enter
tanning and instructive % visitors, aud geuel
ally useful 10 the people OF the country.
Virginia al the present time presents many
advantages tor the profitable investment OF
capital and labor, advantage whoseyaiue will
enhance ia rapid proportion as her resources
are developed.