The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-24
Announcement.

In response to demand from the word to
day. grand Exposition will be he'd AT 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 building Of magnih-
cent design. suited 10 the various departments
OF general exposition. aggrega'ing acres in
area and az a great cost This main building,
fronting on Broad street is Is feet high. GO
feet long. and 30 feet broad. constructed
in the most substantial manner. containing an
exposition space Of over three hundred and
fifty thousand square feet Tho interior en-
beiishment ana general arrangements are &C
cordlng 20 the highest style of art and aichi-
lecture. afording spaces for floral. domestic
manufacture. q xtile fabrics. mechanics and
manufacturers products merchandise and
other displays. A magnificent music hall.
wherein grand corcerts will afford delightful
entertainments for all visitors throughout
the entire season.
The agricultural and mineral displays. to be
exhibited by all the counties ~ the state and
the various raj roads tayers.ug her territory.
will show 20 the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources of Virginia.
A capacious and splendldly arangedart hail.
constructed Of iron. one hundred feet in di-
ameter. will be filled with collection OF rare
works Of art, now being collected by one OF
yrgiuas most gifted artists, embracing
paintings. sculpture. etc. Other anneXes win
be constructed for the exhibition OF horticu-
tural products, focal displays. vegetable and
farm products of individual exhibitors. POul-
try and pet stock viii De- provided with large
and commodious structure. with every con-
venience for the proper care and comfort Of
such stock.
A beautiful aud scientifically constructed
race track. with a grand stand with accom-
modations for five thousand people.
The general headquarters for the Executive
Department will DE in the historic building
which was erected in the Centennial at Phila
deiphia by one of our most public spirited citi-
zcns. and Afterwards removed hy him 20 Rich
mond and placed upon these grounds and DO
mated 10 this society
Ample accommodations viii be prepared for
the reception OF the live stock exhibits OF
horses cattle, sheep all swine.
A Bench Show will be held in the Poultry
building, under the auspices Of the Virginia
Field Sports Association, and managed by
some Of the most celebrated dog ianciers in
this country.
One OF the principal objects Of this EHposl
ton Is 70 exhibit the progress and improve
ment Of Virginia IN machinery. manufactures
her Gocks and herds. and her methods and
results OF agriculture. aui 10 gather from every
source. within or without her territory. for
comparison and instruction, all the best and
most recent labor saving devices and machin-
cry Tor filling her soil. rcaping 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
chanioai 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 TO illustrate these resources and
10 develop or improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
inducements. 40 such opportunity for prof
table display has been presented, and al least
half million people VIII berre eatirom abroad
during he Exposition. Extraordinary attmc
tions will be offered, and every effort made by
the management. composed Of the best busl
ness men o. Rlchmoni and Virginia. % make
this Exposition profitable % exhibitors enter
tanning and instructive 80 visitors, and genef-
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 will
enhance in rapid proportion As her resources
are DEVELOPED.