The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-29
Announcement.

In response to demand from the world to
day. grand Exposition viii b. held 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 a building OF magnifi-
cent design. suited 10 the various departments
OF general exposition, aggregaiing acres in
area and at great cost. This main building
fronting on Broad street. is % feet high. so
feet long, and go feet broad. constructed
in the most substantial manner, containing an
exposition space Of over three hundred and
fifty thousand square feet Tho interior en-
belishment ana general arrangements are ac-
cordng 20 the highest style Of art and a,chi-
lecture arording spaces for floral. domestic
manufacture, e xt'ie 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 displays. 20 be
exhibited by all the counties in the State and
the various railroads trayorsinr her territory. !
will show to the world the hitherto unknown |
and wonderful resources of Virginia.
a capacious and splend.diyarangeiart han. /
constructed Of iron, ore hundred feet To di-
amcter will be filed with collection OF rare
works of art. now being collected by one of
Yirginia's most gifted artists. embracing
paintings. sculpture. etc. Other auncxes win
be constructed for the exhibition Of hortcul-
tural products floral spnys. vegetable and
farm products Of individual exhibitors. poul-
try and pet stock win be- provided with large
and commodi0us structure. with every con-
yenience for the proper care and comfort OF
such stock.
A beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track, with grand stand with accom-
for five thousand people.
The general headquarteri for the Executive ,
Department Will be iu tas historic building 4
which was erected in the Centennial ut PhHa- I
iclphia by one OF our most public-sp.riteI citi-
,ens. and afterwards removed by him 10 Rich s
nond and placed upon these grounds and do f
latcd 10 this society. n
Ample accommodations will be prepared for O
he reception of the live stock exhibits Of
lOrses. cattle. sheep and swine.
A Bench Show viii be- held 10 the Poultry
uilding under the auspices Of the Virginia
'ield Sports Association and managed By
ONE Of the most celebrated dog iauciers in n
his country. u
One Of the principal objects Of this Exposi
ion is 20 exhibit the progress and improve
lent of Virginia in machinery. manufactures.
er hocks and herds. and her methods and N
asults OF agriculture. and 10 gather from every
PURGE, within or without her territory, for
Dmparison and instruction, all the best and q
lost recent labor saving devices and machin- Id
~ for tiling her soil. reaping her haryests
nd changing her crude products into useful
nj beautiful fabrics. -
For accomplishing these ends the Exposl-
on Of the Virginia state Agricultural. Me n
lanical and Tobacco Association invites the
'-operation of the counties, cities and towns
I'd all classes within her borders aud in
e exhibition of all articles, whether
in the following premium list or
IT, tending 70 illustrate these resources aud
develop or improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
ducements. No such opportunity for prof ap
Bile display has been presented, and at least a
Ilfmilion people will be preseut from abroad 49,
lrng the Exposition. Extraordinary attrac- '''
)ns will be offered. and every effort made by
e management. composed Of the best bust m,
ss men Of Richmond and Virginia. 10 make
is Exposition profitable % exhibitors, enter
ming and instructive 10 visitors and gener- N,
y useful 10 the people OF the country. gel
Virginia at the present time presents many
vantages for the profitable Investment Of
p'tal and labor, advantages whose value viii s
nance in rapid proportion as her resources ct,
e developed.