The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-30
Announcement.

In response to demand from the world to-
day, grand Exposition " II be 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 building OF magnif-
cent design, suited 60 the various departments
OF q general exposition. aggregaiing acres in
area and at a great cost. This main building,
fronting on Broad street, is 90 feet high. go
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. The interior en-
belishment ana general arrangements are ac-
cording TO the highest style Of art and archi-
lecture, afording 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 displays, TO be
exhibited by all the counties in the State and
the various railroads travcrsirg her territory.
will show TO the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources OF Virginia.
A capacous and splendldiy arranged art hall,
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
virginia's most gifted artists. embracing
paintings. sculpture, etc. Other annexes will
be constructed for the exhibition of horticul-
tura products floral displays. vegetable and
farm products Of individual exhibitors. Poul-
try and pet stock will b. provided with q large
and cOmmOdiOus structure. with every con-
yenienee for the proper care and comfort Of
such stock.
A beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track, with grand stand with accom-
mOdatons for five thousand people.
The general headquarters for the Executive
Department will be in the historic building
which was erected in the Centennial at Phia
delphia by one of our most public-s spirited citi-
zens. and afterwards removed 10y him to Rich
mond and placed upon these grounds and do
mated TO this society.
Ample accommodations will be prepared for
the reception of the live stock exhibits Of
horses. cattle, sheep and swine.
A Bench Show will b. held in the Poultry
building. under che auspices Of the Virginia
Field Sports Association. and managed by
some OF the most celebrated dog tanciers in
this country.
one of the principal objects Of this Expos
ton Is TO exhibit the progress and improve
meut OF Virginia in machinery, manufactures,
her hocks and herds. and her methods and
results of agriculture, and 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 for tilling 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
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 10 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 at least a
half million people Will be pre- cnt from abroad
during The Exposition Extraordinary attrac-
tons will be offered. and every effort made boy
the management. composed of the best bust
ness men OF Richmond and Virginia. to make
this Exposition profitable TO exhibitors, enter
I tanning and instructive 10 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 will
enhance in rapid proportion as her resources
are developed.