The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-02

will make. When we ssy "Old Virginia"
we speak advisedly, for while there will
be exhibits from other localities, the bulk
will be Of Virginia produce and Virginia
industries, and 1t will be essentially a
Virginia Exposition Visitors TO the
Atlanta Cotton Exposition. and the New
Orleans Worlds Fair will be surprised
when they see what an exhibit will be
given them. This will be only an enter
ing wedge to what Virginia can do here
after, when with the encouragement she
will receive, she can get up a series Of
worlds fairs" which will place her in
the fore front of the States.
THE BENCH SHOW.
From the first the TINES has contend
ed that the bench show Of dogs would
prove, outside of the Legitimate agricul-
turai, commercial and mechanical fea-
lures of the Exposition, one OF its most
attractive features. This opinion was
corroborated last night by visit to the
headquarters of the Virginia Field Sports
Association. This is one of the finest
and best systematized organizations of
| its kind in the United States, and il will
UltttHl a rDON VI hO-o VI dli tlocoto anu
| breeds which will delight the hearts Of
all genuine sportsmen. Mr.. George II.
Hill, who Is in immediate charge of this
part of the display, is working hard to
make ii a success, and among the noted
animals TO be shown are the following
Hospice Kennels, Arlington, n. j.,
celebrated kennel Of St. Bernards. the
finest specimens of this grand breed IN
this country. This will be grand dis
play In itself.
The grand English mastif dog, Moses
owned by Charles c. Cook, Canton, Ohio
winner of many prizes.
Winslag kennels, Staten, L. l., kennel
Of mastifs.
Mr John Wright, Richmond, Va brace
of fine mastiffs.
w. Stewart Diffendoffer, Baltimore
MARYLAND. will enter a grand pack OF
English Beagle hounds. This beautiful
little black, white and tau hound will be
quite an attractive feature of the show
Mr. Edwin Brough has just imported
especially for this show two grand speci-
mems of the English bloodhound trained
to hunt man.
Mr.. f. z. Winston, South Wales Ken
nels, Hanover Courthouse. Va, has
entered quiet a number of his fox hounds
and other breeds
The celebrated field trial winner, Eng
lish setter dog "Gloster," winner Of all
aged stakes at High Point, n. c., In 1897
valued at $4,000, will also be exhibited.
Mr.. Frank Windholz of New York
will have on exhibition some grand
specimens OF settlers, including the cele-
hrated Rockingham and Cora" Of
Wetherell.
This will give some idea OF the excel
lence Of the show.
THE FOX HUNTS,
which will prove an exceptionally at
tractiye feature, will be simply grand.
Colonel William +. Cody, the famous
scout. whose "Wild West" will be wit
messed by everybody, said last night that
he intended to ride broncho on the oc.
casion. and that he would keep up with
the hounds,
THE GRAND PARADE.
All the preparations for the grand pa
rade on "Opening Day" ltO-morrow)
have been completed. IL will be one Of
the firest professions ever seen in Rich.
mond
THE ART GALLERY.
This, under the critical eye of Mr.. viii
| liam L. Sheppard, will be beautiful ex-
hibit and arrangement OF works OF art
He has secured a large number Of the
handsomest paintings to be found In this
or any Other country, and the nominal
sum required for admission will be re-
turned hundred fold to every one who
visits the gallery. II will be simply beau
tiful.
THE LADIES DEPARTMENT.
This department, under the manage
ment of Mr.. Peasants, will be particG
larly attractive. 1t will contain beautiful
specimens of ladies' hsndiwOrk both 10
embroidery and painting, and will show
the great advantage Of the skill and in
genui,y Of our Southern ladies One Of
the most beautiful exhibits in this depart
ment was four miniature Confederate
tass made by Miss Emma f. Ayers, l0G
West Main street. Three represents the
various flags adopted by the Confederate
States Congress, and are the famous bat
tie flags.
THE CROWDS COMING.
Taken altogether the Exposition will
be grand and splendid success, reflect
ing great credit upon the management
and all concerned Already the streets
present gay and lively appearance. and
each train brings in crowds Of visitors
from all sections OF the country.
The success Of the display is already
assured.
TRAVELLING MEMS MEETING.
A meeting OF the travelling men, under
the auspices of the Travellers Protective
Association, was held at Ford's Hotel
last night TO complete arrangements for
the parade on Wednesday, and was
called to order by President w. II. Max
we'll al s o'clock, H. Z. Hirshberg acting
as secretary.
Ii was agreed 10 meet at headquarters,
at No. s07 East Broad street, on Wednes.
day morning at $50, dressed in dark
suits, black derbys, reed cane and badge,
and under escort Of the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues, will proceed to
place assigned In line. Badges to be