The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-05
Announcement.

In response 30 q demand from the word to
day. grand Exposition will De- held M 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 o. magniti-
cent design. suited 10 the various departments
Of general exposition, aggregaiinR acres IN
area and at great cost This main building
fronting on Broad street. is f6 feet high, go
feet long. and 30 feet broad. constructed
in the most substantial manner. containing an
exposition space Of over throe hundres and
fifty thousand square feet. The interior en-
beishment anu general arrangements are ac-
cording to the highest stylc Of art and afchi-
lecture. atfording spaces for floral. domestic
manufacture. textile fabrics, mechanics and
manufacturers product', merchandise and
other displays. magnificent music ball,
wherein grand concerts will afford delightful
entertainments for all visitors throughout
the entire season.
The agricultural and mineral displays, 70 be
exhibited by all the counties in the State and
the various railroads trayersng her territory
viii show 70 the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources of Virginia.
A capacious and splenddiy dart hail,
constructed Of iron, one hundred feet il d.
ameter. will be- filed with collection of rare
works Of art. now b,ing collected by ore OF
Virginia's most gifted artists, embracing
paintings, sculpture. etc Other anneXcs viii
be constructed for the exhibition OF horticui-
tural products. floral displays, vegetable and
farm products of individual exhibitors. P0ul-
Try and pet stock viii be provided with large
and commol0us structure, with every con-
yeniencc for the proper care aud comfort Of
such stock.
A beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track. with q grand stand with accom-
modauons for five thousand people.
The general headquarters for the Executive
Department will be- in the historic building
which was erected in the Centennial at phila-
dclphia by one of our most public spirited ciu-
zens. and afterwards removed 10y him 10 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 ia the Poultry
binding, under the auspices II the Virginia
Field sports Association, and managed bY
some Of the most celebrated dog fanciers in
this country
One Of the principal objects Ct this Exposl
ton is to exhibit the progress and improve
ment OF Virginia IN machinery, manufactures.
her nocks 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 tho best and
most recent labor saving devices ard machine
cry for tilling her soil reaping her harycsts
and changing her crude products into useful
and beautiful fabrics.
For accomplishing these ends the Exposi-
ton OF the Virginia state Agricultural, Me
chanica and Tobacco Association invites the
cooperation OF the counties. cities aud 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
10 develop or improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
INDUCEMENTS. No such opportunity Tor prom
table display has been presented aud az least
half mil ion people will be pre- cut from abroad
during he Exposition. Extra rdinary attrac-
tions 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 10 exhibitors. enter
tanning and instructive TO visitors. ana gcner-
ally useful 70 the people OF the country.
Virginia at the present time presents many
advantages for the profitable investment Of
cap. tai and labor, advantages whose value viii
enhance ia rapid proportion as her resources
are developed.