The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-27
Announcement.

In response 20 a demand from the word to
day. grand Exposition will 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 magnih-
cent design. suited 20 the various departments
of general exposition, aggroga'ing acres in
area and at great cost. This main building.
fronting on Broad street. is 90 feet high. SO
feet long, and 32O 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 anu general arrangements are ac
cOrding 70 :he 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 ball
wherein grand concerts Will afford delightful
entertainments for all visitors throughout
the entire season.
The agricultural AMI mineral displays 70 be
exhibited by all the counties in the State and
the various railroads traversins her territory,
will show 10 the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources of Virginia
A capacious and spleni'diy arrangela art han.
constructed Of iron, orc hundred feet 10 di-
ameter will be filled With collection Of rare
works Of art. now being collected by one of
yrginia's most gifted artists, embracing
paintings. sculpture etc. Other anncKes viii
be constructed for the exhibition Of houicul-
tural products. floral displays. vegetable and
farm products of individual exhibitors. Poul
try and pet stock will Doe provided with large
and commodIous structure. with every con-
yencnce for the proper Gaze AID comfort of
such stock.
A beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track, with a grand stand with accom-
modatiOns for five thousand people
The general headquarters for the Executive
Department will be IN the historic building
which was erected in the Centennial az Phila
delphis by eof our most pub.c-s spirited ciu- |
zens. and Afterwards removed by him to Rich
mond and placed upon these grounds aud do |
mated TO this society
Ample accommodations will be prepared for
the reception OF the live stock exhibits Of
horses. cattle, sheep AID swine.
A Bench Show viii BE- held iD the Poultry |
building. under the auspices Of the Virginia |
Field Sports Association, and managed by |
some Of the most celebrated dog fanciers in 1
this country.
One Of the principal objects OF this Exposi |
ton is to exhibit the progress and improve
ment Of Virginia in machinery, manufactures |
her fOcks aud herds. and her methods and /
results OF agriculture, ana 10 gather from every /
source, within or without her territory, for
and Instruction. all the best and /
most recent labor saving devices and machin-
cry for tillng her soil. reaping her harvcsts
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 aud towns
and all classes within her riders. and
the exhibition of all articles. whether
in the following premium list or
not. tending 20 Illustrate these resources aud
to develop or improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
No such opportunity for prof
table display has been presented. and at least
half million people will be- pre- ent from abroad
during the Exposition. Extraordinary attrac-
tons 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 sndinstruct.ye % visitors, and gener-
ally useful TO 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.