The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-31

In response 20 a demand from the word to
day. grand Exposition will be held at Rich
mond, Va, on the grounds Of the Wig MA
State Agricultural and Mechanical Society
about one mile from the Capitol, and upon
which has been erected a building OK mag IL
cent design. suited 10 the various departments
of general exposition, aggrega ina acres in
area and az great cost This main build ng
fronting on Broad street. is feet high.
fee- long. and 70 feet broad. constructed
in the most SUI stantial manner, containing an
exposition space Of over three hundred and
nifty thousand square feet. Tn interior om
beli.hment ana general arrangements a,c ac-
cordiug 70 the highest style Of art and a chi
lecture. afording spaces for aoral. dome ste
manufactures. X,iio fabrics, mechanics and
manufacturers product, merchandise and
other displays. \ ma2ufccn, music nail
wherein grand concerts Will af.ord delightful
entertainments fr all visitors throughout
the entire ,ea.or.
The agricultural and mineral displays. b. boz
exhibited by all the counties i'm the state aud
the yar'ou, rai roads trayersiug her territory,
will show To- tine world the hitherto Unknown
and wonderful resources Of Virginia.
4 eap9,.ogs and -plendidly att hall
constructed Of IRON one hundred feet j Ill
ame.cr. VIII be filed with collection Of rare
works OF art now being collected by one o.
Yirgn.l's most gifted artists embracing
paintings. sculpture. etc. other enncve- viii
be constructed 'or the exhibition OF horticu.-
tural products. floral d .plays, vegetable and
farm PRODUCES of Individual exhibitors PoLi
try smd pet stock wlll be- provided with large
aud commodious structure. with every con-
ytuicucc f,r the proper care and comtcr; Of
SUCH stock.
\ beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track, with "A grand stand with accom-
modatloas Cor aye thousand people.
The general headquarters for the Executive
Department VIII be Ia the historic building
which was erected in the CCntcnn.a, at Phi.a-
delphla by one OF our most public piritei chi
zens. and aft rwards removed b. hin to Rich
mond and placed upon these grounds and 10
mated 10 this soc ETY..
Ample accommodations will be prepared Tor
the reception Of the live stock EXHIBITS OF
horses. cattle. sheep and swine.
a Bench Show will be- held in the Poultry
building under the auspices OF the Virginia
Field sports Association, aud managed by
some Of the most celebrated dog ianeiers in
this country.
One OF the principal objects of this Expos
ton i 70 eXh bit the progress and improve
meat OF Virginia in machinery, manufacture
her rocks and herds. and her methods and
fcsults Ofagricuture. and TO gather from every
source. within or without her territory, for
comparison and instruction, all the best and
most recent labor saving devices and maehir-
cry for tiling her soil, reaping her haryests
ard changing her crude products into useful
and beautiful fabrics.
For accomplishing these ends the Expos
ton Of the Virginia state Agricultural, Me
chanical and Tobacco Association invites the
cooperation of the counties, cities and towns
and al classes within her borders. ana
the exhibition Of all articles, whether
in the following premium list or
not. tending 20 illustrate these resources and
TO develop OF improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
No such opportunity Tor prom
table display has been presented. aud at least
half mil ion people will be pre- ent from abroad
during he Exposition. Extraordinary attrac-
tons viii be offered, and every effort made by
the management, composed OF the best bust
ness men OF Richmond and Virginia to make
this Exposition profitable to exhibitors, enter
tanning and Instructive 10 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 iator, advantages whose yalue Will
enhance in rapid proportion as her RESOURCES
are deyelO led.