Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-04
THE MAIN BUILDING.
INSPECTION OF IT YESTERDAY BY TIE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES.
Some Little Work Yet TO Be Done, After
Which 1t Will Be Received from
the Contractor.

The Executive Committee of the Vir-
ginia Agricultural and Mechanical SOcie-
ty drove out to the Exposition building
yesterday morning and spent several
hours inspecting that structure. They
decided that there was yet some work TO
be done before they could receive the
building from the contractor. Several
small leaks were discovered in the roof.
These Mr. Sitterding will have fixed i'm
mediately. The railing around the gal
leries in the main hall will be securely
braced 80 that there will he no possible
danger in its giving away when the large
crowd is leaning over it to view the ex-
hibit below.
THE OPINION.
All the members OF the committee ex-
pressed themselves ms pleased with the
structure, and pronounced it one of the
most substantial exhibition buildings
ever erected in the country.
1t having been suggested that there
was a possibility OF the second floor
weakening when crowded with people, a
close inspection was made of it, and ii
was pronounced absolutely safe. The
timbers are Of the strongest kind, and
are much stOuter than those used in the
Exposition building at Atlanta. One
member Of the committee said that q
whole train OF cars might pass over the
floor and would hardly shake it.
A SOLID STRUCTURE.
Major Randolph and Mr.. Starke both
agreed that the building is much more
substantial than the Exposition buildings
at Atlanta and New Orleans
Major W. T. Sutherlin, of Danville,
was asked for his opinion and said "Itis
remarkable what great work has been
done here and in so short time. This
is n fine building, and while it is but
natural that it should be criticised rs all
new enterprises are, think it very sub
stantial and safe.
WORK TO BE DONE.
Mr.. Sitterding will soon finish what
little work is to be done and then the
building will be formally accepted by the
society.
a large number OF stands are being
erected by the exhibitors.
Director General Jones has moved lis
headquarters to the building. Secretary
A. II. Nenable for several weeks has been
on the grounds experimenting work of
various kinds.
As soon as the weather is suitable thir-
ty-two carts will be put to hauling gravel
to cover the space between the building
and Broad street
COMMITTEE on EDUCATION.
Circular letters have been mailed by
the Exposition Committee on Education
to more than $50 private institutions Of
learning in Virginia, but 1t was impos-
sible to learn the name OF every school,
and consequently no one should feel
slighted because his or her school has
been omitted. All are invited to aid ac-
cording to their ability. and the short
period of one month ought not to be an
excuse for non-action, but an opportu-
nifty TO let the world know what can be-
done when the heart rs well as tho hand
is enlisted in the business. This men
tion does not include the circulars sent
to superintendent of public schools.
WHO WILL TAKE BOARDBRs
The Bureau Of Information will send
out two agents this morning whose buci-
ness it will be TO canvass the entire city
so as to get all the information as to the
means Of accommodating visitors during
the Exposition. 1t is essentially impor-
tant to the success of the Exposition that
all citizens, whether they have been in
the habit Of taking dodgers or not, shall
assist the Exposition authorities in this
matter Of accommodating the visitors
who will be with us during the Exposi-
ton. This work is undertaken by the
Exposition for the benefit solely of the
city of Richmond, and it is believed by
the management that if the citizens will
lend their assistance in tins matter visi-
tors, instead of at any time Rrumbling
as to the accommodations, will 90 away
well pleased, thus advertising our city in
manner which will result greatly to our
advantage. 1t is hoped that in no in
stance will these agents he kept waiting
for replies to their inquiries, but that the
housekeepers will answer them quickly
so that they can accomplish their work
as speedily as possible.