The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-28
Announcement.

in response TO a demand from the word to
day, grand Exposition will be heli'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 building OF magnh-
cent design. suited 90 the various departments
of general exposition, aggregaiing acres in
area and at a great cost. This main building,
fronting on Broad street. is 40 feet high, go
feet long. and 30 feet broad. constructed
/ in the most substantial manner. containing an
exposition space of over three hundred and
fifty thousand square feet. The interior EN-
beishment anu general arrangements are ac-
cording 10 the highest style OF art and aichi-
lecture. alording spaces for II ,ral. domestic
manufacture, textile fabrics, mechanics aud
manufacturers products, me,chandiGe and
other displays. A magnificent music hall,
wherein grand concerts will afford &c iehiful
entertainments for all visitors throughout
the entire season.
The agricultural and mineral displays. 90 be
exhibited by all the counties in the State and
the various railroads trayerslng her territory.
will show to the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources of Virginia
A capacous and splendidiy arranged art hall
constructed Of iron. one hundred feet IS 81
ameter. will be filled with collection of rare
works of art. now being collected b. one Of
VirginIa's most gifted artists, embracing
paintings. sculpture. etc. Other auneVos will
be constructed for the exhibition Of horticul-
tural products, floral displays, vegetable and
farm products Of individual exhibitors. Poul-
Try and pet stock win be- provided with large
and c0mmodious structure with every con
venieuce for the proper care and 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 Che Executive
Department will be in the historic building
which was erected in the Centennial at Phiia-
delphia 10y one OF our most puhlic-spiritoi citi-
zens. and afterwards removed by him 10 Rich
mond and placed upon these grounds and DO
mated 20 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 in the Poultry
building. under tne auspices of the Virginia
Field Sports Association. and managed by
some Of the most celebrated dog lanciers in
this country.
One Of the principal objects Of this Expos
ton is 20 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 OF without her territory, for
comparison and instruction, all the best and
most recent labor saving devices and machin-
cry for tiliing her soil, reaping her haryests
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 and towns
and all classes within her borders and
the exhibition Of all articles, whether
enumerated in the following premium list or
not. tending 70 illustrate these resources and
70 develop or improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
inducements. No such opportunity for prof
table display has been presented, and at least
half mil ion people will be present from ahtoad
during the Exposition Extraordinary attmc-
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 % exhibitors, enter
tanning andinstructive 10 visitors. and gencr-
ally useful to the people Of the country.
Virginia at the present time presents many
advantages tor the profitable investment Of
capital and labor, advantages whose value will
enhance in rapid proportion as her resources
are developed.