The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-25
Announcement.

In response 10 a demand from the word to
day. grand Exposition will be held 40 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 a general exposition, aggregailng acres in
area and at a great cost. This main building
fronting on Broad street. is So feet high. go
feet long, and 70 feet broad. constructed
in the most substantial manner. containing an
exposition space Of over three hundred and
fifty thousand square feet Tho interior en-
belishment ana general arrangements are ac-
cording 90 the highest style OF srt and a chi
lecture. affording spaces for floral. domestic
manufacture textile fabrics. mechanics and
manufacturers products, merchandise and
other displays. 4 magnificent music hail.
wherein grand concerts viii afford delightful
entertainments for all visitors throughout
the entire season.
The agricultural aud mineral displays. % Boz
exhibited by ali the counties in the State ana
the various railroads trsyersing her territory.
will show TO the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources OF Virginia.
A capacious and ,plenddiyarangedart hail.
constructed Of iron. one hundred feet ID Oil
ameter. will be filed with collection of rare
works Of art, now being collected by one OF
Yirginia's most gifted artists. embracing
paintings. sculpture. etc. Other trncxcs will
be- constructed for the exhibition OF hortIcu-
tural products homi d spays, vegetable ana
farm products OF individual exhibitors. Poui
try and pet stock viii bee provided with large
and commOdi0us structure, with every con-
venience for the proper care aud comfort Of
such stock
A beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track with a grand stand with accom-
modatious for five thousand people
The general headquarters for the Executive
Department will be in the historic building
which was erected in the Centennial AZ Phia
delphia by one Of our most public spirited ciu-
zens. and afterwards removed By him 90 Rich
moni 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 AID swine.
A Bench Show Will be- held in the Poultry
building, under the auspices Of the Virginia
Field Sports Association, aud man1gcd b.
some Of the most celebrated dog fanciers in
this country.
One Of the principal objects Of this Expos
ton is to exhibit the progress and improve
ment Of Virginia In machinery. manufactures,
her Hooks and herds. and her methods and
results OF agriculture. and 10 gather from every
source, within or without her territory. for
and instruction. an the best and
most recent labor saving devices and machn-
cry for filling her soil, reaping her haryests
and changing her crude products into useful
and beautiful fabrics.
For accomplishing these ends the Expos
ton Of the Virginia state Agricultural, Ne |
chanlcal 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 |
IN the following premium list or
not. tending 10 illustrate these resources and
10 develop or improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
inducements. No such opportunity tor prot
table display has been presented. and at least
half mil ion people will bspre.cnt from abroad
during the Exposition. Extraordinary attIac-
tons will be offered and every effort made by
the management composed Of the best bust
ness men of Richmond and Virginia, 80 make
this Exposition profitable 20 exhibitors, enter
tanning and instructive b. visitors, aud gener-
ally useful 70 the people OF the country.
Virginia az 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.