The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-22
Announcement.

In response 20 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 building OF magnin-
cent design. suited 20 the various departments
Of a general exposition, agEregafing acres I'm
area and nj great cost. This main building,
fronting on Broad street, is f6 feet high. 6'0
feet long. and go feet broad, constructed
in the most substantial manner, containing an
exposition space Of over three hundred and
fifty thousand square feet TIN, interior en-
belshment ana general arrangements are &C
cording 10 the highest style OF art and archi-
lecture, afording spaces for ionl domestic
manufacture. textile fabrics. mechanics and
manufacturers products, merchandise and
other displays. A magnificent music hall.
wherein grand concerts will afford delightful
entertainments for all visitors throughout
the entire season.
The agricultural and mineral displays, 20 be-
exhibited By an the counties in the State and
the various railroads trayerng her territory.
will show TO the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources Of Virginia.
A capacious and splendidiya hall,
constructed o. iron. one hundred feet ia di-
ameter. viii be f.ed With collection OF rare
works Of art, now being collected by one of
yirginla's most gifted artists, embracing
paintings. sculpture. etc. Other annoxcs viii
Doe constructed for the exhibition of horticul-
ural products. floral splys, vegetable and
farm products of individual exhibitors P0u
try and pet stock win Dee provided with large
and commodious structure, with every cone
ycnience for the proper care and comfort Of
such stock
a beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track. with q grand stand with accpm
molations for FIVE thousand people.
The general headquarters for the Executive
Department will bee in the historic building
which was erected in the Centennial 90 Phila
delphia by one of our most public spirited citi- |
zeus. and afterwards removed by BIN TO Rich |
mond and placed upon these grounds and do |
mated 10 this society.
Ample accommodations will be prepared for |
the reception OF the live stock exhibits Of
horses. cattle sheep a1d swine.
A Bench Show viii be- held in the Poultry |
building, under the auspices OF the Virginia |
Field Sports Association. ana managed by /
some Of the most celebrated dog iancisrs in
this country.
One Of the principal objects Of this EHpos !
ton is 20 exhibit the progress aud improve |
ment OF Virginia 10 machinery. manufactures, |
her iocks and herds. and her methods and !
results of agriculture. and 10 gather from every
source. within or without her territory, for
and instruction, all the best and
most recent labor saving devices aud machin-
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, Me /
chauical and Tobacco Association invites the |
cooperation OF the counties, cities and towns
and an classes within her borders, and
the exhibition Of all articles, whether
enumerated 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 for prof
table display has been presented, and az least
half mil ion people viii DE pre- eat from abroad
during ihe Exposition. Extra riiuary attrac-
lions win be offered. and every effort made by
The management. composed Of the best bust
ness men OF Richmond ami Virginia, 10 make
this Exposition profitable % exhibitors, enter
tanning and instructive 20 visitors, and gener-
ally useful 20 the people Of tie country.
Virginia at the present time presents many
advantages for the profitable investment Of
capital and DAP or. advantages whose value viii
enhance 10 rapid proportion As her resources
are DEVELOPED.