The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-04
Announcement.

In response to a demand from the word to
day. grand Exposition will be 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 magnit-
cent dee ign. suited TO the various departments
of general exposition, aggrega'ing acres In
area and at great cost. This main building,
fronting on Broad street, is f6 feet high. go
feet long, and 80 feet broad, constructed
in the most substantial manner, containing an
exposition space Of over three hundred and
fifty thousand square feet. The interior en-
belishment ana general arrangements are ac-
cOrding 10 the highest style of art and archi
lecture. affording spaces for floral. 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 all the counties in the State and
the various railroads traversing her territory.
will show 10 the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources Of Virginia.
A capacious and splendidiy arranged art hall,
constructed OF iron. one hundred feet $40 d.
ameter. will be filed with collection Of rare
works OF art. now being collected 10y one OF
Virgnia's most gifted artists. embracing
paintings. sculpture, etc. Other aunexes will
be constructed for the exhibition Of horticul-
tural products. floral displays. vegetable and
farm products OF individual exhibitors Pou
try and pet stock Will be provided with large
and commodious structure. with every CON
venience for the proper care and comfort Of
such stock.
A beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track. with grand stand with accom-
modations for five thousand people.
The general headquarters for the Executive
Department will be in the historic building
which was erected in the Centennial at Phila-
delphia by one of our most public-epirited citi-
zens. and afterwards removed by him TO Rich
mond 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 and swine.
A Bench Show will be held in the Poultry
building, under the auspices OF the Virginia
Field Sports Association, and managed by
some of the most celebrated dog fanciers in
this country.
One of the principal objects Of this Exposi
ton is 20 exhibit the progress and improve
ment OF Virginia in machinery. manufactures.
her hocks and herds. and her methods and
results of agriculture. and 10 gather from every
source. within or without her territory. for
comparison and Instruction, all the best and
most recent labor saving devices and machin-
cry for tilling her soil, reaping her haryests
and changing her crude products into useful
and beautiful fabrics.
For accomplishing these ends the Exposi-
tion Of the Virginia state Agricultural. Me
chanical and Tobacco Association invites the
cooperation OF the counties. cities and towns
and ali classes within her borders, and
the exhibition Of all articles. whether
enumerated in the following premium list or
not. tending 10 illustrate these resources aud
10 develop or improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
inducements. No such opportunity for prof
table display has been presented. and at least a
half mil ion people will be pre'ent from abroad
during The Exposition. Extraordinary attrac-
tons 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 10 exhibitors. enter
tanning and instructive 10 visitors. and gener
ally useful 70 the people OF the country.
Virginia al the present time presents many
advantages for the profitable Investment Of
capital and labor, advantages whose value will
enhance in rapid proportion as her resources
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