The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-02
Announcement.

| In response 10 a demand from the NOrlu 10
day. grand Exposition Will Toe held az 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 magnih
cent design, suited 10 the various departments
of a general exposition, aggregaiing acres in
area and at a great cost. This main building.
fronting on Broad street, is 8 feet high. 60
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-
| belishment anu general arrangements are ac-
cording 10 the highest style Of art and aichi-
lecture. affordng spaces for floral. domestic
manufacture. e xtilc 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 10 be
exhibited by all the counties in the State and
the various railroads trayersng her territory,
will show to the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources of Virginia.
A capacious and splenddiy arranged art hall.
constructed Of iron. one hundred feet in d-
ameter. will DE filled with collection OF rare
works OF art. now being collected by one of
yirgiuia's most gifted artists. embracing
paintings, sculpture. etc. Other anncves will
be constructed for the exhibition Of horticul-
tural products. floral displays. vegetable and
farm products OF Individual exhibitors Poul-
nd
and commodious structure, with every con
yenience FOR the proper care and comfort OF
such stock.
A beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track. with grand stand with accom-
modations for i've thousand people.
The general headquarters for the Executive
Department will be- in the historic building
which was erected in the Centennial At Phia
de.phia by one OF our most pubc-spirited cti-
zens. and afterwards removed by him 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 AID swine.
A Bench Show Will BE- held in the Poultry
NAtAAtAEf AtAN'A Nts' AAr itN'@ % AAf AAAAtA
Field Sports Association, and managed by
some Of the most celebrated dog faneiers in
this country.
One Of the principal objects Of this Exposi
ton il 10 exhibit the progress and improve
ment OF Virginia in machinery, manufactures.
her flocks and herds, and her methods aud
results Of agriculture. and TO gather from every
source. within OF without her territory. for
comparison and instruction, all the best and
most recent labor saving devices and maohin-
cry for filling her soil, reaping her harvests
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 to illustrate these resources and |
TO develop or improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
inducements. No such opportunity Tor prof |
table display has been presented, and at least
half million people will be pre-. ent from abroad /
during the Exposition. Extraordinary attmc-
lions will be offered, and every effort made by |
the management. composed Of the best bust
ness men Of Richmond and Virginia to make |
this Exposition profitable TO exhibitors, enter |
tanning ana instructive 10 visitors. and gener
ally useful 70 the people Of the country.
Virginia az 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 |
are developed.