The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-17
Announcement.

In response 70 q demand from the word to
day. q grand Exposition will be held at Rich
mond. Va. on the grounds Of the Virginia
state Agricultural and Mechanical Society,
about ore mile from the Capitol and upon
which mas been erected building OF magnh-
cent design. suited 20 the various departments
of general exposition, aggrcga' ing acres in
area and az great cost. This main building,
fronting on Broad street. is % feet high. o @
feet long. and 80 feet broad constructed
in the most su' stantial manner containing an
exposition space of over three hundred and
fifty thousand square feet. TIL interior EN-
belishment ana general Arrangements are ac
cordng 10 TIE highest style Of art and aichi
lecture. ahordng spaces for floral, domestic
manufacture. textile fabrics mechanics and
manufacturers product, merchandise and
other displays. magnificent music hall.
wherein grand concerts viii 3nOrf delightful
entertainments for all visitors throughout
the entire season.
The agricultural and mi1omi displays. % b.
exhibited by al the counties 90 the state and
the various raj roads traycrs.ug hor territory.
will show 20 the world tie hitherto Unknown
and wonderful resources of virginia
4 capac.ous and spend I.yananselart han
constructed Of iron. ore hundred feet 81 81
amctcr. VIII Boz filled witha collection Of rare
works Of arr. now being collected by one Of
Vifginas most gifted lists, embracing
plntlngs. sculpture, etc. GtAor auncycs vii
be constructed ior the exhibition of h0itcui-
uual products, floral d splay- vegetable and
farm products Of individual exhibitors. Poul
try and pct stock viii De- provided vita l4rsa
and c0mmoi.0us structure. with cycly com
ycn.ence fer the proper care oui comfort of
such stock.
4 beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track. with a grand staai with accom-
modatiops tor five thousand people.
The general hcadquarto~ for the Executive
Department viii be- in the historic building
which was erected in the Centennial OF Pbia
deiphia by one Of our most public spirited cir
zcns. and afterwards removed hy him 20 Rich
moni and placed upon these grounds aad DO /
mated 20 this soc ETY..
Ample accommodations will b. prepared Tor |
the reception Of the I've stock exhibits of |
horses. cattle, sheep AID swine.
A Beuch Show will b. held IN the Poultry |
building. under the auspices Of the Virginia /
field Sports Association, ana managed bs /
some Of the most celebrated dog fanciers In |
this country.
One Of the principal objects Of this EXposi
ton is 10 exhibit the progress AMI improve !
meut OF Virginia 10 machinery, manufactures, |
her Hooks and herds. ami her methods and |
results Of agriculture. and gather from every
source. within or without her territory, for |
and instruction. all the bcst and
most recent labor saving devices aud machlu- !
cry for filling her soil. reaping her havyests |
and changing her crude products into useful
and beautiful fabrics.
For accomplishing thess ends the Expos !
ton Of the Virginia state Agricultural, Me |
chanical and Tobacco Association invites the |
co operation of the counties, cities and towns |
and all classes within her b riders, and /
the exhibition OF all articles, whether
in the following premium list or
not, tending 20 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, AVID as least
half mil ion people vii! DE pre- emit from abroad
during he Exposition Extra rdinary attrac
tons will De offered, ani 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 % visitors, and gencr
ally useful 10 the people Of the country.
Virginia at the present time presents many
advantages for the profitable Investment Of
cap tai and labor. advantages whose value will
enhance in rapid proportion as her resources
are dcyelO.ci