The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-20
Announcement.

In response TO a demand from the world 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 magnif-
cent design. suited to the various departments
Of general exposition, aggreniing acres in
area and at great cost. This MAIN building.
fronting on Broad street. is to feet high. go
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. Tho interior EN-
belishmeut anu general arrangements are ac-
cording to the highest style of art and atchi-
lecture, aGording spaces for floral, domestic
manufacture. textile fabrics. mechanics and
manufacturers products, merchandise and
other displays. 4 magnificent music hall.
wherein grand concerts will afori delightful
entertainments for all visitors throughout
the entire season.
The agricultural and mineral displays, % be
exhibited by all the count in Che state and
the various railroads troycrs.ng her territory,
will show 10 ihe world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources of Virginia
A capacious and splendiIy arianeada hail.
constructed OF iron. one hundred feet 10 di-
ameter. win be filed witha collection Of rare
works Of art. now being collected by one of
Yirgina's most gifted artists. embracing
paintings. sculpture etc. Other annexes viii
De constructed for The exhibition OF horticul-
mral products. floral displays. vegetable and
farm products of individual exhibitors. Poul
try and pet stock viii be- provided with large
and commodious structure, With every con-
ycnionce for the proper care and comfort of
such stock.
A beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track. with a grand stand with accom-
m0datious for five thousand people.
The general headquarters for the Executive
Department will be in the historic building
which was erected in the Centennial at Phia-
delphia By one of our most pubic-spritei citi-
zens. and afterwards removed by him 90 Rich
mond and placed upon these grounds and DO
mated 20 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, AMI managed by
some Of the most celebrated dog fanciers in
this country.
one Of the principal objects Of this ENposi
ton is 10 exhibit the progress and improve
ment OF Virginia in machinery manufactures,
her focks and herds and her methods and
results OF agriculture. and 90 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 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 20 illustrate these resources and
70 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
halfmilion people Will 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 % exhibitors, enter
tanning and instructive % visitors. and geuer-
ally useful 10 the people OF the country.
Virginia at 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 deyelo .ed