The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-21
Announcement.

In response 20 a demand from The word to
day, grand Exposition will b. held az Rich
mOnd, Va, on the grounds Of the Virginia
state Agricultural and Mechanical Society,
about one mile from the Capitol. aud upon
which has been erected building Of magnih-
cent design. suited 20 the various departments
Of general exposition, aggregaiing acres in
area ana al a great cost. This main building,
fronting on Broad street, is t6 feet high. so
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 Tho interior en-
belishmont ana general arrangements are ac-
cOrding 20 the highest style Of art and archi-
lecture, afordiug 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, TO be
exhibited by all the counties in the State and
the various railroads tmversing her territory.
will show 70 the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources OF Virginia
A capacious and splendiilyafrangoiart hall
constructed Of iron, one hundred feet iIdi-
smeter. Will be liied with @ collection of rare
works OF art. now being collected by one of
Yirgina's most gifted artists, embracing
paintings. sculpture. etc Other anneAcs viii
De constructed for the exhibition Of h0r.cuI-
ual products floral displays. vegetable and
farm products of Individual exhibitors Poul
hy and pet stock will be provided with large
aud commodious structure, with every con-
ycnience for the proper care and comfort Of
such stock.
A beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track with a grand stand with accom-
moiations 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
dclphia by one OF our most spirited citi-
gems. and Afterwards removed hy him 70 Rich
mond and placed upon these grounds and do
mated 10 this society.
Ample accommodations viii be preparation
The reception OF the I've stock exhibits OF
horses. cattle. sheep AID 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 Exposi
ton is to exhibit the progress and improve
ment Of Virginia in machinery. manufactures,
her iocl,s and herds, and her methods and
results of agriculture and 20 gather from every
source. within or without her territory, tor
comparison and instruction, all the best and
most recent labor saving devices and machn-
cry for tiling her soil, reaping her haryests
and changing her crude products into useful
and beautiful fabrics.
For accomplishing these ends the Exposl
ton OF the Virginia State Agricultural, Me
chanical and Tobacco Association invites the /
cooperation OF the counties, cities and towns /
aud all classes within her borders. snd
the exhibition Of all articles, whether
enumerated in the following premium list or
not, tending 70 illustrate these resources and
% develop OF improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
inducements. No such opportunity for prom
table display has been presented. and atieast a
halfmilion people Will be present from abroad
during the Exposition. Extraordinary attrac-
tions viii 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
aluing and instructive TO visitors, and gencr-
ally useful 10 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 ia rapid proportion as her resources
are developed.