The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-16
Announcement.

In response 10 q 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 magnia
cent design. suited 10 the various departments
of genenil exposition. aggrega'ing acres in
area and at a great cost This main building
fronting on Broad street. is 70 feet high. Gel
fee. long. and 30 feet broad constructed
in the most sui stantial manner containing an
exposition space Of over three hundred and
fifty thousand square feet. Tn interior en-
bcli.hment ana general arrangements are &C
cording 10 the highest sty lc of art and a'chi-
lecture, adording spaces for floral domestic
manufacture. T. Xtlie fabrics. mechanics and
manufacturers products, merchandise and
other displays. magnificent rosie hall.
wherein grand concerts will afford delightful
entertainments for All visitors throughout
the entire season.
The agricultural and mineral displays. 70 be |
exhibited By az the counties in tho Stitcaud |
the various raj roads tmvor-..s hor territory /
will show 20 the world tae hitherto Unknown /
and wonderful resources Ot Virginia
4 capaclou7 AMI sple8ligy asaure1a,tham
constructed OF iron. one hundred feet D di.
amctor. viii be filled with collection of rare
works of art. Now being collected by one of
vrgina's most gifted artists. embracing
paintings. sculpture. ctc. Other anuexcs will
be constructed Tor the exhibition of h1rticu-
tura products. floral -pays vegetable. end
farm products OF individual exhibitors. P0ui
try nd pet stock wiii Doe provided WITH large
aud commolious structure, with every con-
ycnicnce for the proper Gaze and comfort of
such stock.
4 beautiful and scientifically constructed +
race track, with a grand stand with accom-
for five thousand people. S
The general headquarters for thc Executive 8
Department will be in the historic building d
which WIS erected in the Centennial al, PhiA 4
ielphia by one Of our most public spirltei cifi-
.ens. and Afterwards removed hy him 10 Rich q
noni and placed upon these grounds and do q
iated 10 this soc ETY.. n
Ample accommodations viii be- prepared for
he reception of the i've stock exhibits of
iolses, cattle, sheep au swine.
A Bench Show viii b. held IN the Poultry
building, under the auspices Of the Virginia
Field sports Association. and managed by q
ONE o. the most celebrated dog faaciers IN
his country.
One of the principal objects Of this Enposi
ion is to exhibit the progress and improve
nent OF Virginia in machinery, manufactures,
Ter tocks and herds. and her methods aud
csults OF agriculture. and 10 gather from every
ource, within or without her territory, FOR o.
COMPARISON and instruction, all the b,st and -
most recent labor saving devices and machin-
rs for filling her soil. rcaping her harycsts
nd changing her crude products into useful "a,
nd beautiful fabrics.
For accomplishing these ends the Fxposi-
ion Of the Virginia state Agricultural. Me ~
hanical and Tobacco Association Invites the
Of the counties, cities and towns
nd all classes within her riders. and
he exhibition Of all articles, whether
numeratcd in the following premium list or
OF. tending 20 illustrate these resources and
D develop or improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
lducements. No such opportunity fog prof
able display has been presented, and az least a
ali mil ion people will bapre ent from abroad Z.
uring The Exposition Extraordinary attmc-
ions will be offered ana every effort made by
he management composed OF the best bust N
css men of Richmond ani Virginia. tO make
his Exposition profitable 10 exhibitors. enter
,ining and instructive ~ visitors. ans gcner
lly useful 30 the people o. the country. ~
Virginia at the present time presents many
dyantages for the profitable Investment Of
APP tai and labor, advantage whose value will
nhance in rapid proportion as her resources ct
ra tstafo.4t