The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-03
Announcement.

In response 10 a 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 magnih-
cent design suited 20 the various departments
OF a general exposition, aggrega'ing acres in
area and at great cost This main building,
| fronting on Broad street. is 70 feet high. go
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. The interior en-
belshment anu general arrangements are &C
cording TO the highest style Of art and CHI
lecture. aG0rding spaces for floral. domestic
manufacture. textile fabrics mechanics and
manufacturers products, merchandise and
other displays. 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 trayersing her territory
will show 10 the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources OF Virginia.
A capacious and splendiiiy arrangedart hall.
constructed Of iron. one hundred feet 10 di-
amcter. will be filed with collection OF rare
works Of art, now being collected by one of
Yirginia's most gifted artists. embracing
paintings. sculpture. etc. other anneVes will
be constructed for the exhibition Of hortcul-
tural products. floral Displays. vegetable and /
farm products Of individual exhibitors. Poul- |
try and pet stock Will De provided with large I
and commodous 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 five thousand people.
The general headquarters for the Executive |
Department will be in the historic building 4
which was erected in the Centennial at Phlla- /
delphia by one Of our most public spirited cti- |
zens. and afterwards removed by him TO Rich /
mond and placed upon these grounds and DO
mated to 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. and 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 tocks and herds. and her methods and
results OF agriculture. and 20 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 tilling 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. Ne
,hanicaI and Tobacco Association invites the
Of the counties. cities and towns
md all classes within her borders, and
he exhibition of all articles. whether
enumerated in the following premium list or
rot tending 20 illustrate these resources and
o develop or improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
No such opportunity for prof a
able display has been presented. and al least
lAlf mil ION people will bepre ent from abroad
Turing the Exposition. Extraordinary attrac- I
ions will be offered, and every effort made 0y
he management. composed Of the best bust
less men Of Richmond and Virginia, 10 make
his Exposition profitable 20 exhibitors. enter
aiming and instructive 10 visitors. and gener- p
Nv useful to the people Of the country. =
Virginia az the present time presents many
dy4nfaaaa far he IA
apital and labor, advantages whose value will
nhance in rapid proportion as her resources .
re developed.