The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-09-26
Announcement.

In response TO demand from the word to
day. a grand Exposition will be held mt Rich
mond. Va, on the grounds of the Virginia
State Agricultural and Mechanical Society,
shout one mile from the Capitol, and upon
which has been erected building OF maEnih-
cent design, suited 70 the various departments
of general exposition, aggregating acres in
area and az a gr0 cost. This main building,
fronting on Broad street is 20 feet high, so
feet long. and 70 feet broad, constructed
in the most substantial manner, containing an
exposition space OF over three hundred and
fifty thousand square feet The interior en-
bellshment ana general arrangements are ac-
cording 10 the highest style Of art and afchi-
lecture, aifording 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. b be
exhibited by all the counties IN the State and
the various railroads traycrsing her territory.
will show 20 the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources OF Virginia.
A capacious and splendid.yarangedarth hall,
constructed Of iron. one hundred feet % d.
ametcr. will be filled with a collection of rare
works OF art. now being collected boy one OF
yirginas most gifted artists. embracing
paintings. sculpture. etc. Other anncxcs win
be constructed for the exhibition of h0rtcul-
tural products, toral splays, vegetable ana
farm products OF individual exhibitors. POul-
try snd pet stock will be provided WITH Large
and commOdlous structure, with every con
vcnence for the proper care and comfort Of
such stock.
A beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track, with a grand stand with accom-
modations for five thousand people.
The general headquarters for the Executive
Department will be- in the historic building
which was erected In the Centennial at Phla
delphia by one Of our most pubi.c-spirfed citi-
zens. and afterwards removed by bin 10 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 Cattlc. suecp hAu oNllt.
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 10 machinery. manufactures,
her hocks and herds. and her methods and
results OF agriculture, and 20 gather from every
source. within or without her territory for
comparison and instruction, all the best and
most recent labor saving devices aud machiu-
cry for tilliug her soil, rcaping 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
chanica and Tobacco Association invites the
cooperation Of the counties, cities and towns
aud 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 aud
20 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
half million people will be pre.ent from abroad
during he Exposition. Extraordinary attmc-
lions viii be offered. an5 every effort made by
the management, composed 81 che best bust
ness men Of Richmond and Virginia. TO make
th,- Exposition profitable 90 exhibitors, enter
tanning and instructive 20 visitors. and geucr-
ally useful 20 The people o. the country.
Virginia az the present time presents many
advantages Tor the profitable investment Of
capital ana labor. advantages whose value VIII
enhance in rapid proportion as her resources
are developed.