The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-01
Announcement.

In response TO a demand from the word to
day. a grand Exposition will be held az 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 10 the various departments
of general exposition, aggregafing acres IN
area and at a great cost. This main building
fronting on Broad street, is 80 feet high go
feet long. and 320 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 ana general arrangements are ac-
cording 20 the highest style of art and achl-
lecture. affording spaces for fiorai 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 trayersng her territory
will show 20 the world the hitherto unknown
and wonderful resources of Virginia
A capacious and plcnddiyarrangedar hail.
constructed OF iron. one hundred feet il di-
amctcr. Will be filled with collection of rare
works Of art, now being collected by one of
Yirginas most gifted artists. embracing
paintings. sculpture etc. Other anneycs viii
be constructed for the exhibition of h0rt'cul-
tual products, floral displays, vegetable and
farm products Of individual exhibitors. Poul
Try and pet stock wlli Dee provided With large
and commOdious structure. with every con-
yenience for the proper care and comfort of
such stock.
A beautiful and scientifically constructed
race track, with a grand stand with accom-
modations for Eve thousand people
The general headquarters for tine Executive
Department will be in the historic building
which was erected in the Centennial at Phia-
delphia by one of our most publicspritel citi-
zens and afterwards removed by him 90 Rich
mond and placed upon these grounds and do
mated 70 this society.
Ample accommodations will he 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 fanclers in
this country.
One Of the principal objects Of this Exposi
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 to gather from every
source, within or without her territory. for
comparison and instruction. all tine best and
most recent labor saving devices and machin-
cry for tilling her soil, reaping her harrests
and changing her crude products into useful
and beautiful fabrics.
For accomplishing these ends the E0posi-
ton Of the Virginia State Agricultural. Me
chanical and Tobacco Association invites The
cooperation Of the counties. cities and town,
and all classes within her borders. and
the exhibition of all articles. whether
enumerated in the following premium list or
not tending To illustrate these resources and
70 develop on improve them.
To exhibitors this Exposition offers unusual
inducements. 10 such opportunity tor prof
table display has been presented, and al least
half mil ion people viii bepre.eut from abroad
during the Exposition. Extraordinary atfmc-
tions will be offered. and every EFFORT made by
the management. composed of the best bust
ness men Of Richmond and Virginia, 90 make
this Exposition prohtsble 20 exhibitors, enter
tanning and instructive 20 visitors, and geucr-
ally useful 10 the peopba Of the country
Virginia at the present time presents many
advantages for the profitable Investment of
capital and labor, advantages whose value viii
enhance In rapid proportion as her resources