The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-01
ACTIVITY REIGNED.
nusY SCENES At THE EXPOSITION
what Ia Being Done at the Exposition
Grounds In Preparation for the Great
Event Commencing Next Thursday.

Activity rcgned on all sides at the Eek
position grounds yesterday. In the main
hail the song of the hammer and saw was
heard. and carpenters were actively ply
inc their vocation. Stands were being
erected for the exhibits, and platforms.
r,linss and other carpenter work was
hcing done in all parts of the spacious
han.
an the MUSHROOM Mr.. NJ. Mitteldorfer
and a corps Of assistants were beautify-
INK tine usual bloakness Of the hall From
fh, centre of the ceiling 10 points on all
sides of the walls fcstoons were being
gracefully suspended. and back Of the
sacc the stars and stripes intcrminged
its graceful folds with the blue flag OF
Virginia. From the ratings Of tho gale
ries above hung fcStOOns OF bunting, and
when finished the hall will present pref
frr appearance than ever before in It's
history.
The western wing. which has been set
ilc for ladies fancy work, art. etc, has
..~o received the embellishments of the
decorator. and the soft colors of the
hunting will make a harmonious back
ground for the pretty handiwork OF the
ladies Of Virginia
ERECTING MACHINERY.
In the eastern wing Of the building ma
ch.nery was being erected. and an enOr-
NOUS windmill. owned 10y MIR. Ashton
S.arke. was being placed IN position. lie
Vll have fountain playing beneath It,
and the exhibit VIII be novel and interest
ing.
The racc-irack has been shortened. 1t
now measures exactly mile. The
nd
painted. and a stand has been erected for
the newspaper men. The Society did an
excellent deed by the erection Of the latter
stand. and 10 VIII be duly appreciated 10y
the newspaper men.
The Paris scenery is being put up. and
has % splendid appearance. 1t presents
perspective view. and the Arch of Trl-
umph. 30 well known 10 tourists, rises IN
grandeur i'm the scenes The graceful
Seine. with its many windings. rolls on
IN thc distance and the many beautiful
buildings OF Paris are very faithfully re-
produced. With the glamour Of night and
lilut upon the scenery, IL Will be Deauti-
fol and iliusory. and there is no doubt
that the production will be great sue
cess.
TIE GREAT BATTLE.
The Battle Of the Crater field is being
arranged. and many feet Of underbruSh
are being erected. The snake fence has
been built. and the scenery Is awaiting
erection Mr. I'd. Hamilton Cahill is
managing The production in a splendid
manner and the battle viii prove an in
tcro>,ng attraction for the many visitors
Both SpectacleS will be free, reserved
seats only being charged for. They will
b. - cents apiece.
One of the outbuildings has been set
apart for the fruit. flower and yege-
table shows. This exhibit promises to be
beautiful one as far as the flowers
PRO concerned. for several well-known
florists will make exhibits.
The switchback is being put in thor
ough repair. and will be tested by an
expert when the repairs are completed.
Tie management will see to it that
there is not the slightest danger before
allowing the public 60 use it.
Am of tine buildings and the important
parts Of the grounds will be lighted by
arc electric lights Yesterday connection
was made between the main building and
the Fire Department Water mains
from the city now connect with the
building. and there will be proper faclli-
tics for fighting a cOn1agration, should
one unfortunately occur.
The building in which the poultry will
be shown was being arranged yester-
day. Instead of using the art hail. as
WAS done at the fair last year, spacious
o building has been arranged, and the
pigeons end leghorns will have much
better time of it this season.
There will, Of course. be fakirs galore.
Already some have arrived, and the fes-
tive tin-type photographers was Yesterday
erecting his tent and preparing for bust
ness Put money in thy purse and
beware OF fakirs." should have been the
manner for Shakespeare TO have put It,
THE PARADE.
The trades parade will enter the ex-
trome western gate, and passing the
western end of tha main hall, 90 through
the grounds to the race course. The pa
radc will 20 around the track, not upon
H. and those occupying the grand-stand
viii have splendid view OF II. 1here
will bee no charge for the admission TO
the graud-StaEd on that day
Chesterfield county is getting lts eX-
hibits of woods i'm proper condl.lOn' ana
The platforms for Richmond conceive
display are being erected. The latter e1-
hhit will occupy IOXl4 feet, ana IS he
ing collected. and will bo exhibited by
Dr. NJ. c. Sheppard.
Mrs. Johnson's pickle exhibit will be in
the western end of the main Dulldllg.
There will be a band Of music three
evenings i'm the week at the exhibit,
and vocal melodies viii also be rendered.
The music dealers or lNchiuOuu, Will
som, strange idea Of progressiyeness,
viii not make an exhibit at the EXposl-
ton An of them decided that too much
time. trouble and money was required.
consequently the only musical firm at
the Exposition will be Charles NJ. Sttf,
of Baltimore He will make an admir-
able exhibit. and will have pianist
present To render selections.
Buena Vista will have display that
will even be better than its admirable cx-
bihit at the last fair. A large space has
been reserved, aud the goods will arrive
here to-day.
TO COUNT THE PEOPLE.
Passcmctrcs were being arranged at
the main entrance yesterday. BY such
an arrange ment the management can
tell each night just exactly how many
people have entered the gates
Colonel A. :. Buford, the president Of
the Society, will have his Office east OF
the main building as formerly. Mr. 4.
NJ Tyler, the secretary, Will have his
Office in the fourth tower from Rich
mond.
No life members or employees will be
admitted at the LeighStreet gate
One hundred and forty-three firms have
so far decided to be represented in the
trades parade. Some of the floats will be
fully twenty feet wide.
The Chesapeake and Ohio. Richmond
and Danyille and Richmond and Peters
burg railroads will be represented in
the trades parade.
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