The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-05
VIRGINIA'S BUILDING.
CONTRACT FOR THE REPR0DCcTf0N
oFMT. VERNON Ar CHICAGO
Was Awarded Yesterday TO Hampton
Firm-orgsnization Of the Column
bian Visitors Association.

ing Worlds Fair at Chicago. met yester-
day at noon at the Office Of Colonel a.
S. Buford. Merchants Bank building.
There were present: Colonel Buford,
chairman, and Captain J. II. X. Figgat
OF Botetourt; Or. A. Brockenbroush' OF
northampton. and Judge MARITIME VIII
Iiams. OF Bland.
The subcommittee opened four BIDS ior
the building. Two were from Chicago
one from Roanoke. and one from Hamp-
ton. Va. The plans submitted were ''.c-
fully examined. and conference had with
the architect, Captain Edsertoh -
Rogers al.
The contract for the building was finally
awarded TO Messrs. Holtzclaw Brothers,
OF Hampton. Va, and Washington H.
C.. for $3.50. They are 10 reproduce the
main building OF the Mount vernon nome
stead at Chicago. mt,
II is TO be turned over 10 the oihcie
board March I. 1893. There IS 20 be furni-
ture OF ancient pattern 10 suitably Ill
the house. and the appearance OF every
thing therein viii be just as at the death
Of Washington. The lot on which II VIII
no built is 165x170 feet The location IS
Rcod. with a number Of trees on the ste.
The avenue on which this building VIII
be located is a prominent one. lmme-
diatelv opposite the site viii be located
the building Of the state Of MARYLAND
and the State building Of Idaho ana Iowa
are on either side.
l learn that the Messrs. Holtzclaw are
the contractors who built the nearly
finished Chamberlin's Hotel, at Old Point
Comfort, Va.
vrsIToEs' ASSOCIATION.
The Columbian Visitors Association is
an organization consisting OF NUMBER
of Christian gentlemen, which mas been
established in Chicago for the purpose OF
providing desirable entertainment, Chrls-
tan surroundings and religious adVan-
tages for Christians who intend 10 Nlsit
the Worlds Fair
The association especially invites the
cooperation Of the members OF the Young
Mems Christian Association, Young Wo-
mems Christian Association. Young Peo-
pies Societies OF Christian EndeaVor,
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
Brotherhood of ST. Andrew, etc.
Secretary Candlish of the Young Mems
Christian Association OF this city, VINO
heartily endorses the object Of the organ
izatlon, is in possession Of all the neces-
sary information.
When | called on Mr.. Candlish yester-
day morning, l learned from him the
following:
The Chicago organization proposes TO
build. equip and manage the Association
building. South Shore" three-quarters
of a mile south Of the Exposition grounds,
and within 300 feet OF the shore of Lake
Michigan. on a quiet residence street,
where saloons cannot locate.
The building will be 10 by 374 feet, and
cover nearly four acres OF ground. This
house will, when completed contain 1000
,frt, ,I,tf fcv-
$500 guests at one time. without crowd
ing.
No expense will be spared TO make the
building safe. and 10 provide every pre-
caution against fire and other accidents.
In connection with this house an audi
forum will be constructed capable Of
seating 300 people where religious ser
vices will be conducted by prominent pas
tors. evangelists and other Christian |
workers from all parts Of the country
Regular meetings of the various young |
peoples societies will be held; also a spe- |
cial meeting for young men under the |
auspices Of the Young Mems Christian |
Association.
The membership OF this association is
limited to Christian people and the friends |
whom they may recommend to the asso-
citation.
The membership fee is two dollars, and |
IL entities the nOlutT 10 special rates
during the entire time that they desire
to remain at the South Shore"
The members will also have the choice
of dates in the order in which their MEM
bership applications are received. They
will receive all printed information issued
by the association, and have the right
10 apply to reliable bureau of informa-
tiOn. All membership tickets are trans
ferable.
All members of the Association will be
during the Exposition at the
following rates fOr rooms. not including |
meals: For inside rooms. 81 per day;
for outside rooms, 1875 to SIZE per day,
according to location for rooms occupied
by one person only, double rates will be
charged.
These special rates will be given on
oil accommodations reserved on member
ships taken out before November 18th, |
but after that date will be subject TO an
advance of twenty-five cents per day.
As guarantee that the accommoda
tions reserved will be used, each member
enjoying the same for thirty days or
under is required TO make four advance
payments Of $3.50 each
These instruments can be made paya-
bic at the option OF the member providing |
the first one is made within sixty days
Of the date Of the application. and the
total amount on or before April !, 1898. |
The money thus paid in advance will
be credited on the accommodations re-
served. the balance may be paid upon
arrival at the Office of the Association.
In case a member should be unable to
use the accommodations secured in ad-
vance, the membership ticket may be
TO another person, or two
will be allowed TO change dates,
due notice is sent TO the secre-
tary at least fifteen days in advance of
dates held.
A restaurant will be erected adjoining
the main section of the building. and
The price OF meals will be from thirty to
sixty cents. lunches from twenty to forty
rents, according 10 the tastes of the indi-
Vidual
The organization has also decided TO
issue a special three" membership.
which Is for three persons comprising one
party. coming at one time occupying
one room and remaining for the same
length of time. The joint membership |
fee is only $780, or $3.50 for each member
the party. The rate per day
for .Ae room is only $2.75. or rs cents for
each person.
The total advance payments required
are only SIS, or - for each person. Mem
oers desiring 10 accept this proposition
must arrange TO visit the Exposition on
Dr. before July 10. 1893, but the exact date
may be selected later on.
Seven days is the minimum limit COW
cred by a special three" membership,
put any greater number Of days desired
may be reserved at the same rate. Only |
80 Of these memberships. accommodating.
ESQ people, will be sold.