The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-05
VIRGINIA'S EFFORT
IN THE COMING GRAND DISPLAY.
The Time 10 Almost Here for tho Opening
of the Second Exposition-rhe Big
Parade--The Preparations.


b. gins tomorrow, The doors Of the spa
cious hall and other buildings being
thrown open at 10 o'clock for the rcccp-
ton Of the thousands who arc expected
20 visit the grounds.
The day will be a legal holiday, and
lut few manufactures will be at work
I'm fact there viii be a general Suspcn-
sion OF business, and the entire city's
population vii turn ont to witness the
trades parade, and then later visit the
Exposition.
Yesterday at the Exposition the scene
presented was one Of increased activity.
All of the merchants and manufacturers
" no intend making exhibits realize that
On make any showing whatever energy
aud hard work is required. II was ii
1alry yesterday between tie storm out
side as ID fell upon the hundreds of feet
Of roof and the carpenters and
q orators inside, Tho roise reSembled
no little thc Babel of voices
From the Darkness and drcarinesS of
the hall has been drawn a picture full of
beauty end interest. On all sides bunt-
jig covers the baroness of timbers. and
odd eouccitS M the many hOOhs creates
who pay the place visit.
ALITrLE SLOW.
There is r great deal of work yet to be
done. for most Of the exhibitors are Nir-
cini0ns. and children of the Old DOmin-
Jon are proycrbialy slow If consider
able number of them would catch the i'm
spirauou of q Northern hustle by to-
nigh, Secretary Tyler could direct
force of hands 90 sweep out the hall and
everything would be- ready for tomorrow
morning As it is. I fear some of the ex-
mhitors viii be hammering away when
The sun rises tomorrow.
As q rule the exhibits will be EQUALLY
6s pleasing rs those shown In 1883. and
as whole viii give visitors very
comprehensive idea of Rchmond's mcr-
c'rinr and manufacturing Interests II
l> true That uIl The space has not been
taken, brt that is owing 10 the fact that
some firms after engaging space found
that they could not make up an exhibit
Do time Those spaces. and there are but
few of them viii Doe occupied by the
proiueSt floats of the trades parade. In
ilal way all of the space will be occu-
ped.
some Of the displays will he beautiful
and artistic. and much time, labor and
funds have been expended ON them. They
speak for the firms they represent. and
seem 10 say that il is understood that
enterprise and pleasing display Of ones
wares Us am advertisement worthy of
pains and trouble.
THT MUSIC PEoPLF.
II is 20 be regretted that only one piano
firm VIII be AT the Exposition. the Rich
moud merchants all agreeing not 10 make
exhibits. The solitary firm is Charles
NJ. STREET, of Baltimore. who on yesterday
was arranging his exhibit at Ryland *
lees old stand, in the western portion of
III" hail. Mrs. Joseph K. Gin, of the
Male Orphan Asylum. with a corps of
pretty young lady assistants, has opened
booth i'm the western portion of the
building. and is ready to serve visitors
with coffee. tea. etc. and dainty sand
Wlches ices. cakes. etc. The profits Of
the booth will go to aid the Male Orphan
Asylum. and the object should appeal to
every visitor 10 the Exposition.
I'M the machinery end of the building,
which Is the eastern wing. there can bee
seen everything from "a patented screw
driver 90 steam engine. Electricians
viii have an excellent display, and all
sorts of agricultural implements viii de-
light the hearts of the farmers. In the
southwestern corner of the main hall a
side show of some sort was being placed
I'm position yesterday. and next to the
music hall Professor Morris will show all
sorts and conditions of Illusions. The
music hall has been most prettily deco
rated. and the galleries about the build
inr begin 10 show signs OF artistic em-
lelishments in the way of buntings and
flags.
I'm the buildings i'm rear Of the main
llll everything is being made ready for
the reception of exhibits. In the house
90 Dee used for the poultry show the cages
have been arranged. and IN few DAYS
the growing of the proud ROSTERS viii be
heard iuferminging with the caCkllng
of The hens. The building tor fruits;
flowers and vegetables is also ia splendid
condition for the reception Of nature $
laudiwork. and to-day exhibits VIII be
moved into the place.
PANS PARIS.
The paris and Commune" scenery has
been placed iu position, and 10y the time
of tho 6rst performance everything Will
Doe ready. Workmen were engaged yes
terlay boo placing thc many electric lights
in position. and th. grounds nm front OF
Tie seats could Doe vastly improved by
thick layer Of ciuderS. After the hard
rain yesterday mud of that sticky.
oozy sort Day In front of the seats. and
walking proved to be welluigh impoSs-
bic.
over at the Battle of the Crater
grounds Captain j. Il. Tenant. Of the
First regiment, and "a squad of assist
ants were erecting the tents, and the
grounds on which thc battle will take
place has now begun TO assume quite a
picturesque condition.
The iakir has arrived. and can be
secu iu an portions of the grounds. lie
has The pOnderOus watch chain. diamond
pin and tough expression, and in a few
days Dee will look for the Shekcls OF the
uususpcctug visitor.
THE BIG PARADE.
The trades parade VIII begin its march
Up Main strtt tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock. All merchants or manufacture
crs having floats in the parade are re-
Quostcd To bee ready 10 start at : o'clock.
thct Marshal St0rke suggests that no
floats should be higher than fifteen feet,
as otherwise there will be danger Of col
lSon with electric wires. A feature of
the procession will be- the large number
of business men on horseback. The fol
lowing is the list SO far as made up of
those who will ride:
~ H. Asher. Jacob Bates. r. s.
BosEer. II. {. Burnett. ". VI. Cary. f..
A Callin. Arthur b. Clarke. ID. Q. Davis,
V. T. Dibrel. NJ !. Dimmock. c. NJ.
Fcrrfn. John w. Fisher, Joseph NJ Four
ourean. Jacob Cans. Robert II. Gillian,
IIarclson 81 Crump. Il. ". J1arwood,
Henry j.. Holms, John A. Hutchinson. j..
r Icffress. Thomas +. JcllreSS, George
r. King. r. f. Lee, j. Q. Martin, Polk
Miller. G.. G. Minor y. Is. Munford