The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-08-26

MANY ArrR<oTIyB FEATURE BE-
ryo hsRxreED M THE SOCIETY.
The soldiers Competitive Drill and the
Bicycle and Horse Races VIII Ss In
tsrsstIng-Other Attractions.

The Virginia State Agricultural and
Mechanical Society. in arranging ior NS
attractions this year. has endeavored ia
dong 30 TO encourage 20 contests OF
stiii and development OF the talents
and resources OF our own people. ne
Extra Attraction Committee mas alfeauy
arranged for a very ATTRACTIVE prog aiu ,lu's
in this line and are SUI, coi 1ssirsbie
features which they hope TO be able 70
announce shortly. ..,.,.
The programme for the first or opening
day is not yet completed, but X ~ ,ne
idea OF the society 90 sc. ufe some ,..' o,s-
~ open the Exposition. This VIII prod
ably be preceded by parade. Inc AZ
traction at the grounds VIII also ne IN
keeping with the importance OF zoe uay'
on wednesday. the second day, the itaa-
ing feature will be the competitive drll.
An event which IS already developing
very great interest all over this sthle
and North Carolina \ NUMB OF itt.
fers have been received from oinceFs OF
the various regiments commencing thls
feature I'm the highest terms, as one
calculated TO do very much in advancing
the interests Of the military. Toe ifiehd-
ly rivalry aroused between the Her
emf companies the hr.nainR tOgetDer or
the soldier boys from different sections
OF the state, and the opportunity they
vii have az the same time or seeing
the big Exposition are but ncldentdIs "
command this attraction.
Inn GRAND TOURNAMENT.
on Thursday. the third day, the Grand
Virginia Tournament VIII take place
The entries for this are coming IN rapid
~. and II promises 10 be one OF inc
most Interesting and exciting features
of the Exposition The knights VIII az
be I'm uniform. and the ent' Ftalutnei
promises 70 be an exhibition OF splendid
nd BIr Ytgl1
ed 49,,
On Frlday the principal feature OF the
programme viii be the bicycle races.
The bicycle riders are already begnhihS
to practice for the event, and the IN
terest taken promises numerous entries
and exciting races. inquiries nave Deen
made regarding the event from OUTSIDE
the State, and II is quite probable that
some Of the crack riders from o'her
sections will take part In the races.
The mile race viii also take p ace on
that day. and will doubtless furnish a
good deal Of amusement TO the specta-
tors. ,,,,
bay ON that day there VIII be a con
tlnuation OF the bicycle races, ana a
very attractive programme OF boy
sports. which has already been puDhSheu
IN The Times.
q HER AMrsEMENT-.
In addition 10 these attractions there
Will be a number OF nrSt-ciaSS amusing
entertainments IN the Music Hall every
day Of the Exposition, the programme
OF which will be announced later.
The principal outside attraction for
the second week Of the Exposition VII
be the races. These promise TO he the
most interts sting and exciting that nave
ever taken place in Richmond. and ffom
all indications viii certainly equal. ana
probably surpass some Of the big Metro
politan events. There are no racing
events anywhere IN Virginia or the
States adjoining Nirg n a which nave
dates for the races conn citing. Inls en-
tures large entries OF the best horses In
all the races.
TAI 1YplwRITfBa' CONTEXT.
ON Monday OF the second week the
society has arranged for typew writer's
contest which IL already attracting con-
interest. A large NUM- er OF
letters have been received in regard 10
this contest ,
neatness and accuracy, ana is open ior
TO an ladies having resldei
,n Virginia six months prior to october
] 1884.
The first prize viii be a silver medal
and SO; second. diploma ana -. NO
entry fee Will he chalged.
The contest will take place MONDAY
morning, October %, 1854, at 80 clock,
In the Music Hall OF the main build-
ing. Three competent gentlemen Will be
selected as jUdg >.
The contest viii last fifteen minutes
each contestant being furnished WIN
the same copy, which VIII be selected
by the officers Of the society.
Each contestant shall furnish her own
typewfiting machine. go
Secretary owens will furnish all the
necessary information.