Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-07-15
WILL BE A BIG FAIR.
EVERY INDICATION THAT THE Ex'
POSITION WILL BE A SUCCESS
How the Exlaibits VIII be Arranged
Much spnce Already Takcn--hsces
and Other FcatureA


and Other Features
The EXPOSITION to be given In OCTOBER
by the Virginia State Agricultural ana
Mechanical Society promises to be the
most successful entertainment ever UNDER
taken by the society. Already space is
being rapidly taken by exhibitors, and
IL is almost GER ain that the big building
will be crowded with display Of Vir-
ginta products and resources. The officers
OF the society are working very hard for
the success of the exposition, and 1t looks
as IL their labors will be richly rewarded.
In the allotment Of space. the county
collective exhibits have been stationed In
the extreme western wing on the main
floor OF the building. In the extreme right
wing will be the agricultural implements
and machinery display. A large number
OF working exhibits will be placed to the
right OF the main entrance. To the left
of the main entrance will be the miscel-
laneous exhibits The art department VIII
occupy the central portion OF the gallery,
and the exhibits from schools and col
leges will be placed alongside or the
art department. In the western wing VIII
be heard the Growing and cackling OF the
chickens, and the cooling Of the pigeons.
Mr.. Everett Waddey, chairman or the
Grounds and Buildings Committee has
been very active in making improvements
ont at the grounds. The race-course,
which is now under the management Of
the society, is probably In better condl-
ton than ever before, and there Is no
reason why the record OF the track
should not be greatly lowered at the
races to be held during the Exposition
Another improvement will be the con-
struction Of a quarter-stretch in front OF
the grand stand This is an improvement
10 the race-track here that has long
been wanted.
To HAVE GOOD RACES.
Mr.. Writ r.. Taylor a member OF the
Citizens Auxiliary Committee, has been
added to the Race Committee. Mr. Tay-
lor is a great admirer of the thorough
bred. and will look particularly after
the interest of the running-horse people
at the coming meeting. The fact that
the races here follow very closely the
meetings in the Virginia, Maryland, and
Delaware circuits, .nsures large atten-
dance of race-horses. The race pro-
offered in Virginia. Upwards of 5000 Is
offered in premiums, the classes ranging
from free-for-all to a $50 also yearling,
2-year-old, and 3-year-old classes for Viz
gina-bred horses. In addition to these
there will be three running races each
day. two for jockey, and one for gentle
men-rders.
Colonel John Murphy. chairman Of the
Amusement and Privilege Committee. is
actively engaged in arranging for enter
tainments to be held during the EXposi-
tioan. IL Ia expected that grand military
display of some kind viii be made-either
a sham battle or competitive drill. a
tournament will be run during the first
week. Captain John r. Martin. of Farm
Vile, will have charge OF this feature,
which promises to be one of the most at
tractive of the fair. 1t will be rernefn-
bered that Captain Martin had charge or
the tournament in 1892 which was such
splendid success, and attracted one OF the
largest crowds ever seen on the grounds.
Captain Martin says the affair this year
will be- even more attractive than its pre-
decessor.
BOYS sports will be a feature of the
first week. and the committee Is making
arrangements to have a number of other
attractions TO amuse and entertain the
visitors.
wHEELMEN TO RACE.
The bicycle races are attracting a great
Zeal of attention among the wheelmen and
their friends Three hundred dollars III
medals will be given IN prizes. and the
riders Of the studs of steel have already
begun TO practice and get themselves in
condition for the event The races take
place Friday and Saturday of the first
4 no eli one all
are going to be broken. There is unques-
tionably more interest manifested here In
cycling than ever before, there beng at
present three well-organized clubs, besides
many riders who are not club-men.
Space in the main building is being
rapidly taken, and already nearly as
much room has been assigned as was used
during the fair of last year. This clearly
indicates that there Is going to be
splendid exhibit. The society printed TO-
40 copies Of the premium-llst, which
were thoroughly distributed in Virginia
and adjoining States. and many inquiries
are being received regarding entries for
competition in the various departments.
GIVES WAY TO US.
The dates of the Raleigh On. c. fair
have been changed from conflicting with
the Virginia Exposition, apd it Will take
dcers here say, will result in good for
both fairs. The fact that exhibitors can
show AT both places will encourage many
people to make special efforts to get up
A fine display. Horses can also be en-
| tered for the races AT both places, which
will be quite feature to the race-horse
fraternity. II is also very likely that
! excursions will be run for the convenience
| and accommodation of the people in the
| old North State who will want to come
TO Richmond.
The management feel greatly encour-
/ aged at the number of counties that have
| signified their intention of making ex-
hibits As before stated the imperishable
! portion Of these exhibits Will remain as
a nucleus for the permanent exhibit
which the society intends to get up. II
| IS also very probable that the Richmond
| and DanviIle and the Chesapeake and
! ohio railway will make fine exhibits, and
! n Is also possible that other railroads
! VIII do likewise.
! i glance at the premium-lst, which Is
| without doubt the handsomest book OF
the kind the society ever got out shows
! that most generous supply Of premiums
| are offered.
IMMIGRATION CONVENTION.
The immigration Convention, which IS
! to be held under the auspices Of the So
ciety during the Exposition, will add
greatly 10 its effectiveness. and will also
be an important step towards advancing
the interests Of the State. 1t IS also the
intention Of the society to thoroughly ad-
vertise the Exposition in the North and
West with the idea of attracting desira-
bic settlers. and that the fact that the
convention will be held during the Elk
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