Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-13
THE BIG SHOW THIS FALL.
Some Points About Features Of tho Coming
Exposition.


Exposition.
President Wood. OF the Virginia State
Agricultural and Mechanical Society. says
that the outlook for a splendid exhibit OF
the natural resources OF the State at
the Exposition to be held next October
IS very encouraging, indeed. He asserts
that he has never seen so much interest
manifested in State fair so long before
the event was to take place. and that the
Indications all point to One Of the most
successful exhibitions ever given by the
society.
Enterprising and prominent people In
number OF counties are interesting them
selves In seeing that their counties are
properly represented. Chesterfield Hen
rico, and Bedford are already actively at
work These counties have won premiums
at former Expostions. and fully realize
the Importance of early getting to work.
SEND THEIR FAIR DOWN.
The president of the Botetourt Agri-
cultural Society has advised Mr.. Wood
that they intend to get up the exhibit
for their fair with the idea OF bringing
It TO Richmond and show 1t as a county
collective exhibit. They claim to be able
to make fine display. Captain X. q.
Bourne, OF Grayson, writes that his
county will be represented. Craig has
also fallen IN line and will make nice
display. Allegheny expects to make
handsome showing. and thinks the Board
of Supervisors Will make an appropria-
ton for this purpose, as did Henrico. Inc
good people of Lunenburg are thoroughly
alive TO the importance or the
movement, and will no doubt have
a good exhibit. Mr.. Daughtry, VINO
had charge of the Southampton exhibit
In 1858, writes that he intends to urge the
people of his county 10 make display
of its resources. Hanover Is manifesting
considerable interest, and DR.. John L..
/ BAYLOR. OF Caroline, Is talking the matter
in his county. Wythe is also expected 10
make "A fine display OF minerals. the nu-
cIeus of which was shown here III the
Exposition of 1885, Mr.. Wood says that
at least twenty counties, IL not more. VIII
be represented.
RAILROAD EXHIBITS.
Officers of the Richmond and Danvllle
, railroad have already been approached
and requested to show the splendid ex-
hibit now under the control OF the road.
/ The,3 have expressed n willingness to do
So and efforts will be made to get other
roads to make similar displays. The Off
GERS of the society think thai such ex-
hibIts would not only be of great benefit
TO the State, but would rebound in much
good to the railroads.
Efforts are being made to secure ex-
hibits from the various colleges and
other institutions throughout the State
OF course, such exhibits as these would be
of great benefit to the institutions repre-
sented, and at the same time would be
very attractive, and of much Interest TO
the visitors.
TO SHOW THEIR WORK.
1t Is the desire of the society to make
the Exposition, more than ever before
an exhibit of the natural resources and
manufacturing enterprises OF the State.
and to this end working exhibits from
manufacturers will be specially solicited.
Steps have already been taken towards
having exhibits of fruit evaporators,
creameries, mode OF packing and handling
fruit. cider-mills In operation, and other
working exhibits of interest to agricul-
turists.
The society would like to have public
spirited citizens and agriculturists every
where give the movement the benefit
of their work and Influence. and they
think that nothing could be undertaken
that would do more to advertise the re-
sources OF the State and attract desirable
settlers and capitalists. The premium-list
OF the Exposition will be out In a few
days. and gives full account OF what
will be undertaken al the big show.