The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-09
THE EXPOSITION OPENED.
The Weathar UnpropliOuS, but a Falr
Crowd Present.
SOME FEATURES OF THE EXHIBITS
Tho Trotfing Races Postponed tnti To-
Day-ResuIts of the Running Events
To-Day the Troops VIII
Turn Out.

The Exposition opened yesterday MORN
ing under very inauspicious circum-
stances. as rain was falling al the ear
iy part OF the day. and there were few VINO
ventured out to the grounds. In the af-
ternoon, however. the weather improved
somewhat, and the crowd thickened up 4
little.
With the exception OF few exhibitors,
WHO have not yet gotten their booths In
shape. everything Oh the grounds was
IN readiness for the visitors, and those
who bravcd the weather saw some very
creditable exhibits. The place of greatest
interest is Machinery Hail. where every
description OF intricate and costly labor
saving devices may be seen. The vehicle
exhibit, too. is very fine, enibrA iEg
every variety and make o'carriago. bug
gy, and TOad-cart, while the farming in-
plomcnts displayed make a very crc,iita-
ble showing.
The booth Of +. W. Wood & Sons
seedsmcn. is very attractive. and is ono
Of the best exhibits on the grounds. The
Richmond Music Company's booth PRE-
sents a beautiful sight being filled with
every variety of beautiful ana costly IN
struments. Among the exhibitors Of spe-
cial note may bee mentioned II. W.
Moesta who mas a fine showing OF candy
and confoctioneFics; NJ. G. Gin g. Co.,
who exhibit q fine line OF cigars ana
cheroots. and Cease brothers. who have
at the summit of their exhibit of fine
wines and liquors the largest dcmijohn
ever seen in the city, its capacity being
two hundred gallons.
THE cASE MIN.
~F 4.
fractions which always accompany a
State Fair. The cane men, who sell you
Ave rings 9or nickel. are out in fierce,
you can have your Photograph taken for
. cents, and the COncy Island sausage
man will sell YOU 1 piplug-hot sausage
sandwich Tor hvc cents. IN addition,
there A. the hOoche-cOOc1e dance man.
who declares that he has the only 0rgi-
nal dancers fom the Worlds Fair at
Chicago, and may other diversions OF a
similar character.
The fruit display I'm the west wing is
we'll worth seeing and near It s. he How
or exhibit which is most inviting and
elaborate. The entire four galleries OF
the east wing are occupied by the poul-
try exhibit. This department is one Of
the most complete I'm the building, en-
bracing as ii does a very large number
Of the feathered species. There are prize
fowls from the barnyard and from the
cockpit in great number. Many or the
finest specimens displayed here are the
property Of Northern brseierl There
are fancy ducks geese, guineas, pigeons,
hens. and ROSTERS.
ARr rxuIBiT.
The central gallery on the north side
OF the main building is devoted to the
exhibit of art productions and laules
needlcwOrk. There are three DIVISIONS
OF the Art Department. separate sections
being given 20 the pencil, cray0n. ana
charcoal drawings. the water coloss
and the oil paintings. The oil works are
foi the most part concealed IN dafh
SPOT on the wall behind the fancy goods
counter and only some OF the craSohs
are afforded a sufficient light several
unique bits Of carved furniture are 10
be seen in the gallery.
The best feature OF the Exposition is
found at the stables, where there are
pacorS. runners, and Hotters ot inner
br.,ding than have ever been seen at
Virginia Exposition.
Annie preparations have been made to
furnish good meats for visitOrs 10 the
Fair there beng restaurants scattered
an atout the main building. Those WHO
wish an appeuZing meal VIII DO wen 10
call on Mrs Gill who has htled up
nice booth Just 20 the left OF the entrance
10 the Music Han.
Tae TiMrs BOOTH
The latest papers and all infor 1atlon
relative to the Exposition can be obtain
ed bv calling n The Times booth which
is situated Just 10 the rlght OF me mann
entrance to the large building
The weather killed the parade OF the
First Virginia Regiment wh.ch had re-
ce,vcd ord ,rs several days ago 20 parade
10 ;he grounds Here is a copy OF ihe
order issued yesterday morning.
Richmond. Va, October b 1879.
order No. 20.
Owi7g 10 the inclcmency of the "fa'n-
or orders No. 50. which ordered a parade
of tre regiment for this date. are re-
vol. ed By order Of Coio1el Jones.
T. 4. SHEPHERD,
Captain ana Adjutant
The troops are expected TO turn ont
to-mor-ow. which will be the big day
OF the Exposition.
The arrangements of the iuciin 'n'
railway and Electric Company .or trans
nortinr visitors to the EXDosltira-
Crounds worked very well wagons c"n-
nectlue with the street cars ~ Main anh
.ro,aoo, streets and at Broad and Han