The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06
ALL READY FOR THEFAIR
rHE EXPOSITION PROMISES TO ne
BfG SUCCESS.
Nearly All Of the Space In the Main Bald
ing Taken--some ofthe Features
The Races.

Preparations are nearly completed Tor
the State Fair which begins Oh TUESDAY
nex;. continuing Tor 1--WE Gays, ana uh''ss
Ali indications fail. II Will be the best
that has ever been held in the state
The exhibitions promise 10 be exception
ally fine and more numerous 'han ever
before. Secretary W. G.. owens saVns
that almost all the space In he main
building has been taken.
There viii be exhibits OF almost cry
article that can be mentioned, inc wnoic-
sale manufacturers TO drSe 'A"h'
having all taken space. Clo~hins, ar
ticles of wearing apparel OF I'll lds'
fne brands of flour. and grocery ma
terials OF all kinds Will be exhibited IN
profusion, as well as fun line ~ ~, 81
cal Instruments and articles OF II $lry
and comfort.
MACHINERY HALL.
The exhibit in Machinery Hall last year
Wa, very fine bat IL IS tho isnt Il at IL
will be much better this year, ~ great
pains have been taken 10 make IT cum
plete In every respect. rhe woe OF
the space in Machinery Hall his pceh
taken UP, and there will be the greatest
profusion OF engines OF every N'nc, i,'oe-
pumps vehicles OF every t"sJlpnoh'
plows threshing machines-in fact ever!
implement used in the maufactofy or on
the farm. visit TO this exhibit can
not fail TO be both interesting ano IN
structive. All OF the latest inventions
and the most improved labor-sayiag "e-
vices will be displayed. and tie Nlislhia
farmer who visits the hail Will d" thoi-
oughly posted upon the changes fnd I'M
provcments that have taken pia' since
ne purchased his last instalmant OF fsim-
ing implements
rHr FASrY WORK DEPARTMENT.
This department. although in previous
vears IL has been exceptionally good. VIII
be improved upon. and greater variety
of articles exhibited Exhibits have feeh
pouring in and the indications are mat
every particle OF space VIII be taken
I'd This portion OF the building VII be u
great educational school for me lanes
as they can there see The newest de-
vices I'm work. and win o,Sain from their
inspection ideas which cannot fail to be
OF great value TO them. II would be i'm
possible t. give list If even small
portion OF the articles which will he ex-
hibited. so great will be their nsrbcr.
The fruit exhibit will no doubt be above
the usual marx this year. as the crop OF
fruit has been unusually abundant ana
apples Of the finest quality peaches
apricots. and grapes will be displayed IN
the most tempting profusion.
As general rule the exhibits OF articles
OF home manufacture. such as bread,
butter. preserves. &c. are plenutu ana
fine. and IL is thought that this delsrt-
ment this year will be well looked Wter,
and that choice specimens of housewiiery
skill will be displayed.
1t would require too much space TO rar-
ticularize everything which will Ice seen
at this Exposition. II can be summed up
by saying that every product Of the fcrm,
mine. and factory viii be well represent
ed.
THE STOCK FxyIDII.
The exhibition Of stock at the state
Fairs has been growing better and better
each passing year and il is tho13lt the
this year the climax will be reached.Th
exhibit will embrace the finest grades oil
blooded cattle-Jerseys. Attorneys, Hol-
stems. and Guernseys; hogs that have
been bred to the highest point of pcrfcc-
ton: sheep Of every breed: in fact, every
domestic animal.
The poultry exhibit will be superb. IN
GLIDING all varieties of hens, ducks, Geese
pigeons and turkeys. The breeding of
the different species of fowls has been
much improved of late. and the very best
specimens of each class will be represent
cd.
The usual entertaining features of the
fair will not be wanting. and the grounds
will be alive with merry-go-rounds. side
shows and cane-ringing games. but no
fake" games will be permitted upon
the grounds. All games Of chance VIII
be strictly prohibited.
FARM RS INSTITUTE.
on the second day of the Fair. October
9th. a Farmers Institute for the Third
congressional district will be held.
Ii will convene and be called TO order
at 10 o'clock a. NJ. in the Music Hall OF
tho Exposition Grounds.
Addresses on the following subjects
haze been arranged:
''rhe SOILS of Virginia. Their Character
and the Crops They VIII Best Produce"
by Professor Whitney. 81 ths Division of
Soils, United States Department of Agri-
culture; "Dairying in Virginia. by Pro-
fessor Afford, OF the Division of Dairying,
United States Department of agriculture.
other distinguished gentlemen will be
present and are expected ~ deliver ad-
dresses
The Institute VIII open with an ad-
dress of welcome on he part of the
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical
Society which will BE respOded to by
the Chairman. Colonel A. S Buford. An
address is also expected from Colonel
Thomas Whitehead. Commissioner of
Agriculture. ihc Institute will be held
for one Gay.
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES.
Through the earnest efforts Of Secre-
facilities have been secured 10 nc Fair
this year than tn1 people OF R!chmOd of
Richmond have enjoyed COR some time.
BY an arrangement -,h .hc Richmond
Railway ana Al ,.tlc Company nassen-
gers will be carried from auy portion OF
this city or Manchestc- TO he Exposi-
ton grounds for one fare. the company
having engaged a large number OF wag-
ons. which vii cUnr"c. with tie Clay
street line at Broad and Hancock streets.
and With the Main street line at Main
and Madison streets. Mr.. Fisher gene
raj manager. OF the Electric Com
pany has written his division superin-
tendents 20 engage enough wagons 10
handle the crowds. which will! attend.
with speed and comfort.
TIN HAcIs
The great feature of the Exposition
VIII be the races. which will be far
superior 10 anything Of the kind ever
seen here. The three classes-trotting.
pacing and running-are full. among
the entries being many horses which
have good records. The amount offered
IN purses this year is larger than ever
before, $500 being the sum. Last year
<.lVo was hung up To be raced for