The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-24

over to Manager Bradley and Captain
Wells. and these two gentlemen VIII feel
as proud as Two peacocks when they re-
alize that they have such handsome,
complete, commodiOus, and accessipie
park as that now being made ready Tor
them and their giadiators.
IL may be well to say Just here that
not only Will the new park be the
handsomest in the Atlantic League, but
the team itself VIII be one OF the best,
for Captain Wells has made his pick from
"a large field. and will have eighteen or
twenty to choose from during the prelimi-
nary season.
Architect Rodgers has been given carte
blanch in the preparation of his plans,
and he has done what ne usually does
made an excellent piece Of work. The
relation OF lights and shadows have been
studied. and an the little details have
been go-e into with the artists we'll
known skin.
The grand-stand viii be commodious
and comfortable to those occupying seats
thereon. The cranks Will De sheltered from
heat and rain. and the entire field will
be in plain view of each would-be specta-
tor.
THE BLEACHERIES
The bleacheries wiz suit the most eX-
acting rooter. Seats win be at a COM
Portable elevation. and they will be so
built that the sun. Will not worry the en-
thusiasts.
The diamond Will be slightly elevated,
so rilat pools Of water may not gather
when the heavens pour forth their full
ness, but the water win run of and leave
tho diamond in splendid shape. Grass
seed will be sown within the diamond. so
that neither the players nor spectators
Will be bothered with the dust when
light wind blows.
The dressing-roOm will be n model 10
viii be located off in the northwest Sec
tion OF the park, and IFS dimensions viii
bo 4OXl2 feet IL viii contain one private
room. 10Xl2 feet: one locker.room. with
sixteen lockers, one Wash-rOOm. with
shower bath annex and the building viii
be well-ventilated. with double roof The
bench for the home players will be placed
in front OF the private boxes, I'm tho
shade Of the grand-stand. while the visi-
tors VIII be accommodated on the other
side Of the plate--a virtual exchange of
places as they were last season.
THE PARKS LOCATION.
The park will be located on tho north
side Of Broad street. just beyond Lom-
hardy, on the line Of tho Traction Com
pany's cars and within two blocks Of the
Richmond Electric line. so that there need
be little inconvenience I'm reaching tho
grounds from any part Of the cite or
| Manchester. The view from the grand
/ stand ana bleacheries will be magnia-
ccnt-to the east lies our beautiful CITY
with its many church steeples and the
striking towers Of the Jefferson and the
| city Hall. and nearer suu the grand
| Richmond College cdidce stands out in
the open: on the north in the distance IS
| the rolling country OF Hanover: 10 the
west the Exposition Buildings and the
| handsome suburban residences. and 70
| the south the magnificent Lee monument
Nothing can be more beautiful than this.
and in the hottest weather Of mid sum-
mer he slightest breezes VIII be felt out
/ there.
! The park will be surrounded by n fence
/ twelve feet nigh: the grand-stand and
! bleacheries will be within the enclosure
and will not form a part OF the fence.
as az the old park. There will be six en-
frances and exits. all Of which will be on
the Broad-street side. with one exception.
that of a private carriage entrance In the
/ extreme northwest corner.
THE ENTRANCES.
At the corner Of the park on Broad
street nearest the city there will be an
entrance 10 the east bledchcries. The Sec
ond gate is an exit. The third is the
grand entrance way. double gate lead
ing into the grand-stand and 20 the west
bloacheries The fourth gate is an exit
near the grand-stand. and the fifth Is a
carriage entrance and exit. The sixth
! gate is the one referred 10 as being in
the far corner.
The grand-stand IS TO be 1ei feet long,
and will seat POP people comfortably. At
the base OF the grand-stand twenty-five
private boxes will be located. seating rs
I people. The entrance 20 the grand-staud
! will be by a short flight OF stems and
I two inclined planes. going east and west.
The ticket Office win be situated near
the entrance. and next 20 the ticket office
| will be Mr. Bradleys private Office. Two