The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-06-17
THE DETROIT EXPOSITION.
Many New and Interesting Features
This Year.


The Detroit International Fair and EXPOSE
ton Association has appointed Mr.. 7. f. B.
Sotham, IF Pontiac. manager, and. guided by
the past three years experience, has decided
upon changes and additional attractions,
which illmake this years exposition august
% to September 81 not only superior to any
previously held In Detroit, but superior In
many respects to any yet held in the country.
One OF the improvements which, as much as
any other, is calculated to popularlze this in
stitution is vast amphitheater, the arena of
which is one-fifth of mile In circumference
and seating 10000. ~ y
At one side of the bandstand. In the arena.
cattle will be judged, on the opposite side
draft horses, and In the outer circle saddle
and harness horses. The Detroit Exposition
finest displays OF stock ever seen In this coan-
try. Thera Is every indication that this years
exhibition in that line will excel any that have
preceded IL. With the method proposed for
Judging animals the stock exhibits will be
brought before thousands Of people who have
heretofore paid but little attention to this i'm
portent branch of the country's wealth. In
this arena, at stated hours daily, there will be
a series of special attractions. such as the
Roman hippodrome, chariot races with four
horses driven abreast, midget chariot races,
mule races over hrr Hes athletic contests, lii
liputian circus interspersed with popular and
classic music by the best bands AMI a great
number OF other attractions. The general adj
mission TO the grounds will also admit to the
amphitheater, where, comfortably seated, all
visitors can enjoy these varied attractions.
The exposition will be not only pleasant
entertainment but an educational institution.
AS one means to this end, the association will
invite some of the best speakers In this coun-
try AID Canada to address the people on sub
jects appropriate to each OF the ten days. Tho
music stand on the lawn In front of the main
building will be utilized for speakers, and
.lAl I'D
within hearing Of the speakers voice.
The ground floor OF the main building will
be devoted exclusively TO the exhibition OF man.
ufacturing in actual operation. In previous
exhibitions this idea has been carried out to q
limited extent and the crowds which gathered
about the alcoves In which these were con-
terest which attaches tot them. Their scope
this year will be greatly enlarged, so that WIS.,
itors will have abundant opportunity to see
how articles OF necessity, comfort and luxury
are made.
In the women g department the classification
has been broadened, go that 1t Is safe to say
will be more intelligently encouraged and IL
Illustrated by this exposition that has ever be-
fore been attempted by any association In
Tho races on the regulation track near the
south end OF the grounds, which were popu-
lar feature last year, will be continued, with
purses to the amor ut of $4,000. Many OF the
best horses in their several classes will appear
In these speed trials. and few meetings offer
equal attractions.
There will be IN unusually good display Of
agricultural machinery, the products of the
farm, orchard aud garden, all classes of manu-
featured products and articles OF household
and domestic use.
Altogether, the Fair of 1892 will be the
grandest in the history of permanent agricul-
tural and Industrial exhibitions and will be of
such magnitude and varied attractiveness as
to make IL profitable for visitors to remain in
attendance the entire ten days. It's education.
al features are such as to commend the as
sociation to every patriotic citizen and to in
sure his active support.
Days have b en- set apart and designated as
follows, indicating something Of the scope Of
the speaking and exercises: /. Children. 2.
Athletics. g. Politics. T. Ladies. 5. Indus
trial societies, 9. Commerce. !. International
comfy. g. Music. 9. Agricultural. 10. Mill.
tary and uniformed societies.
Better railway rates than ever hithertofore
been concedeu by the railways and steam
boat lines; anx exhibits that have prepaid
freight from point of shipment will be re-
turned free.
The most complete and comprehensive prem.
fun list ever issued is now ready for distribu.
ton free to all applicants.