New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-08
WHERE THE SHOW WILL RE HELD.

Of the city ever since I, formed. early in 1895
Everything 10 which t. laid hand became at once
a pronounced success and 50 II essayed sho"
after getting tho Endorsement OF the local Board OF
Trade Coming after the big shows IL was
a We 1turesome undertaking. as was proven "hen
some OF the largest and best known makers de-
clined 10 20 10 the expense Of exhibiting; hut THIS
Offered all the better opportunity for som" OF 'he
competitors and they were not slow TO see II.
Spaces Will be occupied in he arm DRY by several
makers whose product is ridden everywhere hut TOR
the most part the list OF rames shows irms VINO
have Just entered the held ana VINO have yet 10
make their fame.
The ma jority OF these are manufacturers OF whees
and accessories who had not begun business when
the National Show was held, or who were not 'ar
enough along TO show samples. This Will give to me
affair Of next week favor Of freshness and novelty
that should be sufficient TO draw crowds ana SATISFY
the visitors
In one space will b. a horseiess carriage for the
benefit OF the masses who have not seen one ot
those vehicles Of the future. Near II will be an en-
tirely new device sprung from the head OF sailor
who thinks ne can cross the ocean In boat pro-
PEELED by power. IL Is literally an arInored pi
cycle boat that ne proposes. and the model "hcn ne
will show looks ss II something might be done with
it. There will also be some new things in the way
OF changea bic gears OF them device permitting
OF three different gearngs. The crop OF Inventions
designed 10 solve the puncture problem IN pneumatic
tires has been large since the big shows and II VIII
be represented by a number OF ingenious specimens
not only puncture proof but self-hcaing. mys-
terious brake which is invisible when on the wheel.
IL something OF which vague rumors have been
heard. hut which has been kept dark by its makers
until now when it will come further TO revoutonize
bicycle brake building. Mysterious as this cortriv-
ance has been made. 1t Ia regarded by some OF the
biggest makers thoroughly sound IN principe
and full Of promise.
Other novelties run III the lines OF hande-bars. rid
ing suits pedals and lamps
The armory has been deliberately dressed In flags
and bunting The decorations OF the exhibitors VIII
run to hags and drapings. and no electrical displays
by Individual exhibitors will be permitted Most OF
those who have taken spaces will probably distribute
souvenirs. The strong local tone which has been
given the show Is one that will be appreciated by
Brooklynitee and there will be something TO attract
the same visitors night after night.
Tomorrow night at the Cycle Show has been des-
isnated as society night" and fashionable crush
Is expected Mayor Wurster. who IA member Of
the club. will deliver the opening address lie Will
be introduced by Park Commissioner Woodruff. who
Ia also a member Of the club. There In a long list
Of specially invited guests whose names are familiar
to newspaper readers. and assurances have been
every 1 night Of tSi. Brooklyn show viii be more
generally dres: affair than was the case WITH the
YcrR Tuesday night the cuSms" Of the city viii
be s. oS. sSf ss ns SSs "a
Wednesday night is set for tho appearance o.
Thursday night for the Good Roads Assoca ton.
Because Of the entirely local character OF the latter
in the city, a special concession has been granted
by the managers Of the show ana on Inursday night
showing membership card Friday night has been
marked of for Long Island visitors. In order that
those living nearer to MCntauk Point than Brooklyn
Is may visit the show In parties and have special
railroad accommodations. These special nights are
to made strong features OF the show. and so In
tensify the local tone. . =,
own use. and It will be special night for the mem
bers to meet about the booths The list OF exhibit
a Is SSs Co.. Co.. Abraham 4 siraSs Davis sewing
per Co. George n. Pierce Co.. Sterling Cycle, Co,
II A. Lozer CO. Peoples Cycle CO. Crown level 5
or Brake Co. Dean Tire Co. Munger. Cycle CO.
r. l. Horsman, League Of Anglican Wheelmsn. L..
Brewster gs,is Co Good aos s.x. A.,
Clubs OF Long Island Crystal Optical Co. n II.
Kline. Dreyfuss a Waterman and Durham Bros