The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-02-07
Displayed at tho Big Pure Food
Show at Infantry Hall.
ATTENDANCE IS VERY LARGE
Affair Is Under Tho Auspices Of Butchers,
Grocsrs and Mirkstnsn's Ass osl,.
ton Of Rhode Island.

In the pure food show now on at In
fantry hall under thu auspices OF tho
Butchers. Grocers' and Msrketmen's as
ISOLATION Of Rhode Island, those inter-
ested In making the affair a success have
fairly outdone themselves and the exhibi-
tion not only does great credit 70 the
association and the state. but also far ex.
cells anything OF the kind that has been
seen in this city in a number Of years
In fact. though OF late years Boston
Is said 10 have carried of the palm for
such events. that city taking special
pride in the exhibits. this year Il Il forced
10 take second place. for Providence has
placed upon exhibition G series OF food
displays that stands second 70 none as
to nestness, taste shown and the general
tone OF the whole show
A CHARMING ARRANGEMENT.
The general plan OF the affair and the
effects created by the special exhibits
make the hall a charm 20 anyone wishing
10 see all the varieties OF foods that may
tempt the palate OF the epicure and
teach the housewife 20 be up-to-date end
take In things that may be OF value in
the keeping OF q home
Those who advocate purity OF foods
have entered into the spirit Of the sf-
fair with whole heartedness that COM
mends itself 10 all, and II the success
OF the following DAYS is 10 be measured
by that Of the FIRST evening these fair.
will he not only permanent in this civ
but will he looked forward 70 every year
b.. the general public. as no other events
Of the kind are UP 10 the present time
hA t.
To every grade OF humanity. from child
hood 10 old hge. from the wealthiest TO
the most ill-fed pauper. and hence the
attraction for all There one NAV see
what he lives and tllrives on from dsv
to dsy and may learn 10 know when and
what foods are being adulterated before n
reaches his table
The fact that the show Is the best vet
soc n in this section OF the country is at
tested 10 by the managers Of the out-of-
town exhibitors as well as the managers
OF the show. Messrs Green and Rowe who
have managed these affairs for other cit
les ell over the country These men were
secured by the Rhode Island association
h"cause of their ability and knowledge
and the wisdom Of the choice was made
Known last evening when the doors wers
thrown open and the various artistic ef-
fects greeted the eyes of the visitors
SPECIAL EXHIBITS.
One Of the best special exhibits and -
fact the most gigantic was that Of the
rovidence Public Market which occupied
the whole or tine stage. The artistic effect
OF the affair was one OF such charscter as
70 elicit from one talmost unconsciousIv
An exclamation OF praise as soon as one
entered tho hall
IN the background at the far end Of the
s'age was piled 10 the roof a set Of nour
barrels In tho form Of a pyramid while IA
the sides were smaller pyramids OF vari-
Gus foods. The effect of the colors "a
blended was heightened ny the drap-ry or
American fsss and bunting AT the front
OF the stage was one of the best and most
unique exhibits and was such as 10 at
uAct the attention immediately
There was small pyramid OF oils in
bottles and inside the pyramid was a
custer Of lights which caused the affair
to give out golden light that was de-
ciGedlv pleasing
There were numerous other exhibits
worthy OF mention but this was the most
gigantic
OTHER FEATURES.
ono OF the noticeable features NJ thu
exhibit was the absence OF what ave
termed as counter attractions" such as
p carnival or social functions which
make the pure food part OF the affair a
secondary consideration on tho mart ~,
those who attend. This fact was conn
nented upon b. the managers last even
ing who expressed themselves as follows;
The experience has been that instesd
of increasing the patronage n has f.llsr
of, and the turning OF such an exhn,.
uon into a money making scheme 90.
prevented the right sort OF people fron,
patronizing IL. Look over the attendap,,
here tonight and you will see tba, 8,
is representative of the sober. seriot.s-
minded class OF people, who are here =,
look at the exhibits and learn soinethipr
Inc manufacturers Will realize more real
pehent from such gathering as this
tonlgnt IMAM they would from crows
corespondingly as large as on. of ~.
big Boston shows. where dsnc,,v "a
side shows have been introduced n,
course, the Boston show IS on r,oun
elaporate scale. but comparing the -ro
In proportion to their size. this .bon,
night Is decidedly superior tro,, ~.
standpoint OF what q is intended 10 he !"
lhe doors were thrown open 20 ,b.
pupnc ~ ''p O'Clock. at which time m.
VIsliors were allowed brief opportunity
10 view the surroundings and note IN. -
eral effect OF the arrangement ~ hon,h.
which transformed the hall and the 49,
into a scene resembling puhlIc 80.
perore the exercises which attended IN.
FORMAL opening OF the fair 10 tbs n,,hi,s
were held puoho
AZ o'clock President II VI CLARK ~,
the association called the assemhl,re
order and announced the only disan',,,.
ment or the evening--tne inability -, -
ENcellency Governor George u t.,,.
through the demands OF a pre,1ops 49,,
sagement TO be present and formally ,ne
the exposition. as expected prcs,Is.
Clark then introduced CounciIr,a,, a. =,
sears chairman or the committee ~, 49,.
association. which has had charge 80 ,,
arrangements for tho show. uno, rb,.,,
hevolved the formality or decIarin,, ~,
show open and welcoming the publIS
After brief speech of welcops ,at,,.
Of the purposes Of the cxhihttion
hopes Of the association. he invited a..
visitors to wander az will in and anon, 80