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of forest Passing back south over the
same course is the Poultry Building,
40Xl50 feet, that contains 500 coops.
The Administration Building. 70xl60,
then take the main walk that leads
is of brick, situated to the south of the
area. To the east of this largest struc-
ture is the Dairy Building, 40xl50 feet.
an airy, well lighted frame show hall
with concrete floors. and containing
a large glass refrigerator for the dis
play of fine dairy products. Leaving
this you find yourself on the GLADE"
that live avenue of mirth and gaiety.
where number of lively yet refined
shows and exhibitions will be given.
Joining this is the booth and lunch
room section-every feature has its
own neighborhood here-and to the
east of which is the mammoth grand
stand that comfortably seats nearly
10000 people, and the new bleachers
that provides for about 1000 more A
fine ornamental iron fence separates
these from the course. which is a fea-
ture of the grounds. being so feet wide
and mile in extent with thrown-up
turns, built after the most modern
fashion. Within the course is well
sodded plot upon which various spe-
cial free entertainments provided by
the society will be given. Other fea-
lures will be presented here after
moons during the racing program
Large Display.
Besides the almost unbounded dis
plays of agricultural products, large
showings of the best live stock OF
many breeds from this and other
states will be presented; many very
special features this year. notable
among which is Roy Knaubenshue and
his giant air ship, with which he takes
daily trips 10 the clouds; Lionel Le-
care, who ascends and descends an
electrical spiral tower on a moving
sphere; the wonderful Norins, making
leaps OF death from a tall tower into a
tank OF water; 1nnes famous orches-
trial band OF 90 skilled music makers
giving two concerts daily; accomplish
ed Montana lady riders. who will ride
i'm four-mile relay races each after
noon. The society has also secured at
great expense Pains Fireworks for the
evening entertainments Of guests.
Many other features in the way of
agreeable surprises will be presented.
Program.
The following is list of special
days:
Thursday, August 30-Opening day.
Friday, August 31-Children's day.
when all children under 10 will be adj
mitted free.
Saturday, September Detroit day.
The mayor and city officers invited.
Sunday. September 2-No program.
but the grounds will be open and build
ings accessible. Two sacred concerts
will be given by the lines band
Monday, September 3-Labor day
The Detroit Federation of Labor will
conduct exercises, assisted by numer.
Gus labor organizations and noted
speakers.
Tuesday, September 4-Fraternal
day. All fraternal orders are invited to
be present, to give drills. and hold
such exercises as they deem proper.
Wednesday. September Glover.
nor's day. The governor and other
state officers and the candidates for
the several state Offices are expected
TO be in attendance. A grand live stock
parade will be given at 1O:3O a. M.
which will be reviewed by the COVER
nor.
Thursday, September 6-Farmers'
day. when the State Farmers Club AS.
ISOLATION. State Grange. and live stock
organizations will be fully represented.
Ii will be real rousing agricultural
gathering on this date
Friday, September CLOSING day.
which Will be none the less a full show
day. with complete programs save the
fireworks in the evening.