The San Francisco call., 1908-03-02
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Big Auto Show
Display Of Modern Cars 10 Be
Seen on Streets Before Ex-
hibition Is Opened
BY r. r. 'Honmedieu

BY r. R. pf7Or11r11 edieu
Automobile enthusiasts will hold the
center OF the stage today in the motor
1sr world of the Pacific coast. The
vehicle that has revolutionized trans
portation viii be shown in all its
splendor Al the great exhibition that
will he opened in the Coliseum to-
night
With the passing OF the money strin-
gency the automobile trade has taken
on new life and budded into a state
Of enthusiasm that bids well for one
or the greatest seasons ever known
here Just as the balance tips from
winter into spring. the automobilists
and some Of the trade have thought
ii well to mark the occasion by giving
an automobile exhibition.
ASPECT is ARTISTIC
Unlike any previous events. the open
ing Of the show has taken on more
festive appearance. With the control
OF the event in the hands of the
Woman's Automobile club of California
the occasion has taken on a most thro-
ough artistic aspect. Instead OF a pa
rade like last year. when hundreds of
sutomobil Were in line and the larg-
est and most powerful cars IN the
city were driven through the dark
streets. the procession today will be in
daylight The elements permitting.
color blended in artistic conceptions of
harmony of lines and ideas will be
seen.
Those who have spent their time and
money to participate in the exhibition
are deserving Of unstinted praise. The
great interest shown means that the
automobile stands for more than a
common carrier from point to point.
With the mention of the word automo-
bile comes memories of pleasant trips
through the fields, woods and noun
tains, close to the ocean. and the long.
high climbs to the peaks of the Sierras
1t means a pleasant journey away from
daily commercial scenes. AS a finish
Ing touch out Of the ordinary the mem
bers OF the womans club viii have
acceutuated all this by the parade to-
day
DISPLAY WILL BE VARIED
The display of cars within the four
walls Of the Coliseum viii repay any
oae FOR the trouble and time taken
in viewing them. Although all the
cars that are sold in San Francisco
viii not be on the floor. yet there are
many points Of merit displayed by the
cars exhibited. Cars that are the acme
Of automobile building. the six cylin-
Ger vehicle Of the day down TO the
modest runsbout with the single
cough" viii be on exhibition. The
motor boat. with its engine that has
developed speed hitherto unknown in
fresh and salt water. will also be dis
played
Besides these. the tiremen. with their
new devices TO counteract the disagree
able points Of punctures and blow
outs. viii be in evidence. This is the
first time that the tiremen have been
able in San Francisco to come to-
gether under one roof and make an ex-
hibition.
The formal opening of the show will
take place tonight after the night pa
rade Mayor J. Parker Lyons of Fresno.
one Of the most enthusiastic motorists
in California, has kindly offered to do
the honors Of the occasion. With his
speech viii be the Official beginning
Of the show.
Practically every night following
will be set aside for some particular
purpose.
The officers of the Automobile club
Of California have called upon the
members to attend the show tomor-
row night. The officers Of the Cali
fornia Womans club have issued notice
that they will hold sway Thursday
evening and at the same time the mem
bers OF the Pacific Coast woman's
Press association viii be in evidence.
The features Of the other evenings will
be announced daily.