Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-28
ARTPLANS FOR GARDEN SHOW
Over $4,000 to Be Expended in Dec
orations for Auto Exhibit.
WHITE AND GOLD TO PREVAIL
No Cars OF Foreign Make VIII he
shown at Tenth Annual show In
New York city by LIZ
censed Manufacturer.

Some interesting light on how extensive
and expensive are the methods involved in
decorating Madison Square Garden for the
tenth national automobile show, which will
be held there during the week Of January
g to Is, was shed at a recent conclave be-
tween w. w. Knowles, the decorator gem
eral, and the committee I'm charge OF the
show, the committee consisting Of Colonel
George Pope, chairman; Charles Clifton, r..
IP. Chalfant and Secretary Merle l.. Downs.
The discussion turned upon the details of
the preparatory work which is now in
From the way the various items
were dealt with Il seemed almost as IL
the committee was planning TO create a
permanent hall OF art instead Of a seven
day affair I'm an exhibition building. II is
almost unbelievable that so much elabora-
ton ever would be entered upon for an
exhibition Of motor cars. Already car
penters, sign makers, woodworkers and
painters are working zealously on the
skeleton work for the decorative creations.
In seeking to produce a proper setting
for the motor cars. motor cycles and ac-
cessories, the show managers will not
spare expense; this is made very clear by
the fact that more than 10000 are to be
expended LOT the decorations ne annual
automobile show in the garden is becoming
every year more important as a social
event, at which the latest fashions, in both
cars and costumes. are displayed, and for
several years now It has been the affair
for which the Garden Is most handsomely
decorated. White and gold are the colors
that have been selected to predominant in.
the decorative scheme next January, al
fhANnnN rrfRagan anA alg, rpA1I h.
strongly in evidence. on the whole, the
tenth national show, under the auspices Of
the Association Of Licensed Automobile
Manufacturers. at which are shown only
American cars, the output Of representa-
tive makers. will be brighter in its general
tone than any of it's predecessors.
No staff work Used.
AT the show Of last January the en-
ployment of plaster statues and other
staff work was done away with to a great
extent. The forthcoming show will be
practically void of this rather .tawdry
class Of ornamentation and an effect OF
solidity and massiveness will be produced,
together with a feeling of distance, breadth
and general roominess. At some former
shows, the visitor entering the garden
was confronted by a mammoth piece OF
Btatnary which interrupted the view of
the ensemble on the floor beyond. This
time a Roman seat, or fountain, which is
not Of a height to assert itself extensively
and permits a comprehensive view of the
Garden, will be constructed opposite the
entrance way to aid in the artful plan
of opening up" the interior. The foun-
tain will have a modest elegance and be
in the form of a Low abutment of gray
stone curving gracefully about the spaces
of those exhibitors that face the entrance
on the Madison avenue side. 1t will have
a t~rough-like basin, and at each end, and
in the center, water from the mouths Of
griffins and gargoyles will spray upon
the pool beneath made iridescent by cum
ningly hidden lights. The falling water
also will be electrically radiant, of course.
There will be big and little goldfish and
natural pond lilies In the pool, and ming
ling with the natural lilies win be artificial
water plants from which radiate other
varicolored lights. Carved into the front
wall Of the fountain will be a long settee
for the visitors. Two bay trees will be
seemingly growing through this seat.
AS winter appears to be the season In
which the thoughts OF men turn to the
choice Of cars for the coming spring and
summer, the fitness Of things Is met In the
date set for the show. At this show is af-
forded always the best opportunity to in
spect the product of the representative
American makers, who comprise the As
ISOLATION OF Licensed Automobile Manu-
facturers, and under whose auspices the
show is held. There is promise OF many
interesting things in the 1910 models, and
the exhibition viii bring out some new
wrlnkles In construction and design which
will astonish those who are aware OF the
progress being made toward STANDARDIZED
tion.
That the modern. everyday motor car,
generally known as a stock car, has left
the misty zone Of experiment and is now
in the height Of it's pracucabiiity and use
is strongly emphasized by the
many performances in hill-climbing, tour
ing. speed and racing contests for this
class Of car that nave ''peppered" the auto
sporting calendar OF the year 1909,
There will be a comprehensive display at
the Garden show Of duplicate models Of the
stock cars that competed successfully in
the various sporting events OF the year,
some OF the original cars will be
Thanks 20 the adoption of certain
by the members OF the AssOcia-
OF Licensed Automobile Manufacturers,
The new model of a licensed maker does
not rave 10 be put through years OF prep
before Il is entered in competition
with other cars. Recently there nave Deen
won by certain makes OF cars
hat had scarcely competed In previous
events, me this condition Of affairs is
thoroughly inspiring to the public.
Something new, either great or sman.
win be found IN nearly every one OF the
models to be exhibited, and as some ex-
cling to The old habit of keeping
something up the sleeve until show time,
there is no telling what surprises may be
In store. 1t Is certain that some OF the
new points OF interest will be found In
axles, transmission and I'm lubricating
In bodies, a type that seems to be
favor is the four-passenger surrey,
Is but a tonneau without doors,
low in the back and sides, yet pro-
giding plenty Of seating space. The cars
AZ the Garden show viii range from the
,ostiest on the market down TO the little
runabout that is cheap enough for the
bakers boy-almost.
The large number OF accessory exhibitors
makes Il certain that the display
u the component parts and fittings that
20 to make the motor car a vehicle OF lux
Iry will be very extensive and interesting.
viii be every conceivable sort OF ac-
,essory on view. with the newest In wear
apparel, the latest in ignition devices.
elf-starters. etc. and an endless variety
n tops. tires, horns, lamps, etc.
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