Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19
FOOD SHOW DECLARED
BEST EVER HELD HERE
Hundred Thousand Visitors In
spected Exhibits in the
Past Fortnight.

The presentation of diamond-studded
cuff buttons, the collective gift of ex-
hibitors and demonstrators at the ma
tfonal food show. to Perry P. Patrick,
manager. marked the ending OF the fort
night exhibition at Convention Hall last
night.
This expression of appreciation reflected
the general sentiment that the event had
proven success from the view point of
the exhibitors. who were interested for
the business prospects opened up by the
opportunity to show their wares to intel
ligent and discriminating consumers and
prospective patrons, the greater the num-
Der the better.
One hundred thousand visitors during
the two weeks made the circuit of the
displays They had seen, tasted and car
ried away samples and souvenirs. The
educational purposes OF the exhibition,
insisted upon as it's prime motive. had
sunk into the consciousness of an
awakened public. intent on learning good
from evil in regard to supplies intended
for their tables.
Recognition of Shows Success.
The presentation to Mr. Patrick was
made by II. l. Meader former president
of the Retail Grocers' Protective Asso-
ton of the great success of the show
was held. Mr.. Meader told the recipient
of the gift that it was made in recogni-
| ton of great success of the show under
| under his direction, and in appreciation OF
his unfailing consideration.
Responding, Mr.. Patrick recorded his
Hope that the exhibitors would retain
| none but happy recollections Of the event
He took occasion to thank the exhibitors
for their part in making the exhibition a
| success, and expressed the gratitude OF
the Retail Grocers' Association to gov
eminent exhibitors. the Agricultural De-
partment, the bureau of standards and
| Col. w. c. Haskell. superintendent OF
weights and measure for the District OF
Columbia.
This exhibition was planned along ed
vocational lines for educational purposes
! he said. II am voicing the mind of the
Retail Grocers' Protective Association In
expressing gratitude to the press. to the
visiting public and to the exhibitors, whf
| have all contributed to the success Of the
hest exhibition ever held in Washington
Convention Hall Thronged.
| A throng filled Convention Hall until
the last hour. Souvenirs did not give
out, and, in fact, there was a surplus
stock that the exhibitors did their best te
| distribute, loading down the visitors.
| The display of presents contributed by
exhibitors to the two bridal couples wed.
| ded at Convention Hall Friday night at
| tracted general observation. Each present
| was in duplicate with the compliments OF
! some concern interested in the show. Fur
| niture, stoves, fixtures, souvenirs and
| foodstuffs of all descriptions and enough
to feed two newly coupled families fol-
months were collected.
| The results of number Of contests
We're announced. There were just 23,oft
beans in the jar in the bean-guessing con.
| test First prize was won by Miss Jessie
A. Loweth, 314j Mount Pleasant street
| whose estimate was 2S,5O7 beans. Second
prize went to Mrs. e. v. Milholland OF
Baltimore, guessing 235O2 beans. and
| third prize to Miss Elise Frances Howe
| ITO 4th street northeast, who counted %,
| 500 beans in the jar.