The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-06-19
GERMAN VILLAGE
Is A WONDER
BUILDINGS FOR THE HOME COM.
ING RISING LIKE MAGIC
ALONG MIDWAY AT
DRIVING PARK.

The past week has witnessed rapid
progress on the construction of the
buildings being erected at the driving
park for the home coming. which opens
exactly four weeks from today Most
imposing in appearance and size OF the
several structures that will house the
amusement attractions of the celebra-
ton is the German Village" locat-
ed at the western end of the pike"
or the midway" or whatever il may
be decided to call the main amusement
street, and presenting the appearance
of tiny hamlet situated at the foot
Of an ice clad mountain peak that
rears it's summit To "A height OF about
forty feet above the ground. APP
preaching il from the gateway one Is
struck by its artistic appearance. the
entire front of the structure giving the
impression of cluster of buildings,
so realistic is the result of the effect
produced by the skill Of the Stanley
BROTHERS, designers and painters, and
the "Matterhorn" with the sprinkling
a splendid illusion of GOODNESS.
Unique Arrangement.
The building is In the form of
parallelogranh with roof extending ov-
en- only a part OF the structure, leav-
ing the center open to the cool air and
starlight of the evening, and protected
from the suns rays in the daytime by
rows OF green trees and shrubbery
Seats and tables will be placed in the
covered part of the structure and re-
freshing beverages and lunches
served by uniformed attendants. At
the western end, at the base OF the
mountain peak, will be located the
serving department. constructed In
the form of Swiss chalet, and back
Of this viii be large stage. on which
from time To time there will be band
concerts. orchestral music, and Cuban,
french, Scotch, Tyrolean and other
national dances.
Several Names Suggested.
There have been several excellent
names offered for the main roadway
from the gate To the German Village,
along which the theaters have been
erected, those most favordby consid-
cred being THE Stope" or The Drift
either of which is characteristic of the
copper country and therefore most APP
Iropriate. Drifting down the Drill
viii doubtless be the proper caper dur
ing the home coming. The theater
buildings are seven i'm number, all dec
Grated and designed in different style
and with striking designs. For IN
stance there is one in the form of a
huge dragon, through whose gaping
mouth the visitor will enter to view the
attraction within. Another entrance
shows old King Cole with laughing
eyes and open eountenance smiling
Welcome to the pleasure seeker from
whatever direction he might be view ed.
Biq Free Attraction.
The big free attraction of the driv-
ing park dreamland will be the Tenn
pie of Tableau located on the south
side of the park with its big sixty
foot stage. on this there will be dis
played every evening series OF ale-
gorical aud historical tabeauX illum-
mated with calcium lights, and with
richness of settings and accessories
surprising anything ever seen In the
most elaborate fairy extravaganza OF
musical opera. Manager quinn mas
at the park several thousand dollars
worth of rich silk robes and costumes
banners and decorative material To De
used in connection with these page
ants, and this great feature SHOWN
with every other light on the grounus
extinguished, will be a spectacle worm
travelling miles to see.
Other Amusements.
The center of the plat surrouhueu
Ivy the race track will be utilized LOT
the airship flights, and back OF the
grand stand will be the cement CRICKET
pitch on which it is planned To nave
games during the celebration. n space