Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-16
SHOW GOVERNED
BY STRICT SET
Of RULES
klVYTERE the rules made TO run
w US or were we made to run
the rules"

Th9 uBuB answer mas bFel LAltt -itF
rules were due to get the worst Of it
when they stood between the show
committee and some desired object.
The truth is that the rules under
which the present show is being con-
Quoted were adopted from those gov
arning the big national show at New
York. And they are sometimes a tri-
HE stiff and formal for actual use In a
dealers show like that at Atlanta,
i14oWrever, for the benefit OF the thou
Exanns who Will visit the show and who
isnay be interested 10 know the rules
lander which It Is conducted they are
fwtven here.
Thess rules win explain many things,
Nor examples
Why duplicate models are prohibited.
Why all exhibits are uniform in every
kpossIble way.
Why the signs are all alike.
{" Why no pictures of factories, stores,
wears or persons are shown.
Why no cups or trophies are on eN'
9lihItion.
s Why no gasoline lie allowed in the ex
trfbit.
Why horns are shown with the reeds
sEUrDoved.
Why batteries on electric vehicles are
issilseonneoted.
And the why's and wherefores OF a
snurnDer Of other things't that might 9TH
sarwise prove mystifying. Here are the
behow rules virtually in fuil'
Az to tho Exhibits.
The exhibit of automobiles and acces-
,mor4es shall consist exclusively Of goods
sold by the exhibitor.
The management reserves the right
90 Decline or prohibit any exhibit or
.xoms+ of an exhibit exhibitor or proposed
hxfrtyft which in its opinion Ia not suit
liable 10 and in keeping with the char
enc4sr of the exhibition. This rsserva-
zion concerns persona things, conduct,
rrtn4ed matter, souvenirs, catalogues
and all trings wttcn affect tho con-
wtitution or character Of the exhibition.
How Space Is Divided.
Automobile 5ection-The automobile
section WIN embrace the main floor Of
the Auditorium and Tar hall. This
wpace will be divided as shown by the
official diagram but the right is re-
served by the management to divide
between two or more applicants such
SPACE az may be necessary in the event
the number Of applicants exceeds the
number of spaces available.
Parts and Acessories-After the ell
lotment of such space as may be re-
Ouired for the display OF automobiles,
the remainder OF the building win be
devoted TO exhibits of parts and access
eories
prles Of Space.
Tho price of spaces for exhibits is
soc per square foot.
These prices include dividing rail-
ings signs. sign hanging and all neces-
sary decorations police, watchmen and
tanttor service, The price does not in
clude wiring for motors or any other
stem except those above enumerated.
The equipment will not become the
property Of exhibitors,
tThe selection OF spaces win be made
by lot.
The management reserves the right
TO prohibit the exhibition of more than
one sample OF any rnodet-that ia tc
say, more than one car or chassis sc
nearly alike that the purposes of the
exhibition might be served by the dis
play OF one OF them. Changes Of color
of upholstery or other features me-
shanical OF otherwise, which might be
explained without the display Of an ad-
ditional car, will not be considered tC
constitute a distinct model.
No lessee shall assign, sublet or ap-
portion the whole or any part of the
space allotted, nor exhibit, nor permit
anyone to exhibit therein any othe'
goods than those sold by the lessee IL
the regular course OF business.
Uniformity Of Exhibits.
Tho management win so prepare the
spaces that no attention on the part OF
the exhibitor will be necessary except
10 place his exhibit in position. NJ
decoration, electric lighting, or furni-
lure or other material Of any character
whatsoever likely to destroy the uni
form OF the exhibition viii be permitted
to be used.
Signs will consist OF the names of the
space occupants and the names of the
cars exhibited. Such signs must be
uniform and made by the official sigr
maker. In strict accordance with the in
structions Of the management Nc
sold" or other signs except those pro
vided by the management pictures OF
factories, stores oars, persons or Other
subjects will be permitted.
Placing and Removing Exhibits.
All exhibits must be IN place befor,
noon Of the opening day. II not placed
then they will not be placed until thl
following morning All work must b,
done under the direction of the manage.
nent and the committee with the ide5
in view of not disturbing the uniform
ity OF the exhibition. Exhibits mus
be removed from the building by sat
nrday night. November %. 1912 Tn,
management is authorized 70 deliver I,
any responsible warehouse concern o.
express company any goods not re
moved in accordance with this rule. EN
hibtors must make provision for thu
safekeeping of their goods at and afte
the closing Of the show To prevent los