Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-02-05
Al OMOBILE SHOW
GREAT SUCCESS
Many Alexandrians Are At
tending Attraction at
Convention Hall.
CONCERTS A FEATURE.
Fine Let of Cars, Trucks and Aces
series Are Shown. Show is Lib
cral Education-Society Day.


Splendid crowds at the auto show in
The Convention Hall, Washington, last
night, .e:tified to the great interest
.anifeSted by the public in the spien-
did display of automobiles. There is
:, big display Of nearly all cars of up
date models equipped with the lat
est appliances, number of cars show
ne actual operation OF the new fea-
lures, which make the automobile OF
The 1918 model one Of the easiest rid
Ing, safest and most easily operated
@.,rs machines jet produced by the
:: anufacturerS.
The largest and one OF the finest
displays OF Electrics is shown in the
booth of the firm of Emerson and
Orme, here are exhibited some of the
finest models of electric and gasoline
cars ever displayed in Washington
j night the display is particularly IN
;arestin%.
Tie a. Loefflier exhibit has one of
...e largest displays OF touring cars
nd auto trucks. They have on eNhibi-
ion ore of the new type four ton
sDeedwell trucks, when is equipped
nth some up-to- date features which
axe this are of the most efficient for
ne business man to use. They also
Tow the Commerce delivery wagons.
The Miller Company exhibit is es-
:entially fine one and include some
odel cars turned on, by Tie we'll
,,.nown s'tutz factorv.
Some splendid, and very handsome
curing cars are shown in the exhibit
the Cole cars which are we'll
l.nown and displayed by G. r. Cowle.
The Michigan line is we'll repre-
2n:ed and ably managed by the pres
..ient OF tic show, Mr.. PRODIGY. There
arc some splendid new style cars on
.hlhit and they are good lockers too.
This show will be treat TO any one
Sho takes an interest in automobiles
.rd j.. should be visited by every one
Tho can get to sec the big display of
ars. II is one Of he opportunities to
lake a comparison between the best
,Iakcs on display and also 10 inspect
he latest appliances and accessories.
In the display Of |. 3. Donohue sup
piles of all kinds are shown in an et-
r.ctive manner and the visitor who
owns a car will Go we'll to Investigate
re merits of the various accessories
shown at the exhibit.
The Marine Band concert which Is
cne of the features Of the show IS
growing very popular with the lover
Ct music, plenty Of seats are provided
for those who wish 10 listen to the
music in comfort, and at he same time
view The interesting exhibits which
IRE spread out before the eye.
There is a complete change OF the
ausical programme e2cn afternoon
snd evening The band under the d.
ection of Lieut.. William H. Santel-
mann it is assured the concerts are q
great attraction and will strike the
popular fancy.
Thursday will be society night ut
he Auto show and it is expected that
some unusual features will be pro-
y;dcd by the entertainment commit
tee in charge Of the show.
J T. Rose, manager OF the Washing
ton Branch of the Invader Oil Com
panv, is expecting some big business
ifor Invader Oil as soon as TINS oil De-
comes known among users. Mr. Rose S
demonstration exhibit is at the l. l.
Donohoe's''s booth.
The well-known Motz Cushion is
shown on one of the electrics on dis
rIav at stand Space y. of the Imperial
Motor Company.