The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-01

The Bridgeport Industrial EXPOSE
| ton under the auspices of the local
| council of the United Commercial
Travellers of America opened formally
in the Armory on Main street last
night after welcome speech by
Mayor Clifford B. Wilson, accom-
panied a flare thousands of candle
power were turned into the myriads
of bulbs overhead, and the band
struck up a national anthem.
Thousands visited the scene last
night and crowded the aisle of the
beautifully decorated hall almost to
suffocation. With few exceptions all
the booths were completed and with
a host of eata bles. CONNECTIONS, house
hold products, and samples Of all de-
scriptions being given away, the great
throng spent hours of enjoyment and
went home happy.
The Industrial moving pictures de-
plotting many interesting scenes in
Bridgeport and featuring a little hu-
man interest story in which one of
this city's most popular working girls
is shown in many novel poses and
gowns, were shown in several reels
to an eager and expectant gathering.
The general impression of the en-
tire exhibit is one of beauty, harmony
and progress, and with it's flowing
tide of humanity coursing through the
aisles, and q host of active and ar
IDENTIFY enthusiastic exhibitors, each
striving to Guido his neighbor in
civility, assures the venture one of the
most successful receptions ever &C
corded in this city.
Although the exposition had been
informally opened earlier in the day.,
some of the booths were not fully
equipped and it was not until shortly
after eight o'clock that the finishing
touches were made to the overhead
canopy of cloth and the last scaffold-
ing had been removed.
Mayor Clifford B. Wilson, conduct
ed to the gallery where the Connect
cut Artillery Corps band were render
ing a selection, in a few brief words
commencing the spirit which was
making for the betterment of Bridge
of A, invariably took in. forging
ahead touched the button which
flooded the large hall with light.
Earlier, the business manager, j.
A. Fl. Robinson had explained to the
awaiting audience that the Exposition
money to bring the Imperial Council
of the order here in 1914. He was
loudly applauded. During the even
ing the band rendered a program of
classical and popular music, under the
direction of Paul G. Goulding. Many
spots for rest have been supplied by
thoughtful exhibitors and the man
agement for those who become tired
of walking around and examining the
various articles on display.
Arriving at the gateway of the ar
mory one is. greeted by a symphony
of coIor-yellow, white and blue which
has been hung from ceiling and drap-
ed upon the walls. The space has
been divided into four great walks,
apportioned with pillars of white Sur
mounted by white cornices in which
the names of the exhibitors have been
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making a striking contrast to the
background Green tree and palm de-
corations, and carpets of the same
colors have been provided as extra
decoration for many spaces.
To the right is a large both pref
thy decorated and offering a most
artistic arrangement of the latest up
to-date models of Redfern and War
ner's corsets. Deep carpeting upon
the floor and wide wicker chairs and
table for the convenience of the
weary have been supplies, and even a
large bowl of goldfish enters into the
conception for temporarily resting the
eye from the fatigues of constant
sightseeing. The space is in charge
of J. E. Mathews, whose affable greet
ing is being extended to all. 1t is one
of the most cIeverly arranged and
comfortable spots in, the hall.
Vying with this showing in elegance
is the bright display of the United
I1luminat ting Company at the opposite
end of the hail where big space has
been secured for actual demonstra-
tons of electric coasters, irons, wash
ing machines, motor-driven sewing
machines and host of minor ap-
paratus for use in the home. No ex-
pense has been spared in securing a
flood of light which almost rivals the
outside rays of the sun. c. R. Beard
sley was in full charge last night
greeting the hundreds of many pleas
ed customers who called to express
their qualification at the inventions
which Hghtened their homes and Of
fees.
of the Blue Ribbon Garage which al
most opposite the Illuminating Co.'S
showing receive a goodly prtion, of
the bright rays. Besides a host of
equipment for the motorist including.
motor apparel, tires, chains, instru-
ments, and conveniences of every
conceivable description there is a
massive seven-ton chassis and five
passenger touring car of the Pack
ard design. The booth has been Sc
lected and furnished with an eye to-
wards comfort and the many attrac-
tive wares make it the point of at
traction to the motorist
The FairchiId &Shelton space upon
the north side of the hall, featuring
the many premiums distributed for
wrappers of the well known Ozone
soap is under the personal direction Of
H c. Fairchild A tooth-pick ma
chine installed for advertising pur-
poses which makes good1y supply OF
the wooden instruments from long
birch veneer rolls is not only inter
esting but the souvenirs are much
sought by the throng.
Nearby the north aisle is the
Royal Equipment Co., manufacturers
of band brakes. A large automobile
wheel, motor-driven and applied with |
the device attracts the eye.
An artistic exhibition of tools and