The Topeka state journal., 1914-01-17
Indoor Annual Fair 1t To-
peka's Auditorium.
ENTERTAINMENT FOR VISITORS
Vaudeville Acts, Special Music
and Exhibitions.
SsTopeka Made" Goods to Be q
Leading Feature.

AZ far as the management is con-
cerned all is in readiness for the Kan
sas Midwinter exposition which Will
open at the Auditorium at 1880 o'clock
next Monday afternoon. The exhibitors
are hard at work on their respective
booths. and will have their tasks COM
pleted by noon on Monday.
A new system Of booth arrangement
was adopted by the management. The
booths are outlined by heavy ornanen-
tai posts on top Of which are electric
globes. The lights together with the
uniformity OF the booths will produce
an exceptionally pleasing effect.
The exhibitors are for the most part
Topeka firms, although many out Of
town establishments have taken space.
There will be unique advertising plans
carried out by the exhibitors some of
which will appeal particularly to the
members of the younger generation.
Thousands of samples will be given out
and the collecting of these articles will
as usual be one of the chief sources
Tor amusement at the show. The Mid
winter will serve as an eye-opener for
those who are interested in Topeka
made goods. Articles manufactured in
Topeka will be shown in large va
riety.
It is reported that almost all of the
$4,000 tickets that were placed in To-
Peka stores for advance sale are sold.
The management il enthusiastic over
the prospects for a heavy attendance.
Nearly three hundred travelling men
nave been telling the people of Kansas
about the show for the last month or
two and large number of persons
have said they were coming to the
capital city for the event.
Fourth Year for the U. c. r.
This is the fourth time that the local
~ uVpf0 - Yv~S< til
Travellers has undertaken the manage
ment of the Midwinter. Approximate
ly two thousand dollars has been raised
through previous expOsitions, and this
orms the nuclueus for building fund.
Some time in the future the travelling
men will construct building to serve
headquarters for the local organiza-
tion. John Worley il secretary Of the
show. Rex Kreipe is chairman of the
committee in charge OF affairs, and J.
&c. Witt is treasurer.
Secretary Witt said today: "As far
as the management is concerned the
show is ready. The prospects for a
good attendance are excellent"
The wives Of the travelling men will
have charge of a check stand which
will be provided for the convenience
Of those who are carrying suit cases
or packages. A lunch stand will also
be provided in the hall.
Expect Good Vaudeville.
| Advance notices indicate that the
vaudeville show will be an exception
ally good one. The feature act will
be the six wonderful Morocco Arabs
This act made a hit at many of the
big fairs last year and II advertised Al
being something out of the ordinary.
! The Musical Goolmans, who play
everything in brass Instruments. and
who have invented q number of novel
ty musical devices, will interest To-
peka people. as they formerly lived
here. Ed Goodman was formerly 9
clever trap-drum artist on Marsha1l's
band. and his wife was a Topeka girl
| Goolman's father was John Goodman
who died five years ago In Los Angeles
His mother lives in Chicago. '"Th<
musical clocks" are an invention Of thu
| GoOlmans.
The Trivoli Trio win sing. and Neary
and Miller. 1.-The Beau Brummels OF
vaudeville and minstrelsy" will enter.
tain.
| Hours for the Show.
| The Auditorium win be opened at I: 81
| o'clock each afternoon and will close a
S. The doors will be thrown open a
| 1880 O'Clock again and will not clos,
| until IL. The vaudeville show Monda,
| will begin at o'clock
1 Ray Halls orchestra will furnish thu
music. The electrical work is being
done by the H. b. Howard company