The Washington times., 1915-11-01
STRIKING EXHIBITS AT THE WASHINGTON GROCERS FOOD SHOW
FA|RYLAND AWAITING
FOOD SHOW VISITORS
With Opening Tonight, House.
keeper and Food Values viii
Be Face to Face:

The biennial food show Of the Retail
orocers' Protective Association will
open 'toniRht at Convention Hall and
the advance notices today say II will be
the biggest In the history OF these
affairs. which are designed to bring the
housekeeper and food values together.
National and local exhibitors are busy
today putting their exhibits into attrac-
tive shane and when the doors are
opened this evening the housekeeper
will enter upon sort OF fairyland of
things good to eat and up-to-date
household appliances.
The District Commissioners and other
local celebrities will participate in the
grand promenade Of guests which will
STARS and stripes Forever" played by
Pistorio's Band. which will give after
noon and evening concerts for the two
weeks Of the show. will furnish the mu-
sic for the grand march about the ex-
hibition booths.
Exhibits Best Ever.
The food show opening tonight will
be the most pretentious yet held In this
city. Perry p. Patrick. the manager
Of the display. says prominent firms
nave sent representatives to Washing
ton to attend to their exhibits OF food
stuns which have a national reputation
and the stock rooms give evidence Of
the generosity Of the exhibitors.
l., Never In the history Of food shows
nave the Exhibitors n BROUGHT h sonIo,.oy so mnny
cases OF samples and II has been neces-
sary for Mr.. Patrick to obtain a ware
mouse near Convention Hall to store the
goods"
Skilled Demonstrators.
At each OF the booths there will be
skilled demonstrators. prepared to give
tho public authentic informal ton rs to
the quality and variety OF uses OF the
various products. The show has been
constructed along scientific lines. with
a view to bringing about an even
Greater degree OF confidence between
itors realize that this is an age when
the public demands to be shown, and
tonights, opening of the food show Will
mark brilliant beginning to an occa-
sion OIL picturesque entertainment. hut
OF Intensive educational value as we'll
The booths and decorations are novel,
a test was had last night OF the light
ing enects. and all present agreed that
The ensemble is brilliant and effective
The grouping Of booths has been ac-
compiished along unique lines, and
every booth Is laden with the choicest
OF products that tickle the palate and
Intensity interest in life.
Aid For Housekeepers.
There are not only suggestions for
the home but for personal wear for
men and women. How to cook and
what to use in the preparation OF foods
for the table are shown side by side
correct and labor-saving appliances FOR
the home are shown through the menl-
um OF two completely equipped homes,
with fittings and appliances that will
interest every present and prospective
housewife In Washington.
There Is scarcely a thing under tho
sun for the home that will not he on
view at the food show for the next
Two weeks. In the consideration OF
foods. 1t will be mighty interestinr
nfter enjoying breakfast. luncheon. and
dinner within space OF two or three
hours. to get the benefit Of the dem
onstration that the Washington branch
OF the fIousekeepers' Alliance will make
on home economics.