Evening journal., 1920-06-02
FREE EXHIBITS
DRAW At circus
Crowds Throng Exposition
And Watch Open-air
Flying Herberts"
ARENA PERFORMANCE
GAINING IN INTEREST

ARENA L NI'OINlflAlNSG !
GAINING IN INTEREST
The free gymnastio exhibition. dis
plays within the booths comprising
the merchants exposition, which like
wise are free. and the boxing con
tests staged within the athletic stad-
ium, drew large throngs last night
at the American Legion circus
grounds, Twenty y4ninth and Market
streets.
Within the circus tent there was
another enthusiastic audience, but 10
was apparent the city is becoming
wise TO the attractions and entertain
ment Afforded outside, free Of charge.
and 10 prOnt accordingly. Prominent
among these is the aerial Lrapese act
OF the Plying Herberis."
The exhibit provided by the r. /.
dul ont de Nemours booth alone, dis
play ing the variety of wares made by
10, is likely TO awaken much pride in
The average WilmingtOnian, as well as
enlist attention and give instruction.
Then the displays Of the Hercules and
Atlas Powder Companies also offer
feasts for the eyes.
AT the Public Library booth several
young women were busily engaged
yesterday afternoon and last night in
illling out war records Of Delaware eX-
service men for preservation and
histOry-making. These records will
prove Of great value In the future, and
the American Legion is especially
anxious that they include the name OF
every tighter from the Blue Hen
/ State
Next door to tho Public Library
booth, the War Risk Insurance booth
was passing out equally valuable in
/ formation 10 former service men con-
cerning the adjustment Of their
government allOlments. The Navy
booth nearby was thronged with ad-
mirers OK the lrig and tidy miniature
OF a modern super look
ing no TO fight a mimic battle any
time. The Army booth display OF wal
weapons, especially types OF machine
guns was constantly thronged. The
aerOnautical company OF so men and
officers, with a set OF war balloons Is
expected TO arrive this afternoon on
tomorrow and give military demon
strations Of lighting In mid-air
Attractive displays also are made by
the following firms: puckerman's S
sixth street, woman's. apparel; p
Casper, Brunswick photographs
NoWstadt Brothers, paints; John Go.
Natos, candies and ices, Stoeckle Brew.
Ing Company, beverages Sayel
Brothers, cleaners and dyers; Standard
/ Kid Company with a picture of th
standard Kid Girl'; Motor Salee
Company, chassis and accessories
! IafI AUNnn
Wilmington Handy Ship, i06 and i0'
West sixth street, toys; II. Felnbers
SOC and sos King street, furniture
Robelen Piano Company, viclrolas
The Volunteers OF America have
"lite saving" booth.
o All these exhibits are entirely fire
q 90 the public, which after seeing then
q may pass down along the Midway
o with It's myriad OF amusemenis an
o enjoy the sights at leisure. ProVisio
I Is made for those who may wish [
o attend the circus itself and seats ma
o be had at prices within easy reach {
o all In fact, the Legion has sought {
4 make the exposition most democratl
0 and open 10 the enjoyment OF yOun
- and old, small and large, poor an
. rich.
A multitude Of electric lights hay
J. been so arranged as TO make On
O grounds brilliant after dark In man
ways the scene resembles a huge fa
o where one may disport himself TO n
o hearts content.
o Although the circus program wi
> be little varied throughout the wee
1 10 was evident from the numbers WI
1 attended it Monday night and wel
Q again seen in the throng last nlgl
o lhat 10 had made a hit. The manag
- ment has endeavored 10 so arrange O
D forty odd acts TO give everyone oppo
tunity TO witness each and all, b
p. with even this II is almost physical
. impossible 10 grasp the whole sho
2 at a single sitting.
e. Powers trained elephants aga
WED last evening with Adgie's pc
ns forming lions and 1t was a toss
lA which was the better feature Hun
j, pony and dog show likewise sp
~ about 0fty-nfty with Coronai
lis Olympian sports and Roman char
races. Then The hocum family.
edueslrians did the act beautifu
and Helene Jackley made her darl
rs foot back dive. The kremol
V 1 troupe offered It's European move
A and Henry and Lillian swung dizz
from their lofty trapeze percn. IN
WAS a noticeable air OF entpusia
ms about the performances oil an tne 2
mo ticipants. even the band. under j. \
gss ris Robinson. which seemed at TIN
9r- ready to "hlow It's head on"
net THE exposition grounds Will be o
\ n IN the public again this afternoon
tonight admission free, and the v
old Tor NAV then select his amusemC
'ote - ..,fif "a ornordinr in his nurse