White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-07-29
MERCHANTS EXPOSITION
SEATTLE, AUGUST 8.13

Everything is in readiness fo,
Seattle's big Week." August 8 to 10
when the fourteenth annual Pacific
Northwest Merchants Exposition, te
be held at Smith Cove terminals, sup.
plemented with wide divirsity Of
outstanding features, offers a gala
event that is believed will be un.
eqralled in the Northwest, E. H,
Hatch, general chairman of the ex-
position committee announced.
The various civic clubs of the city
are assisting the exposition officials
in arranging special noon day lunch-
ecns, combined with vaudeville skits
Of the greatest variety. These meet
ings will be held in the "Big Top a
tent 100 by ESQ feet, said to be the
largest in the world.
Another feature that aroused much
favorable comment will be offered
again this year, it was announced.
One of Uncle Sans warships will be
moored at the exposition pier and an
opportunity will be given visitors
to go aboard and see the amazing
mass of machinery and equipment used
on the floating forts. An ocean-go-
ing steamer, President Grant, will also
be docked at the pier for inspection
Under the clear, blue heavens
verdi's famous and colorful opera OF
Oriental splendor, founded upon ar
ancient Egyptian romance, will be
offered at the University ef Washing
ten stadium. Five Metropolitan opera
stars will be supported by highly
trained chorus Of 500 voices and a
symphony orchestra Of 100 pieces.
Fashion sensations from all parts
Of the world, are being planned for
Wednesday morning of the "Big
Week" The show is being staged
by the Seattle Wholesale Apparel and
Dry Goods Association, and will dis
play every conceivable garment with
attractive models.
Maritime Esplanade" is the desig-
nation of section of the exposition
to be given to more than so odd
booths which will be one of the main
attractions, it was said. Special atten-
ton is being given to the plans for
Marine Day, which is the official open
ing of what is to become an annual
observation Of maritime activities of
the city.
From the athletic and social side of
the week, many attractions have been
planned, the program revealed. The
annual Navy crew race is to be staged
on Lake Washington, with entries
from each visiting battleship. An
other innovation this year is the swim
marathon, over course of three and
a quarter miles, starting at Alki Point
and ending at Exposition pier. Base
ball games, boxing bouts for cham
pionships, and dancing are other
features.
The exposition is commanding the
attention of the entire northwest, in
asrnuch as it exhibits the progress
made in the manufacturing fields, and
enables the merchants to keep in step
with the industrial, commercial and
merchandising advancenents made
during the year.
The Pacific Northwest Merchants
Exposition is, the officials announced,
great annual conclave for the bust
ness men Of the northwest. It offers
the opportunity for holiday away
from the routine of business and the
same time be the guests Of the Seattle
merchants for weeks good time. -.
A record attendance is expected this
year as the exposition will be held
simultaneously with the National Real
Estate Associations convention and
Effect Week.