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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1932-09-01, Page 3Review of Canadian . National Exhibition Reveals It As World's Largest and Products Shown in Detail --Aptly Called "Show Window of Nations" After the comparatively short exist-:Z.ttasl'1ts own • telegraph, telephone, epee of fifty-three years the Canadian: National Exhibition at Toronto has' achieved the unique success of becom- ing the world's largest annual exposi- tion. This is not an idle boast for the attendance has at times exceeded the two million nark grid the park build- ings and equipment have a value in excess .of twenty-one million dollars. Only 53 Years SinceInception -- Has Gained World -Wide Prominence — Every Activity fill trees, Magnificent horticultural et. teeth have been obtained throughout the 350 acres, and the whole affords a most desirable place for the combina- tion of business and pleasure. Designed primarily for the stimula- tion of trade, the beoadening of mar- kets and the promotion of the general welfare, the Canadian National Ex- hibition has now reached the point at which it is described as the "Show Window of the Nations" --e truly in- ternational organization for the pro- motion of business without losing sight of the cultural phases so neces- sary to the all-round advancement of the people and their interests. Can- ada, the great young .giant of the North, continues to expand. and Pro- gress, stimulated immeasurably by the Canadian National Exhibition. Eleven years after the Confedera- tion of the Canadian Provinces was effected and hope surged high in the breasts of Canadians, the Exhibition came into being, and from that time forward kept astride with the new country and in many instances was a source of inspiration for new and as- tounding achievements from the At- lantie to the Pacific. Through the decades the industrial development and the •lanadian Nation - el Exhibition have progressed to- gether. From the time of its incep- tion in 1879 as the "Toronto industrial Exhibit,:on," until the year 1904, its in- fluence was almost entirely local, but it was steadfastly becoming Dominion - wide in activities. In that year the Board of Directors realized that the whole Dominion of Canada was vitally interested in. the future and the activi- ties of the institution and had the name changed to meet the new con- ditions. From the exposition of 1904 to the close of the Great war it served only .Canada, but with the cessation of hos- tilities the nations of the world to a ed their thoughts to trade develop- ment and sought a means of fostering world trade. The Canadian National Exhibition presented the opportunity, and to -day most of the manufacturing nations of the western and eastern hemispheres are increasing the size of their exhibits at this institution. It has now out grown its purely national characteristics and has become a per- manent "World's Fair." To say that it is one of the wonders of the world might be considered by some to be a broad and extravagant statement, but nevertheless it is one of the most important and most unique wonders existent in the 20th century. For here are gathered for the short space of two weeks of every year the prized possessions and the best of the products of the world. Every phase of Human activity is re- presented in a detail of astounding completeness. 'The display of the Federation of Bri- tish Industries is the largest sent by any country to an exposition and re- present% a combined capital invest- ment of approximately thirty billions of dollars. France, United States, Ber- muda, Cuba, British West Africa, Mex- ico, New Zealand, Australia, India, the Union of South Africa, Panama and many other countries have exhibits at the Canadian National Exhibition. It is a constant wonder to the visit- ors who view the Canadian National Exhibition for the first time that such a project could be 'perfected in the span of 53 years. Here within the limits of the city exists the phenom- ena of a second city. For that is pre- cisely what the exposition is. It is .. populated yearly by a cosmopolitan population drawn from every quarter of the globe. It contains 100 perman- ent structures of solid and lasting con- struction, many of which have cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to erect, and four ' in excess of one mil- lion dollars each, It stretches along Toronto's waterfront for a distance of 1y, miles. The grounds have an area of 350 acres, through which winds 9 miles of paved streets. It •,rtceet lighting, street cleaning, trans- portation, customs, postal, police, fire and hospital systems as Well as its own administrative department. The buildings provide over 2,000,000 square feet of exhibit space. Ite prize lists yearly amount to the excess of $100,- 000. To stage this colossal attraction costs about $1,000,000 annually. It has been the constant endeavour of the management to provide a judici- ous admixture of education and re- cree"on. The arts and sciences, in- dustry, agriculture, sport and pageant- ry are offered for fourteen days and nights, this year from August 26th to September 10th. The buildings are of stone, steel, brick and concrete, and of exquisite architectural design. The park is covered' with groves of beauti- Exhibition Notes It is evident that the Seventh Mara- thon Swim will attract many new con- testants this year. Applications are coming in from star swimmers all over the world. The first event, the women's swim, 10 miles, will be held on Friday, August 26th, and the men will compete at 15 miles on Wednes- day, August 31st. - y, * * Besses-o'-th'-Barn, England's pre- mier all -brass organization and the oldest band in existence, is to play. This noted band has won the Gold Challenge Shield, 151 first prizes, five challenge cups and more than 100 spe- cial awards. Thirty other prominent bands will also give free concerts. oiiice, lighting and power plant, cus- toms house, telephone exchange, tele- graph offices, street cleaning depart- ment, hospital, police station, fire de- partment, garbage collection, banks, transportation system, etc. — a com- pletely self-contained community a city within a city. * * * An immense pageant, "The Tri- umph," will be staged nightly in front of the grandstand. Fifteen hundred performers in colorful and historic costumes, wonderful lighting and scenic effects, music and magnificent pyrateclinic displays make this an event long to be remembered. * * * Two splendid art galleries feature the outstanding creations of the paint- er, the sculptor, the handicraftsman and the photographer. The works of leading artists of Canada and ,the United States will be shown this year. * * * The world's largest and finest motor show structure—tile Automotive Build- ing—will display advance models of the 1933 motor cars and automotive products. * The British Schneider Cup plane, holder of the world's official Saying re- cord of 388.67 miles per hour, is being brought from England. * * * Athletes direct from this year's Olympic Gaines will compete in the In- ternational track meet and amateur swimming races. * * * The interested visitor will obtain an all -embracing conception of Canada's manufacturing industries from the more than 15,000 displays. * * * Children's dancing contests will fea- ture the 1932 Young Canada's Day pro- gramme. Parade of Cattle—Colliseum Arena. The Live Stock Pavilion accommo- dates 2,000 head of cattle, 1,500 sheep and 1,200 swine. The new Engineering and Electrical * (Building has been the subject of much favorable comment since its erection. Lovers of the great outdoors -the I Its towering Corinthian columns and d imposing statuary. cause the visitor to linger and to admire before entering its equally interesting interior. * * prospector, the hunter, the angler an the camper, will find the Province of Ontario Building of absorbing in- terest. Live specimens of practically every type from Ontario's forests 'and streams may be seen amid natural sur- roundings. * * . * Canada's basic industry—agricul- ture, comes into its own at the Can- adian National Exhibitlon. Its com- petitions and exhibits of horses, cat- tle, sheep, sine, poultry, pet stock, dairy products and farm equipment, make this the outstanding agricul- tural show on the continent. * * * Kaye Don, the great British sports- man, who is to make Gar Wood "step on the gas," at Detroit, this summer, will be ou hand with his new super - boat "Miss England IIx." * * * More than 750,000 school children of Ontario have received invitations to attend the Canadian National Exhibi- tion as guests of the management on Young Canada's Day, Monday, Aug- ust 29th. —Make your trip to Toronto complete. --Shop for Simps'on merchandise remembering that only quality Is economy. —Dine in Simpson's Arcadian Court. —See the Simps'on displays at the Canadian National EXhibf- tion. --If yoti have not received copies Of SIMPSON'S CANADA WIDE leave your order at the Simp- son exhibit in the Manufac- turers I3utildil�g. Z Riil �,: s TORONTO PS COMPANY LIMITED * * * Outboard motorboat and yachting races will be featured on agtiatic sports programme. Believe it or not. The Canadian National Exhibition has its own post When in Toronto, Eat and Sleep at Scholes Hotel ,35c Lunch and Dinner a Specialty. ronge St., near Queen St. (Opposite Eaton's) Hot.,l Rates—$1 per day and up. 'Bring this ad to save 10 per cent. on - Room Rates. Empress Hotel YONGE & GOULD STS. Downtown Toronto "Home away from home" Rooms—Daily $1, Weekly $3 CLEAN AND ATTRACTIVE * * * The Process Building provides the visitor with a close-up of the actual process of manufacturer of a hosted articles in common use. * * * The Horse Palace, Coliseum and Live Stock Pavilion is the world's largest exposition building, covering 244 acres. * * * Music Day, one of outstanding at- tractiveness 114 -the Canadian National Exhibition, falls this year ou Thurs- day, September 1st. 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The display covers a wide range of mechanical achievements from the tiny electric clock to mam- moth cranes and factory equipment weighing mauy tons. The cost of constructing the On- tario Government Building at the Canadian National Exhibition, Toron- to, was approximately $700,000. * * * * The grandstand and paddock have a capacity of twenty-four thousand eight hundred. * * * a The cost of staging the Canadian National Exhibition annually is $1,- 225,000. * * * * This year's agricultural prize list of the Canadian National Exhibition, To- ronto, is in excess of $125,000. * * * The permanent buildings at the Can- adian National Exhibition amaze the visitor. These great palace -like edi- fices — dozens of them distributed throughout a beautiful park of 350 acres—would arouse the envy of an Eastern potentate. For the feminine visitor the Fashion Show has its particular appeal. Each afternoon and evening, spectators will see the latest creations displayed by over one hundred mannequins. Exhibition Chorus of 2,000 voices, accompanied by England's oldest brass band—the "Besses-o'-th'-Barn," will be heard in four concerts this year, Aug. 27, Sept. 1, G and 10, in the Coliseum. * * * * An amateur swim of one and a half miles for boys, and of one mile for girls for Canadian championships are carded on the aquatic programme. * * * Railways, coach lines and steamship companies have offered especially' low excursion rates to Toronto for the Canadian National Exhibition, August 26 to September 10. I,00lting through The I]riiloo's Gate Eastern Entran.co "Anything wrong in front, mate?" said one driver to another in a Iong traffic wait. "Yes; the coppers gone to lunch an' left 'is 'and up?' "Ever been to the National Gal- lery? "No, we have plenty of that sort of thing at home. You see, my daughter paints." ARLINGTON HOTEL 326 KING ST. WEST, TORONTO A Real Home -like Hotel to STAY AT WHEN IN TORONTO Single Rooms, $1.50 to $2. Double, $2.64 to '$3. 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