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Jj.^ Review of Canadian National Exhibition Reveals It As World's Largest Only 53 Years Since Inception â€" Hat Gained World-Wide and Products Shown in Detail â€" Aptly Called 'Show After the comparatltre'y short exiat- •cce of fifty-three years the Canadian Kational Kxhibitloa at Toroato has achieved the unique success of becom- ing the world's largest annual exposi- tion. This is not an idle boast for the •ttendanre has at times exceeded (he two million mark and the park build- ings and equipment have a value la •xce«s of twenty-one million dollars. Kleven years after the Confedera- tion of the Canadian Provinces was effected and hope sur^e*' high in the breasts of Canadians, the ExbibitloD 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- Unti.; to the Pacific. Through the decades the industrial development and the Canadian Nation- al EiblbiUon have progressed to- gether. From the ime of its incep- tion in 1S79 as the "Toroato Industrial Exhibi'.;on," until the year 1904, its in- fluence was almost entirely local, bat It was steadfastly becoming Dominion- wide in activities. In that year the Board of Directors realized that tlie •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 aew con- ditions. From the exposition ot 1904 to the close of the Great War It served only Canada, but with the cessation of hos- tilities the nations ot the world tu.j- ed their thoughts to trade develop- ment and sought a means of fostering world trade. The Canadian National Kxhibition presented the opportunity, and to-day most of tlie manufacturing nations of the western and eastern liemtspheres 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 Btat'imont, 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 ot 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 ot the Federation ot Bri- tish Industries is the largest sent by any country to au exposition and re- presents a combined capital invest- ment ot approximately thirty billions of dollars. France, United States, Ber- muda, Cuba. British West Africa, Mex- ico, New Zealand, Australia, India, the Vnion 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 ot 53 years. Here within the limits of the city exists the phenom- ena ot 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 ot which have cost hundreds of thousand.^ of dollars to erect, and four iu excess ot one mil- lion dollars each. It stretches along Toronto's waterfront for a distance of IJ-i miles. The grounds have an area of 350 acres, through which winds 9Vs miles ot paved streets. It baa its own telegraph, telephone, street lighting, street cleaning, trana- port.attoo, customs, postal, police, fire and bo.ipital systems as well as its own administrative department. The buildings provide over !.000,000 square feet of exhibit space. Its prize lists yearly amount to the excess ot {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- cr»r*on. The arts and sciences, in- dustry, agriculture, sport and pageant- ry are offered for fourteen days and nights, this year from August 36th 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- Prominence â€" Every .Activity Window of Nations" fnl trees, magnifleeDt borti>.aItural ef- fects have been obtained throughout the 350 acres, and the whole affords a most d:>sirable place for the combina- lion of business and pleasuie. Designed primarily for the stimula- tion ot trade, the b -jartenrng of mar- kets and the promotion ot the general welfare, the CaiiaJHn National Ex- tUbition has now reached the point at which it is described as the "Show Window of the Nations" â€" -• 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 ot the North, continues to expand and pro- gress, stimulated imme? :urably by the Canadian National Exhibition. Elxhibition 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. • * « Besses-o'-th'-Barn, England's pre- mier ail-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. • • • 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 pyratechnic displays make this an event long to be remembered, o • • Two splendid art galleries feature the outstanding creations of the paint- er, the sculptor, the handicraftsman and the photographer. The Vorks of leading artists ot Canada and the United States will be shown this year. • • « The world's largest and finest motor show structure â€" the Automotive Build- ing â€" will display advance models of the 1933 motor csrs and automotive products. • • * The British Schneider Cup plane, holder ot the world's officia'. flying re- cord of 38S.G7 miles per hour, is being brought from England. • • • Athletes direct from this year's Olympic Games will compete in the In- ternational track meet and amateur swimming races. • • • The iuterested 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. • • • Outboard motorboat and yachting races will be featured on aquatic sports programme. • • • Believe it or not. The Canadian -National Exhibition has its own post VISIT nHPfONf â€" Miike your trip to Toronto complete. â€"Shop for Simpson merchandise remembering that only quality Is economy. â€"Dine In Simpson's Arcaijian Court. â€"See the Simpson displays at the Canadian National Exhibi- tion, •â€"It .vou have not received cop'os of SIMPSON'S CANADA WIDE leave your order at the Simp- son exhibit in the Manufac turers Building. When In Toronto, Eat and Sleep at Scholes Hotel 35o T.unoh [irii Diiiuep a Specialtv. Yonse St.. near Que^n St. (Opposite Ritoa's) Hot.l Rates â€" $1 ;>«r ila.v ind up. Uriiig this ad to save li) p«r .(.'ii'.. on Kooni Rate.**. Empress Hotel YONGE & GOULD STS. Downtown Toronto "Home away fr^m home" Roomsâ€" Daily $1, Weekly $3 CLEAN AND ATTRACTIVE Goodyear Tires .Ml Siies â€" Immeduit? IVlivery \V« Hlso reiwir all sli«s Truck ami Hat- I >>M Ttres. .Vll rrpalr-i fully Kii.«r inttva. :i-Hour Sorvi.-v Mayall's Tire Service 8 Sim St. PbOB* ADel. 9947 Opposlt* 355 Yonr* St„ Toronto DEAF THE MKRT SIMPSON TORONTO (OMPAMY UMITCO GOOD NEWS FOR THE While Visiting the Canadian National Exbibiti'on Free Demonstration THK O. -IK.VT l.l).M>ON llKAltlNC. \1D CO., Toronto, are siviiis spfcial md J>»« l>*mon»tratl-ns with one i>r the latest and most p^'worful hear- iM(t aids for the draf. A full ranm^ ot model- can be fitted to the most dlfrt- cult cases o{ deafness. l*rit-e» to suit everyone. A llber.il i»llow»noo made for your present herirltxn Aid Hours: 9 .V M. to 5 T M The Or«at Kondom S<«rla Aid Co. XdmUed iita star aidir.. so xia,' st. WMt. Toronto office, lighting and power plaiit, cus- toms house, telephone exchange, tele- griph offices, street cleaning depart- ment, hospital, police station, fire de- partment, garbage collection, banks, transportation system, etc. â€" a com- pletely self-contained community â€" a city within a city. Lovers of the great outdoors â€" the prospector, the hunter, the angler and the camper, will find the Province of Ontario Building of absorbing in- terest. Live specimens ot practically every type from Ontario's forests and streams may be seen amid natural sur- roundings. • • • Canada's basic industry â€" agricul- ture, comes into its own at the Can- adian National Exhibition. Us com- petitions and exhibits of horses, cat- tle, sheep, swine, poultry, pet stock. dairy products and farm equipment, make this the outstanding agricul- tural show on the continent. • « • Kaye Don, 'he great British sports- man, who is to make Gar Wood 'step on the gas," at Detroit, this summer, will be on hand with his new super- boat "Miss England UI." • « • More than 750,000 school children ot Ontario have received invitations to attend the Canadian National Exhibi- tion as guests ot the management on Young Canada's Day. Monday, Aug- ust 29th. « « fl The Process Building provides the visitor with a close-up of the actual process of manufacturer ot a host ot articles in common use. • • • The Horse Palace, Coliseum and Live Stock Pavilion is the world's largest exposition building, covering 24 ^i acres. 9 * m Music Day. one ot outstanding at- tractiveness at the Canadian National Exhibition, falls this year on Thurs- day, September 1st. Parade ot Cattle â€" Coliise'in .^rena. The Liva .Stock Pavilion accommo- dates 2,000 head of cattle, 1,500 sheep and 1,200 swine. « « • The aew Engineering and Electrical Bulldiag has been the subject of much favorable comment since its erection. Its towering Corinthian columns and imposing statuary cause the visitor to linger and to admire before entering its equally interesting interior. « « « The amazing developments of sci- ence and invention are demonstrated in the Engineering and Hectrical Building. The display covers a wide range of mechanical achievements from the tiny electric clock to mam- moth cranes and factory equipment weighing many tons. « • • The permanent buildings at the Can- adian National Exhibition amaze the visitor. These great palace-like edi- Sces â€" dozens ot them distributed throughout a beautiful park of 350 acres â€" would arouse th* 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 â€" the •Besses-o'-th'-Barn." will be heard in four concerts this year, Aug. 27. Sept. 1, S and 19, in the Coliseum. * « « « An amateur swim of one and a half miles tor 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 tow excursion rates to Toronto for the Canadian National Exhibition, .\ugust 2S to September 10. The cosi of constructing the On- tario Government Building at the Canadian National Exhibition. Toron- to, was approximately $700,00«. • • • • The grandstand and paddock have a «apacity of twenty-four thousand eight iiundred. • • • • The cost of staging the Canadian National Exhibition annually is Jl,- 225,000. • • « • This year's agrictUtaral prize list of the Canadian National Exhibition. To- ronto, is in excess of $125,000. "Anything wrong in front, mate?" said one driver to another in a long traffic wait. "Yea; the coppers gone to lunch an' left "Is 'and up." •'Ever been to Che National Gal- lery? "No, we have plenty of that sort of thing at home. You see. my daughter paints." Learn Beauty Culture Learn Hairiresslng and Beauty Cul- ture. Special rates for September. Call about this Puisiem Beauty Parlors 3551., YONGE ST.. TORONTO ARLINGTON HOTEU 32« KING ST. WEST, TORONTO A Real HomeUiks Hotel to STAY AT WHEN IN TORONTO Single R»}tn9. H.i) to ii. Double. tl-MI to »3. All rooms with ruanlny water. .\iso many rooms with Baths. Bicycles, Motorcycle* For b«3t .aluea coma and iea us, or write saying about the price yoti wish to pay, -,nd if not all lah. how you can pay when Cata!oe-je or De- scription will b« mailed. PERCY A. McBRIDE 36-38 QUEEN EAST. TORONTO Harley- Davidson 1933 Models now on display a: our 3;or«. -\l30 lars* assortment ot USED MOTORCYCLES choose irom. Prices lower ;lian any time In our history. We Invtte you to call and Inspect oar stock of Motorcycles while attending the Exhibition. Kennedy and Menton 421 COLLEGE ST.. TORONTO HarI»y-DaTid»oa DiairiTjator* At The Canadian National Exhibition or Your Nearest Rogers-Majestic Dealer See Rogers Radio Majestic Radio New â€"300 series" with advanced features Including twin speakers and fully - guara.n teed Rogers Tubes. Latest models with Synchro-Silent Tuning and the remarkable spra.v- shielded tubes. Majestic Electric Refrigerator r.nary -[-'en-iu.um t> pe :':p-essor wi:.^ jniv t:ir moving par:^. ROGERS - MAJESTIC CORPORATION LTD. located on Toronto's beautiful Lake Shore Road near Exhibition Grounds, tjring ttiis advertisement to booths 34-V Process Building or 174-17S Electri- cal Building and re- ceive a special souvenir. While in Toronto, Have You Ever Visited CATTO'S Importers of High Cla Rerowned for their Table and Bed Linens. Merchandise. Since 1S64. Genuine Hudson's Bay Paint Blankets. Murray Bay Products. Scottish Clan and Pamfly Tar- tans. Highland Costume Accessories. Mai. Orders Receive Prompt Attention. Highest Quality at Lowest Prices 221 YONGE ST., Corner Shuter St.. TORONTO Scottish Wool Blankets. Famous Kenwood Colored Blankets 219 When at the Toronto Exhibition You are invited to call at the HEINTZMAN stand in the Manu. facturers' Building and see the wonderful display of UPRIGHT and GRAND PIANOS, as well as the very artistic display of SPECIAL DESIGNS. Or when you are down town, we would be glad to hive you call in, as a duplicate display is on hand at our Warerooms, 195 YONGE STREET. ODposite Eatons, RADIOS, a wonderful stock of Radios to choose from at prices which will be sure to meet your requirements. Victrolas at very low prices and used pianos to suit. All used Instruments guaranteed, overhauled by factory workmen. Easy terms of payment. Looking throngh .o's Gateâ€" Eastern Entrance Visitors to the CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION Should take advantajro of their stay in the city to purt-ha^e at the low Eaton cash prices which have made Eaton values so famous. With newest merchandise â€" largest variety â€" and gruaranteed gn>od value â€" IT P.-\>S TO SHOP .AT F..ATONS <'T. EATON C9 TORONTO ca